Academics Overview
When you think about preparing your child for the future, several things come to mind:
- Rigorous academics
- Strong faith foundation
- Career and calling readiness
- Leadership and relationship skills
- Ability to adapt to new technology and new research
Those goals — and more — are on our list at Southwest Florida Christian Academy, too. That’s why our private school in Fort Myers, FL, stretches beyond typical academic subjects and offers a more complete, eternity-minded education for your child.
We’re rooted in faith and inspired by innovation.
You’ll notice that we hold fast to the Bible and its teachings, and our students benefit from how we research and adapt to new ways to teach. We welcome technology, small groups, and individualized learning so your child can thrive, in all areas of their life, long after graduation.
SFCA students benefit from:
A PERSONALIZED EDUCATION
We meet your child where they are and take them to the next step. We offer college-prep academics and a career readiness track.
A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
Our highest calling is preparing students spiritually, so we teach a Bible class every day in PK-12. Plus, each subject is taught from a Christ-centered perspective.
SAFE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY
Besides using technology as an engaging learning tool in the classroom, we’re also developing excellent STEM programs, creating classes in cyber security, and investing in top-notch wi-fi.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Our Student Leadership Academy helps your child identify areas of giftedness, implement goals, make a difference in society, and more.
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Exceptional learning for every age and stage.
Preschool
Playing and Preparing
Childhood is a time to explore and grow — and a time to begin learning how to be a student. At our preschool, your child will play and practice social-emotional skills, numbers, letters, and more.
Program highlights:
- Caring teachers who truly know each of their students
- Well-respected curriculum to guide the classrooms
- An indoor and outdoor play area for year-round fun
Kindergarten
Creating a strong foundation.
In kindergarten, students learn everything from how to identify the sounds of letters to how vegetables grow. And all of it matters — especially literacy skills — because it sets your child up for future success in school and life. At SFCA, we offer plenty of time for play and social skills, while focusing on phonics and developing a lifelong joy of learning.
Program highlights:
- Small groups that make it easy to personalize your child’s education
- Special classes, like Spanish, STEM, PE, music, art, and time in our library, which has more than 23,000 books
- A research-based phonics curriculum
Elementary
Nurturing growth and understanding.
As your child begins to balance more responsibilities, build new friendships, and gain more academic knowledge, you want to find a school that will set the stage for their growth. Southwest Florida Christian Academy’s elementary school program is aligned with state standards and keeps a biblical worldview on all lessons. This also helps students become critical thinkers and problem solvers — all while teaching them to discern their God-given talents and calling.
Program highlights:
- A research-based phonics curriculum
- Enriching activities, like a spelling bee, musical, and field trips
- An annual Missions Week with visiting missionaries
- Special classes for all grade levels, and students in fifth grade can choose between choir and band
- Starting in fourth grade, students also begin to practice changing classes
Middle School
Supporting academic excellence.
Students experience a balanced approach to middle school education while fostering academic growth, personal development, and a sense of community. They learn to self-advocate for their needs and are assisted by their teachers, impact group leaders, and the middle school leadership team to develop academically, socially, and spiritually.
Program highlights:
- In addition to the standard academic courses, students explore their giftings and interests through visual arts, performing arts (such as music, band, and theater), and practical arts (such as robotics, computer keyboarding, and entrepreneurship)
- Students also develop their talents through the Student Leadership Academy, National Junior Honor Society, service leadership projects, athletics, and community service class trips
- Your pre-teen will be taught time management, study, and social-emotional skills, and they will have access to the school counselor for academic and personal support throughout the changing middle school years
High School
Preparing teens who transform the world for Christ.
The four years of high school are exciting, not just because of the opportunities ahead, but because of what your teen experiences in the day-to-day at SFCA. Our high schoolers prepare for college and careers through counseling, mentoring, and rigorous academics. Plus they travel to Greece to walk where the Apostle Paul walked. They go to a camp for a week without electronics, so they can learn more about themselves and their classmates. They graduate fully prepared for the future and fully aware of how special their memories and friendships are.
Program highlights:
- Weekly leadership meetings continue
- High schoolers have the chance to take honors and AP classes and can earn up to 30 college credits through dual enrollment
- Electives, like studying AI and playing in the jazz band, increase so that there’s something for everyone’s interests
- Students improve their sports skills and develop character through our robust athletics program
Christ-Centered Counseling for
K-12 Students
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