School Profile
Faith Christian Academy - Hurt, VA
School Overview
Faith Christian Academy is a small, non-denominational, PK-12 Christian school located in the rural community of Hurt, Virginia, approximately 30 miles south of Lynchburg and 45 miles north of Danville. The school began in 1989 with kindergarten through fourth grade and has since added through 12th grade over the years with the first senior class graduating in 2003. The school's governance is overseen by a board in cooperation with the Head of School. FCA is accredited by ACSI, which is recognized by the Virginia Council of Private Education.
FCA's mission is to Educate and Equip for God's Kingdom -- Faith Christian Academy partners with the Church and with Christian families committed to a Christ-centered, biblically-based education for their children to prepare each student to hold a biblical worldview of life, to excel in academics, to realize their full God-given potential and to enable children to proclaim Jesus Christ to their culture.
School History
The desire and vision for Faith Christian Academy grew out of the concern of parents and other interested citizens. Because of the prevailing humanistic philosophy in society and schools, a group called "Concerned Citizens" was formed to investigate textbooks in local and county public schools. Through this investigation and a final evaluation, the group realized that God and the principles from His Word were not a part of the local school's curriculum. In January of 1988, by the grace of God, Faith Christian Academy's School Board was formed consisting of nine individuals from the "Concerned Citizens" group. The Board believed that God's Word, His principles, and standards for living should be included in a child's training and education. Through steps of faith, the goal of educating children in a Christian environment was soon to become a reality. The School Board prayed and searched for a suitable place to house the school. God answered the Board's prayer by leading them to property in Hurt, Virginia. In March 1989, construction began, and Faith Christian Academy opened August 28, 1989, with 36 students.