San Gabriel Academy provides Christ-centered education that nurtures the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual, preparing students for the joy of service in this world and after.

Our Philosophy of Education

San Gabriel Academy believes that knowledge of God, communion with Him, and emulation of His character are of paramount importance, and that only in cooperation with God can the individual, in his/her quest for knowledge, reach the optimum development of their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual powers. We endeavor to provide a Christian education that pursues academic excellence and promotes our heritage as Seventh-day Adventists.

While we believe that formal education is an important part of a child's life, we also believe that other experiences are necessary for well-rounded development.​

"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 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

It is the objective of Christian education to provide a Christ-centered curriculum which will promote the fullest development of the student's spiritual, physical, mental, and social faculties.

"True education means more than the pursuit of a certain course of study... 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

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes

San Gabriel Academy offers students the opportunity to learn about Christ and obtain a quality education which they can take with them for the rest of their lives. The Schoolwide Learner Outcomes upholds these principles. Our hope is that students will be able to apply these SLOs to their lives and live as examples to others.

  • The love of God compels us to serve others — love God and love your neighbor as yourself.

    SGA Students:

    Know that true service is a result of obeying the law of self-sacrificing love

    Understand the example of Christ's life in serving others through humble or elevated labor

    Believe that education better equips one to serve

    See the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as a mission of love and redemption

    Recognize that service as a global citizen requires obeying the law, promoting peace, and alleviating suffering in the world

  • True faith is progressive. Through searching the scriptures and following its truths, we grow solid in our faith and move forward toward God's ideal.

    SGA Students:

    Know Jesus as a personal Savior and Friend

    Understand that growing in Christ is a continual process 

    Recognize that the Holy Spirit's guidance in regular prayer and Bible study is the basis of our relationship with Jesus

    Demonstrate an understanding of God's forgiveness and is eager to extend this grace to others

    Seek to help others come to know Christ and grow in Him

    Enjoy having a relationship with Christ today and looks forward to being with Him for eternity

  • In scholarship, in physical development, in creating beauty through music and art, and in all else, strive to be excellent, for in doing so, we honor God.

    SGA Students:

    Make use of critical thinking skills to gather, analyze, and interpret information

    Demonstrate effective communication skills and values teamwork

    Know how to access and use resources in order to solve problems

    Express creativity in thought and is able to convey such ideas through art, literature, music, and other media

    Value the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit and makes good decisions regarding nutrition, physical fitness, and personal well-being