ABOUT US
Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, Fairview Baptist Christian Academy is easily accessible from all points of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. Situated on three acres of wooded property, the Academy enjoys the stability of the South Fairview residential community with the convenience afforded by nearby I-64.
Fairview Baptist Christian Academy is a ministry of the Fairview Baptist Church of Chesapeake, Virginia. Training and educating children is the responsibility of their parents. The Academy is a ministry of the Church, assisting our parents to effectively meet their God-given responsibility. Students of families not attending Fairview Baptist Church are welcomed on a space-available basis. The Academy is specifically oriented towards educating our children rather than evangelizing our community.
The Academy is not equipped to serve as a correctional facility for disobedient, unruly or wayward children. Respect for authority, consideration for others and their property, personal initiative, and self-control are essential qualities expected in each student.
Fairview Baptist Church is a fundamental independent Baptist Church that opposes the theological positions of liberal modernism, ecumenicalism, humanism, the charismatic movement, and New Age philosophy. Fairview Baptist Church—and thereby Fairview Baptist Christian Academy—stands without apology for the values and traditions of historic, Biblical Christianity, expressed in the Fairview Baptist Church Doctrinal Statement.
The educational philosophy of the Academy is based upon the biblical principle that all truth is God’s truth, and that His Word, the Bible, is authoritative and absolute. Each subject is taught from the Biblical perspective, equipping the student academically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially.
Attendance at FBCA is a privilege, not a right. FBCA is not merely a private academy, but a Christian academy, offering distinctively Christian education for levels Kindergarten through Grade 12 . An FBCA education prepares a student for college, for community, and for a life that honors the Lord. Individualized instruction, character training, and excellence in education are the hallmarks of the Academy.
ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
FBCA is a member of the Old Dominion Association of Church Schools and the American Association of Christian Schools. FBCA is reviewed annually by an independent Christian agency and has been recognized by Accelerated Christian Education Ministries as an Accredited Status Model School. As a ministry of the Church, FBCA does not seek or accept accreditation from any secular organization or government agency.
STAFF
All members of the Academy staff are born-again believers, practicing Biblical principles in their daily walk, and are competent, committed, trained, qualified, and prepared for the education ministry. Staff members serve in Christian education as a ministry, not merely as a job. A teacher-student ratio not to exceed 1:12 ensures effective individualized instruction for each student, regardless of grade or level.
CURRICULUM
To maximize the learning process, the Academy offers a blend of individualized instruction and group instruction for each student. The finest resources available from several Christian publishers are incorporated to provide a well-rounded, quality education. Accelerated Christian Education materials are at the core of the curriculum, which also includes Alpha-Omega Publications, Bob Jones University Press, and ABeka materials. Students receive basic instruction in art and music at no additional cost. Academy students sit under the ministry of godly men—pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and educators—in the daily Chapel Services. Christian character and commitment are at the heart of everything we teach, teaching the children how to live, not just how to make a living. FBCA is a college preparatory program. Student progress is 
monitored and evaluated regularly, including annual achievement tests to measure educational progress and relative standing with public and private school students nationally.
The Academy is operated in the facilities of Fairview Baptist Church. The well-maintained single story structure of more than 16,000 square feet is climate controlled throughout and is handicap accessible.
DRESS STANDARDS
Academy students are trained to dress neatly, tastefully, and modestly. Good personal hygiene and grooming are an important part of the Christian testimony and the Academy training. The FBCA approved uniform—crisp and practical—is standard Academy attire for all students daily.
WHY THIS SCHOOL WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY OTHERS?
- Easily accessible from all of Hampton Roads.
- Reasonable rates with family discounts.
- No hidden fees later—i.e. locker fees, competition fees, field trip fees.
- Mid-year transfers accepted.
- Individualized instruction tailored to your child’s needs.
- Group classes for interaction skills.
- Clean, safe environment.
- Distinctively Christian in every aspect.
- Character and discipline as part of the training, not an "add on."
- Qualified teachers who "role model"— not just talk.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2008-2009
- Tuition—
| per child per year |
$2,899 |
Family Discount—A 5% discount applies to each tuition where two or three children are enrolled from the same family/household. For the fourth child and each subsequent child enrolled from the same family/household the tuition is waived.
Payoff Discount—A $100 discount is granted on each tuition account paid in full on or before September 1, 2008.
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Early Enrollment Discounts—
For applications received
- Book/Resource Fee—
All textbooks, workbooks, and resources are property of FBCA. Fee includes textbooks, workbooks, supplemental worksheets, videos, library resources, computer and electronic equipment, software, athletic equipment, and art supplies.
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(Grade 12 only)
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Per family per academic year.
HOW TO APPLY
First, obtain an Application for Enrollment from the Academy Office or Applications may be downloaded from this website.
Second, return the completed Application for Enrollment to the Office with a recent photo of the applicant, a letter of recommendation from your pastor (OR former pastor if you have been at your current church for less than one year), and the non-refundable registration fee attached.
Third, schedule an interview with the Academy Administrator. Applicants and their parents/guardians with legal custody must attend the interview. In all circumstances in which legal custody of an applicant has been determined by a Court, a copy of the determining court document must be presented at the interview and becomes part of the Academy file. A copy of the student’s birth certificate and immunization record must also be presented in the interview. The interview process normally takes about one hour.
Within 5 business days of the completed interview, applicants are notified of the interview results, and, if applicable, placement testing is scheduled for the prospective student. Applicants are not enrolled or guaranteed placement until they have completed the required placement testing and have received Confirmation of Enrollment in writing.
