Student Feature: Paul, Senior Class
Paul is an international student from China. Read his story in his native language and in English!
你喜欢PCA的哪些特质？
PCA像一个大家庭一样，学生们很注意他们自己的学术表现，老
师也总是想帮大家提升。
你最喜欢哪一位老师？为什么？
Mr. Snyder
他是我们的数学老师，虽然数学很难，但是他从来都是评分在我
们的学业努力程度上，而不是天赋。
自从来PCA后，你在哪些方面有了成长（心灵、学业、和/或其 他任何方面）？
在体育方面我成长最快，篮球和网球都加入了校队。当然，我也
了解了很多文化、宗教之类的东西。
PCA的使命是：通过激励学生充分发挥出神赐给他们的潜能来欢
喜快乐地荣耀神。对此使命你有何经历？
老师永远尽他们最大努力帮学生。
对于毕业、大学及人生等方面的准备，你觉得PCA做得如何？
学校课程很适合为大学做铺垫，到了12年级也有专门的老师来
帮助我们申请大学。
在PCA有哪些经历是你觉得在其它地方没办法获得的？
小课教育以及纯正的基督教教育。
你还有哪些在PCA的经历想与我们分享的？
学校对中国学生很关注，每周甚至可以选择两次中餐。
What do you love about PCA?
PCA is like a big family. Students here care about their academic achievement and teachers are very willing to help us.
Who is one of your favorite teachers? Describe why he/she is a favorite?
Mr. Snyder. He is our math teacher. Although math is hard, the grade in his class is never on how talented we are, but on how much effort we put in.
In what ways have you grown (spiritually, academically, and/or developmentally) as a result of your experience at PCA?
PE is the biggest part for me, as I joined the basketball and tennis team. We also learn the differences of culture and religion.
PCA’s mission is to “Honor God joyfully by inspiring students to maximize their God-given potential.” How do you experience this mission at PCA?
The teachers always try their best to help students.
How do you feel that PCA is preparing you for graduation, college, and life?
They’re preparing us with great pre-college classes and college applications.
What opportunities do you experience at PCA that you don’t think you would have gotten to experience anywhere else?
The chance to learn about God and real Christianity.
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your experience at PCA?
The school does pay attention to international students. We get two Chinese meals every week!
Originally Posted: November 30, 2018