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s[0] = "Home^http://www.siloamacademy.com/^welcome to Siloam Academy! We are just one of the many Homeschool Learning Centres situated in Zimbabwe. Homeschooling programs offer a unique and exceptionally effective way to educate your children, teach them Godly principles, grow them in character and bring them into a personal and saving relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Our aim at Siloam is to protect, teach and disciple our students while they learn..... and to then SEND them out into the mission field, equipped to face the challenges of life. We hope that you find our site informative, encouraging and inspiring. Enjoy browsing!";


s[1] = "About Us^http://www.siloamacademy.com/about.php^Siloam Academy is a Christian learning centre based in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was established by Coralie and Neil Padmore in January 2005 who began it with the intention of home-schooling their own three children. It has gradually grown from there and it is hoped that, one day, it will move from it's current location in Highlands to a bigger premises and will bless a great many children - especially those who are underprivileged. Siloam Academy uses the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum (A.C.E). This is an individualized, Bible-based curriculum that incorporates the study of God's Word in all aspects of learning. The A.C.E curriculum is supplemented by other well known educational programs such as Rosetta Stone languages, Mavis Beacon typing, ICDL and St. John's First Aid courses. Children are encouraged to reach their true potential in all areas of life and at Siloam we strongly encourage music, art, drama and sport. We also involve students in community work and we are currently supporting an organization that cares for children rescued from the streets.";


s[2] = "Our Mission^http://www.siloamacademy.com/our_mission.php^Our mission as a learning center is to transform our community by Leading every student to a Saving Knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Helping our students to recognize the gifts and talents given to them by the Lord. Encouraging students to develop those gifts and talents and use them to extend God’s Kingdom. Showing each student that they are individual, beyond compare, and are perfectly and wonderfully made for a special purpose. Teaching every student the Word of God and how to practically apply it in their own life. Developing Godly character in students and teaching them biblical excellence in conduct and life style. Teaching students the importance of good stewardship of life and of everything else the Lord has placed in their care. Encouraging all students to run the race set out before them with perseverance. Helping students to learn how to share their faith with others and be of worthy witness. Teaching students to Fear God and to understand His amazing Grace toward us.Providing excellent, individual, relevant, and challenging educational opportunities to students from all walks of life. SENDING out our students, adequately discipled, and equipped to enter the mission field of life and make a difference for Christ!";

s[3] = "Questions and Answers^http://www.siloamacademy.com/faq.php^What is home schooling? Home schooling is a way of taking care of your child’s education without sending them to a public or private registered school. What are the benefits of Home schooling? 1.A more flexible lifestyle 2.Positive socialization 3.Limited peer group pressure 4.Richer family experience 5.Individually designed curriculum. 6.learning at your own pace 7.Weaknesses can be worked on while strengths can be expanded. 8.pursuing your own interests and developing special talents. 9.Freedom to study the Word of God and enter into “religious” discussions. 10.Children are trained with the standards and values consistent with the family. 11.One-on-one teacher help is always available. 12.No child is left to “fall through the cracks” because they are not able to grasp a topic as quickly as another.13.No time is wasted changing classrooms between every lesson. How do Home schoolers rate academically? In our opinion, very well! American research consistently shows that, against a national average of 50%, Home schooled children score on the average in the 80th percentile. How is a learning centre different to Homeschool? A learning centre is an establishment that helps small groups of students whose parents cannot personally Home school them but who want some of the benefits of homeschooling for their children. It is a little bigger and more structured than a single-family Homeschool but is not anything like a conventional school - either in size or structure. Children are helped by supervisors and monitors who are trained by The Christian Education Trust in Harare. In Zimbabwe the average learning centre has 20 - 30 students but there are some that are much bigger. What about socialization in such a small group? Socialization is one of the main reasons WHY parents choose home schools or learning centers for their children. It is often said that the conventional school system creates an “artificial environment of same-aged individuals” that does not occur in normal social systems. It is important for young people to learn to communicate with people of varying ages. It is equally important for them to learn to deal with conflicts and overcome differences. When a pool of 30 children is available to choose from, it is often easier for children to run away from their problems and join a new group of “friends” in the face of conflict. A peek at any newspaper or TV broadcast reveals that many conventional schools are plagued with social problems such as physical abuse, drug abuse, bullying, violence, disrespect for authority and negative peer pressure. It has often been said that children educated at the dining room table or in the “little cubicles” of a learning centre are remarkably well adjusted, confident, socially flexible and open-minded. They are also said to be tenacious and loyal in friendships. Healthy socialization is possible for all home schooled children - both is and out of the “classroom”. A resourceful parent may, in fact, have so many activities planned for their children that they become worn out! What about discipline?  A student who is home schooled is constantly and consistently disciplined by parents in accordance with their family values. Children in learning centres are similarly disciplined. Uniforms are worn and children are expected to adhere to a set of rules of conduct that encourage good Christian character. Unacceptable behavior is dealt with swiftly and with little or no disruption to the rest of the students. Parents are called in to assist if behavioral problems are severe enough to require it. A well-laid out system of merits, de-merits, detentions and privileges is in place in most learning centres. How does the A.C.E qualification compare to the standard GCSE qualification? There is NO absolute comparison between the A.C.E qualifications and other secular qualifications. Around the world different qualifications are slotted into National Qualification Frameworks (NQF). Frameworks differ from country to country. Foundation Certificate (new qualification). This is designed for students who cannot quite make a General level Certificate. It covers the 5 core subjects plus one unit of Bible studies and one Option unit. This certificate may be similar to five D-G grade “O” levels, although that is not yet an established fact. It is designed for lower attaining students who do not wish to attend University or College. General level A.C.E (Formerly Level 1) This is approximately equivalent to nine A-C grade “O” levels. It is classified as a level 4 leaving certificate on the NQF1 and a level 2 on the NQF 2 frameworks for Ireland. It is a Level 2 qualification on the NQF framework for England & Wales. It is a Level 2 qualification on the NQF framework for Scotland. Because none of these frameworks accept “O” Level as a university entrance qualification, it follows that an A.C.E student should not expect to get into university on an A.C.E General level Certificate either! The A.C.E. General Level is merely a stepping stone to the A.C.E. Intermediate Level - just as much as the “O” level qualification is a pre-requisite for “A” Levels. Intermediate Certificate (Formerly Level 2) This is approximately equivalent (I.e. has the same rating on the International frameworks) as does “AS level”. It has been accepted for admission into Nursing and Midwifery in Britain, the army, and various other pre-registration courses. Some Colleges and Universities in America also accept the Intermediate Certificate as an entry qualification provided the student’s average Pace Percentage is high. (94% and above). A.C.E Advanced Certificate ( Formerly Level 3) This is placed on the framework in the same position as the secular”A2 Level” and the IB. A child completing the advanced certificate (with no extra credits) will be awarded the equivalent of three “A levels”. It is accepted as a university entrance qualification by most universities. Do all universities accept the A.C.E qualification? Probably not all - but certainly most! Some Universities require home schooled students to write an “Access Course”, others accept The A.C.E qualifications without any reservation and some even favor the qualification! It is best to enquire of the University or College of you choice and find out from them as the entry requirements may differ from institution to institution. What about sport? Sport is a very important part of education and should not be overlooked. There are many excellent coaches available in Zimbabwe for individual sports and most home schooled students play at least one. Some centres organize group training sessions and/or inter-school games for their students. Other students may join the sports section of the Harare International school or the Celebration Centre for a nominal fee. These two institutions welcome home schooled children and offer the opportunity to participate in team sports as well as individual ones. How do I get the A.C.E Curriculum? The PACES (individual curriculum) are supplied in Zimbabwe by the Christian Education Trust. The books are available in local currency and may be collected within a few days of placing an order. Courses not designed by A.C.E but accepted as credits for graduation, such as the Rosetta stone language courses, have to be sourced by the individual student or by the learning centre. faq question answer frequently asked questions";


s[4] = "University Acceptance^http://www.siloamacademy.com/universities.php^Information about universities uni info on who accepts ace";

s[5] = "Surpervisor's Toolbox^http://www.siloamacademy.com/universities.php^Useful tools and links for supervisors that may come in handy.";

s[6] = "Free Online Diagnostics^http://www.aceministries.com/diag.aspx^Take a free online diagnostic test from the official ACE website.";

s[7] = "All about A.C.E^http://www.siloamacademy.com/about_ace.php^From its beginning, Accelerated Christian Education has maintained high Biblical and academic standards and remained committed to setting children on a path for success. The goal is the same today: to prepare children for the world today and give them the academic and spiritual tools necessary to achieve their God-given potential.";

s[8] = "Curriculum Explained^http://www.siloamacademy.com/explained.php^The main curriculum is given to students in bite-sized modules known as PACES. Students are each given their own academic prescription and they work at the level at which they can comfortably achieve. Although they are encouraged to maintain academic balance, it is not unusual for a student to work at lower levels in the subjects they have most difficulty with. Students work, usually on their own, on one PACE at a time in each of their chosen subjects. They are taught how to set goals, how to plan the amount of work to be covered in a day and, most importantly, how to achieve them! After completing a section of work in a PACE, Students are required to score (mark) their own work. Students will know that it is time to score when they come to a “score strip” which is located at the end each section. Work has to be diligently marked and corrected before students are permitted to continue with the next section of the PACE. Throughout the PACE, are revision tests known as “check-ups” which are done, under test conditions, to ensure that students have mastered all the content up to a specific point. An 80% pass mark permits the student to continue with his or her PACE while a mark of 79% or below indicates to the teacher that the student is not ready to continue and needs some additional assistance. After completing the entire PACE, students are required to hand in their PACE work for checking by the supervisor who will ensure all scoring has been accurately completed, that handwriting is neat and that all required assignments and essays have been turned in. The following day, students are given a PACE TEST under examination conditions. These tests are forwarded by Siloam to the approved Zimbabwean monitoring body (C.E.T) who submits the results for graduation. We believe that some subjects, such as history and biology, require more student interaction than is typically achieved when PACEs are used as the sole mode of teaching. We therefore add classroom sessions, additional research essays and debating sessions to compliment PACE work in these subjects. system how it works ace";

s[9] = "A Student's Office^http://www.siloamacademy.com/office.php^We thought that the best way to explain an A.C.E student's workspace was to illustrate a student's office to help you understand the system. desk";

s[10] = "PACE Calculator^http://www.siloamacademy.com/calc.php^Age to Pace, Pace Calculator, Here's a tool that you can use to see where a student should be in relation to his/her age";

s[11] = "Visit the Gallery^http://www.siloamacademy.com/gallery.php^gallery, pics, photo, image, photograph, picture, album";

s[12] = "Latest Newsletter^http://www.siloamacademy.com/newsletters.php^Dear Parents and pupils, As you all probably know, the government has changed the school terms such that this term ends tomorrow (20th March) and next term begins on 29th April. We were of the opinion that we should carry on as previously planned but it appears that some parents are not happy about children attending school after the elections and others have made plans to go away. In addition, it has been suggested by some that we “line up” more with the conventional schools. We have given this some thought and have tried to juggle things a little to suit everybody whilst still allowing children time to complete their projections. We are therefore adjusting the terms so that we end this term a week earlier - and start next term a week earlier. We know this is not totally in line with the government schools but we feel that beginning the second term on Tuesday 29th and then breaking for the public holiday on Thursday 1st May will make a disruptive start to the second term. We will therefore officially end school on Friday 4th April (not the 10th April as previously planned) and we will begin school in the second term on Monday 5th May. However, I will remain at school up until 10th to work with any children (even if it is only one ) who have not completed their books by the 4th April. We definitely do not want any children to be half way through Paces when the term ends. news If your child does not make it by the 4th, please ensure that you send them to school until they are finished! If you do not want to send your children over the elections please notify us of the exact dates in writing. We are not really sure what “over the elections” means and we need to know when to expect or not to expect your children – especially if they are walking or riding to school.";

s[13] = "Links^http://www.siloamacademy.com/links.php^Useful links";

s[14] = "Contact Us^http://www.siloamacademy.com/contact.php^Thank you for visiting the Siloam Academy website. You can contact us using the details below. You can also send us a quick message with the form to the right... happy browsing!";