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Freedom Christian Academy

Private | PK-12 | 450 students

Nurturing/equipping the entire family to learn, grow, and testify to His love.

Living in Fayetteville

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $162,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $610.

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 6 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 24, 2013

Our school is four years old. The leadership here is completely Christ centered. Their vision was to have an accredited school within the first 4 years... Success! The atmosphere shows Christ as the center. Patriotism is vividly shown through murals and scripture. Our school has a great sense of "family." You matter and so do your children. It's not about who you are or what you do. It's about the fact that you have been created by God and that Jesus loves you. We have high expectations and seek excellence in all. Excellence in your studies and your character are urged. Don't let the age if the school fool you. There are years of experience by the administration and by the teachers. Your child is our priority. Please come and visit any time! Check out our website too! fcapatriots.org
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 9, 2012

This is our 2nd year at FCA and we love it!! I know my children are learning about God first through the teachers, administration, and other students and then academics (which the teachers are fantastic). They continue to grow and add more programs each time. Love it!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2012

I feel blessed to have found this school when we found out we were moving here in 2011. Both of my children (one in elementary, one in middle) are receiving a rigorous academic education paired with the love and knowledge of Christ.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2012

Overall, this is a good school. The teachers care about the students and actually want them to learn. My children enjoy the excellent atmosphere and camaraderie of the school. They also love the variety of sports offered at Freedom.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2012

My child loves Freedom Christian Academy!! He has learned so much at this school! He has not only learned about academics, he has learned about being a good person and that it is O.K. to be a teenager and love GOD! Thank you staff and administration!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2012

Wonderful school!! Principal is great!! Teachers and staff are great!!! My child has learned so much this year. Rates are very reasonable. I am very blessed to have found this school for my child.
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Posted January 19, 2012

Freedom Christian Academy is a wonderful school.The principal is a natural born leader. This school is the best part of our recent move to the area. My children tell me it is their favorite school (they have gone to 4). The campus is extraordinary, but Godly teachers and administation is what make this school a success. Academics are top notch and the teachers are dedicated. I wouldn't send my children anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


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College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Public school
Other private/christian schools
Homeschool
Percentage of students going to 2-year college 10% (2013)
Percentage of students going to 4-year college 80% (2013)
Percentage of students going to the military 5% (2013)
Percentage of students going to vocational programs 5% (2013)
Colleges most students attend after graduation UNC Chapel Hill
NC State University
Liberty University
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
Reading specialist(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Speech and language therapist(s)
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff German
Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • National Merit Nominee (2012)
  • Fayetteville Principal of the Year (2010)
  • Lifetouch yearbook (2012)
Community service awards received in the past 3 years
  • Fayetteville Beautiful (2011)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Specific learning disabilities
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Computer programming

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production
Clubs
  • Arts and crafts
  • Drama club
  • Sewing/knitting club
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • on-line language classes
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • German
  • Spanish
Clubs
  • Foreign language and culture club

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Girls on the run
  • Martial arts (judo, tae kwon do, karate, etc)

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Joan Dayton
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 2 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Association of Christian Schools International
Fax number
  • (910) 485-7757

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Advanced placement courses
  • College prep
  • Direct instruction
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Honors track
  • Independent Study
  • Standards-based
  • on-line classes
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Specific learning disabilities
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • on-line language classes
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Computer programming

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • German
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • Community college courses
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Learning lab
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Youth for Christ
  • National Honors Society
  • Falcon Children's Home
  • Therapy Playground
  • Cumberland Cty School systm
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
  • Vocal lessons / coaching
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Graphics
  • Technical design and production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Arts and crafts
  • Book/reading club
  • Community service
  • Drama club
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
  • Foreign language and culture club
  • Girls on the run
  • Homework help/study buddy club
  • Martial arts (judo, tae kwon do, karate, etc)
  • National Honor Society
  • Sewing/knitting club
  • Sign Language
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • School Greeter
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Tutor
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


9 out of 10students were accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.


Students accepted for the 2012-2013 school year
90
Applications received for the 2012-2013 school year
100
Students typically come from these schools
Public school
Other private/christian schools
Homeschool

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$4000 - $5000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid
Tax credits

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
UNC Chapel Hill
NC State University
Liberty University
College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
Community college courses
SAT/ACT prep classes
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Students' post-graduation plans in 2013
2 year college - 10%
4 year college - 80%
Military - 5%
Vocational - 5%
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3130 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28306
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Phone: (910) 485-7777

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