{"id":65,"date":"2019-07-08T22:01:31","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T22:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificchristianwa.com\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2023-12-06T15:53:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T23:53:30","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacificchristianwa.com\/about\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<h1>\n\t\t\tTitle\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Why should my child attend PCA?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Christian education is strongly supported in the Word of God: &#8220;You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you lie down, and when you rise.&#8221; Deut. 6:7, Prov. 22:6, Psalm 1:1-2, Jer. 10:2, Prov. 1:7.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What does PCA offer?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Spiritual training: discipleship through mentoring from Godly teachers, daily Bible classes and weekly chapels<\/li>\n<li>Training and empowerment to serve through outreach and missions programs<\/li>\n<li>Christian worldview instruction<\/li>\n<li>Accelerated, rigorous, relevant, applicable, and practical academics<\/li>\n<li>Physical training to establish healthy, life-long habits<\/li>\n<li>Discovery and development of gifts and talents-athletics, music, art, drama, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What is the cost to attend PCA?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Each of our tuition is divided out to 10 payments August &#8211; May; If you start mid-year you will be given a prorated amount with first payment due on the first day.<\/p>\n<p>For current tuition rates click link below<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificchristianwa.com\/admissions\/tuition-and-fees\/\">TUITION AND FEES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Is there financial aid or scholarships available?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Yes! We do offer Financial Assistance. It is awarded to eligible families who sincerely desire a Christian education through an application process.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/admissions\/financial-assistance\/\">Click here<\/a> for Financial Assistance and Merit-Based Scholarships.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What are teacher\/student ratios?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p><strong>The following are our guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Preschool<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; 1:10 &amp; 2:15<\/li>\n<li><em>Kindergarten &#8211; 1st<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; 1:18<\/li>\n<li><em>2nd &#8211; 6th<\/em> &#8211; 1:22<\/li>\n<li><em>7th-12th<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; 1:25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">How do PCA students compare to the nation in achievement scores?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Our students consistently score higher than the national average.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Do you accept students\/families that are non-Christian?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Non-Christians are accepted from all over the world under the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are able to speak English.<\/li>\n<li>They have high character.<\/li>\n<li>They have test scores that indicate they will be successful at PCA.<\/li>\n<li>They are favorable and positive about Christianity, and agree to attend bible classes and chapel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What co-curricular and sports programs are available?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>These programs are re-considered each year and are available as regulations and interest allow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elementary (when coaches available)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soccer<\/li>\n<li>Boys&#8217; Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Girls&#8217; Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Track &amp; Field<\/li>\n<li>Enrichment Classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Secondary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soccer<\/li>\n<li>Volleyball<\/li>\n<li>Boys&#8217; Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Girls&#8217; Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Cheerleading<\/li>\n<li>Track &amp; Field<\/li>\n<li>Art<\/li>\n<li>Instrumental and Vocal Music<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What health and safety protocols are followed at PCA?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Health and safety are a priority. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our building is secure with one door, monitored access. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We practice safety drills regularly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our teachers are trained in crisis response and are First Aid\/CPR\/BBP certified,<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What are the transportation options?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>At this time parents provide transportation to and from school.<\/p>\n<p>PCA celebrates a diverse community. Parents from beyond Federal Way in Kent, Fife, Auburn, Tacoma, and Des Moines choose to educate their children at PCA. Many parents choose to organize carpools on their own, which we find to be a wonderful option.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Do you provide Before and After school programs?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Yes! Our programs are available before school from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM and after school from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Click below for more information\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificchristianwa.com\/academics\/adventure-club\/\">ADVENTURE CLUB<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What is your graduation rate?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>We are proud to say our graduation rate is <strong>100%!<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Where do your graduates attend college\/university?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>After graduation, our students go on to be successful at various universities, community colleges, and trade schools nationwide and beyond.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To see a full list of institutions our students attend after graduation, please <a href=\"\/about\/graduate-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Describe the facilities at PCA.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>We are located in a beautiful rural setting near Weyerhaeuser and World Vision with easy access to Hwy 18, Hwy 99, I-5, Hwy 167, &amp; Peasley Canyon.<\/p>\n<p>Our campus includes a playground, outside field, attractive classrooms, and large meeting rooms.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">Define what kind of &#8220;Biblical&#8221; training students will receive.<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>We offer daily Bible classes, weekly chapels, and Biblical worldview integration in all areas of our curriculum.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What technology is used at PCA?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>Currently in use are 30 computers in our secondary lab and media center, 10 computers in our elementary media center, 14 mounted ceiling projectors, and 17 digital Elmo\u00a0readers for classroom instruction. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We provide two mobile carts with 24 laptops for our teachers to use as needed in the classrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">What is the Dress Code?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>We do not require a uniform, but we do have guidelines for dress outlined in our Parent-Student Handbook. We desire to train students to consider every part of their decisions in preparation for life success, including dress.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">How does PCA compare to other Christian schools?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/k12\/pacific-christian-academy-federal-way-wa\/\">https:\/\/www.niche.com\/k12\/pacific-christian-academy-federal-way-wa\/<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>For thirty five years, PCA has provided an authentic Christian education which inspires students to live their lives based on a Biblical worldview. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We have over 25 nations represented in our diverse staff and student body.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 tabindex=\"0\">How does PCA compare to other Christian schools regarding Diversity? <\/h4>\n\t\t\t<p>The following independent website has PCA ranked #1 of 122 -2023 Most Diverse High Schools in Washington.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pacificchristianwa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/niche-rating-2023-300x90.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Title Why should my child attend PCA? 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