Academic Program

Victory Life Academy's primary grades (K5, 1, 2, 3) are self-contained classrooms.

The teacher provides instruction in the core content areas.  The upper elementary and secondary grades offer departmentalized instruction. Teachers of these grade levels provide instruction in the core content areas in their fields of expertise.  Additional faculty members

provide instruction in the areas of fine arts, physical education, and elective areas for all grade levels.

History

In 1987, Victory Life Academy was founded in Durant, Oklahoma by Duane and Sue Sheriff with the goal of providing Christian-based, high quality education.  Subsidized by the sponsoring church, Victory Life Church, the Academy has enjoyed continual growth, significant improvement, and has kept the tuition reasonable.

Victory Life Academy held its first classes in a small metal building annex behind the church parsonage.  There were nine students and two teachers in grades ranging from preschool to first grade.  Currently the Academy has an enrollment of over 160 students in classes ranging from K-5 through 12th grade.  Each year since 1993, VLA has had a high school graduating class.  Many graduates have graduated from various colleges and Universities.

Educational Goals

Every subject, whether scientific, historical, mathematical, literary or artistic, is taught with the consciousness that Jesus Christ is to be central in all living and learning.

Victory Life Academy's program of education is geared to meet not only the intellectual needs of the students, but also their spiritual, physical, and social needs (Luke 2:52)

Accreditation

VLA maintains yearly membership in Oral Roberts University Education Foundation (ORUEF).  Faculty and staff attend the yearly conference for professional development. 

VLA is Fully Accredited by the International Christian Accrediting Association, under the Oklahoma Private Schools Accreditation Commission.