At Richmond Academy, we believe we should provide for the balanced development of a student's mental, moral and physical powers. We believe that man is the product of special creation and that he has a God-given potential for infinite growth. Therefore, we place a high estimate on the worth of each individual regardless of race or color and do not practice racial segregation or discrimination.

Every human being, created in the image of God, is endowed with a power akin to that of the Creator - individuality, power to think and to do. The men in whom this power is developed are the men who bear responsibilities, who are leaders in enterprise, and who influence character. It is the work of true education to develop this power, to train the youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men's thought. Instead of confining their study to that which men have said or written, let students be directed to the source of truth, to the vast fields opened for research in nature and revelation (Education, 17).

As a Christian school, we believe we should excel in character education. Our purpose is to make Bible principle prominent in every class and activity.

Our goal is to cooperate with divine agencies for the salvation of our students. We are determined to help them live successfully in this world. We want our students to live peaceably with all races and creeds, to take an active interest in civil affairs, and to appreciate cultural and scientific advances. At the same time, we are anxious they do not lose sight of their special mission, the taking of the gospel to the entire world in this generation.

Respect for God
Richmond Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian school and has as its definite purpose the development of spiritual ideal. Therefore, students who are irreligious or make light of religious matters, have atheistic tendencies, or do not plan to come for the purpose of developing their spiritual qualities, should not apply for admission.

Students are welcome at Richmond Academy, provided they show respect for the Word of God, maintain a reverent attitude during spiritual activities, and observe all of the regulations of the school. A student need not be a Seventh-day Adventist to apply for admission.