Faith Christian Academy

Telephone: (972) 562-5323
Website: www.fcamckinney.com/fca/

Summary

Contact Info

Faith Christian Academy
115A Industrial Boulevard
McKinney , TX 75069
www.fcamckinney.com/fca/

Tel: (972) 562-5323

Director: McKinney
fca@fcamckinney.com

Application Information

Applications accepted

Families who are interested in attending faith christian academy are encouraged to contact the school at (972) 562-5323 and schedule an appointment and a tour. the first step in the admissions process is to submit an enrollment form to the school office. additional admissions steps may include standardized testing, a student campus visit, and a parent/student interview. v. enrollment after admittance prior to admittance fca must have the following: - paperwork: • admissions information form • health form signed by a health care professional. each highlighted area is required! • shot record attached to health form • signed parent acknowledgment form from fca handbook • paperwork on any school testing or independent evaluations for learning, emotional, or behavioral issues if applicable. kindergarten 4 students must be four years old on or before september 15th. now enrolling for ages 2 and 3 year olds (child's age as of sept. 15th of enrollment year).

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

2004

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Creating an environment of love and of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit by the work of our Christian staff, the modeling of genuine Christian character and faith by all those who interract with our students, and the exercise of biblical principles in all disciplines.
Developing critical thinking skills with the intent of making students skilled in obtaining wisdom, understanding and knowledge with a foundation based upon the truth of God's word.
Partnering with Christian families as they carry out their primary role in the nuture and education of their children.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"2 Year Olds (PK2) - Tuesday & Thursday ONLY
Time
T/Th Activities
9:00
Free Play
9:15
Music and Movement
9:30
Restroom/Diaper Change
9:45
Snack/A beka Phonics/Language Development
10:00
Numbers/Colors
10:15
Spanish/Sign Language
10:30
Craft
10:45
Outside Recess
11:20
Restroom/Diaper Change
11:35
Lunch
12:00
Rest Mat/Bible/Prayer/Story Time
12:15
Nap
2:00
Centers Play/Multi-Sensory Play
3:00
Dismiss

3 Year Olds (PK3)
Time
M/W/F Activitie
Time
T/Th Activities
8:50
Arrival
8:50
Arrival
9:00
Bible/Calendar/Snack
9:00
Bible/Calendar/Snack
9:20
Bathroom/Wash Hands
9:20
Bathroom/Wash Hands
9:30
M: Poetry/Finger Plays/Rhymes
W: Story Time/Drama
F: Skills Development/Free Art
9:30
T: Skills Development/Free Art
TH: Story Time/Drama/Finger Plays
9:45
Phonics/Letter Recognition
9:45
Language Development
10:00
Phonics Small Groups
Phonics Centers
10:00
Letter-based
Arts and Crafts
10:30
Recess
(Outdoor/Indoor Play)
10:30
PE (10:30 - 11:00)
Recess (11:00 - 11:20)
11:20
Bathroom/Wash Hands
11:20
Bathroom/Wash Hands
11:30
Lunch
11:30
Lunch
12:00
Quiet Centers/Puzzles/Books
12:00
Quiet Centers/Puzzles/Books
12:15
Music/Movement
12:15
Music/Movement
12:30
Numbers
Math Instruction
12:30
T: Sensory
TH: Science
12:40
Numbers/Math Small Groups
Numbers/Math Centers
12:40
T: Sensory
TH: Science
1:00
Bathroom/Wash Hands
1:00
Bathroom/Wash Hands
1:10
Story Time
1:10
Story Time
1:20
Rest/Nap Time
(At 2:00, non-sleepers will be allowed to get up and given extra art, centers or story time)
1:20
Rest/Nap Time
(At 2:00, non-sleepers will be allowed to get up and given extra art, centers or story time)
2:50
Prepare to Depart
2:50
Prepare To Depart
3:00
Dismissal
3:00
Dismiss
Transitional Kindergarten (K/4)
Time
M/W/F Activities
Time
T/Th Activities
9:00
Skills (Quiet seat work, bathroom, snack)
9:00
Skills (Quiet seat work, bathroom, snack)
9:30
Opening Activities (prayer, Bible Verses, pledge, calendar)
9:30
Bible
10:00
Spanish
10:00
Phonics
10:30
Drama
10:45
Handwriting
11:00
P.E.
11:30
Lunch
11:30
Lunch
12:00
Recess
12:00
Recess
12:30
Bathroom/Wash Hands
12:30
Arts/Crafts
12:45
Numbers
1:00
Centers/Key
1:15
Language Development
1:30
Numbers Review
2:10
Rest/Reading Time
2:00
Rest/Reading
2:30
Story/Show and Tell
2:00
Story /Show and Tell
3:00
Dismiss
3:00
Dismiss

"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-		-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity		-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teachers are why we are willing to pay for private school vs. attending the nice elementary school down the street from us.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My children's teachers have been willing to discuss my child wherever and whenever I wanted.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 5 years to --			$500/Month
From 4 years to --			$500/Month
From 3 years to --			$450/Month
From 5 years to --			$330/Month
From 4 years to --			$330/Month
From 3 years to --			$300/Month
From 5 years to --			$250/Month
From 4 years to --			$250/Month
From 3 years to --			$210/Month
From 2 years to --			$210/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"Morning extended care is available for early drop-off at 7:30am for $5 a day. After school programs are available from 3:00pm until 4:00pm for an additional fee based upon the program. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Morning extended care is available for early drop-off at 7:30am for $5 a day. After school programs are available from 3:00pm until 4:00pm for an additional fee based upon the program. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Morning extended care is available for early drop-off at 7:30am for $5 a day. After school programs are available from 3:00pm until 4:00pm for an additional fee based upon the program. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Morning extended care is available for early drop-off at 7:30am for $5 a day. After school programs are available from 3:00pm until 4:00pm for an additional fee based upon the program. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Morning extended care is available for early drop-off at 7:30am for $5 a day. After school programs are available from 3:00pm until 4:00pm for an additional fee based upon the program. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Families who are interested in attending faith christian academy are encouraged to contact the school at (972) 562-5323 and schedule an appointment and a tour. the first step in the admissions process is to submit an enrollment form to the school office. additional admissions steps may include standardized testing, a student campus visit, and a parent/student interview. v. enrollment after admittance prior to admittance fca must have the following: - paperwork: • admissions information form • health form signed by a health care professional. each highlighted area is required! • shot record attached to health form • signed parent acknowledgment form from fca handbook • paperwork on any school testing or independent evaluations for learning, emotional, or behavioral issues if applicable. kindergarten 4 students must be four years old on or before september 15th. now enrolling for ages 2 and 3 year olds (child's age as of sept. 15th of enrollment year).

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Be open minded about the facility as it is not fancy. They choose to put their money into getting good teachers, keeping ratios down and their prices as low as possible.