Handbook
The Frederick Christian Academy Family Handbook provides an overview of FCA’s ministry as well as guidelines for students and their parents. Our handbook is organized in a question-and-answer format. Click on any of the questions below to learn more about our ministry.
Click here to download a PDF of the entire FCA Family Handbook.
Foundations/Statement of Faith
- Welcome from the Administrator
- When was Frederick Christian Academy Founded?
- What is the mission of Frederick Christian Academy?
- What are the general goals of Frederick Christian Academy?
- What are the spiritual and educational objectives of FCA?
- What is the doctrinal position of Frederick Christian Academy?
Academics
- What kind of curriculum does FCA use?
- What are the qualifications of FCA faculty?
- How is academic progress reported?
- How are tests and final examinations handled?
- Do you have an honor roll?
- What about homework?
- How are students promoted to the next grade?
- How are students assigned to high school grades?
- How do high school students sign up for or drop classes?
- What are the graduation requirements at FCA?
- What courses are offered for junior high?
- What about academic probation?
- What is RenWeb?
Activities and Organizations
- What organizations exist at FCA?
- What are some activities available to FCA students?
- How are fundraisers handled at FCA?
- How about a senior trip?
- When do classes have special parties?
- What extracurricular opportunities are available at FCA?
- What about class officers?
- How is athletic eligibility determined?
- What is chapel?
Policies and Procedures
- What about attendance policies?
- Is extended care available?
- What are the policies concerning the school office?
- What is the best way to contact teachers?
- What about parent-teacher conferences?
- What are the school’s field trip policies?
- What about solicitation on the school campus?
- What are the policies regarding bus transportation?
- What are the school’s arrival and departure policies?
- How about student drivers?
- May visitors attend classes?
- What are the policies for use of the school library?
- What are the regulations for personal books and reading materials?
- What about lockers?
- What other items are prohibited at school?
- What about music standards at FCA?
- What health services are available at the school?
- How does the lunch program work?
- What about school closings?
- A word about asbestos
Standards of Conduct
- Overview
- What about social networking websites and other public forums?
- What are the discipline goals of the academy?
- How is discipline administered in the preschool and elementary school?
- How does the merit system work in grades 7-12?
- How should students care for school property?
- What is the purpose for the dress code?
- What is the dress code policy?
- How should parents seek to resolve a problem with teachers or administration?
Admissions and Finances
- What is the admissions process at FCA?
- What is the re-enrollment process at FCA?
- What are the financial policies of the school?
- What is your age cut-off for new students?
- What about high school transcripts?
Please note that while we will do our best to follow the policies of the Family Handbook, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. FCA will also strive to meet the needs of the individual families it serves and will apply these guidelines to that end.
