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A M aga zine of Faith Chr isti a n Academy

Points of interest along the road to excellence

Fai th Chr ist ian AcademyClockwise from left : FCA Drama club presents “Once Upon A Fa i ry ta le”, Lower School Phys ica l Educat ion, FCA ta lent show, Pre-Kindergar ten Lesson, 8th Grade Retreat and 1 1 th grade classroom stud ies

• Chr ist-centered educat ion

• Col lege preparatory courses earn ing Col lege cred i t s;

• Serv ing fami l ies

• Env i ronment of uncompromis ing B ib l ica l va lues

• Creat iv i ty and exci tement in learn ing

• Chal lenging a l l students to grow and excel sp i r i tua l ly, academical ly and

phys ica l ly

• Bu i ld ing a character of a godly and courageous leader in each student

• Encouraging and suppor t ive re lat ionsh ips wi th teachers

• Diverse ath let ics and extracurr icu lar act iv i t ies

FCA is accred ited by The Associat ion of Chr ist ian Schoo ls Internat iona l and Midd le

States Associat ion of Schoo ls and Co l leges (Grades K through 8)

Our Values:

FCAMembersof the Board

Carmen MichosSecretary

Richard Lombardi Chairman

Jerry Kemmerer Treasurer

Edward Jones Lead Pastor of Faith Assembly of God

Alexander Averin Headmaster

Adam DivelbissLiaison to Faith Assembly of God Church Board

Lei la Craigg Dr. Jospeh Agyemang

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Lower School :Pre-Kindergar ten, Stac i Mackin – pg. 7Pre-Kindergar ten Ass istant , Car idad Cruz – pg. 7Kindergar ten, Barbara Carro l l – pg. 6Kindergar ten Ass istant , Rose Garr ison – pg. 6F i rst Grade, Cindy Bever ley – pg. 5Second Grade, Jeanne Jones – pg. 7F i rst & Second Grade Ass istant , Rebekah Brand l – pg. 5Th i rd Grade, Kim Malone – pg. 7Four th Grade, Mar ianne Beh r – pg. 5F i f th Grade, Mark Smith – pg. 9 S ixth Grade, Krysta l Muzamal i – pg. 8

Jun ior H igh & H igh School :Art , Jeff Ph i l ipbar- pg. 8B ib le, Mus ic, Comp & Photo, Sharon Ames – pg. 5B ib le, Tom Zahradn ik – pg. 9Chapel, Pastor L inda Sch reck – pg. 8Chapel, Pastor Ray Mar t in – pg. 7Cu l inary Ar ts, Shar i Cruz – pg. 6Gu idance Counse lor, Juan i ta Wal lace – pg. 9Health , L isa Davey – pg. 6L i terature, Raelene Ackerbauer – pg. 5L i terature & H istory, Sara Jacob – pg. 7Math, Gary Nagelhout – pg. 8Math, Jenn i fer Vargas – pg. 9Music, L isa Davey – pg. 6Music, Anto inet te Turner – pg. 9Phys ica l Educat ion, Er ic Meyer – pg. 7Phys ics / Chemist ry, Dan Pena – pg. 8Sc ience, T im Henkels – pg. 6Socia l Stud ies, Michael O’Nei l – pg. 8Span ish , Veron ica Arena – pg. 5Technology, B i l l Mi ro – pg. 7

Faculty

Leading and Succeeding

Schoo l ’s Out i s t he befo re and af te r schoo l p rogram at Fa i t h

Ch r i s t i an Academy. Schoo l ’s Out p rov i des a fa i t h -based

p rogram and a charac te r-bu i l d i ng env i ronment fo r you r

ch i l d ren . A wide range of ac t i v i t i e s , a nu t r i t i ous snack, and

homework he lp a re a l l a par t of t he Schoo l ’s Out p rogram .

Befo re Care : 7:00am - 8 :15am | Af te r Care : 3 :15pm - 6 :00pm

Schoo l ’s Out i s ava i l ab le on month ly, da i ly o r hou r ly bas i s fo r

you r conven ience .

Transpor tat ion f rom loca l schoo l s to the Schoo l ’s Out i s

p rov i ded i f needed . Fo r more i n fo rmat ion about t h i s contac t

Our Mission: The mission of Faith Christian Academy is to serve families by providing a Christ-centered, college preparatory education that equips

students to become leaders by instilling a biblical worldvidw in the heart and mind of each student.

Welcome!

As a ministry of Faith Assembly of God

church, our vision is to ignite and grow in

the heart of each student a love for God

and a passion for continuous learning. We

believe that each child is gifted by the Lord,

and strive to invest in students the passion

to grow in their talents and to not retreat

before challenges.

We believe in the primacy of biblical unity.

Our leadership, faculty and staff, who love

Jesus Christ and are committed to the

ministry of the church and school, make

the vision become a reality. From providing

a safe and nurturing environment to

developing rigorous, cohesive and consistent

curriculum from the elementary to the high

school; from ministering the Word of God to

the discipleship of students to become godly

leaders; from college courses to diverse

sports and extracurricular programs – we

are committed to giving our students the

keys to success as they graduate from our

high school and face the journey that our

Lord has for them.

History of Faith Christian Academy

Faith Christian Academy began back in 1976

as Melody Land Nursery School, under Bettie

Damiani, the wife of Faith Assembly’s former

lead pastor Ellis Damiani. The school quickly

grew to include Pre-k through 8th grade, and

became Faith Christian Academy in 1981.

In the fall of 1987 Faith Christian Academy

relocated to its present location on

Spackenkill Road. The new facility created

the ability for the school to extend its

academics and extra-curricular activities.

In 1996, Wendy Wright became the principal

of Faith Christian Academy. FCA continued

to grow, adding additional subjects. FCA

expanded the athletic department and

developed extra-curricular activities.

In 2009 the high school of FCA was

launched. In 2011 Alexander Averin became

the headmaster of Faith Christian Academy

and in June 2012 Faith Christian Academy

graduated its first senior class.

Reaching the Community

Education is more than just learning about

facts and developing skills. In living out the

mission of FCA, we strive to teach students

about living holy lives and about serving

God by serving others in need. Students in

9th-12th grades are expected to complete

at least 16 hours of Christian service during

each year of high school. Students are

encouraged to seek service opportunities

within the school, church, local community

organizations, camps or mission fields.

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Welcome To Fa i th Ch r ist ian Academy

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation, June 2012 High School Graduation, June 2012

Phone: 845 .462 .0266 | Fax : 845 .462 .1561

Gu i dance Of f i ce : 845 .462 . 5955

Ema i l : fca@fa i t hch r i s t i anacademy.o rg

Contact Us

Support Staf f

Adelaide Agyemang Administrative Assistant

Donna Pourquoy,Financial Secretary

Janis NashAssistant to Director of Food Services

School’s Out Office: 845.462.0662Campus Phone: 845.489.0463 | 845.462.5955Email: schoolsout@faithchristianacademy.org

faithchristianacademy.org/schoolisout

Faith Chr ist ian Academy, a min ist ry of

Fa i th Assembly, is commit ted to impact ing

the l ives of young people. Congregants

have sacr i f ic ia l ly given the i r resources to

impact the next generat ion of leaders .

Our admin ist rat ion and facu lty ref lect

the values and v is ion of Fa i th Assembly

of God.

We are commit ted to the importance

of a balanced educat ion that impacts

students inte l lectual ly, socia l ly and

sp i r i tual ly, p repar ing wel l-adjusted

and sp i r i tual ly-commit ted students to

compete in a global economy.

Our a im is to create an envi ronment in

wh ich students can develop a concern

for socia l just ice and a moral compass,

based on a b ib l ical wor ldview that

wi l l enab le them to navigate th rough a

society that has lost i t ’s way in moral

re lat iv ism.

We have chosen both admin ist rators

and teach ing staff who ref lect Chr ist ian

values, impact ing students with the l i fe-

changing message of the Gospel of Jesus

Chr ist . The scr iptures teach us God has a

speci f ic p lan for each person’s l i fe: “You

saw me before I was born . Every day of

my l i fe was recorded in your book. Every

moment was la id out before a s ingle day

had passed” (Psalms 139:16, NLT). Th is

God-ordained dest iny is connected to

our re lat ionsh ip with Jesus Chr ist . I t i s our

prayer and goal that each person comes

to l ive out God’s p lan for h is or her l i fe.

“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed” (Psalms 139:16, NLT).

Antoinette TurnerMusic “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1).

Antoinette has taught music to FCA students since 1997. In addition to teaching general music, chorus, band and guitar classes, she teaches individual instrumental and vocal music lessons. Whether singing or playing piano, flute, guitar, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, drums or other instruments, her students consistently excel in New York State Music Association (NYSSMA) scores and All-County events.

Mark SmithFifth and Sixth Grade “FCA has given me the opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love for me to each of my students.”

Mark has been a teacher at FCA for 14 years. Originally hired as the fifth through eighth grade science teacher, he now teaches the fifth and sixth grades. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s in elementary literacy in addition to being ACSI-certified as an elementary teacher and reading specialist.

Jennifer VargasMathematics

“With prayer, patience and practice, you will be successful through Christ.”

Jennifer has been teaching at FCA for six years. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is pursuing her master’s in education. She has taught Bible during the last few years as well as math classes, and has helped in preparing students for their Regents exam in algebra. Jennifer has been actively involved with Faith Assembly of God for 22 years.

Tom ZahradnikBible

“Become who you were born to be.”

Tom began teaching biblical worldviews at FCA last year. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in theology, and an associate’s degree in communications and media arts. He is certified through the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview’s Centurions Program, and is an ordained minister who also serves as CEO of Sound of Life.

Juanita WallaceGuidance Counselor “If I can help somebody as I travel along, then my living shall not be in vain.”

Juanita joined FCA in 2009 as guidance counselor. She is a licensed minister, and holds a master’s degree in school counseling and a bachelor’s degree in communications. Juanita has worked in many organizations, including the Dutchess County Early Intervention Program and the United Way of Dutchess County.

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Impact ing The Next Generat ionA letter from Lead Pastor Edward Jones

Pastor Jones delivering diploma to FCA graduate Julianne Giulietti.

Pastor Linda SchreckFaith Christian Academy Chaplain “My goal is to make Thursday morning chapel the most anticipated and exciting time of the whole school week, for both students and teachers alike!”

Pastor Linda has been a part of FCA for nine years as elementary chaplain, in addition to teaching seventh grade Bible for the past nine years. Pastor Linda is a licensed Assemblies of God minister, on staff at Faith Assembly since 2003, and currently serves as the Stephen Ministry and congregational care pastor.

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n our modern world of sh i f t ing values

and conf l ict ing ph i losoph ies, a l l of us

yearn for love, peace and secur i ty in our

hear ts . Fa i th Chr ist ian Academy is the

rare oas is where students, parents and

facu lty come together as a fami ly, bound

by the cords of God’s love and rest ing

f i rmly on the eternal foundat ion of Jesus

Chr ist .

From elementary to secondary school;

from safe and nur tur ing envi ronments to

r ich curr icu lum and d iverse extracurr icu lar

programs; from science labs and l ib rar ies

to state-of-the-ar t spor ts faci l i t ies – al l of

our energy and resources are commit ted

to equ ip students sp i r i tual ly, academical ly

and phys ical ly to fu lf i l l God ’s cal l ing on

the i r l ives .

Our strong and compet i t ive academic

programs are geared toward provid ing

each student with a strong foundat ion to

be successfu l in any col lege. Star t ing at

our h igh school, th rough par tnersh ip with

local col leges, we provide our students

with an oppor tun i ty to take col lege

courses, wh ich serves as a spr ingboard

for success as sen iors get ready to enter

the world of h igher educat ion .

In the book of Ephes ians, the apost le

Pau l prays, “that you, being rooted and

estab l ished in love, may have power,

together with a l l the Lord ’s holy people,

to grasp how wide and long and h igh and

deep is the love of Chr ist , and to know

th is love that surpasses knowledge – that

you may be f i l led to the measure of a l l the

fu l lness of God.” Shar ing in th is prayer, a l l

facu lty and staff at FCA are commit ted

that each student learns who God tru ly is,

and receives uncompromis ing excel lence

in educat ion .

Th is is our hear t , and we are eager to

share i t with you!

“All of our energ y and resources are committed to equip students spiritual ly, academical ly and physical ly to ful fil l God’s cal ling on their lives.”

Gary NagelhoutMath “Mathematics is the alphabet with which God has written the universe” (Galileo).

Gary began teaching at FCA two years ago, and has taught Math 8, integrated algebra, geometry, Algebra 2/trigonometry, pre-calculus and statistics. Gary has more than 30 years of teaching experience. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering technology, and earned a master’s in secondary education in mathematics.

Krystal MuzamaliSixth Grade “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).

We welcome Krystal to FCA as our sixth grade teacher. Krystal has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and will receive her master’s degree in education this fall. She has previously taught fifth grade math, English, science and social studies.

Michael O’NeilSocial Studies

“Come hither, gracious souls, and behold the man in the garden of Gethsemane; behold His heart so brimming with love that He cannot hold it in” (Spurgeon).

We welcome Michael to our Faith Christian Academy staff. Michael is a former Marine, and comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a minor in comparative literature. He has seven years’ teaching experience in social studies.

Jeff PhilipbarArt

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Jeff has been teaching art at FCA for 12 years. Jeff has a degree in commercial art, is a freelance artist and illustrator, has published a book, and has been a children’s book illustrator. He has been a member of Faith Assembly of God since 1981.

Dan PenaPhysics and Chemistry “Why I study science: ‘For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse’” (Romans 1:20, NIV).

We welcome Dr. Peña to Faith Christian Academy. Dr. Peña is a certified Microsoft system engineer, and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a doctorate in molecular biology. He brings to us more than 10 years of teaching experience, and will be teaching physics and chemistry.

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Estab l i sh ing An Eterna l Foundat ionAlex Averin, Headmaster, Shares His Heart

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Bill MiroTechnology “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom”

(Luke 12:32).

Bill has been a part of the FCA staff for two years. He has a master’s degree in music education, is certified in technology, and has had 10 years of experience teaching within the technology field. Bill has a vast knowledge of technology hardware and software.

Faith Christ ian Academy FacultyNew Deans Arr ive At FCA

Faith Christian Academy Welcomes The Coopers

Jeanne JonesSecond Grade

“I want to help the children build godly character and encourage them to look outside themselves to share Jesus’ love with others. The secret of a life built on Jesus is ‘joy’: Put Jesus first, others second and yourself last. If they learn ‘joy’ in my classroom, then I know we have had a successful year!”

Jeanne has been a part of FCA for four years. She has her bachelor’s degree in education, with an endorsement in learning disabilities. Jeanne also has a master’s degree in early childhood education and has more than 10 years of teaching experience in the Arlignton School District.

Sara JacobLiterature and History “You turned my wailing into dancing, You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy that my heart may sing to You and not be silent. O Lord, my God, I will give You thanks forever” (Psalm 30: 11-12).

Sara will begin her second year teaching at Faith Christian Academy. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and composition, a minor in secondary education, and her master’s degree in English. She has taught writing and literature to students through the college level.

Staci MackinPre-Kindergarten

“I am humbled by the ministry God has entrusted to me. I accept his calling and will continue to walk in obedience.”

We welcome Staci as the new pre-kindergarten teacher at Faith Christian Academy. She has worked in several areas within FCA and has been involved with the Faith Assembly of God for 15 years. Staci received her bachelor’s degree from Marist College, and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in education.

Eric MeyerAthletic Director & Physical Education

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” (John Wooden)

Eric joined FCA five years ago as the physical education and health teacher. Eric has thirty years of coaching experience. In 2011, Eric became the athletic director. His passion in coaching and the belief of the positive impact of sports motivates him to continue to expand FCA athletics. He has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s in education and coaching.

Kim MaloneThird Grade “I love the Lord and desire to please Him by encouraging and teaching children to love learning and to love the Lord with all of their heart.”

Since she was young, Kim has had a desire to teach children. Kim graduated college with a major in elementary education and a minor in psychology. Before teaching third grade, she taught kindergarten for four years and pre-kindergarten for one year at FCA.

aith Christian Academy welcomes the

Cooper family to our staff. The Cooper family

will be relocating here to the Hudson Valley

from Springfield, Missouri, at the end of

August. Peter and Denise have been affiliated

with the Assemblies of God since 2003.

They have a beautiful five-year-old daughter,

Amanda. Denise will be taking on the position

of Dean for Academic and Administrative

Affairs this coming September. Peter will be

joining our staff as Dean of Students in the

month of January.

Denise comes to us with a joy for teaching.

She loves to teach and to inspire people to

learn. She brings a passion for the Lord and

for classroom instruction. Her sincere desire

is to see each child reach their full spiritual,

academic and career potential, and she

strives to bring creativity and fun into the

schoolroom. Her approach is holistic, as she

believes students learn best from trusted

mentors inside and outside the classroom.

Several of Denise’s academic works have been

published as well.

Denise has a Bachelor of Arts in church

planting, a Master of Arts in Christian

education, and a Doctor of Ministry in

effective ministry to women. Most currently,

Denise worked as an adjunct professor

of church ministries since 2009 at Central

Bible College in Springfield. She comes with

experience in education, spiritual formation

and Biblical knowledge. Denise also has a

background in church ministry serving as an

interim pastor at Ware Community Church

in Massachusetts and the children’s pastor

of Carpenter’s House Church in Willard,

Missouri.

Peter Cooper is bringing to FCA a passion for

education that reaches into every aspect of

student life. He wants not only to see students

gain knowledge, but to see them grow in their

ability to apply knowledge to life. His love for

education stems from his own changed life, as

the Lord has given him the privilege to study

and grow through his education.

Peter has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical

languages, a Masters in Divinity, and Doctor

of Ministry. Peter is currently a professor

at Central Bible College. He has academic

experience as an instructor for the Urban Bible

Training Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Peter previously was the assistant professor

of church ministries and the director of the

Pentecostal Center for Preaching. Peter

began his ministry as a chaplain’s assistant in

the Army National Guard. He continues to

enjoy ministry through providing preaching

workshops in his local church. Peter has

also had several devotions, as well as other

publications, published.

We look forward to all the Coopers have to

offer as they join the Faith Christian Academy

team!

The Dean for Academic and Administrative Affairs

As dean, Denise will provide leadership for faculty, evaluate the

effectiveness of course syllabi and lesson plans, and keep abreast of

trends in education. She will be responsible for implementing new policies

and evaluating current ones, and to serve as a catalyst to create a climate

conducive to scholarly inquiry.

The Dean of Students

As dean of students, Peter will work directly with student problems in

cooperation with the headmaster, counselors and teachers. He will help

to maintain the school’s discipline plan and will communicate with the

educational community, parents and others to foster an environment

conducive to learning.

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Pastor Ray MartinFaith Christian Academy Chaplain “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,”

Pastor Ray has over 30 years of experience working in Children’s Ministries. He has traveled for almost 10 years as full-time Children’s Evangelists conducting specialized meetings for kids and families. He is the Children’s Pastor at Faith Assembly as well as the Director of Faithkids Summer Camp. Pastor Ray is a graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.

Sharon AmesLibrarian, Music, Comp. & Photography “Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God” (Proverbs 9:10 MSG).

Sharon Ames has been with FCA for more than seven years. Currently, she is teaching in the areas of elementary library classes, Pre-K and Kindergarten music and computer, worship team, Bible instruction, high-school photography, and digital scrapbook. She enjoys being involved in preparing students to become future Christian leaders, and has been involved in Christian education for more than 25 years.

Raelene AckerbauerLiterature, College Writing, Public Speaking “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee).

Raylene has taught at FCA for 11 years. In addition to teaching, she is the high school drama club director. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, as well as her permanent teaching certificate from the NYS Edu. Dept. for grades 7 through 12 English. Her philosophy is that most literature holds a depth of spirituality, and God can be found in each piece if one is willing to look.

Veronica ArenaSpanish

“I love to help people as much as I can in their time of need, to the best of my abilities.”

Veronica has taught Spanish at Faith Christian Academy for two years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature with a Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing. Prior to teaching Spanish, Veronica also was a preschool teacher and teacher’s assistant for many years.

Cindy BeverleyFirst Grade

“Every time you feel in God’s creatures something pleasing and attractive, do not let your attention be arrested by them alone, but, passing them by, transfer your thought to God and say: ‘O my God, if Thy creations are so full of beauty, delight and joy, how infinitely more full of beauty, delight and joy art Thou Thyself, Creator of all!’” (Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain).

Cindy has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education, and is completing her master’s degree in literacy. This September is Cindy’s 16th year teaching first grade at Faith Christian Academy.

Marianne BehrFourth Grade Teacher “We are here not only to educate the students in our school, but to affect them with our godly influence for eternity.”

Marianne has taught at Faith Christian Academy for more than 30 years. She has a degree in environmental studies and outdoor education. Marianne has begun and continues to organize one of the best traditions at FCA: the Colonial Fair.

Rebekah BrandlFirst & Second Grade Assistant “I am grateful to the Lord that he has given me the opportunity to be a part of what he is doing at Faith Christian Academy. My desire is to see that we as a student body have a deep desire to honor and glorify the Lord.”

Rebekah has been on staff at Faith Christian Academy for three years. She received her bachelor’s degree in science, has worked in various positions within the school, and has been a part of Faith Assembly of God’s congregation for 10 years.

Caridad CruzPre-Kindergarten Assistant “I am looking forward to embarking on an enriching and fulfilling year.”

We welcome Caridad to our Faith Christian Academy staff. Caridad has been involved with Faith Christian Academy for 13 years. Previously, she has worked in a child care program and has a great understanding and love for the elemntary-age group. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College.

Barbara CarrollKindergarten “I am looking forward to moving Jesus from being a silent partner in my teaching to being the forefront in all I do.”

We welcome Barbara to our FCA staff. Barbara comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, and a master’s degree in elementary education. She has worked in early childhood education for 17 years.

Shari CruzDirector of Food Services & Culinary Arts

“When life knocks you down, do not forget Jesus is there to pick you up.” Shari has been a part of FCA for eight years. She has been head of our food services for eight years, and has taught Culinary Arts since the addition of the High School. She has an AAS in business administration, and has taken several classes on nutrition. Shari has also been a part of preparing for special functions within our school, as well as for Faith Assembly of God.

Rose GarrisonKindergarten Assistant

“I look forward to another fun year with the children. It’s my joy to watch them grow and be a part of their fun-filled school day.”

Rose has been working at FCA for five years, and this will be her third year working in kindergarten. In addition to working at FCA, Rose has been actively involved in the children’s ministries at Faith Assembly of God, serving in Little People’s Church, VBS, the nursery, MOPS and Girls Ministries during the past 15 years.

Lisa DaveyMusic & Health “Use the talents you possess...For the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except the best” (Henry Van Dyke).

Lisa has been at FCA for four years. Her degrees include both a master’s and bachelor’s of music in music education, with expertise in organ performance and choral music. Lisa has taught general music and choir in many settings, and is currently involved in the music program at Faith Assembly of God.

Timothy HenkelsScience “I would like to show you how I can make a difference in your school community.”

Tim has been on staff at Faith Christian Academy for three years. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and his master’s in education. Tim has more than 10 years’ experience working with children in the education field.

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Sharon AmesLibrarian, Music, Comp. & Photography “Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-God, insight into life from knowing a Holy God” (Proverbs 9:10 MSG).

Sharon Ames has been with FCA for more than seven years. Currently, she is teaching in the areas of elementary library classes, Pre-K and Kindergarten music and computer, worship team, Bible instruction, high-school photography, and digital scrapbook. She enjoys being involved in preparing students to become future Christian leaders, and has been involved in Christian education for more than 25 years.

Raelene AckerbauerLiterature, College Writing, Public Speaking “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view – until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee).

Raylene has taught at FCA for 11 years. In addition to teaching, she is the high school drama club director. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education, as well as her permanent teaching certificate from the NYS Edu. Dept. for grades 7 through 12 English. Her philosophy is that most literature holds a depth of spirituality, and God can be found in each piece if one is willing to look.

Veronica ArenaSpanish

“I love to help people as much as I can in their time of need, to the best of my abilities.”

Veronica has taught Spanish at Faith Christian Academy for two years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish literature with a Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing. Prior to teaching Spanish, Veronica also was a preschool teacher and teacher’s assistant for many years.

Cindy BeverleyFirst Grade

“Every time you feel in God’s creatures something pleasing and attractive, do not let your attention be arrested by them alone, but, passing them by, transfer your thought to God and say: ‘O my God, if Thy creations are so full of beauty, delight and joy, how infinitely more full of beauty, delight and joy art Thou Thyself, Creator of all!’” (Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain).

Cindy has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education, and is completing her master’s degree in literacy. This September is Cindy’s 16th year teaching first grade at Faith Christian Academy.

Marianne BehrFourth Grade Teacher “We are here not only to educate the students in our school, but to affect them with our godly influence for eternity.”

Marianne has taught at Faith Christian Academy for more than 30 years. She has a degree in environmental studies and outdoor education. Marianne has begun and continues to organize one of the best traditions at FCA: the Colonial Fair.

Rebekah BrandlFirst & Second Grade Assistant “I am grateful to the Lord that he has given me the opportunity to be a part of what he is doing at Faith Christian Academy. My desire is to see that we as a student body have a deep desire to honor and glorify the Lord.”

Rebekah has been on staff at Faith Christian Academy for three years. She received her bachelor’s degree in science, has worked in various positions within the school, and has been a part of Faith Assembly of God’s congregation for 10 years.

Caridad CruzPre-Kindergarten Assistant “I am looking forward to embarking on an enriching and fulfilling year.”

We welcome Caridad to our Faith Christian Academy staff. Caridad has been involved with Faith Christian Academy for 13 years. Previously, she has worked in a child care program and has a great understanding and love for the elemntary-age group. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College.

Barbara CarrollKindergarten “I am looking forward to moving Jesus from being a silent partner in my teaching to being the forefront in all I do.”

We welcome Barbara to our FCA staff. Barbara comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, and a master’s degree in elementary education. She has worked in early childhood education for 17 years.

Shari CruzDirector of Food Services & Culinary Arts

“When life knocks you down, do not forget Jesus is there to pick you up.” Shari has been a part of FCA for eight years. She has been head of our food services for eight years, and has taught Culinary Arts since the addition of the High School. She has an AAS in business administration, and has taken several classes on nutrition. Shari has also been a part of preparing for special functions within our school, as well as for Faith Assembly of God.

Rose GarrisonKindergarten Assistant

“I look forward to another fun year with the children. It’s my joy to watch them grow and be a part of their fun-filled school day.”

Rose has been working at FCA for five years, and this will be her third year working in kindergarten. In addition to working at FCA, Rose has been actively involved in the children’s ministries at Faith Assembly of God, serving in Little People’s Church, VBS, the nursery, MOPS and Girls Ministries during the past 15 years.

Lisa DaveyMusic & Health “Use the talents you possess...For the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except the best” (Henry Van Dyke).

Lisa has been at FCA for four years. Her degrees include both a master’s and bachelor’s of music in music education, with expertise in organ performance and choral music. Lisa has taught general music and choir in many settings, and is currently involved in the music program at Faith Assembly of God.

Timothy HenkelsScience “I would like to show you how I can make a difference in your school community.”

Tim has been on staff at Faith Christian Academy for three years. He has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and his master’s in education. Tim has more than 10 years’ experience working with children in the education field.

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Faith Christ ian Academy FacultyNew Deans Arr ive At FCA

Faith Christian Academy Welcomes The Coopers

Jeanne JonesSecond Grade

“I want to help the children build godly character and encourage them to look outside themselves to share Jesus’ love with others. The secret of a life built on Jesus is ‘joy’: Put Jesus first, others second and yourself last. If they learn ‘joy’ in my classroom, then I know we have had a successful year!”

Jeanne has been a part of FCA for four years. She has her bachelor’s degree in education, with an endorsement in learning disabilities. Jeanne also has a master’s degree in early childhood education and has more than 10 years of teaching experience in the Arlignton School District.

Sara JacobLiterature and History “You turned my wailing into dancing, You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy that my heart may sing to You and not be silent. O Lord, my God, I will give You thanks forever” (Psalm 30: 11-12).

Sara will begin her second year teaching at Faith Christian Academy. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and composition, a minor in secondary education, and her master’s degree in English. She has taught writing and literature to students through the college level.

Staci MackinPre-Kindergarten

“I am humbled by the ministry God has entrusted to me. I accept his calling and will continue to walk in obedience.”

We welcome Staci as the new pre-kindergarten teacher at Faith Christian Academy. She has worked in several areas within FCA and has been involved with the Faith Assembly of God for 15 years. Staci received her bachelor’s degree from Marist College, and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in education.

Eric MeyerAthletic Director & Physical Education

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” (John Wooden)

Eric joined FCA five years ago as the physical education and health teacher. Eric has thirty years of coaching experience. In 2011, Eric became the athletic director. His passion in coaching and the belief of the positive impact of sports motivates him to continue to expand FCA athletics. He has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s in education and coaching.

Kim MaloneThird Grade “I love the Lord and desire to please Him by encouraging and teaching children to love learning and to love the Lord with all of their heart.”

Since she was young, Kim has had a desire to teach children. Kim graduated college with a major in elementary education and a minor in psychology. Before teaching third grade, she taught kindergarten for four years and pre-kindergarten for one year at FCA.

aith Christian Academy welcomes the

Cooper family to our staff. The Cooper family

will be relocating here to the Hudson Valley

from Springfield, Missouri, at the end of

August. Peter and Denise have been affiliated

with the Assemblies of God since 2003.

They have a beautiful five-year-old daughter,

Amanda. Denise will be taking on the position

of Dean for Academic and Administrative

Affairs this coming September. Peter will be

joining our staff as Dean of Students in the

month of January.

Denise comes to us with a joy for teaching.

She loves to teach and to inspire people to

learn. She brings a passion for the Lord and

for classroom instruction. Her sincere desire

is to see each child reach their full spiritual,

academic and career potential, and she

strives to bring creativity and fun into the

schoolroom. Her approach is holistic, as she

believes students learn best from trusted

mentors inside and outside the classroom.

Several of Denise’s academic works have been

published as well.

Denise has a Bachelor of Arts in church

planting, a Master of Arts in Christian

education, and a Doctor of Ministry in

effective ministry to women. Most currently,

Denise worked as an adjunct professor

of church ministries since 2009 at Central

Bible College in Springfield. She comes with

experience in education, spiritual formation

and Biblical knowledge. Denise also has a

background in church ministry serving as an

interim pastor at Ware Community Church

in Massachusetts and the children’s pastor

of Carpenter’s House Church in Willard,

Missouri.

Peter Cooper is bringing to FCA a passion for

education that reaches into every aspect of

student life. He wants not only to see students

gain knowledge, but to see them grow in their

ability to apply knowledge to life. His love for

education stems from his own changed life, as

the Lord has given him the privilege to study

and grow through his education.

Peter has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical

languages, a Masters in Divinity, and Doctor

of Ministry. Peter is currently a professor

at Central Bible College. He has academic

experience as an instructor for the Urban Bible

Training Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Peter previously was the assistant professor

of church ministries and the director of the

Pentecostal Center for Preaching. Peter

began his ministry as a chaplain’s assistant in

the Army National Guard. He continues to

enjoy ministry through providing preaching

workshops in his local church. Peter has

also had several devotions, as well as other

publications, published.

We look forward to all the Coopers have to

offer as they join the Faith Christian Academy

team!

The Dean for Academic and Administrative Affairs

As dean, Denise will provide leadership for faculty, evaluate the

effectiveness of course syllabi and lesson plans, and keep abreast of

trends in education. She will be responsible for implementing new policies

and evaluating current ones, and to serve as a catalyst to create a climate

conducive to scholarly inquiry.

The Dean of Students

As dean of students, Peter will work directly with student problems in

cooperation with the headmaster, counselors and teachers. He will help

to maintain the school’s discipline plan and will communicate with the

educational community, parents and others to foster an environment

conducive to learning.

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Pastor Ray MartinFaith Christian Academy Chaplain “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,”

Pastor Ray has over 30 years of experience working in Children’s Ministries. He has traveled for almost 10 years as full-time Children’s Evangelists conducting specialized meetings for kids and families. He is the Children’s Pastor at Faith Assembly as well as the Director of Faithkids Summer Camp. Pastor Ray is a graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.

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n our modern world of sh i f t ing values

and conf l ict ing ph i losoph ies, a l l of us

yearn for love, peace and secur i ty in our

hear ts . Fa i th Chr ist ian Academy is the

rare oas is where students, parents and

facu lty come together as a fami ly, bound

by the cords of God’s love and rest ing

f i rmly on the eternal foundat ion of Jesus

Chr ist .

From elementary to secondary school;

from safe and nur tur ing envi ronments to

r ich curr icu lum and d iverse extracurr icu lar

programs; from science labs and l ib rar ies

to state-of-the-ar t spor ts faci l i t ies – al l of

our energy and resources are commit ted

to equ ip students sp i r i tual ly, academical ly

and phys ical ly to fu lf i l l God ’s cal l ing on

the i r l ives .

Our strong and compet i t ive academic

programs are geared toward provid ing

each student with a strong foundat ion to

be successfu l in any col lege. Star t ing at

our h igh school, th rough par tnersh ip with

local col leges, we provide our students

with an oppor tun i ty to take col lege

courses, wh ich serves as a spr ingboard

for success as sen iors get ready to enter

the world of h igher educat ion .

In the book of Ephes ians, the apost le

Pau l prays, “that you, being rooted and

estab l ished in love, may have power,

together with a l l the Lord ’s holy people,

to grasp how wide and long and h igh and

deep is the love of Chr ist , and to know

th is love that surpasses knowledge – that

you may be f i l led to the measure of a l l the

fu l lness of God.” Shar ing in th is prayer, a l l

facu lty and staff at FCA are commit ted

that each student learns who God tru ly is,

and receives uncompromis ing excel lence

in educat ion .

Th is is our hear t , and we are eager to

share i t with you!

“All of our energ y and resources are committed to equip students spiritual ly, academical ly and physical ly to ful fil l God’s cal ling on their lives.”

Gary NagelhoutMath “Mathematics is the alphabet with which God has written the universe” (Galileo).

Gary began teaching at FCA two years ago, and has taught Math 8, integrated algebra, geometry, Algebra 2/trigonometry, pre-calculus and statistics. Gary has more than 30 years of teaching experience. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering technology, and earned a master’s in secondary education in mathematics.

Krystal MuzamaliSixth Grade “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).

We welcome Krystal to FCA as our sixth grade teacher. Krystal has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and will receive her master’s degree in education this fall. She has previously taught fifth grade math, English, science and social studies.

Michael O’NeilSocial Studies

“Come hither, gracious souls, and behold the man in the garden of Gethsemane; behold His heart so brimming with love that He cannot hold it in” (Spurgeon).

We welcome Michael to our Faith Christian Academy staff. Michael is a former Marine, and comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a minor in comparative literature. He has seven years’ teaching experience in social studies.

Jeff PhilipbarArt

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Jeff has been teaching art at FCA for 12 years. Jeff has a degree in commercial art, is a freelance artist and illustrator, has published a book, and has been a children’s book illustrator. He has been a member of Faith Assembly of God since 1981.

Dan PenaPhysics and Chemistry “Why I study science: ‘For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse’” (Romans 1:20, NIV).

We welcome Dr. Peña to Faith Christian Academy. Dr. Peña is a certified Microsoft system engineer, and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a doctorate in molecular biology. He brings to us more than 10 years of teaching experience, and will be teaching physics and chemistry.

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Estab l i sh ing An Eterna l Foundat ionAlex Averin, Headmaster, Shares His Heart

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Bill MiroTechnology “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom”

(Luke 12:32).

Bill has been a part of the FCA staff for two years. He has a master’s degree in music education, is certified in technology, and has had 10 years of experience teaching within the technology field. Bill has a vast knowledge of technology hardware and software.

Faith Chr ist ian Academy, a min ist ry of

Fa i th Assembly, is commit ted to impact ing

the l ives of young people. Congregants

have sacr i f ic ia l ly given the i r resources to

impact the next generat ion of leaders .

Our admin ist rat ion and facu lty ref lect

the values and v is ion of Fa i th Assembly

of God.

We are commit ted to the importance

of a balanced educat ion that impacts

students inte l lectual ly, socia l ly and

sp i r i tual ly, p repar ing wel l-adjusted

and sp i r i tual ly-commit ted students to

compete in a global economy.

Our a im is to create an envi ronment in

wh ich students can develop a concern

for socia l just ice and a moral compass,

based on a b ib l ical wor ldview that

wi l l enab le them to navigate th rough a

society that has lost i t ’s way in moral

re lat iv ism.

We have chosen both admin ist rators

and teach ing staff who ref lect Chr ist ian

values, impact ing students with the l i fe-

changing message of the Gospel of Jesus

Chr ist . The scr iptures teach us God has a

speci f ic p lan for each person’s l i fe: “You

saw me before I was born . Every day of

my l i fe was recorded in your book. Every

moment was la id out before a s ingle day

had passed” (Psalms 139:16, NLT). Th is

God-ordained dest iny is connected to

our re lat ionsh ip with Jesus Chr ist . I t i s our

prayer and goal that each person comes

to l ive out God’s p lan for h is or her l i fe.

“You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed” (Psalms 139:16, NLT).

Antoinette TurnerMusic “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1).

Antoinette has taught music to FCA students since 1997. In addition to teaching general music, chorus, band and guitar classes, she teaches individual instrumental and vocal music lessons. Whether singing or playing piano, flute, guitar, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, drums or other instruments, her students consistently excel in New York State Music Association (NYSSMA) scores and All-County events.

Mark SmithFifth and Sixth Grade “FCA has given me the opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love for me to each of my students.”

Mark has been a teacher at FCA for 14 years. Originally hired as the fifth through eighth grade science teacher, he now teaches the fifth and sixth grades. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s in elementary literacy in addition to being ACSI-certified as an elementary teacher and reading specialist.

Jennifer VargasMathematics

“With prayer, patience and practice, you will be successful through Christ.”

Jennifer has been teaching at FCA for six years. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is pursuing her master’s in education. She has taught Bible during the last few years as well as math classes, and has helped in preparing students for their Regents exam in algebra. Jennifer has been actively involved with Faith Assembly of God for 22 years.

Tom ZahradnikBible

“Become who you were born to be.”

Tom began teaching biblical worldviews at FCA last year. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in theology, and an associate’s degree in communications and media arts. He is certified through the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview’s Centurions Program, and is an ordained minister who also serves as CEO of Sound of Life.

Juanita WallaceGuidance Counselor “If I can help somebody as I travel along, then my living shall not be in vain.”

Juanita joined FCA in 2009 as guidance counselor. She is a licensed minister, and holds a master’s degree in school counseling and a bachelor’s degree in communications. Juanita has worked in many organizations, including the Dutchess County Early Intervention Program and the United Way of Dutchess County.

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Impact ing The Next Generat ionA letter from Lead Pastor Edward Jones

Pastor Jones delivering diploma to FCA graduate Julianne Giulietti.

Pastor Linda SchreckFaith Christian Academy Chaplain “My goal is to make Thursday morning chapel the most anticipated and exciting time of the whole school week, for both students and teachers alike!”

Pastor Linda has been a part of FCA for nine years as elementary chaplain, in addition to teaching seventh grade Bible for the past nine years. Pastor Linda is a licensed Assemblies of God minister, on staff at Faith Assembly since 2003, and currently serves as the Stephen Ministry and congregational care pastor.

FCAMembersof the Board

Carmen MichosSecretary

Richard Lombardi Chairman

Jerry Kemmerer Treasurer

Edward Jones Lead Pastor of Faith Assembly of God

Alexander Averin Headmaster

Adam DivelbissLiaison to Faith Assembly of God Church Board

Lei la Craigg Dr. Jospeh Agyemang

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Lower School :Pre-Kindergar ten, Stac i Mackin – pg. 7Pre-Kindergar ten Ass istant , Car idad Cruz – pg. 7Kindergar ten, Barbara Carro l l – pg. 6Kindergar ten Ass istant , Rose Garr ison – pg. 6F i rst Grade, Cindy Bever ley – pg. 5Second Grade, Jeanne Jones – pg. 7F i rst & Second Grade Ass istant , Rebekah Brand l – pg. 5Th i rd Grade, Kim Malone – pg. 7Four th Grade, Mar ianne Beh r – pg. 5F i f th Grade, Mark Smith – pg. 9 S ixth Grade, Krysta l Muzamal i – pg. 8

Jun ior H igh & H igh School :Art , Jeff Ph i l ipbar- pg. 8B ib le, Mus ic, Comp & Photo, Sharon Ames – pg. 5B ib le, Tom Zahradn ik – pg. 9Chapel, Pastor L inda Sch reck – pg. 8Chapel, Pastor Ray Mar t in – pg. 7Cu l inary Ar ts, Shar i Cruz – pg. 6Gu idance Counse lor, Juan i ta Wal lace – pg. 9Health , L isa Davey – pg. 6L i terature, Raelene Ackerbauer – pg. 5L i terature & H istory, Sara Jacob – pg. 7Math, Gary Nagelhout – pg. 8Math, Jenn i fer Vargas – pg. 9Music, L isa Davey – pg. 6Music, Anto inet te Turner – pg. 9Phys ica l Educat ion, Er ic Meyer – pg. 7Phys ics / Chemist ry, Dan Pena – pg. 8Sc ience, T im Henkels – pg. 6Socia l Stud ies, Michael O’Nei l – pg. 8Span ish , Veron ica Arena – pg. 5Technology, B i l l Mi ro – pg. 7

Faculty

Leading and Succeeding

Schoo l ’s Out i s t he befo re and af te r schoo l p rogram at Fa i t h

Ch r i s t i an Academy. Schoo l ’s Out p rov i des a fa i t h -based

p rogram and a charac te r-bu i l d i ng env i ronment fo r you r

ch i l d ren . A wide range of ac t i v i t i e s , a nu t r i t i ous snack, and

homework he lp a re a l l a par t of t he Schoo l ’s Out p rogram .

Befo re Care : 7:00am - 8 :15am | Af te r Care : 3 :15pm - 6 :00pm

Schoo l ’s Out i s ava i l ab le on month ly, da i ly o r hou r ly bas i s fo r

you r conven ience .

Transpor tat ion f rom loca l schoo l s to the Schoo l ’s Out i s

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Our Mission: The mission of Faith Christian Academy is to serve families by providing a Christ-centered, college preparatory education that equips

students to become leaders by instilling a biblical worldvidw in the heart and mind of each student.

Welcome!

As a ministry of Faith Assembly of God

church, our vision is to ignite and grow in

the heart of each student a love for God

and a passion for continuous learning. We

believe that each child is gifted by the Lord,

and strive to invest in students the passion

to grow in their talents and to not retreat

before challenges.

We believe in the primacy of biblical unity.

Our leadership, faculty and staff, who love

Jesus Christ and are committed to the

ministry of the church and school, make

the vision become a reality. From providing

a safe and nurturing environment to

developing rigorous, cohesive and consistent

curriculum from the elementary to the high

school; from ministering the Word of God to

the discipleship of students to become godly

leaders; from college courses to diverse

sports and extracurricular programs – we

are committed to giving our students the

keys to success as they graduate from our

high school and face the journey that our

Lord has for them.

History of Faith Christian Academy

Faith Christian Academy began back in 1976

as Melody Land Nursery School, under Bettie

Damiani, the wife of Faith Assembly’s former

lead pastor Ellis Damiani. The school quickly

grew to include Pre-k through 8th grade, and

became Faith Christian Academy in 1981.

In the fall of 1987 Faith Christian Academy

relocated to its present location on

Spackenkill Road. The new facility created

the ability for the school to extend its

academics and extra-curricular activities.

In 1996, Wendy Wright became the principal

of Faith Christian Academy. FCA continued

to grow, adding additional subjects. FCA

expanded the athletic department and

developed extra-curricular activities.

In 2009 the high school of FCA was

launched. In 2011 Alexander Averin became

the headmaster of Faith Christian Academy

and in June 2012 Faith Christian Academy

graduated its first senior class.

Reaching the Community

Education is more than just learning about

facts and developing skills. In living out the

mission of FCA, we strive to teach students

about living holy lives and about serving

God by serving others in need. Students in

9th-12th grades are expected to complete

at least 16 hours of Christian service during

each year of high school. Students are

encouraged to seek service opportunities

within the school, church, local community

organizations, camps or mission fields.

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Welcome To Fa i th Ch r ist ian Academy

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation, June 2012 High School Graduation, June 2012

Phone: 845 .462 .0266 | Fax : 845 .462 .1561

Gu i dance Of f i ce : 845 .462 . 5955

Ema i l : fca@fa i t hch r i s t i anacademy.o rg

Contact Us

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Adelaide Agyemang Administrative Assistant

Donna Pourquoy,Financial Secretary

Janis NashAssistant to Director of Food Services

School’s Out Office: 845.462.0662Campus Phone: 845.489.0463 | 845.462.5955Email: schoolsout@faithchristianacademy.org

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A M aga zine of Faith Chr isti a n Academy

Points of interest along the road to excellence

Fai th Chr ist ian AcademyClockwise from left : FCA Drama club presents “Once Upon A Fa i ry ta le”, Lower School Phys ica l Educat ion, FCA ta lent show, Pre-Kindergar ten Lesson, 8th Grade Retreat and 1 1 th grade classroom stud ies

• Chr ist-centered educat ion

• Col lege preparatory courses earn ing Col lege cred i t s;

• Serv ing fami l ies

• Env i ronment of uncompromis ing B ib l ica l va lues

• Creat iv i ty and exci tement in learn ing

• Chal lenging a l l students to grow and excel sp i r i tua l ly, academical ly and

phys ica l ly

• Bu i ld ing a character of a godly and courageous leader in each student

• Encouraging and suppor t ive re lat ionsh ips wi th teachers

• Diverse ath let ics and extracurr icu lar act iv i t ies

FCA is accred ited by The Associat ion of Chr ist ian Schoo ls Internat iona l and Midd le

States Associat ion of Schoo ls and Co l leges (Grades K through 8)

Our Values: