Why Choose Fernandina Beach Christian Academy?

Our framework for student learning is founded in Christ. We use an integrated curriculum, innovative methodology and our love of children to create high achieving learners. Each student is valued. We teach with energy and creativity, respectful of learning styles, motivation and interests. We communicate clearly, teach with passion and sensitivity and always build from each child’s strengths. We strongly desire that our students become lifelong learners who as Christian adults can apply, integrate, improvise, and create.

LESSONS

Lessons are not isolated learning episodes. Our students experience the connections to other academic content areas and the relevancy to life. This important aspect of our teaching is done with love and a faithful spirit that children should be allowed to be children. Maturation takes time and a series of life experiences guided by parents and Christian educators. As children progress, throughout their time in school, intellectual and spiritual growth occurs.

CURRICULUM

Our curriculum is aligned to the State of Florida Standards. Starting in Grade 3, we administer the Iowa Assessment. While testing and assessment are important, we at FBCA, believe that learning and the passion to learn is more so. Additionally, we believe in managed and responsible growth which means we attempt not to exceed thirteen students to a classroom teacher. This model allows us to know our children and their parents. Administration and teachers are accessible to our families.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Our students learn in an exciting, inspiring, and creative environment based on contemporary research. Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we use strategies that are student-centered, exciting, engaging and rewarding. Our comprehensive balanced literacy program connects students to authentic purposes for reading and writing. Our math curriculum takes on an exciting appeal for students as they are challenged to understand and practice mathematical concepts through powerful hands-on and integrated activities. Our students love learning in each academic area because we create platforms for their success. We teach with methods that encourage higher order thinking skills and high achievement.

SKILLED, EXPERIENCED, CARING FACULTY

Our administrators, teachers, and staff are believers in Jesus Christ. They are committed to living their lives as a models of integrity, honesty and love. Staff development, teacher training and advanced coursework are integral to creating teachers who are caring and responsive to the academic needs and expectations of our students and their families. Education must continue to move forward if it is going to create purposeful and rewarding opportunities for the future.

CHAPEL

Students attend chapel weekly and families are invited to attend. As a school family we worship through music and hear God’s Word taught on a student's level. Each week a different class has the opportunity to share what God is doing in their classroom. This teaches our students how to be active participants and use their gifts during worship.

A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT

Parents appreciate knowing their children are safe and secure with encouraging and loving Christian teachers. All staff is VECHS cleared. Students are taught to work and learn in a manner that emphasizes mutual respect for one another as well as for those in authority. Violence and disrespect toward peers and authority are not tolerated. The school maintains and updates a Safety Plan and Security Protocol which is reviewed periodically.