Foundation Christian Academy

Foundation Christian Academy has continued to maintain an excellent curriculum, the fruit of which is noted in results from the Stanford Achievement Test, administered annually. The students consistently rank from one to three grades higher than their regular grade level. The majority of our teachers retired from public school systems and came to FCA because of their love for children and their love for teaching. All possess college degrees and most of them have Masters Degrees and Rank One status. The students, therefore, are held to high standards, while small classes assure that no student lacks personal attention. In addition to the excellent regular curriculum, students are instructed in Spanish, art and music. One hundred and six students were enrolled in 2004, but settled to the mid to upper 80's by 2007. Educators who have met with us in recent years are Dr. Milton Sewell, President of Freed-Hardeman University; Bill Ruhl, of Goodpasture Christian School; and Dr. Phillip Patterson, President of National Christian School Association, of which the school is a member. Each of these men gave us invaluable advice and encouragement. FCA engaged Andrew Ellis to be a part-time fundraiser and administrator shortly after the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year. His work with us ended during the spring semester of 2001. Since he was from Memphis and was not in a position to move his residence, it was apparent that he would not be able to continue a long-term relationship with our school. We appreciated, so much, Dr. Paul Ford Davis' willingness to step in as volunteer full time administrator. He was "in his element" having retired from lengthy service in the administration of Morehead State University. By the time Dr. Davis felt the need to be relieved of his duties, the Board decided that the school needed a full time administrator. Board member Jack Ray was retiring from full-time preaching at the Lehman Avenue Church of Christ and was deemed by the Board to be in the right position "for such a time as ...