Is Bethel Christian Academy chartered by the state of Ohio?
Yes, the Ohio State Board of Education has awarded a non-public school charter to BCA upon meeting ODE’s educational requirements. Since BCA’s beginning in 1978, BCA has been dedicated to providing an excellent academic program. The best way to show the community that we are an established school offering a quality education is to use a charter status.
By becoming chartered, does the state interfere with your choice of textbooks or your religious convictions?
No. We are free to select and use the Christian textbooks that we choose to use. The state does not interfere, nor do they dictate to us how much time, or in what manner we interject our Christian faith and principles into the curriculum. The Ohio Department of Education verifies that our philosophy, objectives, course of study and curriculum all work together in a uniform fashion. They also want to know that we are accomplishing what our philosophy, objectives, and course of study says we will. BCA’s use of state funding and grants are inspected regularly.
What qualifications must a teacher have to teach at Bethel Christian Academy?
Each teacher must be a born-again Christian. Each elementary teacher must have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Our teachers are licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Education.
Is Bethel Christian Academy sponsored by a church?
Bethel Christian Academy is a ministry of Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church.
How do I enroll my child in B.C.A.?
Students should submit an application to the school office. The application will be reviewed and an interview may be scheduled. Registration will be completed upon acceptance of the application and submission of required paperwork and fees. Incoming students will be tested (except Pre-K). Kindergarteners will complete the Developmental Readiness Test to assess the child’s emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Students in grades 1 through 8 will be given the Stanford Achievement Test covering math and language.
Bethel Christian Academy recruits and admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis or extracurricular activities. The academy is not intended to be an alternative to court or administrative agency ordered, or public school district initiated, desegregation.
Must a student attend Bethel's Church?
As a ministry of Bethel Temple church, we admit students from any denomination or religious background willing to cooperate and abide by the policies and procedures of Bethel Christian Academy. Our Statement of Faith expresses our focus and objective in Christian education. Bethel Christian Academy has students from fifteen different denominations representing over 40 churches throughout Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Medina counties.
Is BCA affiliated with any organizations?
Yes. BCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. ACSI, as it is commonly known, offers us the opportunity to participate in various activities such as speech meets, art and music festivals, Math Olympics, and spelling bees. BCA students take many top honors in each of these events.
ACSI offers our administration and faculty workshops and seminars for their professional growth and development, as well as keeping each member school informed of educational and pertinent legislative news.
