First Christian Day School vs. Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
We are a Private Christian School located in Waxahachie, Texas.
Our Elementary and Preschool students have weekly Chapel, daily Bible lessons, Core subjects, Physical Education, and Handwriting.
They also participate in Specials - Spanish, Music, Art, and Computer skills.
Elective Day -Homeschool Support Our Parents As Partners (PAP) program involves parent participation.
Mission Statement: Partnering with parents to provide Christ-centered education.
Vision: To create lifelong learners with a Kingdom mindset.
A Collegiate-Style Hybrid School is the solution many parents are seeking as an educational alternative for their children. This approach to education takes the best attributes of home schooling and combines them with the best attributes of traditional Christian education. In so doing, a Collegiate-Style Hybrid School preserves and maintains the God-ordained family relationship, while offering students the opportunity to achieve a high degree of academic excellence.
The immediate goal of the Collegiate-Style Hybrid Model educational system is quality, cost-effective, college-preparatory education accomplished in a way that gives parents more time for imparting the faith and values they hold precious. The ultimate goal is that of producing wholesome, competent men and women of character who make a positive difference for Christ in the next generation.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1982
2001
Students Body
Total Students
111 students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
-
Kindergarten Students
10
13
Grade 1 Students
10
9
Grade 2 Students
6
7
Grade 3 Students
7
7
Grade 4 Students
5
11
Grade 5 Students
3
12
Grade 6 Students
2
12
Grade 7 Students
1
20
Grade 8 Students
2
14
Grade 9 Students
-
8
Grade 10 Students
-
16
Grade 11 Students
-
7
Grade 12 Students
-
7
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
17 teachers
Average Class Size
10
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1090
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
(khaki pants and WPA shirt)
(khaki pants and WPA shirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 1 / Jan. 10 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,560
n/a
Tuition Notes
Max tuition, Includes registration fee
Students will enroll for for the individual classes they select for the entire school year. The payment plans are 12-month, 10-month, or 2-pay with a 5% discount. Classes for 2015-2016 are $160 per credit hour.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
98%
Admissions Director
Shannon Adams
Amy Morren
Admissions Associate
Emily Bosher
Amy Morren
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After School Care Program, Bricks 4 Kidz, Elementary Book Club, Tabletop Game Club
Drama, Journalism/Yearbook Club, Math Pentathalon, National Honor Society, Student Government