Foundation Christian Academy

3955 Lithia Pinecrest Road

Valrico, FL 33596

30 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 27, 2022

FCA was a blessing to our family for 11 years for our children. We chose FCA for the smaller class sizes and christian setting. Our children grew right along with FCA. The teachers care about each of their students and pour into their students daily. They had the blessing of being challenged academically and spiritually in their years at Foundation Christian Academy. The school provides many athletic opportunities as well as fine arts opportunities. Both of our children discovered passions in art and theater that they likely would not have been able to have in large public schools. Both of our children graduated from FCA and they both were well prepared for college. We are grateful that we chose FCA and we are thankful for all of the teachers there that were a blessing to our children.
Submitted by student on February 21, 2022

Horrible experience, bad admin. Do not send your kids here!
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2021

My son has been at FCA from 3K to now going into 5th. He has had an amazing experience year after year. The teachers are loving, kind and compassionate. Communication is top notch and I have no doubt that he is loved and watched over throughout the school day. There is enough school work done during the day that the kids are not overloaded with hours and hours of homework. The curriculum is challenging enough without the kids feeling overwhelmed. The entire staff has a strong foundation in God and that shows in their exchanges with students. We are so thankful for FCA and look forward to our daughter starting there too.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2021

Our daughter has been attending FCA for 3 years now and is starting middle school in the fall. We were very unhappy with the public school she was in because they did not challenge her and she was bored. FCA’s curriculum allowed her to be challenged and encouraged her talents in the arts. With the challenges of transitioning from elementary to middle school, we are so happy that she’s making that transition at FCA. The teachers and staff are great. She has loved every teacher she has had at FCA and they were all readily available to the parents for questions, guidance, and support. In these current times, that is such an amazing blessing.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2021

My three boys are students at FCA. I have a high schooler and two elementary students. My boys love the school! The teachers are very loving and caring. My two oldest made the principal’s honor roll this past year. They are learning a lot from FCA’s Christian based education. We could not have asked for a better environment for our children to strive and grow both spiritually and academically. My boys were also involved in sports giving them a well rounded school experience. I highly recommend FCA.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2021

My two children have been attending Foundation Christian School for the past two years and have both had wonderful experiences! They are surrounded by caring teachers and friends. My daughter transitioned into middle school starting FCA, which can be a difficult time for any child. Being in a smaller environment with Christ like minded friends, she has flourished. My son started FCA in second grade. His second and third grade teachers were both amazing as well. They communicated regularly and went out of their way to help my son feel loved at school!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2021

This last year with the pandemic, life was tremendously difficult for most folks, us included. It was great to see the positive attitudes and resilience from teachers and staff. This went a long way for us. Our teachers care deeply for our family. We felt it this year. They helped our daughter through a challenging transition that happened within our family. Showed grace, compassion, and patience. Our daughter is happy at FCA, and loves her teachers.
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2021

Lack of compassion and care for children. Lack of communication with parents. It’s a shame with such a small school and can’t get the job done well.
Submitted by other on March 21, 2020

Terrible. This is not a school that demonstrates the love of Christ.
Submitted by other on January 20, 2018

As a student of 8 years and 2014 graduate, I have nothing but great things to say about my time at FCA. The faculty and staff truly care for the safety and education of their students. The smaller class sizes give the best opportunities for each child to strive academically. I have peace knowing my children will have a phenomenal school to attend when the time comes!
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2018

My daughter has attended this school since she was 3 and we love this school. The administration has done a wonderful job creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Their teachers get great balance of direction and are allowed to be creative in their own classrooms. In other words they do not teach to the test and yet cover pertinent information. The teachers care for each of the children individually and I know that trickles down from the administration. You won't find a more involved group of teachers and administration. This is an excellent school!
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2018

Foundation Christian Academy has been a blessing in my family’s life. I have two children that attended FCA. They both had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of activities, and they loved their time at FCA. As a parent, I loved that the school had a mentor program. Each of the kids had a teacher mentor that they met with throughout the year. My oldest son, after leaving public school, really valued his relationships with the teachers. He was successful at public school; however, he longed for the teacher/student relationship. The faculty and staff invest so much time into the students. I was at the school many times and witnessed the positive relationships and positive atmosphere. Both of my children are strong leaders, and I attribute that to their education at FCA.The school did a great job getting them ready for college. One of my children is a junior at USF in the pre-med program and was recently invited to join Phi Theta Kappa (an academic honors organization.) His plan is to be a Physician’s Assistant. My other son is proudly serving our country. Most of their friends are attending the colleges of their choice.I would definitely recommend this school.
Submitted by teacher on March 22, 2017

Nice kids. Dedicated, caring teachers. Boys' and girls' sports. Great performing and fine arts.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2016

Yes, this school has favorites, in terms of who goes to Church of Christ and who does not. HOWEVER, I would say that the small size, and Christian background makes it worth while. If favoritism is the biggest thing I have to worry about while my kids attend school, I will take it. My child knows that when he/she earned an award or recognition, it was truly EARNED, not just given to them because they were a favorite. I have met some amazing people here. I highly recommend it!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2015

FCA could be a great school, but it's horribly mismanaged. The principals have no idea what they're doing and are very unprofessional. Can't say enough wonderful things about the teachers, though. The teachers care and that's obvious. My kid had FANTASTIC teachers. His English teacher, science teacher, and history teacher really reached out to him and made him feel welcome. He came home almost every day talking about how much he loved those particular teachers. However, when a place is mismanaged from the top like this school is, it reflects badly on campus life. The principals have blatant favoritism, among the students and the staff. They praise certain students and completely ignore others. Not exactly very Christian-like, if you ask me. If FCA's board would wake up and see that their chosen leadership is totally inadequate, this school could soar to new levels!
Submitted by other on March 12, 2015

These people were very harsh on my children. It seems as if the staff are overworked and it shows in how they treat your child. If you and your children are total conformists, you will love this school as they are very harsh in discipline
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2014

Our only regret is that we didn't find Foundation sooner! What a blessing this school has been to our family! Our oldest has participated in several of the sports programs and we are so appreciative of the encouraging Christian coaches. Our younger son enjoys the music program and theater programs. With loving guidance, our children have developed a positive self image that had previously been damaged in a less nurturing environment. FCA has challenged our boys to excel in their academics and extra-curricular interests while building their self confidence.
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2014

My family has been a part of FCA for many years. Both of my children attended from preschool through 3rd and 6th grade when we had to move them to public school. They excelled in the local public schools both academically and socially thanks to their foundation from FCA. (Their FCAT scores were 4s and 5s and they were placed in honors and gifted programs.) After three years, they both asked to return to FCA becasue they missed the small Christian environment and close relationships between the students and teachers. We were at a point financially that we could make that happen, and we have not regretted our decision for one minute. Both kids will be in the high school this coming year and are so excited for school to begin. My family has been blessed by FCA. My children are so happy there and have made many wonderful friends. What a blessing FCA has been to my family. My children continue to grow academically, socially, and spiritually. Thank you Foundation Christian Academy and High School for being such a fantastic school!
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2014

I am so pleased to have both of my boys be a part of the FCA family. My oldest son just completed his second year in the middle school program and excelled with 5 A's a B and C. He was in public school his whole school life before and never had the level of success that he has found there. His teachers listen and have the time to address individual needs and teach in a way he can grasp the information. That was never case in public school. My youngest son just completed 5th grade. He had the most impressive teacher I have ever met. She took my son who was in public school and hated every minute of it and made him like going to school each day. He is very close to his classmates and has been to several activities so far this summer with them. He never liked school until his last year at FCA. He doesn't even want to discuss join back to public school. My oldest is entering the high school program this year and didn't want to go to public school when given the choice. I am so excited to see what the next year brings. They are learning, excelling both spiritually and intellectually. I can't think of a better place for my kids. Love this school.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2014

I want to extend a big thanks to you and all of the staff at FCA for the excellent educational foundation you provided for our boys while they attended school there. We have received their FCAT scores from their 1st year of public school ... and they were outstanding! Our 3rd grader received 5's in both of his subjects and our 5th grader received 5's in Math and Science and a 4 in Reading. I didn't realize what an accomplishment this was until speaking to other public school parents who indicated 3 ' s were the average / norm, and what most of their children received. I'm thankful the boys were able to have their 1st 4 years at FCA -- for the head start on education that FCA gave them as well as lessons in good citizenship, and the Christian basis you provided for them. The boys miss FCA and all of their friends there, but have adapted well to public school. I just wanted to share their success with you as all of you at FCA are a big part of that! Thanks!!