The mission of Pawleys Island Christian Academy is to provide academic excellence in a Christian environment. PICA does this by:

Enabling and equipping children to solve problems, think independently, develop joy in work well done, and interact with the world around them while maintaining a Christian perspective.

• Encouraging children to seek wisdom, joy in learning, and appreciate themselves and others.
• Teaching a love of righteousness, self-discipline, responsibility, respect, and merits of work.
• Providing excellent educational opportunities to prepare children for life.
• Encouraging students and staff to consecrate themselves to God's purpose in their lives. ­
• Exalting God and seeking His will and His blessings on each student, staff member, and our school.
• Teaching the Bible, the inspired and infallible Word of God, as worthy of study, memorization, and commitment.
• Integrating Biblical principles and character development with strong, aggressive academic and creative arts subject matter in a safe and nurturing environment