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At Firewheel Christian Academy, we are committed to providing a robust and Christ-centered academic experience. To achieve this, we proudly utilize curriculum from two highly respected Christian publishers: Abeka and Bob Jones University (BJU) Press.
We understand the importance of preparing students not only for high school but for lifelong learning and success in an ever-changing world. That's why we continually assess and refine our curriculum to ensure our students are well-equipped to compete academically and confidently pursue their future endeavors.
Both Abeka and BJU Press curricula are renowned for their Christian-based foundation and phonics-driven approach to reading.
The Abeka Difference: Building Strong Foundations
Abeka is celebrated for its traditional, proven approach to education, emphasizing:
Systematic Phonics: A thorough and effective method for teaching reading, spelling, and writing from an early age.
Comprehensive Subjects: Integrated learning across all core subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Bible), ensuring a consistent and reinforcing educational experience.
Biblical Worldview Integration: Every subject is taught through a biblical lens, helping students develop a strong Christian worldview that informs their understanding of the world.
Structured Learning: A clear, sequential, and teacher-directed framework that helps students master concepts thoroughly through spiral review and consistent reinforcement.
The BJU Press Approach: Fostering Critical Thinking
BJU Press curriculum is designed to promote academic rigor and foster deep understanding, focusing on:
Critical Thinking and Discernment: Encouraging students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information, rather than just memorize facts, preparing them to think for themselves from a biblical perspective.
Biblical Worldview Shaping: Consistently integrating biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all academic disciplines, demonstrating the relevance of God's Word to every subject.
Engaging Content: With a focus on real-world application, hands-on learning, and stimulating questions, BJU Press makes learning dynamic and impactful.
Academic Excellence: Designed to challenge students at appropriate academic levels, building a solid academic foundation that prepares them for higher education.
By thoughtfully combining the strengths of both Abeka and BJU Press, Firewheel Christian Academy provides a rich, comprehensive curriculum that nurtures intellectual growth, strong academic skills, and a deeply rooted Christian faith in every student.
Firewheel Christian Academy operates three academic divisions:
Early Education Leaning Center
Elementary School
Middle School.
Firewheel Christian Academy Early Education Learning Center is dedicated to ministering to children 12 months through 3 years and their families. FCA Early Education is not a daycare. The mission of FCA Early Education is to provide ministry to children and their families by providing a safe, loving environment, maintaining quality leadership, utilizing developmentally appropriate material and activities, and interacting with the community.
The Elementary School program at Firewheel Christian Academy provides students with a safe and loving environment where they can grow academically and spiritually. FCA’s Lower School is dedicated to educating children from K4 through 4th grade. The mission of FCA is to provide children and their families with a safe, loving environment, maintaining quality leadership, utilizing developmentally appropriate material and activities, and interacting with the community.
Firewheel Christian Academy’s Intermediate School program prepares 5th-8th grade students to be responsible and independent, giving them a strong foundation, both academically and spiritually, for the years ahead. The mission of FCA is to provide children and their families with a safe, loving environment, maintaining quality leadership, utilizing developmentally appropriate material and activities, and interacting with the community.
