Foundations Christian Academy vs. St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
In existence since 2001, FCA provides a Biblically based education for Pre-K4 through 12th grade.
FCA uses a Bible based curriculum, rigorous academics taught with a Christian worldview and qualified teachers. Class sizes are small and each child receives individual attention.
FCA is conveniently located and transportation is provided by most school districts.
FCA is not affiliated with any particular denomination. We offer affordable tuition with Tuition assistance to those who qualify and other tuition assistance options through fundraising.
Saint Thomas School uses an innovative approach to education that integrates technology, promotes creativity, encourages self expression by actively engaging students through exploration and experiential learning.
While our curriculum is academically challenging and aligned to the Common Core Standards, we respect that the goal of education is to nurture children to become curious learners for life.
Our belief it to educate and develop the whole student by meeting his/her physical, social, cultural, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs within each appropriate stage of development.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
2001
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Students Body
Total Students
94 students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
18
Kindergarten Students
13
6
Grade 1 Students
9
6
Grade 2 Students
7
1
Grade 3 Students
7
7
Grade 4 Students
7
1
Grade 5 Students
6
6
Grade 6 Students
7
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Grade 7 Students
9
-
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
5
-
Grade 11 Students
4
-
Grade 12 Students
2
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
12 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Special Dress for Chapel Days)
(Special Dress for Chapel Days)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call the school for information about tuition.
Financial Aid is available in several forms upon request and application
% on Financial Aid
35%
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Admissions Director
Amy Will
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Admissions Associate
Kerri Sarver
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
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Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Early Birds & Beyond the Bell, Foreign Language, Instrumentals, Learning Clubs, Theatre Arts