Dakota Adventist Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian environment devoted to the preparation of students as disciples of Jesus Christ through spiritual development, academic excellence and vocational education.
Philosophy & Objectives
Dakota Adventist Academy (DAA) has been established for the education of the whole person. The philosophy of Christian ethics, with an emphasis on character development and Christian decision-making, is held in common with other schools in the Seventh-day Adventist school system.
Dakota Adventist Academy is dedicated to fostering the God-given abilities of each student, inspired by the belief that all humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Our mission is to provide a quality education in nurturing environment where students and staff grow in their relationships with Jesus Christ and each other to build friendships for eternity.
At DAA, we believe all children can learn and succeed. We emphasize a growth mindset, encouraging students to develop their creativity, individuality, and critical thinking skills. Our goal is to help students become independent thinkers and doers, not mere reflectors of others’ thoughts.
We cultivate a supportive environment built on trust, love, and relationships. Students thrive when they are respected and trusted, living out their Christian values not out of obligation, but because of the meaningful relationships they have formed.
In addition to academic rigor, DAA values a well-rounded education that includes music, athletics, art, culture, and service to others. We strive to prepare students to make positive contributions to the world, honoring their Creator through their choices and actions.
Because prayer and Bible study can lead us to the Source of truth, students are encouraged to develop a devotional life that will lead them into a personal experience with the Master Teacher and Creator. DAA strives to provide not only mental discipline and physical training but also emphasizes the development of character that is marked by integrity, courtesy, culture, loyalty to God and country, self-discipline, tolerance, reverence, civic responsibility, service, and good work habits.
True education means more than the pursuit of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come. – Ellen G. White, Education (p. 13)
