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Private Christian classical school (pre-kindergarten-12th grade)

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College Corner

Have you started thinking about college? We’ve prepared this page just for you! At FCA, we intend to prepare students for life by equipping them to meet any challenge with character. At the same time, we also prepare students for each step along the way. Many students consider attending college that next step after high school. Below you will find a typical timeline beginning in eighth grade of activities you can expect and suggested activities and important terms as well.

In the column to the right are many other valuable resources including links that lead you directly to testing sites and much more!

Eighth Grade

TimeAction Suggested
Fall of the Eighth Grade YearAlgebra I and Logic (required) are taken for high school credit. These classes go on the student’s transcript.
SpringStudents should enroll in freshman classes that align with graduation requirements.
SummerBegin tracking any volunteer work at church, school, or other organizations. These activities can be put on your transcript!
SummerConsider planning family vacations around college visits.

Ninth Grade

TimeAction Suggested
BreaksInvestigate places you might like to work the summer after your ninth-grade year. Having a job is another activity that can be put on your transcript.
SummerAre you working? Begin saving for college!
SummerBegin studying for standardized tests like the ACT and the CLT, tests available to gauge your readiness for college.
SummerPlan a college visit.

Tenth Grade

TimeAction Suggested
FallRegister with the College Board and ACT to be alerted via email about test dates near you. Start a college file.
FallBegin thinking about saving to add dual-credits into your schedule.
FallTake the PSAT for practice in October, along with other FCA students at the designated time and place arranged by your college advisor.
SpringTake the ACT on your own to establish a base score and also to qualify you for taking dual-credit coursework beginning your junior year.
SpringTake advantage of online personality and learning style tests to help you understand your learning style and hone your interests after high school.
SpringBegin collecting your best essays in your college file as possible resources for college scholarship essays.
SummerKeep working; keep saving!
SummerStudy to retake any standardized testing.

Eleventh Grade

TimeAction Suggested
FallTake the PSAT if you scored in the top 10% (90th percentile) to qualify you for National Merit Recognition.
FallSign up with your college advisor for dual credit coursework
SpringTake the ACT a second time.
SummerGet a general college application prepared.
SummerStart applying for colleges, narrowing your interests to two or three schools

Twelfth Grade

TimeAction Suggested
FallSome scholarship applications are due in November for seniors.
FallTake any standardized tests again, if applicable and helpful.
SpringHave a final transcript, including any dual credit coursework and your official ACT report, sent to the colleges that request it.

Diploma Options

  • General Diploma
  • Honors Diploma

Schedule of Standardized Testing

Click here for a schedule of standardized test dates available.

Schedule of Classes

Click here for a complete listing of classes available to secondary students.

Where FCA Students Rank (ACT)

Click here for a chart ranking ACT scores of FCA students.

Map of Colleges and Universities That FCA Graduates Have Attended

Click here to see where FCA graduates seek higher education.

Majors Our Graduates Have Chosen To Pursue

Click here to see what FCA graduates are pursuing.

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Important Terms to Understand

TermMeaning
High school creditsCoursework whose grades are recorded on a student’s permanent transcript
TranscriptThe permanent record of a student’s coursework including assessments from ninth through 12th grade. The transcript is sent to colleges to evaluate placement; whether a student is a good fit for the school, and whether any financial assistance is available.
Graduation RequirementsThe coursework that is necessary for a student to graduate. At FCA, there are two choices called the general diploma and honors diploma.
General Diploma
Honors Diploma

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MISSION - To provide a Christian, classical, and collaborative education for the glory of God.
VISION - An education in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.
Faith 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 policies, admissions policies, tuition reduction program, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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