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'Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old
he will not depart from it.'  Proverbs 22:6

Admissions

Our mission at Family Christian Academy is to partner with christian families to provide an education that is Bible-centered, academically excellent, and equips students to engage the world for Christ. Admission requires that at least one parent has personally accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who holds active membership in a local like-minded Christian church. A pastor recommendation letter is also a requirement of admission. 

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​Age Guidelines:

First Grade: 6 years of age on or before September 1 to enter in August.

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

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

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

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Entrance Assessment

All students complete an academic assessment consisting of reading and mathematics. We also ask families to submit previous report cards, a teacher recommendation, and standardized achievement assessment results.

Admissions Process

  • Visit the school campus and go on a tour with the Admissions Coordinator. A tour is required prior to admission. Email Admissions@fcamustangs.org to schedule this.

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  • Submit a completed application packet for each child applying to FCA. This includes the following:

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  • Signed Statement of Faith

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  • Parents will be required to provide a pastoral reference which indicates that one or both parents and/or the student are active members in a local church. Attending church on-line does not fulfill this requirement.

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  • Signed release for student records: 

    • Records will be requested from the student’s previous school(s) including: Complete academic records from the current and previous year.

    • Parents/Guardians of students who were homeschooled must provide the student’s portfolio of work for the previous 2 years along with detailed evaluations from a certified teacher.

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  • Complete a Family Interview with one of our Principals. This includes the student(s) and parents. At the family interview, students entering grades 6-12 will complete the student questionnaire.

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  • Students entering Kindergarten-12th grade must take an academic assessment consisting of reading and mathematics. This will be scheduled with our Admissions Coordinator. We also ask families to submit previous report cards, a teacher recommendation, and standardized achievement assessment results. 

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  • Complete your Step Up for Students Application and provide the Award ID (if applicable)

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  • Meet with the FCA Financial Coordinator to discuss tuition. The parent or guardian enrolling the student assumes the responsibility for tuition, aftercare, and all additional fees and charges, regardless of Step Up scholarship amounts awarded.

 

Additional Registration Requirements

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  • As a part of the application process, each prospective student must have all the following on file:

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  • A Florida physical examination form, signed and dated, from a qualified physician or health care provider, less than 12 months old.

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  • 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. This must be signed and dated by an eligible health care provider.  Alternatively, a Religious Exemption form issued by the County Health Department also meets this requirement.

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  • A copy of the prospective student’s birth certificate. 

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  • IEP or 504 Documentation, if applicable.

 

Please complete the Application by creating an account here, and then begin the Applicant Information form.

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  • A ​      will appear in the menu next to forms that are missing required information.

  • A ​      will appear in the menu next to forms that are completed.

 

After you have completed the application requirements, a Submit Application and Make Payment form will appear. Please follow the instructions that will be provided to submit the application along with the $100 non-refundable application fee.

Please Note: Your information will be saved if you are unable to finish. You have the flexibility to log in again later to submit your application.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 941-625-8977. Ms. Mary Brooks, our Admissions Coordinator, will be happy to assist you. 

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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.

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