Elementary School

Preliminary Information

- Parents must support SFCA’s doctrinal position and Statement of Faith.
- The student must demonstrate on the admission test that he/she is adequately prepared to achieve well in the grade level at which they are applying.  Applicants are expected to score at the 50th percentile or higher on the admission test or on an approved, nationally normed achievement test. (Kindergarten applicants must achieve age-appropriate scores on the Developmental Readiness Test to be considered for enrollment.) · 
- The student must have a “C” average or the equivalent in the present school year as indicated on a current report card (grades 1-5). 
- The student must have provided one academic recommendation form. 

-  The student must have a satisfactory citizenship record in the school they are presently attending as indicated on a current report card (K-5) and academic reference form or pre-kindergarten reference form. · The student must have a desire to attend Southwest Florida Christian Academy and be willing to comply with the school’s standards as printed in the handbook and on the application.  
-  Kindergarten students must be age five by September 1. 

Application Procedures

Before you begin, be sure you understand the admissions guidelines, the basic purposes and objectives of our school, and our
Statement of Faith.

1. Pick up application from the school office, or request one to be mailed to you.

2. Read the entire application and distribute the reference form to the appropriate person.

3. Fill out all information as indicated on the application and submit it along with the application fee, endowment fee and registration fee.  (No application will be processed without the required fees.)

4. Please submit a copy of your child’s current report card.  Home schooled students should provide a list of the student’s current grades in each subject along with the curriculum being used.  A Home School Transcript Form will be provided by the Registrar.

5. Each student will be required to furnish the school with valid immunization records, a physical exam form, and a copy of his/her birth certificate prior to the start of school.  All HRS requirements for immunizations must be met.

6. If a student’s natural parents are divorced, a copy of custody papers must be provided.

7. The school registrar will contact you with an admission testing appointment date. Testing usually begins in April or May and continues throughout the summer.  While waiting to complete the admission test, a spot is reserved for your child.  If the student attends a school where the Stanford Achievement Test or a comparable, approved test is administered, the results from this test can be submitted when available and the SFCA admission test may be waived.

8. After the testing is completed, an interview will be scheduled for the parents and student with the Administration.  With the completion of testing and interview, the Administration will make a final decision on your application. The school will contact you when your application is approved.

9. We will send for official records from the previous school you attended at the end of the current school year.

10. If SFCA does not have a program to meet the needs of a student, his/her request for admission will be denied and all monies paid, except for the application fee, will be refunded. In any other circumstances, the fees paid at the time of enrollment and the first month’s tuition are not refundable.

11. A limited amount of scholarship and financial aid is available.  See the financial aid guidelines included in this package.  Financial aid applications must be filled out each year for which aid is requested.  Applications must be submitted to Family Financial Needs Assessment by mid-April.  Please see the school office for a packet with the exact return date.  The aid is awarded in May of each year.  Late applications for financial aid may be considered if funds are available, but usually for a reduced amount.
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Middle and High School

Preliminary Information

-The student should be actively involved in a Bible teaching church, and the parents should support SFCA’s doctrinal position and Statement of Faith.
-The student must demonstrate on an admission test that they are adequately prepared to achieve well in the grade level at which they are applying.  Applicants are expected to score at the 50th percentile or higher on this admission test or on an approved, nationally-normed achievement test.

-  The student must have a “C” average or 2.0 GPA  in the present school year as indicated on a current report card or transcript. 

-  The student must have a satisfactory citizenship record in the school they are presently attending as indicated on a current report card and/or reference form.  -  The student must have provided two completed recommendation forms: one academic reference and one spiritual reference. 

-  The student must have a desire to attend Southwest Florida Christian Academy and be willing to comply with the school’s standards as printed in the Student  Handbook and on the application for enrollment.

Application Procedures

Before you begin, be sure you understand the admissions guidelines, the basic purposes and objectives of our school, and our
Statement of Faith.

1. Pick up an application from the school office, or request one to be mailed to you.

2. Read the entire application and distribute the reference forms to the appropriate people.

3. Fill out all information as indicated on the application and submit it along with the Application, Endowment, and Registration fees.  (No application will be processed without the above fees.)

4. Please submit a copy of your child’s current report card with your application.  Home schooled students should submit a summary of the student’s grades in each subject along with the curriculum being used.  A Home School Transcript Form should be requested from the SFCA Registrar and completed by the parent. 

5. Each student will be required to furnish the school with valid immunization records, a physical exam form, and a copy of his/her birth certificate (prior to the first day of school).  All HRS requirements for immunizations must be met.

6. If a student’s natural parents are divorced, a copy of custody papers must be provided.

7. The school Registrar will contact you with an admission testing appointment date.  If the student attends a school where the Stanford Achievement Test or a comparable, approved test is administered, the results from this test can be submitted when available and the SFCA admission test may be waived. 

8. Admission testing is normally administered in April and continues periodically thereafter.  While waiting to complete the admission test, a spot is reserved for your child.

9. After the testing is completed, an interview will be scheduled for the parents and student with the Administration. Upon  completion of testing, interview, and your reference file, the Administration will make a decision on your application.  When your application has been approved, the school will contact you. 

10. We will send for official records/transcripts from the previous school attended at the end of the current school year. 

11. If SFCA does not have a program to meet the needs of a student, his/her request for admission will be denied and all monies paid, except for the application fee, will be refunded.  In any other circumstances, the fees paid at the time of enrollment and the first month’s tuition are not refundable.

12.  A limited amount of scholarship and financial aid is available.  See the financial aid guidelines included in this package.  Applications must be filled out each year for which the aid is requested.  Applications must be submitted to Family Financial Needs Assessment by mid-April.  Please see the school office for a packet with the exact deadline.  The aid is awarded in May of each year.  Late applications for financial aid may be considered if funds are available, but usually for a reduced amount.
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Nondiscriminatory Policy 
Southwest Florida Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or 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 or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, athletics and other school administered programs.

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