It is the intention of Princeton Claremont Academy to operate a distinctive, innovative and comprehensive Christian school. That intention is clarified in the following statements.

1. The school shares responsibility with the home in developing the lives of students. The school intends to support the home and be a responsive listener to it. The school will also work in a cooperative manner with local churches, respecting various doctrinal and lifestyle differences within the evangelical community.

2. The school will select faculty, staff and administrators who possess the highest levels of godly character and professional preparation.

3. The school will strive to produce students who desire godly character, think and act biblically and achieve
extraordinary levels of excellence in curricular and extra curricular programs.

4. The school will focus on providing a strong college preparatory program. Students will be challenged to work to their potential.

5. The school is committed to a well-rounded education and will develop strong programs in art, music, drama and interscholastic athletics.

6. The school will encourage the development of career stewardship through specific programs and counseling services.

7. The school community will be characterized by denomination, racial, and socioeconomic diversity.

8. The school will provide ministries that bring a Christian view of life and service to the non-Christian community. We seek to be an involved participant in ministries to local, national and international communities.

9. The school will use its leadership position in the Christian community to support the development of quality Christian school and non-Christian school education in the Washington D.C. area, the nation and the world.

10. The school will keep the cost of Christian education as reasonable as possible so that it will be an option for all families committed to the school's mission and philosophy of education. This will be achieved through careful stewardship of resources, an effective development effort, and a generous financial aid program.

11. PCA is committed to operating a school that maintains and promotes the Christian culture based on a Biblical World-View.