Alabama Christian Academy (K2-12)
4700 Wares Ferry Rd, Montgomery
(334) 277-1985
www.alabamachristian.org
Founded: Founded in 1942, Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) is an independent Christian, college preparatory, coeducational school for students from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Affiliated with the churches of Christ and operating under an independent Board of Directors.
Total Enrollment: 700
Average Class Size K2-12: 18-20
Tuition Cost:
K2-K5 $9,400
1st-5th $11,500
6th-12th $12,800
For more info on tuition, go to www.alabamachristian.org and click on “Admission.”
Extended Care Program: ACA’s extended day program is offered daily from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Faculty: More than half of Alabama Christian Academy’s teachers hold an advanced degree. Our faculty not only enhances curricula through subject-matter expertise, diverse instructional techniques, current technology, and cooperative learning strategies – but also by integrating a Christian worldview within a supportive learning environment. Each teacher at ACA offers tutoring once a week at no charge to students.
Religious Affiliation: Church Of Christ
Religious Instruction: In line with its Christian philosophy, all ACA students attend Bible class as well as chapel daily. Our students are expected to think critically, to analyze the world around them, and to develop their relationship with Christ.
Mission Statement: The mission of Alabama Christian Academy is to glorify God by providing a quality, Christ-centered education which challenges students and teachers to maximize their potential so that graduates are prepared to further their education while becoming productive Christian citizens – to thrive in wisdom and serve in spirit.
Uniforms: Yes
Academic: ACA provides an excellent education that truly includes all students regardless of their academic ability. Alabama Christian Academy is a place for everyone to grow academically. Even in our challenging academic courses, Students have earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards with Honors. From AP and Dual Enrollment programs to programs for students with learning difficulties, ACA offers a balanced college prep program. At ACA we also provide Academic Pathways in BioMedical Science, Engineering and Computer Science. Our Middle School students can qualify for the Duke University Talent Identification Program. We also have National Merit qualifiers in our High School. ACA students will learn life and leadership skills during their academic career.
Advanced Placement: Alabama Christian Academy is a Pre-K-12th grade college-preparatory school committed to offering a challenging, Christ-centered education to students, while keeping in mind their individual needs. ACA offers several AP and honors classes for advanced secondary students as well as dual-enrollment classes through Faulkner University.
Athletic Programs & Achievements: As part of an overall Christian education, Alabama Christian Academy provides coeducational athletic programs for grades 6-12. ACA athletics programs stress the importance of body and spirit, promoting faith, character and sportsmanship. ACA competes as a Class 4A school and is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and the Capitol City Conference (CCC). During ACA’s fall season, students can don the Eagles uniform in the following team sports: Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading, and Basketball. Spring at ACA brings a whole new crop of sporting activities, including Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Golf, and Bass Fishing.
Arts: Through programs in the arts, ACA helps each student discover, develop and express his or her unique God-given talents. We provide students the opportunity to join the award-winning ACA Marching Eagle Band and Colorguard as well as jazz and percussion ensembles. Meanwhile, our art students explore a variety of mediums, with each student’s artwork exhibited in our annual art show. Students are given numerous opportunities to participate in local and state art competitions. The ACA chorus provides students with ensemble experience while simultaneously fine tuning their individual vocal techniques. The theater department spans from elementary, middle, and high school with yearly productions of musicals and plays.
Extracurricular Activities: Key Club, Drama, Stage Choir, Jazz band, Show Choir, Marching band, Chorus, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Bass Fishing Club.
Technology: All elementary classrooms and several of the secondary classrooms are outfitted with SmartBoards. Elementary students also have access to both iPad and Chromebook labs. All 6th-12th grade students use a Chromebook in the classroom as a learning tool. Our kindergarten classes also have several Chromebooks for the students to use.
Community Service: As a service-oriented school, ACA encourages personal responsibility, a giving heart, and godly character in students who will be equipped to serve and lead in their communities. In addition to participating in various fundraisers, students provide community outreach and service to organizations such as the Family Sunshine Center and the Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrian Center (MANE), as well as visits to senior centers.
Accreditation: ACA is accredited by AdvanceED, the National Christian Schools Association (NCSA), and the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Other: The school sponsors voluntary educational trips each fall and spring. The fall trip to Washington, DC is open to 8th graders, and 10th graders take trips to Pennsylvania, Gettysburg, and Niagara Falls. Trips to Boston, New York, and Europe alternate each spring and are available to juniors and seniors.