Southwest Florida
Christian Academy
3750 Colonial Blvd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33966
www.swfca.com
Phone: 239-936-8865
Fax: 239-936-7095
School Code: 100-432
Administration
Lisa Kleinmann, Head of School
Emily Pigott, High School Principal
Mike Marciano Athletic Director
Guidance
Amy Long, High School Guidance
Counselor
Accreditation/Affiliations
Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI)
Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Council on Accreditation and
School Improvement (SACS CASI)
Southern Baptist Association of
Christian Schools (SBACS)
International Association of Christian
School Administrators & Board
Members (IACSA & B)
The College Board
Mission Statement
As a ministry of McGregor Baptist
High School Profile
2014-2015
Southwest Florida Christian Academy was founded in 1994,
as a ministry of McGregor Baptist Church, and is a co-educational, college
preparatory school enrolling students from kindergarten through grade 12.
SFCA is located in Lee County on the southwest coast of Florida. Students
travel from the surrounding areas of Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Port
Charlotte, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs and Naples.
Faculty: The educators at SFCA must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s
Degree in the field they are teaching, as well as professional certification
through the Association of Christian Schools International. In addition, many
hold state certification. The teaching staff averages thirteen years of
educational experience and the standard class size limit is 25.
Curricular Distinctives: Students are provided a college preparatory
program supplemented with offerings in a variety of practical and performing
arts. The curriculum is selected to equip students to exceed state and national
standards. It demands an above average level of analytical reading ability and
challenges students at a high cognitive level. A variety of Advanced Placement
Courses are offered to students in grades 11 through 12. Additionally, Juniors
may dual enroll in one course per semester and Seniors may dual enroll for up
to three courses per semester through Florida Gulf Coast University or Edison
State College.
Honor Society:
SFCA participates in the National Honor Society and
National Junior Honor Society to recognize students who excel academically,
as well as in the areas of character, service and integrity.
Athletics:
The Florida High School Athletic Association is the governing
body for student athletes at SFCA.
Church, Southwest Florida
Christian Academy will partner with
Student Leadership Academy has been established at Southwest
Christian parents in providing their
Florida Christian Academy for the purpose of identifying and training the next
generation of leaders. Upon completion of the 300 point program, students are
issued a Student Leadership Academy Diploma.
children with a distinctively biblical and
academically excellent education that
will equip students to successfully
engage the culture for Christ.
Southwest Florida Christian Academy admits students of
any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally afforded
or made available to students at the school.
Sample of SLA Program Components
Specific Leadership, Worldview, and Debate training; Student
Leadership University 101 & 201; Summit Ministries; Internships;
Leadership Book and Article Critiques; Leadership Positions;
Community Service
Program of Study - The academic year is divided into two semesters,
Graduation Requirements: The state of Florida
each approximately 18 weeks in length. Grades are reported at nine week intervals. requires 24 credits for high school graduation, with a
Class Rank - Due to small class size, SFCA does not record class rank on our
minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
transcripts.
Subject
Enhanced
College
College
Prep
ENGLISH
BIBLICAL STUDIES
ELECTIVE
Prep
English 9, H*
Old Testament Survey
COURSES
English 10, H*
World Religions
Physical Education
4 credits
4 credits
Bible
English 11, H*
Foundations of Christianity Courses
4 credits
4 credits
English
English 12, H*
Study of Acts
Technology & Media
4 credits
4 credits
Mathematics
AP English/Language*
Courses
3 credits
3 credits
Science
AP English/Literature*
MATH
Performing & Fine
3
credits
3 credits
Social
Studies
Algebra I
Arts Courses
2 credits
2 credits
World Language
SCIENCE
Geometry, H*
Psychology
(2 consecutive yrs)
Biology, H*
Algebra II, H*
Journalism/Yearbook
Performing/
1 credit
1 credit
Chemistry, H*
Precalculus H*
Journalism/Broadcasting
Practical Arts
Physics, H*
AP Calculus-AB*
Health/PE (HOPE) 1 credit
1 credit
Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Algebra with Financial Application
Additional
Electives
4
credits
2 credits
AP Biology*
WORLD LANGUAGE
* - Weighted Course
(2 core**)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Spanish I, II, III H*
H - Honors Course
Min total credits
26
24
World History, H*
Min cumulative
US History, H*
GPA
3.00
2.00
Economics, H*
American Gov., H*
**Students select from various math, science,
AP US History*
social studies, or world language courses.
The GPA is the equivalent GPA quality points
divided by the number of semester credits.
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GPA = all subjects 9-12
AP denotes Advanced Placement, receives 1.0
extra weight
DE denotes Dual Enrollment, receives 1.0 extra
weight
Honors denotes an advanced course, receives .50
extra weight
Cum Laude GPA 3.0-3.49, Magna Cum Laude
GPA 3.5-3.99, Summa Cum Laude GPA above 4.0
Grading Scale
Class of 2014
Test Scores
SFCA
SFCA
National
Florida
27
23
20.9
19.6
Reading
605
525
496
492
Top 25%
A
100-90
B
89-80
C
79-70
D
69-60
Math
587
510
514
490
F
59-below
Writing
590
510
488
475
ACT
Composite Score
SAT
Southwest Florida Christian Academy
SFCA Graduates were invited to matriculate at the following colleges:
Anderson University
Culver-Stockton College
Malone University
Taylor University
Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
Edison State College
Maryville College
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Elmhurst College
Mississippi College
Union University
Atlanta Christian College
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Olivet Nazarene College
University of Alabama
Auburn University
Evangel University
New York University
University of Central Florida
Baylor University
Flagler College
Northern New Mexico College
University of Florida
Belmont University
Florida Atlantic University
Nyack College
University of Hawaii
Bethel University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Oakwood University
University of Kentucky
Boston University
Florida State University
Pace University
University of Louisville
Brigham Young University
Florida Southern College
Palm Beach Atlantic University
University of Miami
Capital University
Full Sail University
Pennsylvania State University
University of Michigan
Carson-Newman College
Gardner –Webb University
Samford University
University of North Florida
Cedarville University
Georgetown College
Southeastern University
University of South Florida
Centre College
Grove City College
St. Petersburg College
University of Tampa
Charleston Southern Univ.
Jacksonville University
Stetson Law School
University of West Florida
Columbia International Univ.
Lee University
Stetson University
Warner University
Covenant College
Liberty University
St. Leo University
Wheaton College