Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the parent?

With distance learning at NFC Academy our teachers and staff partner with the parent in the learning process of each student creating each a Learning Team for each family. The parent is the primary facilitator/teacher on site in the home, but with the resource of their assigned teacher at NFC Academy. Most often our students' place of study will be in their home. Our program offers the flexibility to design your personal study program and location to suit your lifestyle and personal preference. From NFC Academy each student/family will receive daily lesson plans, an interactive Internet based curriculum, an accredited degree, all records, transcripts, and needed support.

Do parents construct the daily lesson plans?

No, NFC Academy manages and directs the lesson plans for each subject. At the beginning of the start of a course NFC Academy will establish the lesson plans working through the Guidance Department with the parent. The lesson plan set-up will include the school calendar that will guide the student through the course of study. If needed, the calendar can be adjusted when a situation such as extended illness, or family plans call for it. To change the calendar the parent should contact the school administration.

What determines grade placement?

A student is placed in a grade based upon the documents received from their previous school work. Included in material must be a report cards and recent standardized test results. Most students will take a diagnostic test that will help make the placement in the curriculum.

Are there age limits for enrollment in NFC Academy?

NFC Academy has established age guidelines for entering school. These guidelines are for parents to understand if they should at a later date enroll their children in a traditional school. Waivers for the age guidelines may be requested, but parents must acknowledge the guideline waiver may not allow them enroll in a traditional public or private school.

Are there any extra-curricular activities for students?

For those who live in the local area around the campus of North Florida Christian School (NFCS), those children enrolled in NFC Academy may participate in the extra-curricular activities at the campus school of NFCS. The student must meet all the requirements of rules governing those activities by NFCS, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA)

How much time does the student have to complete the course work?

A student would be expected to complete the required course work in a 10 month period, but may request an extension for a total of up to 12 months overall.

How long does the enrollment process take?

If all material is submitted timely a typical period for the process is about 4 weeks. The diagnostic test will extend this period up to 2 additional weeks.

When does the school year begin?

Anytime during the year. A schedule will be developed based on your enrollment date and class work can be done 24/7 using the Internet.

Is there a payment plan for tuition?

Yes. NFC Academy can set up a 10 month payment plan for those students who are enrolled full time. Students enrolled part time will pay for their tuition by the course when they begin.

How do I keep track of my child's academic progress?

You have two ways to check your child's academic work. First, you can see the grades of current course work by using your log-in to the NFC Academy Course Web Site. You would want to do this several times each week to check daily grades, quiz grades, and test grades. You can check your child's cumulative work which includes grade reports and transcripts by using the RenWeb Parent's Web. You can print unofficial grade reports and transcripts. Grades are entered into RenWeb by your NFC Academy teachers.

Is NFC Academy Accredited?

Yes, NFC Academy is a division of North Florida Christian School. NFCS holds "co-accredited" status with both the International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools/Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (IAACS/FACCS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is a part of AdvancED bringing together the designated regional accrediting organizations and the Commission On International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).

Do you offer college advising services?

Yes, college counseling services are available to support both parents and students with questions and concerns that arise throughout the student's career planning and/or college preparation and application journey.

Do I need to be with my child all day while he is doing schoolwork?

Distance learning is a partnership between parents, students, your teacher(s) and NFC Academy. The combination of all members is important to the success of the student and makes up the Learning Team. A parent or guardian's committed participation in the Learning Team is essential to making a child's experience a success. The parent or guardian is responsible for setting up and monitoring the developed learning schedule, verifying that course work is being submitted in a satisfactory manner, monitoring student progress, proctoring graded activities and facilitating a working relationship between the members of the Learning Team. Parental involvement equals success!

Is this a web based curriculum (Internet needed)?

Yes. All work is done over the Internet and you will be best served by having a high speed Internet provider rather than dial-up. All programs used by the student and parent at NFC Academy are Internet based including your curriculum, administrative software, and library research programs.

What about an Internet filter and the program for NFC Academy?

Most everyone has some form of Internet filter. You will want to be sure your filter will permit these program to operate in such a manner that it does not interfere with the progress for your child. The filter may need to be set at a broader traffic setting for all programs to work efficiently.

What if my child has a learning disability? What kind of help is available?

Many children who may have been diagnosed as ADD or ADHD can function well in a traditional school and a distance program as NFC Academy. However, it is important that reading skills and math skills be at a level that allows the student to do the work in their assigned curriculum. NFC Academy does not provide additional assistance for students who may need direct assistance by a teacher and have a problem working as an independent learner.

Will I receive report card or progress reports?

The regular progress reports in each course are available to parents on-line anytime during the course. Report cards will be issued in a traditional nine week format to provide the needed documentation needed for school evaluations.

How much work is done using the computer?

Most all of the work is done using a computer as this is a web based curriculum. Students will need to be comfortable navigating a computer and have some skills in using a keyboard. It is advantageous to have good typing skills, but students can do well as they learn the keyboard.

Will my student take an annual achievement test?

Yes, our Guidance Department will conduct an annual achievement test for each student enrolled full time at NFC Academy. This test will be like the academic work that is web based...the test will be taken over the Internet.

What arrangements do I have to make locally if I enroll at NFC Academy?

Each state has different approaches to home schooling. You should check your state's requirements to see what they require. One good place to check is a home schooling association in your area. If you live outside the U.S., you can still enroll at NFC Academy as all activities are conducted over the Internet...there are no limitations for enrollment as long as Internet access is available.

Will NFC Academy prepare my child to enter college?

While each college and university sets their own standards for admittance, NFC Academy curriculum provides a college preparatory curriculum that will prepare students for entry into most colleges and universities. A family has the option when working with our Guidance Department of selecting a track that is general studies which changes the higher level math and foreign language requirements to other electives resulting in a general diploma.

What about transfer credit into NFC Academy?

NFC Academy accepts credit from regionally accredited schools at face value. Additionally credit is accepted from schools accredited by IACCS/FACCS (International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools/Florida Association of Colleges and Schools), ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), CITA (Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation. Credits are accepted normally from associations who have a protocol with the National Council of Private School Accreditation.

What about credit earned through Home schools?

Credits are accepted two ways from home school students. If they were registered under an umbrella association the credits are typically accepted. Other home school students have their credits accepted through a portfolio development using curriculum, lesson plans, grades, and testing information from the homeschooling program.