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 Policies Enrollment 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 (8 th – 12 th ) 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 Policies Financial 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 Policies On 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 Policies While 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 Math English/Phonics Science Bible Reading Social Studies P.E. 9 th through 12 th 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)

Home School Policies Monthly Reports and Portfolios Academic reports are to be submitted by the 5 th 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 15 th and June 15 th. 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) Bob Jones

A Highlight of Planned Field Trips Sea World Kindergarten & 2 nd Grade Orlando Science Center/Green Meadows Farms 1 st Grade Library 2 nd Grade Animal Kingdom 3 rd Grade LEGOLAND 5 th Grade Shakespeare Center/ MOSI 6 th Grade Medieval Times 7 th, 8 th & 12 Grades UCF Forensic Lab 10 th Grade Holy Land Experience 11 th & 2 nd Grades Plus many more…

7 th Grade Trip November 4-6, 2013

Washington, D.C. 8 th and 9 th Grade Trip March 30 th – April 6 th 2014

London, Paris & Berlin March 8 – March 16, 2014 Open to 6 th grade and up. 6 th through 8 th must have a chaperone. 9 th through 12 th does not need a chaperone. To sign up go to:

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 Volleyball Season Middle School, JV & Varsity Volleyball Tryout Dates Monday, August 12 th and Tuesday, August 13 th Middle School and Varsity tryouts from 3:45pm – the Goldenrod Campus JV Tryouts from 5:00PM – the Goldenrod Campus 4 th - 6 th Grade Volleyball Tryout Dates To Determine Teams Monday, August 19 th and Tuesday, August 20 th 3:15PM – Curry Ford Gym

Varsity Football Begins August 8 th, 4:00 at Goldenrod Campus Middle School Football Begins August 14 th (right after school)

Track and Field K3 thru 5 th Grade Track & Field – Dreadhead Sports Registration cost $125 Deadline for Faith Christian Academy Students is September 5 th. You Must Register On-Line at 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 11 th thru October 30 th from 2:45pm to 4:00pm

Contacts Kindergarten through 7th grade Barbara Hardiman – 8th grade through 12th grade Cindy Shoaf – Web Site School Office Number (407)

Thank you for coming tonight. If you have any questions please feel free to meet with us after, otherwise please or call Mrs. Hardiman for K -7 th or Mrs. Shoaf for 8 th – 12 th