Wickenburg Christian Academy
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Equipping Children, Enriching Families, Elevating Community

FAQ's

 
Frequently Asked Questions:
  • How long has WCA been in Wickenburg?
                     -WCA was founded in 1983.
 
  • What is the tuition?
                    -The tuition for grades K-8 is as follows:
                                   Monthly, $463.00;     Annually, $4,630.00
                    -Half day kindergarten:
                                   Monthly $265.00;      Annually, $2,650.00.
 
                    A 5% discount applies if tuition is paid annually by September 1st of each year.  A 10% discount applies to second and each additional student in the same family.  A one-time application/testing fee is part of the application process for WCA.  Annual registration fee for K-8 is $150.00, for ½ day kindergarten it is $75.00.
                    Preschool includes several options.  Fulltime preschool and childcare is available (7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), 5 or 3 days a week year-round.  Preschool only is also available 5 or 3 days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
   
  • What is the enrollment?
                         -WCA currently has about 50 students in the K-8 program.
 
  • Does WCA have a dress standard?
                         -Yes, we do have a dress standard policy.  More information is available upon request, or link to our student handbook.
 
  • Does WCA have bus transportation?
                    -No, parents provide transportation for their students.
 
 
  • What sports does WCA have?
                    -We currently have interscholastic sports for boys and girls grades 5 through 8.  We offer basketball and volleyball teams.
 
 
  • What extracurricular activities does WCA have?
    
  • What are school hours?
                       -We have a unique school week at WCA, as we attend school Monday through Thursday only.  Our hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each of these days.
 
 
  • Does WCA have extended care after school?
                           -Yes, we offer an after-school program/childcare from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
 
 
  • Does WCA have testing before students can be accepted?
                       -We assess students before placing them in a classroom.  We use   ________________?
 
 
  • Is WCA affiliated with a church?
                       -No, we are a nondenominational school.  Several different churches are represented by the families at our school.
 
 
  • What credentials do WCA teachers have?
                         -Most of our faculty have a state certification.
 
 
  • Is WCA accredited?
                       -WCA is accredited by ACSI.
 
 
  • Does WCA have financial assistance?
                       -Financial assistance is available.  We strongly urge you to apply for scholarships through Student Tuition Organizations (STOs).  Below is a list of STOx that provide WCA with information for donors.
 
  • Where can new applications be submitted for consideration?
                         -New applications can be submitted to the main office at WCA.
 
 
Financial Assistance Resources:
You may wish to visit the Arizona State Department of Revenue’s website for a list of all organizations.
  •         Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization, Inc. (ACSTO)
www.acsto.org    480-820-0403
  •         Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund, Inc. (APESTO)   
www.apesf.org    480-699-8911
  •         Arizona Scholarship Fund (ASF) 
www.azscholarships.org    480-497-4564
  •         Arizona School Choice Trust (ASCT)
www.asct.org        623-414-3429
  •         School Choice Arizona, Inc. (SCA)
www.schoolchoicearizona.org    480-722-7502