For any questions not found here, please contact our Steering Board at contact@firstprinciplesacademy.co

How is a tuition-free school going to work under Salt & Light Church? Why is the school a mission of the church?

Please watch Pastor Justin’s announcement sermon and our podcast episodes to understand the vision!

Our marketing team is actively looking for people to join us in starting the fundraising campaign. This endeavor will be key in sustaining the school and the church; which God has called us to do.

Contact Pam Cradic – pam.cradic@firstprinciplesacademy.co

Enrollment

When will the application process begin?

The process is being drafted, with a goal of completion by 4/1/24

When will the enrollment process begin?

The process is being drafted, with a goal of completed by 6/30/24

What will the enrollment process look like?

1: Student Applications

2: Family Interviews

3: Invitation to Enroll sent out via email.

Student Info

Will there be a code of conduct, family contract, and dress code?

Yes to all. The documents are being drafted and will be approved by church leadership. Current date of completion: 5/31/24

How many days a week will school be in session?

We are looking at a 5 day a week program. Possibly one day a week as a 1/2 day. It is still being reveiwed along with state rules and regulations. FPA would like to serve homeschool families, and are reviewing a plan.

What hours will students go to school? Will there be before and aftercare?

An operating procedures manual is being drafted and will be reviewed by church leadership. Completion goal: 7/7/24

What is the first and last day of school?

Currently looking at 9/4/24 for the first day, and 5/23/25 for the last day.

Will there be a Fall, Winter, and Spring break?

Yes.

Other Info

Who should I contact if I have school related questions?

Email addresses are being created for First Principles Academy. Each member of the Steering Board will have an email address, and it will be shared as soon as possible.

To contact the board as a whole, email contact@firstprinciplesacademy.co

What type of curriculum will be used?

Choosing a curriculum is an important process for a school; for students and parents as alike. The team leading this part of the mission is currently working on making sure FPA is equipped to provide the students an excellent education. More details to come.

If I am interested in learning more about the school where should I go?

If you filled out the FPA survey, you will be contacted soon. Once we have the email addresses built for our Steering Board, those will be shared on the schools webpage.

If you are interested in understanding more about the Principle Approach, please go to https://face.net

When will teachers be hired?

This is a multi-layered process. There is a plan of action in place. Teaching the Principle Approach to education is Biblical. Making sure teachers are ready to take on this approach and renew their way of thinking about teaching is priority. The goal is to have teacher contracts ready and offers made by 7/6/24

Will parents be welcome in the day to day of the school?

As a mission arm of Salt & Light FPA will rely heavily on parental involvement. Understanding not all parents will be available all the time. A plan will be implemented with a schedule for parents from being in the classroom, to lunch/recess, tutoring, teacher aides, etc.

An email will be sent in the next few months to those who filled out the survey with a call for help developing this schedule and process.

Who will be the Visionary Leader of the school.

This is commonly known as a Headmaster of Principal

Step 1: Collect candidates resumes
Step 2: Interviews conducted by FPA Steering Board
Step 3: Recommendation made to Church Leadership
Step 4: Interviews conducted by Church Leadership
Step 5: Offer made to the future headmaster.

Goal of completion for all steps: 4/30/24

What is the Principle Approach to teaching a classical education?

The Principle Approach is a methodology focused on developing a biblical worldview through the use of primary sources.

The education method is the manner of consistent and ordered teaching and learning that produces Christian character and self-government, Christian scholarship and Biblical reasoning for lifelong learning and discipleship. – Credit face.net

It is recommended by FACE we start with 3 subjects using the approach; History, Bible, and Literature. The other subjects will be classically taught; examples – Math, Spelling, Grammar, Language, Science.

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