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We look forward to meeting you!
Welcome to Lighthouse Christian Academy
On behalf of the entire LCA community, we are thrilled to welcome you to our school for the 2024-2025 academic year.
We are especially excited to meet our newest students and welcome back our returning students.
We know that the decision to choose a school is an important one, and we are grateful for your trust in us. We are confident that you will find a supportive and challenging environment here, where your child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our priority deadline for the 2024-2005 school year is August 1, 2023. We encourage you to apply early to be considered in our first round of decisions. We use a common online application portal, which can be found on our website.
Please review all admissions standards before applying. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
Your faculty at LCA
Contact Us
Thank you for wanting to learn more about LCA!
We will get back to you shortly with more information. But if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly at (954) 564-8950
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Start Here
Get the information you need to choose LCA
We hope you enjoy exploring our website and getting a glimpse of what makes Lighthouse Christian so special. If you're interested in enrolling or would like to visit us in person, please fill out the form below and we'll be in touch to set up a phone call, Zoom meeting, or private tour.
Visiting LCA
We're excited to connect with you on campus! To schedule a personalized tour, please click here to submit a tour request form. Will be in touch to coordinate a time that works best for you and your family.
Join us for an Open House or Campus Tour
August-December: We have multiple in-person Open Houses to help parents get to know LCA on a typical school day. Our Open Houses include opportunities to hear from leadership, visit classrooms, tour campus, and meet current parents and students.
January-May: We offer group and private tours as time allows, and you may also explore campus on your own through our virtual tour.
Tuition and Fees
2024-2025 Financial Information
Tuition is determined annually by the Board of Directors
Elementary (2-5)
Annual Tuition
$9,000.00
Middle (6-8)
Annual Tuition
$9,000.00
High School (9-12)
Annual Tuition
$9,500.00
Other Fees
Curriculum
One-Time Fee
$400.00 (2nd-8th)
$450.00 (9th-12th)
Registration
One-Time Fee
$150.00
Uniforms
Can be purchased year-round
$10-15.00
Supply Kit
Supply bundle deal
$30.00
IOWA Testing
One-Time Fee (Required for 3rd-10th Graders on Scholarships)
$60.00
Additional Tuition Information
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Tuition Includes
Tuition includes technology services & fees, instructional hours, diagnostic testing, and administration and operating fees.
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Payment Plan Options
Payment plan options are as follows:
- PAID IN FULL: Tuition paid in full by September 15th
Or based on the enrollment date, the following billing cycle on the 15th, will not receive a late payment fee.
- TERM: 3-Month Payment Plan
(Due August, November, and February), based on the first day of attendance.
- MONTHLY: 10-Month Payment Plan
(Due monthly on the 15th from August through May), based on the first day of attendance.
Tuition and fees can be paid using the following:
- VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card are accepted through our online payment portal.
- Personal checks, money orders, and cash.
- Federal Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance Scholarships.
YOUR PLACE AT LCA IS GUARANTEED WITH YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT
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Withdrawal Policy and Fees
Parents must give the school thirty days (30 days) advance written notice (including the child’s name, date, and reason for withdrawal) prior to the withdrawal of their child. If your child leaves earlier than 30 days from the date of withdrawal notice, or if you fail to provide thirty days' notice, you will still be billed for a period of thirty days from the date of notice or withdrawal.
An early withdrawal fee of thirty (30) days’ tuition will be charged to any family leaving LCA prior to the student’s completion of a school year in which the student is enrolled. The fee is per student. If a student has attended school for any part of a month, the early withdrawal fee will apply to the subsequent month.
If your child is withdrawing from LCA during the school year, please notify the school and admissions office in writing, immediately. All financial obligations must be current before any official school records are released. If a family is being relocated because of employment, the 30-day fee will be waived.
If you desire a Christian education for your child, then we will strive to work with you to make that a reality.
Ready to Apply?
Let us help you on your journey
Application Process
We're excited to assist you and your family as you apply to LCA for the 2023-2024 school year.
To ensure a smooth process, please take a few minutes to read through the steps below. You can also view our Admission Standards by clicking here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us here.
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STEP 1: Complete Application Online
CLICK HERE TO START THE APPLICATION
LCA will carefully consider each student's application. We look at the student's potential for success at LCA and the parent's desire for a Christ-centered education for their children.
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STEP 2: Student Interview and Campus Tour
After we have reviewed your completed application, we will contact you to discuss the next steps. This may include an interview and student assessment, a request for more information, or an admissions decision.
Please allow up to several business days for this step to be completed.
Please see the admissions policy for more information about the requirements for LCA.
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STEP 3: Acceptance and Enrollment
- When you receive your acceptance email from LCA, you will find instructions on how to complete the online enrollment process.
- Once you have completed the enrollment packet and paid the non-refundable enrollment fee of $150 for each student in your family, your student will be considered enrolled. You can pay the fee online through the link provided by the Admissions Office.
- In order for your student to attend class, LCA will need a complete vaccination and physical exam record on file. You can submit your vaccination record within the online enrollment process or by emailing it to the Admissions Department prior to the start of the school year.
Once a grade level is full, we may offer a waitlist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Our dedicated staff is here to help you through the enrollment process. If you have any questions, please contact us here. We look forward to seeing you and your student at LCA!
Admissions Standards
LCA is open to families who share our spiritual values, support our Faith values and standards of education, and whose children meet our enrollment standards. We are committed to providing a distinctively Christian education for our students, and we believe that the best way to do this is to partner with families who share our values.
We believe that a Christian education is more than just a private education. It is an education that is rooted in the Word of God and that prepares students to live a life of faith, service, and leadership. We are committed to providing our students with a well-rounded education that includes academics, athletics, the arts, and spiritual formation.
If you are looking for a school that will provide your child with a distinctively Christian education, we encourage you to learn more about LCA. We would be honored to partner with you to help your child reach their full potential.
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Academic Requirements
LCA is committed to academic excellence for all of its students. Therefore, we consider a student's prior academic performance when making admissions decisions. Students must demonstrate successful academic progress at their previous school in order to be considered for admission.
For elementary school applications (grades 2-5), students must pass grade-level assessments and provide report cards showing grade-level or above performance. Teacher recommendations and report card comments should reflect the applicant's ability to perform at or above grade level in a traditional school setting.
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Behavioral Requirements
Students and parents must be in good standing with previous/current school.
LCA is not intended to be a facility of rehabilitation where parents enroll their children to address emerging patterns of undesirable behavior. As such, students must exhibit a history of acceptable citizenship in previous school experiences.
Students who need additional educational support will be evaluated to determine if we believe the services we offer provide the support needed for that student to succeed.
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Parent Requirements
LCA believes that students are most successful when there is a strong partnership between the school and parents. To this end, it is important that parents support the school's Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and policies.
In order to formalize this partnership, we ask all parents to sign the Parent Agreement before the start of each school year. The Parent Agreement outlines the expectations of both the school and parents, and it is a commitment to working together to provide the best possible education for our students.
To view the current LCA Parent/Student Handbook, please click here.
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Financial Requirements
LCA expects families to make timely payments of tuition and other fees. Outstanding tuition balances at a former school may be considered when making admissions decisions.
Families who have previously attended LCA and wish to re-apply must clear all financial obligations before their application will be processed by the Admissions Department.
LCA does not have a mandatory financial donation requirement, but we ask all families to give according to their ability to our annual fundraising campaigns.
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Faith and Values Alignment
Lighthouse Christian Academy seeks to serve families who desire not simply a private education, but a distinctively Christian education for their children.
At least one parent/guardian must profess faith in Jesus Christ, hold to beliefs consistent with our Statement of Faith, and agree to support and partner with LCA.
Students applying for grades 6-12 must also share their story of faith in Jesus Christ, and their desire to attend LCA.
Scholarship Information
External scholarships are available to LCA students. These scholarships are not affiliated with LCA, but they are still a great way to help pay for your education at our school. To see if you are eligible, simply apply for the scholarships you are interested in. You can find more information about each scholarship, including application deadlines and eligibility requirements, on the scholarship website.
Here are some additional tips for applying for external scholarships:
- Start early. The earlier you start applying, the more scholarships you will have a chance to apply for.
- Be organized. Keep track of the deadlines and requirements for each scholarship.
- Tailor your applications. Make sure to highlight your strengths and accomplishments in each application.
- Proofread carefully. Typos and grammatical errors can make you look unprofessional.
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)
Give your child access to the education that best meets their needs. These scholarships provide financial assistance for private school tuition and related costs, public school transportation and more.
Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)
Give your child access to the education that best meets their needs. These scholarships provide financial assistance for private school tuition and related costs, public school transportation and more.
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
Personalize the education of your child with unique abilities. This scholarship is delivered as an education savings account (ESA) that you can direct toward a combination of programs and approved providers. This includes schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology, a college savings account and more.
Hope Scholarship
These scholarships provide financial assistance for private school tuition and related costs or for public transportation. The Hope Scholarship is available to K-12 grade public school students who have experienced bullying, assault, threats or other violent acts.
Academic Achievement Accessible Scholarship
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