Students from homes where at least one parent has personally embraced Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who holds active membership in a local like-minded Christian church, and who are supported by an annual pastor recommendation are encouraged to seek admission to Family Christian Academy.

Kindergarten requirement: must be 5 years of age on or before September 1 to enter in August.

Pre-K 4 must be 4 years of age on or before September 1 to enter in August. 

Pre-K 3 must be 3 years of age on or before September 1 to enter in August.

In addition, students entering either Kindergarten or Pre-K must be toilet trained. 

All Students complete an academic assessment consisting of reading, mathematics, and writing. Placement will be based upon assessment and previous academic achievement, either in another school setting or standardized achievement assessment results.

Members of Family Church Port Charlotte are given priority when enrolling. Families who attend Family Church will have the opportunity to enroll their students prior to open enrollment.

Enrollment Procedures

• Personal Interview with the Admissions Officer.
  Meet the leadership team specifically the Principal, Dean of Students and Head of School.
• Submit a completed application packet and registration fee for each child enrolling at FCA.  Including the following:
  • Recommendation from a previous teacher
  • Student Testimony (grades 6-12)
  • Signed statement of faith
  • Signed release of student records
  • Parents will be required to provide a pastoral reference which indicates that one or both parents or the student are active members in a local church that is like minded to Family Church.

• Records will be requested from the student’s previous school(s) including:
  • Complete academic records from the previous 2 years
  • Parents/Guardians of students who were homeschooled must provide the students portfolio of work for the previous 2 years along with detailed evaluations from a certified teacher.

• Meet a Family Church Pastoral staff representative and tour the church facility.
• Students entering Kindergarten-12th grade must take an academic assessment consisting of reading, mathematics, and writing. 
• Meet with the Financial Director of FCA.

Additional Enrollment Requirements

Each prospective student must have on file a Florida physical examination form from a qualified physician or health care provider prior to or at enrollment. 
Prospective students must have on file an immunization record either from a health care provider or from a County Health Department which provides proof of immunization completed or in progress, as required by law. These must be dated and signed by the health care provider. First time Florida students must have verification of immunization and a Florida’s physician examination or an exemption form prior to enrollment.
Prospective families must also provide a copy of the prospective student’s social security card and birth certificate for the student’s cumulative file.
The parent or guardian enrolling the student assumes the responsibility for tuition, aftercare, and all additional fees and fines.

Trial Period

A trial period of nine weeks is required for all new students. The workload, discipline and environment require a considerable adjustment for many students. Should a change be necessary at the end of this period, a conference with the parent will be arranged.

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If you wish to enroll more than 4 students in Family Christian Academy, please complete this application for the first four and complete an additional application as necessary.

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Attendance at Family Christian Academy (FCA) is a privilege and we pledge to agreeably abide by all the policies and procedures set forth by the school as summarized in the Parent/Student Handbook.  We understand that all State of Florida immunization and physical examination requirements must be met as part of the enrollment process.

 
All enrollments are for the entire school year.  We have received, reviewed, and agree to comply with FCA’s current Financial Policies and Procedures.  We understand that FCA offers no reduction, credit, or refund of the Annual Registration/Commitment Fee, Annual Tuition, Materials Fee, Textbook Fee, or Family Capital Improvement Fee for absences due to illness, holidays, vacations, withdrawals or dismissals.  We understand that the Enrollment Contract is a binding agreement on all parties.

 
FCA is a distinctively Christian School and that its tenets, methods, and rules are established on that basis.  We understand that our student will study the Bible and that all lessons, disciplines, and activities of the school are presented from a Biblical perspective.

 
We agree to support the standards of FCA School in its philosophy and policies including academic, behavioral, spiritual, dress, morality, conduct, and disciplinary standards; to assume the responsibility for parental monitoring of our child’s education; to support our child by being an encourager; to keep regular contact with our child’s teachers; and to attend mandatory meetings called by the school.

 
We agree to cooperate with school personnel in a positive and supportive manner concerning the operation of the school ministry and the implementation of the education programs. We agree to apply the principles of Matthew 18:15-17 in resolving any questions or matters of disagreement (Matthew 18 requires direct communication with persons involved as opposed to general discussions or gossip with other parents or teachers who are not directly involved in the matter.)

 
We also agree to support to the best of my ability FCA’s entire program through time, attendance at school events and participation in various school activities.  We agree to donate our volunteer service and to give financially beyond the cost of enrollment as God leads and enables, particularly in support of FCA’s major annual fund-raising events.

 
We give permission for participation in all school activities, including, but not limited to, bus trips, sports activities, and school-sponsored trips away from the school premises as granted by the parent or legal guardian signing below.  As parent and/or legal guardian, we remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above-named minor (“student”).  We, on our own behalf and on behalf of the student, agree to release and to hold harmless Family Church PC and Family Christian Academy and its respective directors, officers, representatives, ministers, members, agents, employees and volunteers from any and all liability for negligence or any other claim judgment, loss, cost and expenses arising out of or connected with attendance at Family Christian Academy, including any claim arising out of or connected with any illness or injury that the above-named minor may incur or sustain during school, all activities associated with the school, and while traveling to and from the site for the school.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY 

Family Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational polices, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Our signature acknowledges our agreement with and acceptance of the policies, procedures, and regulations set forth in this Statement of Cooperation and in the FCA Parent-Student Handbook.

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