Who We Are

Richmond Academy’s program is one where the morals and values of the Christian faith are integrated with an excellent academic education using a holistic approach…educating the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. It is for this purpose that a community of Adventist Christians established Richmond Academy nearly 110 years ago.

RA is committed to helping our students develop a Biblical worldview. Beyond their personal faith in God and His plan of salvation, there is also a real need to teach the next generation about God’s plan for every area of life and society: government, finance, family, charity, community, and more.

Students of all grade levels are challenged to adopt and put into practice a number of leadership and life-readiness skills that are critical in today’s ever-changing environment. These skills include critical thinking, self-discipline, initiative, teamwork, relationship building, emotional control, time management, communication, and problem solving.

Young leaders are encouraged to adopt a Biblical worldview and to follow in the footsteps of Jesus by living a life of service. There are opportunities to join service-oriented clubs and activities organized on campus and in the community. For example, students serve as officers for, and operate, the on-campus Red Cross Club, which is an extension of the Virginia Region of the American Red Cross.

Richmond Academy helps students build a firm foundation in biblical knowledge and faith with daily Bible instruction. Students integrate their Christian beliefs into everyday life through classroom worship, regular chapels, and a bi-annual week of spiritual emphasis or Week of Prayer. Each year, one of our Weeks of Prayer is led by students, with them planning and delivering the program.

Adventist Education’s standards for student learning have been developed and adopted to reflect our Biblical worldview across the subjects, PreK-12. This worldview accepts the Bible as the standard by which everything else is measured, and is used as the lens for curriculum development and informs the essential questions and big ideas of any content area. Thus, students are able to apply Bible-based, spiritual principles to all aspects of their lives.