Admissions
Pinewood Christian Academy offers a rolling admissions and acceptance policy. Interested families are invited to submit their applications any time during the year. Please note: in an
effort to keep our student-teacher ratios low, we cannot guarantee space in every class.
All applicants must agree to the following:
Admission requirements include the following:
1. PreK-3 students may enroll any time during the year as soon as he/she turns 3 (note:
all 3K students must be fully independent in the bathroom).
2. All PreK-4 / VPK students must have reached the age of 4 by September 1 of the fall in
which he/she would be starting school (note: all PreK students must be fully independent
in the bathroom).
3. All kindergarten students must have reached the age of 5 by September 1 of the fall in
which he/she would be starting school.
4. All 1st grade students must have reached the age of 6 by September 1 of the fall in which
he/she would be starting school.
5. If a child has successfully completed the previous school year, and his/her school work
and behavior compare favorably to his/her peers of the same age, the child will be
placed in the grade for which he/she is applying.
6. All students are admitted on a 6-week trial basis.
All applicants must complete the following steps:
this point)
b. most recent standardized test scores report
c. most recent psycho-educational testing report and/or IEP or 504 (if applicable)*
d. a recommendation from the child’s most recent teacher, counselor, or administrator
(this form is sent online to the email you provide)
e. a pastor's or church leader's endorsement of church attendance / involvement
(this form is sent online to the email you provide)
3. Complete an academic assessment on site at PCA (if needed); you will be contacted
to set up an appointment (the test takes, on average, two hours) if necessary.
4. Visit the school and interview with admissions personnel
*Failure to fully disclose health and/or learning challenges may result in automatic disqualification.
effort to keep our student-teacher ratios low, we cannot guarantee space in every class.
All applicants must agree to the following:
- Families who send their children to PCA should desire both an intimate knowledge of Christ and an excellent education for their children; anything less puts the school and the home at cross-purpose, which can be detrimental to the child. Therefore, at least one parent must be a professing Christian, adhere to the basic precepts of historic, orthodox Christianity, and attend a local church regularly. A written endorsement from a local church will be required.
- While Pinewood Christian Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin, we do reserve the right to select students on the basis of past academic performance, as well as the family’s spiritual commitment, lifestyle choices, and willingness to cooperate with school personnel and to abide by school policies.
- Our mission is to partner with Christian families. Partnership implies mutually beneficial cooperation. Therefore, families must commit to actively supporting the faculty, administration, and staff as we work together to provide an excellent education in an environment that emphasizes both compassion and responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, providing daily support and accountability with academics, complying with disciplinary practices, and upholding the Biblical values that are foundational to all school policies and practices. *Click here for our Definitions and Guidelines Regarding a Biblical Lifestyle
- All families must understand and acknowledge our Statement of Faith.
Admission requirements include the following:
1. PreK-3 students may enroll any time during the year as soon as he/she turns 3 (note:
all 3K students must be fully independent in the bathroom).
2. All PreK-4 / VPK students must have reached the age of 4 by September 1 of the fall in
which he/she would be starting school (note: all PreK students must be fully independent
in the bathroom).
3. All kindergarten students must have reached the age of 5 by September 1 of the fall in
which he/she would be starting school.
4. All 1st grade students must have reached the age of 6 by September 1 of the fall in which
he/she would be starting school.
5. If a child has successfully completed the previous school year, and his/her school work
and behavior compare favorably to his/her peers of the same age, the child will be
placed in the grade for which he/she is applying.
6. All students are admitted on a 6-week trial basis.
All applicants must complete the following steps:
- Create a FACTS account
- Complete application
- Submit the following forms:
this point)
b. most recent standardized test scores report
c. most recent psycho-educational testing report and/or IEP or 504 (if applicable)*
d. a recommendation from the child’s most recent teacher, counselor, or administrator
(this form is sent online to the email you provide)
e. a pastor's or church leader's endorsement of church attendance / involvement
(this form is sent online to the email you provide)
3. Complete an academic assessment on site at PCA (if needed); you will be contacted
to set up an appointment (the test takes, on average, two hours) if necessary.
4. Visit the school and interview with admissions personnel
*Failure to fully disclose health and/or learning challenges may result in automatic disqualification.
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*please note: the Handbook is updated annually in July
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Tuition and fees
Application Fee (new students only)
Pinewood Christian Academy charges a NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of $100 due
at the time the application for enrollment is turned in.
Enrollment Fee
All families are charged a NON-REFUNDABLE enrollment fee which covers a technology
fee, the cost of textbook rentals, consumable workbooks, insurance, achievement testing,
a yearbook, and general classroom supplies (students will be responsible for personal
supplies; a list is provided for each grade).
The enrollment fee is charged per student annually. When re-enrolling, families must pay
the fee upon submission of the Re-Enrollment Contract. PCA cannot guarantee a student's
seat for the following year without the payment of the re-enrollment fee.
Tuition
Pinewood Christian Academy works very hard to maintain a tuition that is accessible while
providing an excellent education program. We believe our students benefit from instruction,
facilities, and resources that rival our peers while paying a competitive tuition rate.
Tuition may be paid in full (with a $100 discount) or in 10 monthly installments. Families must complete an enrollment contract and arrange for regular payment of tuition and fees.
There are no fees for Florida VPK eligible students. Families enrolling at PCA for VPK do not pay the application fee, enrollment fee, or tuition.
Pinewood Christian Academy charges a NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of $100 due
at the time the application for enrollment is turned in.
Enrollment Fee
All families are charged a NON-REFUNDABLE enrollment fee which covers a technology
fee, the cost of textbook rentals, consumable workbooks, insurance, achievement testing,
a yearbook, and general classroom supplies (students will be responsible for personal
supplies; a list is provided for each grade).
The enrollment fee is charged per student annually. When re-enrolling, families must pay
the fee upon submission of the Re-Enrollment Contract. PCA cannot guarantee a student's
seat for the following year without the payment of the re-enrollment fee.
Tuition
Pinewood Christian Academy works very hard to maintain a tuition that is accessible while
providing an excellent education program. We believe our students benefit from instruction,
facilities, and resources that rival our peers while paying a competitive tuition rate.
Tuition may be paid in full (with a $100 discount) or in 10 monthly installments. Families must complete an enrollment contract and arrange for regular payment of tuition and fees.
There are no fees for Florida VPK eligible students. Families enrolling at PCA for VPK do not pay the application fee, enrollment fee, or tuition.
Financial Assistance
Pinewood Christian Academy participates in Florida's School Choice programs including the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options, Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities and Hope Scholarship. We accept funds from Step Up for Students (SUFS) and from Academic Achievement Accessible (AAA).
Pinewood Christian Academy participates in Florida's School Choice programs including the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options, Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities and Hope Scholarship. We accept funds from Step Up for Students (SUFS) and from Academic Achievement Accessible (AAA).
*Please note that while Pinewood strives to offer a safe place for atypical learners, we may not be able to accommodate every need. We make reasonable accommodations with the expectation of performance at the level of the required standards. Click the button below for more information, or contact the school.