​Welcome 
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Firm Foundation Christian Academy is a Private Satellite Program (PSP) and enrichment program offering homeschool support and community. As private homeschoolers, it is each family's responsibility to instruct their students. This includes providing your own curriculum and implementing it however best fits your homeschool philosophy and student learning style .

As a PSP we offer legal enrollment in a private school and cumulative record keeping. If you file your own Private School Affidavit (PSA) or are enrolled in a charter school, you may enroll with Firm Foundation as an Associate and enjoy enrichment classes, activities and events without the legal covering from FFCA. 

Registration Requirements

  • Submit an online Questionnaire and wait for an Administrator to contact you. Link will be posted in May.
  • In-person interview with an Administrator​
  • Agreement to support the philosophy and policies of Firm Foundation Christian Academy
  • Completion of online application and registration fee (if applicable)
  • Completion of all forms, including  transfer of records if enrolling with FFCA PSP​​​

Membership

There are two types of memberships:
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Enrolled
  • Enroll in FFCA PSP program
  • FFCA functions as your private school (parents responsible for primary instruction and purchase of curriculum)
  • FFCA keeps cumulative records
  • Family turns in semester goal sheets and report cards for each student
  • Family keeps and submits yearly attendance sheets
  • enjoy all Member Benefits​​
Associate
  • FFCA functions as your social group (parents responsible for  primary instruction and purchase of curriculum)
  • Family files PSA, enrolls in a charter school or PSP other than FFCA
  • ​Family, charter or PSP (other than FFCA) keeps cumulative records
  • Family, charter school or PSP (other than FFCA) keeps attendance
  • enjoy all Member Benefits​​​​

Membership Fees

​Membership fees are applied per semester and are non-refundable if a student withdraws anytime during the semester. In the event of a mid-semester withdrawal, membership for the semester must be paid in full.

 Registration 
  • $60/student 
​Membership Fee
  • $770 per school year, applies to entire family
    • Monthly Installments Available                    (August-May, due on the 1st of each month)
    • DOES NOT include cost of classes, activities, events and field trips​.
Registration
  • No fee
​Membership Fee
  • $670 per school year, applies to entire family
    • Monthly Installments Available                    (August-May, due on the 1st of each month)
    • DOES NOT include cost of classes, activities, events and field trips​.

Membership Benefits
Your membership fees pay for the planning, organization, facilitation and support
of the following activities, events, programs and services.
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  • Help filing a PSA with the Department of Education
  • Assistance with curriculum ordering 
  • Consultation and support as needed
  • ​Record keeping assistance
  • Cumulative Files kept current ​for Enrolled families​
  • Connection with Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)​​
  • Work Permits
  • Members Only access to Firm Foundation website, includes Calendar, Event/Activitiy/Club Information
  • Orientation Meeting for New Families
  • Back To School Meeting for all families
  • Fall and Spring "Friday School" Sessions for Pre-school through 6th grade
  • Wed/Friday classes for Junior High and High School students
  • High School Credit Classes
  • Meeting with High School Administrator to plan out High School Courses
  • Kindergarten Cap and Gown Graduation Ceremony
  • 8th Grade Semi-Formal Graduation Ceremony
  • 12th Grade Cap and Gown Graduation Ceremony​
  • Monthly Parent Meetings
  • Monthly Field Trips
  • Monthly Park Days
  • Monthly Nature Outings/Hikes
  • Monthly Book Club
  • Kinder-Ones Club (events for Kinder & 1st grade families)​
  • STEPS 2:6 Club (events for 2nd-6th grade families)
  • C.L.A.Y. Club (events for 7th - 8th graders)
  • ASB for High Schoolers​
  • Trail Life Boys Scouting support
  • American Heritage Girls Scouting support
  • Yearly Musical Theatre Production
  • Choir Performances
  • Orchestra Performances
  • ​School Dances
  • Yearly Harvest Festival
  • Yearly Family Picnic
  • Yearly Makerspace Fair
  • Optional State Testing
  • Opportunity to network with seasoned homeschool families​
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"Wednesday & Friday School"

Class & facility fees are not included in your membership fee.
Class & facility fees pay for facility rental, student & teacher supplies, teacher/assistant compensation
and other services provided for our students  while on campus.
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​Additional Information

​Consultation
​Consultation meetings may be scheduled throughout the year as needed.  Contact Corinne Rocha to set up an appointment.  

Text and Teaching Materials 
All text and teaching materials must be purchased by the family.  We do not provide curriculum or financial subsidy.  We do provide guidance in choosing material and/or curriculum that is right for you and your family.

Field Trips, Clubs & Other Events 
We provide many opportunities for learning experiences outside the home through field trips, clubs, Wednesday/Friday School, and other activities.  Families are responsible for the costs involved in the activities they choose to partake in.

Optional State Testing
 We do not require report cards. State Testing is one method to determine student progress.  It is optional and administered in the Spring. FFCA uses the BJU Press Online testing. Families may pick their own test date and administer the test in the comfort of their own home.
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Record Keeping for Enrolled Families
Goal Sheets:
At the start of each semester, parents must submit written goals for the incoming semester.  Forms are provided or you may submit your own.  Goal Sheets are a simple form stating what grade level, curriculum and concepts your student will be working on.
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Attendance:
Parents are responsible for keeping daily attendance and submitting it to FFCA at the end of the school year.

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