Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5)
Academic excellence is the goal of every classroom at Frederick Christian Academy. It is attained by having qualified teachers who know and care about each student in their classroom and by challenging them to reach their potential. Also, our low student-to-teacher ratio allows us to motivate children in an optimal learning environment.
Curriculum
The elementary academic curriculum focuses on Reading, Arithmetic, Bible, Science, English, Heritage Studies, and Penmanship. In addition, students from Kindergarten (K5) through 6th grade receive Spanish instruction weekly. The secondary students continue their studies in the standard academic subjects, take two years of Spanish as a requirement of graduation, and are offered a variety of academic electives, including personal finance, drama, and physics. The majority of textbooks used at FCA are published by either Bob Jones University Press, A Beka Book Publications, or Sadlier Education Publishing Company. All of these publishers are well known for their high academic standards as well as their Biblically-based philosophy of education. All subject matter is presented as God’s truth and exalts God as the Creator and Sustainer of life, as well as our Redeemer.
Specials / Electives
Students have a wide variety of specials every week, which include physical education, computers, art, library (elementary students), choir, and music theory. In addition to these, drama and life skills classes are offered to secondary students. Students also participate in a statewide competitive fine arts program that begins in the early elementary grades and continues through high school.
Computer lab is part of the curriculum from grades 3 through graduation. Students in grades 3-6 receive weekly computer instruction in the fully-equipped and updated school computer lab where they learn basic Office skills such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students in grades 7-8 learn keyboarding and basic computer application skills. High school students are required to take a computer class where they learn advanced computer application skills in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications as well as an introduction to web design and computer programming.
Choir meets twice a week and has two concerts per year—a Christmas and spring family concert. They also participate in a fine arts competition in March.
Yearbook class is available for high school students interested in learning how to manage, design, and publish our full color yearbook using online software provided by our yearbook company, Walsworth Yearbooks.
Additional electives include art, automotive, carpentry, handbells, Linux, networking, and sewing/textiles.
Fine Arts Competitions – Students in 1st through 12th grades may participate in Bible, fine arts, and academic competitions sponsored by the Maryland Association of Christian Schools.
Chapel
Students in K5 – 12th grades participate in a weekly chapel which includes singing, preaching, and testimonies. Students are challenged to live according to Biblical principles by godly speakers who understand the challenges and opportunities that students face. A spiritual emphasis week is also a highlight of the year as a youth evangelist ministers to the student body for a week of special chapels.
Preschool & Kindergarten Schedule
Our preschool program is packed with activities. As these precious children prepare for their elementary-school days, they also learn a respect for the Lord, their teachers, and their classmates. Click the links below to read a schedule for each program.