Congratulations to Legacy’s Brave Class of 2020 

Matt Millett, MA is a local education expert and head of school at Legacy Christian Academy. 
Since the inception of this Academy over 15 years ago, my graduation messaging to our matriculating classes has been admittedly repetitive – and entirely sincere. 
“I’m so very proud of each of you.” 
I’ve meant it every occasion I’ve uttered the phrase but, this time, it’s different. 
No other Legacy class has encountered so many obstacles globally and here at home. No other Legacy Christian teacher has had to near-immediately transition our accelerated academic curriculum to an online platform – nor student transition alongside. No other Lion has shown such resilience, flexibility and adaptation. 
No other class has been asked to be so very brave. 
At this unprecedented time in history, we have been blessed with unique students with a distinguished commonality: 2020’s Legacy Lions are incredibly, irrevocably brave. 
From the tiniest Kindergartener to our near-grown middle-school graduates, Legacy learners have courageously charted new territory with their teachers, administrators and staff. They have accomplished what so many of us adults still struggle with, embracing change with aplomb and tackling new challenges with enthusiastic smiles. 
We did not go into our Distance Learning Plan (DLP) expecting anything less. This year’s students can’t help but impress. During their 2019-2020 school year, they have helped Legacy earn the title of “Best Private School” yet again. This class saw Legacy wow the national WASC accreditation committee and our Lions score big at local and regional competitions, including our RoboLions, who finished in the Top 10 against dozens of California high-school robotics programs. 
They’d tell you that they did it all with plenty of help – these Lions are humble and gracious, common traits of the truly brave. Legacy’s Christian-based character education has instilled unwavering faith, compassion and an understanding that none of us rises alone. They have not just been brave for themselves, but for their peers, teachers, siblings and community. They have modeled bravery for others and have learned it from the best. Not one of them is the same as they were on the first day of school in August 2019 – and all of them are better… and braver. 
Legacy Christian Academy is located at 27680 Dickason Drive in Valencia.
For more information, please call 661-257-7377 and visit www.legacy-christian.com.