faq

FCCS has about 610 enrolled students for the 2022-2023 school year.

FCCS is a fully accredited member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) as well as the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a charter member of the Christian Schools of Duval County (CSDC).

All of our teachers must hold a minimum of a bachelor degree with a major or minor in their field of instruction and maintain certification with FACCS through continuing education.

FCCS uses a combination of A Beka Book and Bob Jones University Press curricula in K3-12^th grade.

Advanced math courses begin in seventh grade. Additional advanced and/or honors courses in Bible, math, science and social studies begin in ninth grade. For those who meet the academic requirements, dual enrollment through Florida State College at Jacksonville is offered beginning in eleventh grade.

Christian teaching in the school is from a Biblical approach using the King James Version of the Bible.

Yes, each student will have a Bible class each day. Each student will also attend a chapel service once a week. Dress code is the same for chapel days.

Yes. All K3 students must turn 3 years old on or before September 1 of the current year. All VPK students must turn 4 years old on or before September 1 of the current year.  Each student will also need to be fully potty trained. 

In our K3 program, if more than 12 students are in a classroom, a full-time aid will be provided. In our VPK program, if more than 10 students are in a classroom, a full-time aid will be added. In kindergarten, no more than 22 will be added to a class. In grades 1-12, no more than 25 will be added to a class. 

Yes. Hair must be neat and well-groomed and should not touch or hang below the eyebrows, or the collar of the shirt. Boys are not permitted to have spiked hair, ponytails, mohawks, frohawks, man buns, or shaved heads. No designs, lines, or parts may be cut into the hair. Hair must be a natural color, not bleached or dyed.

Yes. Hair must be a natural color (blond, black, brown, or natural red). Highlights are allowed but must also be a natural hair color. Hair that is colored bright red or orange is not permitted.

The school hours are the following:

Morning extended care: 6:45 am- Start of School

Afternoon extended care: After school- 6:00 pm

After school study hall (7^th-12^th): 3:30 pm-6:00 pm

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (K3 AM): 8:10 am- 11:30 am 

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (K3 school hours): 8:10 am- 2:30 pm

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (K3 with extended care): 6:45 am- 6:00 pm

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK AM): 8:10 am- 12:00 pm

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK school hours): 8:10 am- 2:30 pm

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK with extended care): 6:45 am- 6:00 pm

Kindergarten (full day): 8:10 am- 2:40 pm

Elementary (1^st Grade): 8:00 am- 2:40 pm

Elementary (2^nd Grade): 8:00 am- 2:50 pm

Elementary, Middle and High School (3^rd-12^th grade): 8:00 am- 3:10 pm

First Coast is continually improving campus security. This includes adding surveillance cameras throughout the campus, securing entrances, and requiring each visitor to sign-in and receive a badge. Additional measures are always being considered as safety is extremely important to FCCS.

At First Coast Christian School, interscholastic athletic competition is an important part of campus life. Students in sixth through twelfth grade can participate in one or more of our athletic teams.  Below is a list of the Athletic Programs offered at FCCS to students that have already excelled off the field.

• Football
• Volleyball
• Cheerleading
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Baseball
• Softball

Yes, we offer the free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program through the State of Florida with the certificate from the Early Learning Coalition.

All students have the option of bringing their lunch. Hot lunch is also available. Parents will need to add money to their students’ online school lunch account. Lunch prices are available through the school office.

Before and after school care is offered to all enrolled students at FCCS.  Parents need to sign-up for this service on a monthly basis. We offer before care from 6:45 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. and after care from 2:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. for preschool and elementary school students. Study Hall is offered for middle and high school students from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Students in grades 1-12 at FCCS wear uniforms purchased from Lands’ End Uniform. A dress code is established to remind parents and students that dress and appearance must be in good taste and not be a distraction to the operation of the school and its purpose. Students in grades K3-K5 wear certain color polos and bottoms.

At FCCS, we implement technology into every aspect of the student experience. From 1:1 iPads, to STEM Club, we strive to prepare our students for the world of technology that awaits them. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate STEM activities into their daily curriculum, which allows them to utilize equipment such as Promethean boards, 3D printers, and robotics. We also offer Coding classes in both Middle and High school, for students desiring the challenge of learning a coding language.

FCCS students from grades K5-11 take the MAPPS Growth test.  This test is required, and parents should plan to have their student present for testing week. Scores are used for middle school students to help determine class placement for high school.