Williamsburg Christian Academy is an interdenominational Christian school located in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Established in 1978, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Association of Christian Schools International.
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Campus
Opened in 2004, the campus consists of a 56-acre educational complex.
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Pre-Kindergarten
The Director of Early Elementary is Mrs. Michelle Flanagan. WCA offers a 5-day per week PK3 and PK4 programs with a full or half day option.
Elementary
The Head of Upper Elementary (grades 2-5) is Mrs. Cathy Naylor. Academically, the school possesses a strong phonics reading program, encourages advancement in core academic subject areas, and offers enrichment classes in music, art, computer, and library skills. Spiritually, WCA provides daily praise and worship times for its Pre-K through 5th grade students, as well as weekly, age-appropriate chapel services. Character development and community service are areas of emphasis.
Competitive Opportunities
Elementary school students have the opportunity to participate in competitive activities including the ACSI Spelling Bee, ACSI Math Olympics, ACSI Metro Art Festival, Battle of the Books, and Music in the Parks (Strings).
Music Programs
String instrument classes are offered beginning in grade 2, and a comprehensive general music program is available to all students.
Middle school
The WCA Middle School program is designed to be developmentally appropriate while ensuring academic advancement. In addition to academic programs, Christ-centered education is emphasized through inductive Bible study and prayer group meetings, weekly chapel programs, Christian drama and choral singing, and community service including local mission service projects.
Academics
- Core subject areas include language arts, Saxon math, Shurley grammar, science, Bible, history, health and physical education
- Academic advancement in core subject areas
- Exploratory courses include Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind, Art, Photoshop, Christian Leadership, String Orchestra, Music Education
- Classroom learning needs and individual attention is given and supported through personalized enrichment programs and Study Hall
Extracurricular Opportunities
- Student Council Association (SCA)
- Monthly social events
Technology Team
- Interscholastic Athletics- soccer, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, cross-country, softball, baseball, golf
- White/Blue Team Spirit Competitions
- Competitions including ACSI Spelling Bee, ACSI Geography Bee, ACSI Math Olympics, ACSI Creative Writing Festival, ACSI Metro Art Festival, Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind, Science Fair, and Music in the Parks (Orchestra).
Upper school
The Head of Upper School is Mrs. Beth Fletcher. Williamsburg Christian Academy's High School features a college-preparatory curriculum. Bible study and prayer groups, weekly chapel services, mission trips, and community service projects are provided and available to students.
Academics
- Advanced Placement courses are offered in English Literature and Composition, Language and Composition, European History, U.S.History, Psychology, Spanish, Art History, Calculus and Art (2-D Design Portfolio).
- Honors courses are offered in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Earth Science, American Literature, British Literature, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and World Literature.
- Health and physical education
- Elective classes in Computer I, II, Desktop Publishing, CAD, Art, String Ensembles, Chorus
- The College of William & Mary and/or Thomas Nelson Community College courses
Student Clubs, Organizations, and Activities
- National Honor Society
- Key Club, Drama Club, Chess Club
- Student Council Association (SCA)
- Newspaper and Yearbook
- Interscholastic Athletics - soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, field hockey, baseball, tennis, softball, track and field
Athletics
Williamsburg Christian Academy fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The school is a member of the Metro Athletic Conference.
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