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Frequently Asked Questions about SWFL Christian Community School

Educational Model

What model of education is SWFCCS?
Southwest Florida Christian Community School is distinctively unique, allowing parents to customize their child’s educational plan with a combination of home education, classroom education and enrichment.

How do you accomplish this model?
This model of education is accomplished with three on campus days and two home educated days.

How does the parent/teacher partnership work?
On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday students are taught on campus by qualified trained teachers. Tuesday and Friday parents teach at home with lesson plans prepared by the teacher. Parents receive their lesson plans two weeks in advance and communication is encouraged between teacher/parent so that teaching and learning is accomplished successfully.

Registration

Do both parents need to attend the Informational Meeting?
No, only one parent needs to attend the Informational Meeting. The only events that both parents must attend are the family interview and the required parenting course.

Can students be enrolled after the school year begins?
Yes, students may be enrolled until February at the start of the second semester. Students can be enrolled in the Private School Covering at any time until the start of the fourth quarter.

Parenting Course

What courses can I take to fulfill my parenting class requirement and how long do I have to complete it?
You may take any parenting course offered through your church or a course that may be offered at another SWFCCS family’s church. Families with students in grades seven through twelve are required to take a teen specific parenting course. You have one year to complete your parenting course. After completing these requirements, please notify the Operation Administrator so your course completion can be recorded in our files.

What courses are required after the first year of enrollment?
Part of the mission of SWFCCS is to educate, encourage and equip our families in the twin vocations of parenting and educating their children at home. Each year after the first year of enrollment, families must complete a Family Education Class. To be approved, a class must pertain specifically to marriage, family, education or home schooling.

Financial

What are my payment options?
Payments may be made annually, per semester, or monthly. Please refer to the SWFCCS Financial Agreement for further details.

When are Annual/Semester payments due?
Annual/Semester payments are due August & February.

Fundraising

What do my fundraising dollars go to at the school?
The majority of the funds raised go to the operational budget for the school. When there is a surplus, the money is utilized where needed.

What fundraisers are we doing this year? The fundraisers for the 2011-2012 school year are:

FALL – “Wild West Fall Fest” Fall Festival
FALL/WINTER – Royal Palm Chocolate Sales
SPRING – “SWFCCS Annual Walkathon”
END of the YEAR – School Production

PRIVATE SCHOOL COVERING

Do I have to follow the SWFCCS academic curriculum and lesson plans when I am a part of Private School Covering?
No, that decision is up to you as the parent/teacher. You can use the SWFCCS academic curriculum or choose curriculum that you feel is the best choice for your children and family. Your lesson plans are your own. You are the one developing the lessons specifically for your home school. Curriculum counseling is available for all PSC families through the SWFCCS Administrator.

Can PSC students participate in athletics with SWFCCS students? What other activities are provided for PSC students?
Yes, students enrolled in PSC and are twelve years of age, may participate with SWFCCS students under LCHS (Lee County Home School Sports). In addition to participation in athletics, the students are eligible to participate in SAT testing (in April), field trips, social events, graduation (Kindergarten, 8th grade & High School). PSC members are required to attended PSC orientation.

What sports are offered?
FALL
Flag Football (boys)
Volleyball (girls)

Winter
Basketball (boys)
Basketball (girls)

When did the school open and why?

Southwest Florida Christian Community School opened its doors in September 2007. The school began from the heart of two moms whose desires were to Home Educate their children, but wanted to engage in a partnership of accountability. Our goal is to engage families in the education process not just the students. The families of Southwest Florida Christian Community School share in the values of Christian education and we believe the Bible to be the inerrant word of God. While our school is nondenominational we believe strongly in our faith and relationship with God our Heavenly Father. Our Focus is in the order of: Faith-Family-School of which flows “A Place That Is Christ Centered”.

Why Should My Child Attend SWFCCS vs Other Nearby Schools?

You desire to Home Educate.
You desire a Christian School with strong academics.
Strong family involvement.
Affordable tuition.
A voice in your child’s lessons.
Allows the opportunity for your child to engage in outside activities and continue towards completion of academics.
Small class size – allowing for more one on one help from the teacher.
Some academics may be customized to help when a student is struggling or when a student needs to advance at a faster pace.
Students are taught by Godly Christian Teachers.
Accredited through FCCPSA (Florida Christian Coalition of Private Schools Association).
Students graduate with a diploma giving them the opportunity to enter any college they desire.

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