What denomination is WCA?
We are an inter-denominational Christian school not affiliated with any particular church or denomination.  Our students and staff represent 65 different churches.  We encourage you to check our Statement of Faith and Godly Principles for more details of our core beliefs..

When was this school started?
Washtenaw Christian Academy was originally formed as Saline Christian School by The First Assembly of God in Saline.  The school was founded in 1975.  In 1999, the school became an independent organization and adopted the name Washtenaw Christian Academy.

What is the school governance structure?
WCA has a parent elected board of directors.  A majority of the board members must be parents of the school.  The board works with the administrative team to plan and make decisions for the vision and operation of the school.

Have you moved into your new facility?
We moved into our new building in February 2005.  Our new campus provides room to grow and significantly improved facilities in comparison to our previous location.

Who is your Administrator? 
Mrs. Amy Houpt is our Head Administrator.   Please check out her biography on our Staff page under Administrative Team.

What is your teacher/student ratio?
Our overall ratio is approximately 1 teacher to 15 students.  Current class sizes vary from 8 - 24 students.

Are you members of a school organization?
Yes, we are members of A.C.S.I. (The Association for Christian Schools International). You are encouraged to check out their website at www.acsi.org.

Does my child need a physical to play sports at WCA?
Yes.  Physicals are required before students may practice or play sports. Sport teams begin practice on Monday, August 13th!  Be sure you get your physicals completed before that time.

What time does Secondary begin and dismiss?
Secondary at WCA includes grades 7 - 12.  Start time is 8:15 a.m. and dismissal is at 3:25 p.m.

What time does elementary school begin and when shall I pickup? 
School starts for elementary (K-6th grade) at 8:15 a.m. and dismissal is at 3:15 p.m.

What are your hours of daycare?
Before school child care opens at 7:30 - 8:05  for preschool through 8th grade students. ($3.00 charge)  High School students may report to the student lounge if they arrive earlier than 8:05.  After school daycare is available from 3:15 - 5:30 p.m.

What is your school calendar?
In 2007 - 2008 our school year will run from September 4th, (after Labor Day) until May 30, 2008.

What are your summer office hours?
We are open 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

What is the FACTS program?
FACTS is an automatic tuition payment agreement where your tuition payment can be taken out of a bank account. You may set this up by filling out an agreement with Nancy Kotman, our school Business Managert. Please see the link "Educational Offerings" for pricing on our different programs.