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Q: Bowling Green Christian Academy is a
nondenominational, independent school. What exactly does
that mean?
A: As a nondenominational, Christian
school, we welcome all families who believe and practice the
basic tenets of Christianity. These are listed in our
Statement of Faith. Families, as well as the faculty and
staff at BGCA, represent over 50 Bible-believing churches,
providing a denominationally diverse environment. While
recognizing that the spiritual and academic education of
children is the responsibility of parents, we support that
effort by asking both students and parents to practice their
faith through consistent, active involvement in the local
church of their choice.
As an independent school, we
are not connected with or governed by, nor do we receive
consistent funds from any one church or denomination. The
fiscal and policy-making authority is vested in a
self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Board members, with
varied denominational backgrounds, include representatives
from the community as well as parents of students at BGCA .
Q: What grade levels are taught at
BGCA?
A: BGCA offers the following programs:
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Early Education: Preschool
(3-years-old, half day), K4 (4-years-old, 5 day or 3 day
program, half day), K5 (5-years-old, half day)*
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Elementary: Grades 1-5,
traditional, self-contained classrooms;
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Middle
School: Grades
6-8,
specialized teachers
*The
birthday cut-off date for Preschool and K5 is September 1.
Q: What are the qualifications for
teachers?
A: We hire only certified or
certifiable and degreed Christian teachers who are committed
followers of Christ and active members of their local
churches. Experience and advanced degrees are preferred and
sought. Over 75% of our full-time teachers hold a Masters
degree or Rank I certification.
Q: How have BGCA students scored on
achievement tests?
A: K5-8th grades score 33 to 37 points
above national average in reading and math on Stanford
Achievement tests conducted each spring.
Q: What additional opportunities are
offered as part of the BGCA academic program?
A: Besides the basics (math,
phonics-based reading, spelling, science, social studies,
and Bible), each elementary grade also includes music, art,
physical education, library, and Spanish on a weekly basis.
In the junior high program, special classes are taught in
quarters, including computer, foreign language, speech and yearbook. Computers
are incorporated into each
classroom, and supervised on-line capabilities are also
available.
Q: What extra-curricular
programs part of the BGCA experience?
A: Our programs include fine arts,
athletics, and extracurricular academics.
FINE ARTS:
ATHLETICS
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basketball
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cheerleading
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cross country
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dance
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golf
ACADEMIC TEAMS
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chess team
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speech
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lego robotics
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ACSI
Regional and State events (spelling bees, math olympics,
creative writing, science fairs, public speaking)
- elementary and
middle school Academic Teams
Q: Do
students wear uniforms at BGCA?
A: The dress code
includes standardized dress and
stresses neatness at all times. On Chapel Day each week, BGCA-logo polo shirts
(available directly from Lands’ End) are required wear,
along with navy, black, or khaki pants, skirts, skorts, or
shorts. Standardized Appearance will begin in the fall
of 2007. See
further information.
Q: What demographics are represented
within the Academy?
A: The students at BGCA have
represented families from six surrounding counties and two
states, with varied racial and educational backgrounds and
differing economic circumstances. BGCA does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender or national
and ethnic origin in the administration of its admissions
policies. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying
applicants, and families are strongly encouraged to apply.
Q: How are parents encouraged to be
involved at the school?
A: As partners in each child’s
education, we depend on our committed parents. From
volunteers in the classroom, to members of our technology
team, Moms-in-Touch, to office assistants and room mothers,
parents are always welcome. Parents also serve on Board
committees, recommending ideas and policies for
consideration. We also have a service organization, the
Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP), which coordinates many
valuable activities and fund-raising events during the year.
Q: Is financial aid available?
A: BGCA offers families the
opportunity to apply for need-based Tuition Assistance.
Eligibility is based on income, family tuition costs,
stewardship of financial resources, and hardship
circumstances. The maximum scholarship allowable is equal
to 40% of a family’s tuition obligation.
Q: Does BGCA have any CPR or First Aid
certified employees?
A: Yes. We have eleven staff/faculty
members who are certified in Emergency First Aid and/or
Adult and Child CPR. Your child’s health and safety is very
important to us.
Q: Is it true that a speech therapist
visits the Academy?
A: Yes. Warren County Schools has
contracted with Mrs. Jane Wilkinson to provide services for
children living in Warren County, but attending BGCA. She
can screen children to determine if services are needed and
provide therapy as well. Students are evaluated off-campus,
but receive services at BGCA.
Q: Who makes the decision and what is
the process of determining when school is cancelled due to
weather?
A: At BGCA we make our own decisions
and announcements, however, we “generally” are most similar
to the city schools’ plan regarding school closing due to
weather. Our administrators make contact and also consult
with a few faculty/staff living in surrounding counties to
gather information and make a final decision. Channel 13/WBKO and
90.7 FM are the first of several stations to be notified.
Q: When is lunch?
A: In 2006-2007 Grades 3,4,5 at 10:45-11:10 am;
Extended Care, K5F,1,2 at 11:15-11:40; Grades 6,7,8 at
11:46-12:06.
Q: When time can I drop-off my child
at school?
A: The doors to both
buildings are unlocked during arrival at 7:45 am; students wait inside the
front doors until the 7:50 bell to move to classrooms. The
main building and annex doors remain open until 8:00 am. All other access
is through the intercom system. Extended Care is
available beginning at 7:15 am. Students must be
pre-registered for the program and additional charges apply.
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