Admissions

We are excited about your interest in our school! We hope to help you better understand the nurturing and challenging environment which FCA provides for students as they mature in their Christian faith. This form will enable you to understand the steps of application as well as our admissions policies. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office by e-mail or phone (740) 654-2889. We look forward to working with you throughout the application process!

New Student Enrollment

New student applications will be accepted beginning March 4, 2008. It is important to apply early as space is limited; however, it is not necessary to turn in your application on the first day.

For siblings of current FCA students, please follow the instructions below in the section entitled "Re-Enrollment."

For other new students, please follow these steps to enroll on-line:

  1. Carefully read the instructions in this area and then click the "Enroll Online" on this page.
  2. Clicking the "Enroll Online" box will take you to the FACTS ACCOUNT LOGIN . Click "Click here if you are a first time user" on the right of the page.
  3. Follow the user profile instructions. (User Profile is the person entering information.) You will be asked to set up a UserID and Password. The UserID and Password are both 6 characters where both letters and numbers can be used. You will be asked to select two Password Security Questions and supply the answers. These security questions allow you to retrieve your UserID and Password should you forget them in the future.
  4. After you've completed your User Profile, please select "Fairfield 2008-2009" from the School Term drop down box.
  5. Continue to follow the information prompts as requested. The fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Note that e-mail address is a required field. If you do not have an e-mail address, please enter beccard@fairfieldchristianacademy.com in that field. Follow instructions carefully.
  6. PLEASE NOTE: When asked for an Emergency Contact, this is a person other than the parents/guardians. We make every attempt to contact you in case of an emergency, but if unsuccessful, we require having this Emergency Contact. This may be a grandparent, friend, neighbor, aunt, etc. This is a required field.
  7. Once you have applied, you will be notified of your testing date and time. When testing is complete and the appropriate recommendation forms have been received in the school office, a family interview will be scheduled. Following the interview, we will review your file and notify you of a decision. Files will not be processed for decisions unless they are completed. Therefore, it is crucial for the appropriate information, along with the forms you need to download from FACTS, to arrive in the school office within a week of applying.

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Re-Enrollment
This section is for students who are currently enrolled at FCA and are re-enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year.
  1. Carefully read the instructions in this area and then click the "Enroll Online" on this page.
  2. Clicking the "Enroll Online" box will take you to the FACTS ACCOUNT LOGIN . You will be asked to enter your UserID and Password that you created last year to sign in. It was provided to you in the re-enrollment letter. If you've misplaced it, you may call the Admissions Office. Once you sign in, you will be prompted to update your User Profile. Please select two Password Security Questions and supply the answers. These security questions allow you to retrieve your UserID and Password should you forget them in the future.
  3. After you've updated your User Profile, please select "Fairfield 2008-2009" from the School Term drop down box.
  4. Continue to follow the information prompts as requested; make sure to edit any fields that need to be corrected. The fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Follow instructions carefully.
  5. PLEASE NOTE: When asked for an Emergency Contact, this is a person other than the parents/guardians. We make every attempt to contact you in case of an emergency, but if unsuccessful, we require having this Emergency Contact. This may be a grandparent, friend, neighbor, aunt, etc. This is a required field.
  6. If you are an existing FCA family who is enrolling a new student, complete the "ADD STUDENT" information for your new student when re-enrolling your other student(s).

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Priority Enrollment (February 25 - March 3)

Siblings of current FCA students (Preschool - 12th Grade) -- please follow the instructions above in the section entitled "Re-Enrollment."

Members of Fairfield Christian Church -- please follow the instructions above in the section entitled "New Student Enrollment."

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Kindergarten Screening

Screening is done in small groups with each prospective Kindergarten student in order to confirm his/her readiness to enter the Kindergarten classroom. Screening will be held Friday, March 14 and Thursday, March 20. You will be scheduled upon application.

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Testing

All testing for grades K -12 will take place at FCA. Portions of the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) are used for testing grades 4 -12. Students in grades K -3 will be tested using an individualized assessment. While test scores are not the sole decision for admissions, they are of great significance to determining proper educational placement as well as signaling any needed intervention. Once you have submitted your application, the school office will notify you of your student's test date.

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Admissions Procedures

Family Interviews
Once admissions testing have taken place for grades K-12 and the appropriate recommendation forms have been received in the office, each family will be notified to schedule a family interview. The family interview, with members of FCA’s administration, is required for all students who are making application to FCA. Parents and the prospective student(s) are required to be present at the interview. This is a time to explore FCA’s educational and spiritual distinctions, to share your reason for applying to FCA, and to discuss your student’s educational experience, special needs, and your family’s expectations of the school.

Admissions Policies
Fairfield Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. FCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, grant and aid program, and athletic and other school administered programs.

By making an application to FCA, you are certifying that you are in agreement with our Statement of Faith stated below:

Admissions Decision
Admissions will be communicated by mail. The decision process is both confidential and final.

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Tuition and Fees

Admissions Fees

Tuition Schedule

Application Fee

The application fee of $65 is required for each student applying for admission. This fee covers all admissions processing costs. It is a non-refundable fee and must accompany the completed application form on-line.

Enrollment Fee
The enrollment fee of $125 per child ($250 maximum per family) is paid annually at the time of enrollment. As an option, you may pay the second $125 installment on or before March 23, 2008. This fee reserves a seat for your student. It is a non-refundable fee and must be paid in full, both for new and returning students.

Tuition Discounts
For multi-student families, a tuition discount is offered for each additional student enrolled during the same term. Tuition is calculated beginning with the 1st student at the highest grade level. In addition, prepayment of full tuition by July 15, 2008, entitles a family to a 2% discount.

Tuition Payment Process
Fairfield Christian Academy utilizes the services of FACTS Tuition Management to facilitate monthly payments. It is important to note all payments are made directly to FACTS via a debit to a banking account that you designate. Also, your tuition payments can be processed via one of three payment options.

If you choose Option 2 or Option 3, you will be asked to complete the FACTS on-line tuition agreement form. If you decide to change your payment option after June 1, 2008, a $20 administrative charge will be assessed.

Grant & Aid Program
The 2008-2009 Grant & Aid applications will be available on-line in March for new students. New students can apply on-line after the family has been accepted. Please keep in mind there is a limited amount of assistance money available for qualifying families demonstrating need. Grant & Aid applications must be filed by April 16, 2008.

Withdrawal Procedure
If the student needs to withdraw during the school year, please notify the main office at least two (2) weeks in advance if possible. An exit interview must be scheduled with the Principal by the parent or legal guardian. This will enable us to notify the teacher, determine any balance or refund on your tuition account, and complete the necessary paperwork. In order to have your students' academic and health records transferred from Fairfield Christian Academy to a new school, you must sign a Records Release Form at the new school. Upon receipt of the signed Records Release Form, we will mail the records directly to the new school. Please note: all tuition and fees must be current before any records will be released.

Any student withdrawing after July 5 will be subject to a processing fee of $200. After school begins the following withdrawal fees will be charged:  

Any student withdrawing or expelled must remain out of school for one full semester (two 9-week periods) before attempting to re-enroll. Where a behavioral or academic issue was reason for withdrawal or expulsion, parents must meet with the administrative team before readmission will be considered.

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Enrollment Forms for K - 12 "Accepted" Students

Accepted students will receive paper copies of the appropriate forms to be completed and returned to the Admissions Office to complete the enrollment process. These forms are listed here in case students lose a form or need an extra copy. Please print the .pdf version of the form below, complete the necessary fields on the forms and return the forms to the Admissions Office.