A Glance at Faith Christian Academy
- What grades do we serve?
- What are the school hours?
- What special classes does FCA offer?
- Does FCA have recess?
- What sports are available?
- What instrumental music lessons are available?
- Do we have a computer lab?
- Do we integrate media in the classrooms?
- Do you offer extra help to students?
- Do we use standardized testing?
- Do we give the New York State assessments?
- Do we have financial assistance? Discounts?
- What after school activities are offered?
What grades do we serve?
Pre Kindergarten through 9th grade. Currently there are about 220 students
enrolled. Each year we will add a grade until our school completes high
school and we will offer Pre Kindergarten through 12th grade.
What are the school hours?
8:30 am until 2:30 pm.
Before school childcare is available at 7 AM.
After school childcare is available until 6 PM.
What special classes does FCA offer?
Gym, Music, Art, Library, Computer Lab, Optional Instrumental Music lessons.
For grades 7 & 8- Spanish, Health, Home & Career, Guitar Lessons
Does FCA have recess?
Recess every day, weather permitting, on a beautiful, state of the art
playground.
What sports are available?
Competitive basketball team and competitive soccer team plays teams from
other Christian Schools. Cheerleaders. All sports played during gym
classes throughout the week. After school intramural sports are available.
What instrumental music lessons are available?
You name it, we probably offer it....
piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, flute, guitar, drums, clarinet, trombone,
etc.
Do we have a computer lab?
Yes, computer lab for computer instruction. Computers are internet
accessible in the computer lab and library. New computers installed in
2007. Laptops are available in the library. Computers in classrooms.
Do we integrate media in the classrooms?
Yes! We have Smartboards, DVD/Video equipment, projectors, digital cameras
and computers.
Do you offer extra help to students?
Yes, Teachers are available to provide extra help at least once per week, or
more, when needed. Extra help occurs during recess and after school. We also
have a remedial teacher available to give students an extra boost in their
academic area.
Do we use standardized testing?
Yes, the Stanford 10 Achievement test is administered each Spring to
students in grades 2-8. On average, our students score at least one grade
level above in every subject, every grade.
Do we give the New York State assessments?
Yes, and our scores are competitive with the top schools in Dutchess County.
Do we have financial assistance? Discounts?
No financial assistance available. We do offer a 25% discount to tithing
members of Faith Assembly of God. Additional discounts are available for
multiple student families and for paying the tuition annually or
semiannually.
What after school activities are offered?
Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Art Lessons, Arts @ Crafts, Jewelry making,
Computer Club, Drama Club, Literary Club, Praise Dance
