5th Grade Revolutionary Speeches and Cardboard Heroes
https://youtu.be/dCPZQJy6jWY History, but Hand-Painted The 5th grade revolutionary speeches were once again a highlight of the elementary experience at SAA for 2025. There’s something wonderfully odd about walking into a room full of ten-year-olds pretending to be long-dead patriots. But that’s exactly what you’d find in the MPR this week during our annual American Revolution […]
Little Oaks Disc Golf Course: A Teacher’s Passion Turned Community Treasure
Most people don’t expect to hear the clanging of disc golf chains echoing through an oak grove behind a K–12 school—but they’re there at SAA. Little Oaks is what happens when a 4th grade teacher with a love for the game looks around campus and says, “You know what would fit here?” Then actually goes […]
Tammy Turk Named 2025 AAMP Teacher of the Year
Carmichael, CA – SAA is thrilled to announce that Tammy Turk has been selected as the 2025 AAMP Teacher of the Year by the Adventist Association of Movement Professionals (AAMP). Recognized for her dedication to student wellness, innovative movement education, and commitment to whole-person learning, Tammy will be honored at the AAMP Annual Convention on March […]
What Is an Adventist Christian School?: A Guide for Curious Families
What makes an Adventist Christian school unique? Maybe you’ve heard of one and are curious about how it differs from other private or Christian schools. Or maybe you’re considering enrolling your child but want to know more. The short answer? Adventist Christian schools offer a well-rounded education that nurtures students academically, spiritually, and socially. They […]
Why Writing Feels Hard—and How to Master It with Mentor Texts and AI
https://youtu.be/QNohYmxAh5E?si=CAaH5h8VwpMeiYHn Why Students Struggle with Writing—And How to Fix It At Sacramento Adventist Academy, students recently had the privilege of attending an insightful lecture by Dr. Peñaflorida, PhD from Pacific Union College. As an expert in literacy and writing instruction, Dr. Peñaflorida shared valuable perspectives on the challenges and misconceptions surrounding student writing, offering strategies […]
Bel Canto Invited to Carnegie Hall: A Dream Come True
https://youtu.be/6z5y3h-6W6g It’s not every day that a high school choir gets invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, but that’s exactly what’s happening for Sacramento Adventist Academy’s select choir, Bel Canto, this spring! Following their remarkable success at a 2024 spring choir competition—where they wowed judges and earned multiple awards against larger schools—Bel Canto’s talent caught […]
Why SAA Offers Open Enrollment for AP Courses
At Sacramento Adventist Academy, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to challenge themselves academically, explore their potential, and grow in confidence. That’s why we proudly offer open enrollment for AP courses—a unique approach that allows all students, not just a select few, to access college-level learning. But why is open enrollment so […]
SAA is a Platinum Level AP School: What does that mean?
We’re proud at SAA to be recognized as a Platinum Level AP School, an honor that reflects over 25 years of dedication to academic excellence. This prestigious designation is awarded to a select group of schools by the College Board, and it places SAA among the top tier of Advanced Placement (AP) programs in the […]
AP Courses vs. Dual Credit: Why AP Classes Shine at SAA
AP Courses vs. Dual Credit? This is the question when it comes to preparing for college. At Sacramento Adventist Academy (SAA), we take pride in offering a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, designed to help students excel academically and earn valuable college credits. SAA is recognized as a Platinum Level AP School, the highest distinction […]
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
Sacramento Adventist Academy has adopted the following Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: An emerging Christ follower who… A1: Studies the Bible with an emerging understanding of scripture. A2: Develops a vibrant, life-giving personal relationship with God. A3: Demonstrates Christian values including compassion, tolerance, justice, and respect. A4: Demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day […]
