Academic Programs . . . K-4, Elementary, Secondary

The Kindergarten Program  (back to top)
FCA operates a complete two-year kindergarten program. We begin with the four year old program (K-4), and continue the following year with a more advanced program for five year olds (K-5). While we believe strongly in the value of our K-4 program, it is not required that students attend K-4 first in order to enroll in K-5 at Faith Christian.

A great kindergarten experience for your child begins with a great teacher. Beginning with K-5, FCA employs only teachers who hold at least a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. In addition, our teachers support our doctrinal and philosophical beliefs, both in the classroom and in their daily lives. Faith Christian screens all teacher applicants for illegal drug use, and each applicant must undergo a comprehensive national background check.

Kindergarten at Faith Christian Academy is a wonderful blend of learning and fun. It is the learning that sets our kindergarten apart from ordinary play school or daycare environments. While our kindergarten students have a great deal of fun each day, they also develop the skills that are necessary to truly excel in first grade.

Kindergarten students, for example, develop intensive skills in phonics which prepares them to read. Most of our students will be reading by the end of their K-4 year at FCA. By the end of K-5, standardized tests show many FCA students reading on a first or even second grade level. Our phonics approach to reading develops exceptional reading skills while emphasizing the fun and enjoyment of reading.

Kindergarten students also learn other valuable skills. Your child will learn to count, write numbers, and recognize each number by sight. Starting in K-4, students also learn language skills, using the clock and calendar, writing, art, music, and Bible study. Five year olds begin to study history and science as well.

Of course, fun is a critical part of learning for kindergartners as well. That's why kindergarten students enjoy a well-equipped playground, story time, show-and-tell, singing, off-campus field trips, and many other exciting activities.

Kindergarten at FCA is held from 8 am to 12 pm Monday - Friday. Extended care is also available for parents' convenience, beginning at 6am and lasting until 6pm each evening at an additional, reasonable cost.

Kindergarten at FCA is an affordable alternative to daycare that provides much greater opportunities for learning. We believe you'll find that enrolling your child in kindergarten at FCA is one of the best investments you can make for your child's future.

Elementary - Grades 1 through 5  (back to top)
Faith Christian Academy provides an environment that truly nourishes learning. Starting in K5, all Faith Christian Academy teachers hold either bachelors or masters degrees, and are certified in their fields. With low student to teacher ratios, children receive the kind of individual attention that fosters superior academic performance. In addition, our facilities are virtually new - built originally in 1997 and more than doubled with our expansions in 1999 and again in 2003. We feature spacious, functional classrooms, a large playground, a state of the art science lab, basketball gymnasium and computer lab with high speed internet access.

Twenty-seven years of testing with the Stanford Achievement Test demonstrates that students in Christian schools perform far ahead of national averages. With its emphasis on strong basic literacy, Faith Christian Academy is committed to academic excellence. By avoiding highly experimental methods, we are able to accentuate proven methods that produce exceptional results. The success of our students in standardized tests demonstrates the strength of the FCA program.

Faith Christian Academy uses the proven A Beka curriculum. The A Beka program has been a leader in Christian education for over 25 years, and is now used in over 10,000 schools worldwide. A Beka publishes a full range of colorful, attractive textbooks and teacher aids, all noted for advanced academic performance. While not molded to any particular denomination, all A Beka materials incorporate Christian and biblical principles. For more information on this advanced curriculum, visit A Beka Online.

When looking for a great place for your child to develop academically, we're confident you'll find no better educational program than Faith Christian Academy.

Secondary - Grades 6 through 12  (back to top)
Grades 6 -12 focus on a fairly rigorous course of study aimed at equipping students for success in college or in their chosen professions. Students benefit from a relatively small, close knit student body, highly qualified teachers and superior facilities, including state-of-the-art science and computer labs.

Aside from our record of academic excellence, perhaps the best reason to choose Faith Christian High School is the environment and philosphical foundation. Every course, while academically challenging, is taught from a Biblical perspective. All teachers are Christians who accept our doctrinal and philosophy statements. Students are taught to think from a Christian worldview. We believe that they need to know how to make a living, but they must also know how to make a LIFE. Our school environment is safe--without violence, bad language, drugs and the like. Students treat each other with respect and encourage and support one another.

We offer both a general diploma and an advanced diploma, which is college preparatory. About ninety percent of our high school students have chosen the advanced diploma track. Dual enrollment opportunities are available through the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Calhoun Community College, where our students may earn high school and college credit in selected courses.

Our graduates' scores on the ACT and SAT average far above the national averages. To date, nearly all of our graduates have gone on to higher education and over eighty percent of our graduates receive academic scholarships to excellent colleges and universities. Several have received full four-year scholarships because of their outstanding high school academic records. FCA graduates are attending Auburn, UAH, Calhoun Community College, Troy University, and others.

Our beautiful new gymnasium with regulation basketball court provides excellent opportunites for sports and physical education. We offer the usual extra-curricular activities, including yearbook staff, junior-senior banquet, senior trip, Beta Club, and National Honor Society. (See our Activities page for more information).

Faith Christian Academy is selective in its admission to the high school program, admitting those who are academically qualified and demonstrate an eagerness to study in a structured Christian environment. We do not admit students who have a history of serious behavior or academic problems or who require special education. Students in grades 7-12 sign a Christian lifestyle commitment. Students are not required to attend any particular church or denomination to be admitted.

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