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Faith Christian Academy Home School Program . Overview of the Program . Introductions. Dr. Andrew E. Rumbaugh , Ed.D . Administrator Mrs. Trena Meehan, M.Ed. Secondary Principal Coordinators Mrs. Cindy Shoaf 8th through 12th grades Mrs. Barbara Hardiman
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Faith Christian Academy Home School Program Overview of the Program
Introductions Dr. Andrew E. Rumbaugh, Ed.D. Administrator Mrs. Trena Meehan, M.Ed.Secondary Principal Coordinators Mrs. Cindy Shoaf 8th through 12th grades Mrs. Barbara Hardiman Kindergarten through 7th grade
Benefits of Home Schooling Through Faith Christian Academy Accountability Chapel Athletics w/fees Field Trips Band w/fees NHS/NJHS College Prep and Counseling FCA Diploma National Testing
Home School PoliciesEnrollment • Students who desire to participate in the home school program at Faith Christian Academy must complete the application materials and submit them to the school office. The immunization record and an official transcript must be submitted as part of the enrollment materials. • The home school year is based on 180 calendar days of school. • There will be quarterly meetings with Mrs. Barbara Hardiman, (K - 7) or Cindy Shoaf (8th – 12th) to assist you with your student’s progress. One parent is required to attend a minimum of three quarterly meetings. • Standardized Testing is required of all students at FCA. National tests for high school students are typically scheduled in the fall. Elementary and middle school students are typically tested in the spring of the school year.
Home School PoliciesFinancial Responsibilities • All students who attend Faith Christian Academy are required to meet with Mr. Ron West in the finance department to make payment arrangements. • Enrollment will not be finalized until all financial obligations are complete. This means that FLVS courses will not be approved until financial arrangements have been made with Mr. West.
Home School PoliciesOn and Off School Campus • Students who are enrolled as part of the homeschooling program at FCA are expected to follow the policies listed in the Faith Christian Academy Parent/Student Handbook while on and off the school campus. • Any student who participates in a school sponsored events (i.e. sports, clubs and/or trips) is still a representative of FCA and must model and demonstrate the standards of moral conduct.
Home School PoliciesWhile on Campus • The policies are expected to be honored and followed by all students. • Home schooled students must be in school uniform at all times while on campus. • Clothing can be bought through Sunshine Uniform. • Hair length for boys as described in the Parent/Student Handbook must be followed. • Parents of elementary school age children must be present with their child for Chapel.
FCA Required Courses Kindergarten through 8th 9th through 12th Grades English (4) Math (4) Science (4) History (3) Bible (4) Electives Foreign Language (3) Personal Finances (0.5) Life Management (0.5) P.E. (0.5) • Math • English/Phonics • Science • Bible • Reading • Social Studies • P.E.
Home School Policies Monthly Reports and Portfolios • Academic reports are to be submitted by the 5th of each month. A $25.00 late fee will be added to all accounts that have submitted reports after the due date. • Semi-annual portfolios are due no later than January 15thand June 15th. A $25.00 late fee will be assessed to all accounts that have not submitted the portfolio on or before the due date.
Home School Curriculum Florida Virtual School (FLVS) http://www.flvs.net Bob Jones http://www.bjupresshomeschool.com
A Highlight of Planned Field Trips • Sea World Kindergarten & 2nd Grade • Orlando Science Center/Green Meadows Farms 1st Grade • Library 2nd Grade • Animal Kingdom 3rd Grade • LEGOLAND 5th Grade • Shakespeare Center/ MOSI 6th Grade • Medieval Times 7th, 8th & 12 Grades • UCF Forensic Lab 10th Grade • Holy Land Experience 11th & 2nd Grades Plus many more…
Washington, D.C.8th and 9th Grade Trip March 30th – April 6th 2014
London, Paris & Berlin March 8 – March 16, 2014 Open to 6th grade and up. 6th through 8th must have a chaperone. 9th through 12th does not need a chaperone. To sign up go to: www.Explorica.com/Meehan-4231
Senior Trip to SnowBird, N.C. March 23-29, 2014
Sports offered to FCA and Home School Students • Football • Volleyball • Track and Field • Cheerleading • Soccer • Basket Ball • Baseball • Softball
Volleyball 2013 - 2014 Volleyball Season Middle School, JV & Varsity Volleyball Tryout Dates • Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th • Middle School and Varsity tryouts from 3:45pm – 6:00pm @ the Goldenrod Campus • JV Tryouts from 5:00PM – 7:00PM @ the Goldenrod Campus 4th- 6th Grade Volleyball Tryout Dates To Determine Teams • Monday, August 19th and Tuesday, August 20th • 3:15PM – 5:15PM @ Curry Ford Gym
Varsity Football Begins August 8th, 4:00 at Goldenrod Campus Middle School Football Begins August 14th (right after school)http://www.fcalions.org/athletics/ http://faithchristianfootball.weebly.com/
Track and Field • K3 thru 5th Grade Track & Field – Dreadhead Sports • Registration cost $125 Deadline for Faith Christian Academy Students is September 5th . You Must Register On-Line at www.dreadhead.com • All K3 thru 5th Grade Students wishing to participate in Track & Field must register through the Dreadhead website posted above. • Practice will be held every Wednesday starting on September 11th thru October 30th from 2:45pm to 4:00pm
Contacts Kindergarten through 7th grade Barbara Hardiman– hardimanb@fcalions.org 8th grade through 12th grade Cindy Shoaf – shoafc@fcalions.org Web Site School Office Number (407) 275-8031
Thank you for coming tonight. If you have any questions please feel free to meet with us after, otherwise please e-mail or call Mrs. Hardiman for K -7th or Mrs. Shoaf for 8th – 12th