Do you offer Extended Care? 

Yes, for our kindergarten classes extended care is offered Monday through Thursday from 12:00 -2:45pm for a nominal fee. Extended care includes supervised time for play, rest and/or homework. Parents are required to provide a lunch and rest mat for their student.

 

Do you require uniforms?

Yes, Berean has elected to have a uniform dress code which provides some variety. As a result, our students and families realize a number of benefits of such a code:

 

• It is a means of building character and distinction in the lives of our students and it allows them to make choices within guidelines.

• It fosters a level of professionalism, respect for the school environment, and an atmosphere conducive to learning.

• It encourages a sense of unity and camaraderie among the students.

• It resolves fashion issues caused by the comparison of who’s wearing what brand of clothing.

• It helps maintain a focus on learning rather than on fashion.

• It results in a less expensive wardrobe.

• It allows for quicker identification of our students, thus adding another level of security.

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For more specifics about the Berean uniform dress code, please see the Uniform Dress Code section of our handbook or website.

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Do you have a lunch program?

BCA partners with Roadrunner Foods to offer an on-campus alternative to home-packed lunches.  Students attending Extended Care Kindergarten and 1st grade and up are required to bring or purchase lunch Monday through Thursday.  Additionally, we offer several Chick-fil-A Spirit Day lunches throughout the year for purchase. It also should be noted that BCA is a peanut free campus.

 

Does the school have an emergency disaster and campus-safety plan?

Yes,  the safety of our students is of upmost importance. Appropriate safety measures are in place to protect our faculty, staff, and students.  However, for the protection and safety of our students, these plans are available on-site only and may be reviewed by request upon submission of proper identification.

 

What after school extracurriculars are available to the students?

Our extracurriculars vary year to year based on interest and availability. Some of the extracurriculars we have offered are Home Economics Cooking, Sewing Class, Robotics, Lego Robotics, Ballet & Baton, Praise Dance, off campus Taekwondo, Chess Club, Spirit Club, Spanish and Run Club. 

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Does BCA have an athletics Program?

Yes, we began building a competitive athletics program in 2022 for our 5th-12th grade students. Sports can vary upon interest but currently we offer volleyball, cross country, flag football and basketball with plans to offer soccer, tennis, golf and other sports in the near future. 

 

Do students have to take standardized tests?

BCA students do not participate in standardized state testing. Grades 3rd and up participate in the CLT-5 or Classical Learning Test in the spring depending on their grade level. These tests helps compare content specific, curriculum-based performance to the more conceptual knowledge base found in reasoning tests. Our Berean philosophy is not to "teach to the test". Our upper school students participate in the National Latin Exam and the PSAT. 

 

What about textbooks and school supplies?

All textbooks included in the tuition cost. Parents are responsible for school supplies. 

 

Does the school have off-campus learning experiences?

Yes, classroom learning is enhanced by field trips, class projects, and special celebration days. Approximately two field trips per year per grade are designed to reinforce the learning in the classroom with intentional opportunities outside the classroom focused on science, art and history. Starting in 6th grade annual overnight class trip are build into the curriculum and students are expected to attend. 

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