How to Enroll New Students
Step 1: Explore FBCA
We invite you to get to know us!
Schedule a tour to see our classrooms in action, visit our Facebook page, and explore our website.
For Jr. & Sr. High students, we also offer an optional shadow day while school is in session.
Step 2: Student Assessments
Each new student completes an assessment to ensure appropriate grade placement—especially in math.
For Pre-K and Kindergarten, we’ll schedule a readiness screening.
All new students begin on a trial basis as we partner together for a strong start.
Step 3: Complete Praxi Registration
Once you're ready to enroll, visit Praxi and follow the instructions at the top of the page to create an account, or contact our office if you prefer a paper form.
Fees due at registration:
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Grades K–12: $50 Registration Fee + $200 Book Fee
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Pre-K: $50 Registration Fee + $100 Book Fee
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These non-refundable fees cover initial processing and materials. Payments may be made in person or through our PayPal Donate button at the bottom of the page.
Registration Checklist:
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Registration Form
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Certificate of Immunization Status (or Religious Exemption Form)
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Health Requirements (Dental, Eye, Physical)
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Copy of Birth Certificate
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Nonprescription Medicine Form
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Field Trip Permission Form
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Social Media Release
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After-School Pick-Up Release Form
Step 4: Get Connected!
Once you’re registered, you’ll receive your school calendar, tuition payment details, and an invitation to our Open House/Family Orientation and other events.
We encourage you to get involved—attend a PIE Meeting, meet other families, and become part of our community.
Have questions? We’re here to help!
Welcome to the team — at FBCA, you’re family.
Preparation for the Future:
Our students' future is important to everyone at FBCA
We aim to have a rigorous academic curriculum from a Christian perspective, believing one aids the other throughout each student's life. Our curriculum is challenging, yet with our small class-to-teacher ratio, we are able to help each student succeed. Generally, FBCA is a year ahead of most public school curriculum.
Students who join FBCA grow academically, personally, spiritually and socially. Our students test higher than state and national average via the Iowa Assessment Testing.
https://www.setontesting.com/product/iowa-assessments-form-e/
FBCA is fully Recognized with the IL State Board of Education and our diplomas and transcripts are fully transferrable to public and private schools or universities.
Illinois State Board of Education Registration #03011003Z020000
The core of our Elementary curriculum comes from the comprehensive, biblically-based, Abeka.
Jr & Senior High curriculum consists mostly of Bob Jones University, Abeka and Saxon Math.
FBCA is a member of the Illinois Association of Christian Schools: https://www.illinoisacs.org/ and has partnered with the Association of Christian Schools International for staff training.
Families from 22 towns come to FBCA for the Christian atmosphere and academic excellence.
Strong
Academic
Curriculum
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Small Class Size (Teacher/Student Ratio 7:1)
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College Preparation Focus
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One-on-One Help
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Dual Credits Courses
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Electives (e.g. Auto Shop, Art, etc.)
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Internships
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Differentiated Learning
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Academic Advisement with High Percentage of College Scholarships
Christian
Values
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Dynamic Weekly Chapel Services and Assemblies
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Instruction with a Biblical world-view
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Morning Pledges
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Whole-person discipleship
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Prayer
