Friendly Temple Christian Academy (FTCA)
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Message from the Administrator |
Click here to view Dr. Charles Pearson as he gives insight on the Friendly Town Child Development Center and the Friendly Temple Christian Academy in this informational video.
Charles Pearson has been an Educator for 30 years and served as an Administrator for nine of those years. He brings 12 years of experience in professional development, leading curriculum and instruction, and training in diversity issues. He has been a member of Friendly Temple since 1975 and served as a teacher in several ministries.
He and his wife have three children and four grandchildren. Dr. Pearson received his Bachelors from Henderson State University, his Masters from Southern Illinois University, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from St. Louis University. We are excited that he is bringing his background to FTCA as he answers the call to lead our school and make a difference in the lives of our children and the community we serve.
Dr. Pearson in his own words…
A Vision/Mission statement provides the ultimate objective of an organization. It drives every decision, action, and planned outcome. It also measures every success and failure of the organization. The FTCA Vision/Mission Statement emphasizes developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that leads to the development of each child’s abilities and talents. As a result, the children we serve will become responsible citizens, leaders in society and effective Disciples of Christ. As the School Administrator, I am committed to this Vision/Mission along with the Board and leadership of FTMBC. This is a promised land we are ready to go forth and claim!
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Vision
Lead children into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. FTCA will provide opportunities for children to develop as unique individuals and nurture their God-given abilities and talents to live as responsible citizens, leaders in society, and walk as Disciples of Christ.
Mission
Passionately pursue the work of educating students by integrating the Word of God in every subject matter and all aspects of life. We strive to be a distinctively Christian school known for providing high academic excellence and spiritual standards. We seek to meet the diverse needs of students by providing a curriculum that is academically challenging and technologically advanced
Philosophy of Education
“…FTCA views education as a means of revealing and integrating God’s truth into the lives of children. We believe in educating the whole student through experiential learning and a constructivist approach. We want to ensure a culture and climate of collaboration, high expectation, and moral integrity to guarantee that students and staff thrive, achieve, and experience academic success. We believe in providing the best teachers to our students and supporting the teachers in best practices in instruction. The heart of our program is to develop partnerships between the school and home…”
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Enrollment
Friendly Temple Child Development Center (CDC) will open its doors in September 2008 and start with infants (6-weeks old) to five year olds (pre-schoolers). We believe this is a "Friendly Town for Children".
Friendly Temple Christian Academy (FTCA) is scheduled to open Fall 2009 with junior kindergarten and kindergarten classes. One grade level per year will be phased until the eighth grade is achieved.
Curriculum
The curriculum will integrate the Christian faith by relating God’s creation, law, love, compassion, salvation, and the Gospel into every subject area and classroom experience.
- Mathematics: Scotts Foresmen- Investigations
- Language Arts: Sundance – Balanced Literacy
- Science: Scotts Foresman or Houghton Mifflin
- Teacher Generated Social Studies
- Supplemental Material: Integrating the Faith
Curriculum Review
FTCA feels that curriculum study and writing should be a continuous improvement process. Each curriculum document will be reviewed on a continuous basis by a curriculum review committee and will be revised and updated in-depth every three years to ensure the best quality of Christian education is offered.
Enrichment Programs
FTCA will hire duly certified teachers capable of teaching music, Art, PE. etc. The enrichment programs will help students develop sportsmanship, creativity, improve their team skills, and become culturally diverse.
School Day
The school day is from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Parents may bring their children to school as early as 6:30am and return for them anytime before 6:00pm. A fee of $2.50/hour is charged for Before and After Care.
Students may bring their lunch or hot lunches will be provided based on standard nutritional requirements mandated by the state. A monthly calendar of the lunch schedule will be distributed.
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Total Tuition: $4,375.00 — includes textbooks and the following:
$100.00 Activity Fee
$500.00 Registration Deposit
$ 50.00 Application Fee
$150.00 Registration Fee
$ 75.00 Lunch Room Helper Fee **Parents may volunteer hours to assist with serving lunch and snacks to offset the cost of the lunch room helper fee.
Note: The $125.00 per week covers daily comprehensive care for eight hours. Additional hours are available for a fee of $2.50 per hour. The hours of operation will be from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM . A deposit of $125.00 for each child is due at registration. Payments are due every Friday to ensure care for the upcoming week.
- Incoming Kindergarten Children must be age 5 by August 1 of each academic school year. NOTE: Children that are age 5 after this date can still be served by the Friendly Temple Child Development Center in an accelerated age-appropriate environment that will support their school-readiness.
- Personnel will receive a 15% tuition discount for the first child and a 25% tuition discount for the second child and subsequent children attending the school. Parents and members of the church will receive a 15% tuition discount for the second child and a 25% tuition discount the third and subsequent children attending the school.
- Discount is applied to lowest tuition rate
Tuition and Fees Quick Reference
New Applicants
All new applicants must complete an application and pay an application fee of $150.00 which is non-refundable and non-transferable. It is the policy of FTCA not to accept payment with an application unless there is a space available in the grade for which the student is applying.
Re-enrolling Applicants
All re-enrolling applicants must complete a registration form and submit a registration fee of 100.00, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. It is the policy of FTCA not to accept payment with an application unless there is a space available in the grade for which the student is applying.
Methods of Payment
Payment in Full
Full payment will be due July 1st. A 3% discount may be deducted from the net balance due if the payment is received on or before July 1st. Payments may be made by check, cashier's check/money order. A late fee of $20/month will be added for any payment received after August 1st.
Semi-Annual Payments
Payments will be due before July 1st and December 1st. Payments may be made by check, cashier's check/money order. A late fee of $20/month will be added for any payments past due 30 days or more.
Monthly Payment Program through FACTS (10 Months)
The 10-month plan begins in July and continues monthly through April.
Monthly Payment Program through FACTS (12 Months) *
The 12-month plan begins in June and continues through May.
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Admissions Model
Friendly Temple Christian Academy will provide an equal opportunity for all who truly desire a Christian education, regardless of gender, race, color or national origin. FTCA is a school founded to raise up generations who will know Jesus Christ personally, love Him passionately, and serve Him fervently. Coupled with their academic training, students will be equipped and motivated to become Disciples of Christ.
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FTCA Enrollment Application
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- Volunteer at the Academy or the Friendly Temple Child Development Center (CDC):
- Employment Opportunities: Become a teacher and make a difference in the lives of our children. Visit our website at www.ftmbc.org for more information.
- Make a Donation — Our Current Development Goal is $150,000
- Donate toys or other instructional materials: please call our offices at 314-367-9700 for more information.
- $25 provides educational materials and audio visuals
- $50 pays for a student’s supplies for a year
- $100 is the cost of a table and chair
- $250 provides two students’ textbooks for the year
- $500 provides one computer for the classroom or pays for one month’s tuition for a students attending the Friendly Town CDC
- $1,000 pays for one in-service teacher training and professional development
- $2,500 is the cost of general supplies for the classroom and office.
- $4,375 provides scholarship support for a student who otherwise could afford to attend FTCA.
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For further information regarding our Educational Services please contact Dorothy Jones at (314) 367-5508.
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