Frequently Asked Questions
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​How do I enroll my child in BCA?
Admissions is completed online through our website. Parents create an account, then submit an Application Packet for approval along with a non-refundable $100 fee. New families will interview with someone from our Admissions Team prior to acceptance. Once accepted, you will receive an email with instructions to complete the "Enrollment Packet" with an additional $100 fee. All incoming students will required to either take an entrance exam or submit standardized test scores and/or report cards prior to acceptance (except Pre-K). Bethel Christian Academy does not discriminate in its admissions criteria or its programs on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin.
Is Bethel Christian Academy sponsored by a church?
Yes. Bethel Christian Academy is a ministry of Bethel Christian Assembly of God Church. You can find out more information about the church and its ministries at www.mybcfamily.com.
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Must a student attend Bethel Christian church?
No, though we would love to have you join our church family! Although we are a ministry of Bethel Christian church, our BCA family is made up of families from many churches, denominations, and religious background throughout Cuyahoga, Medina, and Lorain counties. You do not need to believe exactly what we believe, but must be supportive of our mission, teachers, and school. We require parents & guardians to partner with us in educating their child(ren) and abide by the policies and procedures of Bethel Christian Academy and the Parent Code of Conduct. You can read more about our expectations in the K-8 Student Handbook.
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Is BCA affiliated with any organizations?
Yes. BCA is a member of the Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN). A division of the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), OCEN is a local organization made of up of more than 170 Christian school across Ohio. OCEN and CCV have a daily presence in the statehouse in Columbus, working to ensure parents continue to have access to religious education and schools like BCA can continue to teach from a biblical perspective!
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Does BCA have any financial aid available?
Yes! BCA participates in the Education Choice Scholarship Program, better known as EdChoice. You can find more information on the EdChoice page of our website. EdChoice is a program through the state of Ohio that provides scholarships (based on income of location) to all students, kindergarten and older, living outside of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. We also have assistance available through our SGO program for low-income families.
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Does the government dictate your curriculum since you participate in EdChoice and the Federal Lunch Program?
No. We are free to select and use the textbooks and other materials that we choose to use. The government 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.
What qualifications must a teacher have to teach at Bethel Christian Academy?
Each teacher must be a born-again Christian and have earned a degree from an accredited college or university. All of our teachers hold valid Ohio teaching licenses or non-tax certificates through the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce.
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Does BCA require participation in fundraisers?
No. Bethel Christian Academy does not require families to participate in fundraisers. There will be service projects and donations to spread the love of Jesus that you will have the opportunity to participate in. Every Friday is also Jean's Day, which is an optional fundraiser to help our 8th Graders fund the annual D.C. Trip. Students may wear jeans on Friday's for $1. Students who choose not to participate just follow the regular dress code on Fridays.
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What are people saying about Bethel Christian Academy?
I am a parent and I have two girls that attend BCA and I could not be more impressed with the school, teachers, and loving Christian Environment. The teachers went above and beyond to with both my girls and the principal is doing great things to make BCA stand out among Christian schools. I have two more kids that I cannot wait for them to have the opportunity to attend Bethel Christian Academy. It is a little hidden gem in Parma, Ohio!!
- Parent of current students
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This was our first year at BCA and we love it!! Before deciding on Bethel Christian Academy we researched many Christian schools around the area. We have two children at BCA and they love going to school!! The teachers and staff are incredible, they love our children and their jobs. The Godly character they instill in our children is amazing. We also love the sports and extracurricular activities they offer. The new principal is making advancements with academics and technology. I was a public school teacher for 12 years and I am glad I chose to send my children to BCA. There are many things that a private school can do differently and that is a blessing. We look forward to sending our younger two children to Bethel Christian Academy!!
- Parents of current students
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Bethel Christian Academy is wonderful school. The principal is the most wonderful person you would ever want to meet. The teachers are kind, compassionate and really care about all the children. The Christian perspective is wonderful and provides a loving framework for everything at BCA. The academics are wonderful and the children are taught well, especially compared to public school. My children are very happy at BCA and have thrived there. I could not recommend this school highly enough. It is fabulous!
- Parents of current students
We absolutely LOVE Bethel Christian Academy! My husband and I take our children's spiritual growth and education very seriously and we are so pleased with this school! They put Christ first and exhibit Christian character in all that they do. The teachers are so loving to the students and they make learning fun! It is a happy environment and feels like a close, connected family. The students receive an excellent education based on Biblical principles. Because of my husband's job we have moved around a lot. We have been in 4 private, Christian schools in the last 4 years. So, we have a lot to compare to and we think BCA is amazing! We have heard wonderful things about the previous principal but the new principal brings a fresh new vision that is really exciting! But, one of the most impressive things about BCA is the quality of the students. Not only do they pray daily in the classrooms but they worship together and pray for each other in their weekly chapel services. The students are called to a higher level of excellence in everything they do and they are living up to it! We prayerfully decided to send our children to BCA and we are so glad we did! And you will be too!
- Parents of current students
The staff/ teachers/ principal at this school are wonderful people. They are kind, caring, flexible and above all they are good to my child and accepting of his differences and to me that is the most important thing.
- Parents of a current student
This school is amazing! I have two children currently enrolled. This school has truly become family to me. All the teachers and staff love and care about each of the children. Everything is taught from a Christian perspective and in this crazy world we need that. I encourage anyone to tour the school and see what they have to offer. If they had a high school, we would never leave!
- Parents of current students
Exceeded our expectations . . . “Several factors made B.C.A. the best choice for our daughters’ grade school education: 1) the positive Christian environment made possible by the loving, dedicated teachers and staff, combined with academically challenging Bible-based curriculum 2) consistent striving for life-changing character building and academic excellence. Bethel Christian Academy has exceeded all of our expectations in all areas. It truly stands alone as one of the finest schools in the city.”
- Parents of former students
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