Foundation Christian Academy

Foundation Christian Academy (FCA) is a private Christian school serving pre-kindergarten through high school students located in Valrico, Florida, United States. It was established in 1992. Foundation Christian Academy enrolls over 400 students. Originally co-located in Bell Shoals Church of Christ, the school moved to its current location on the former site of a miniature horse farm on Lithia-Pinecrest road in 2005.[2] In 2016, the school purchased 20 additional acres of land adjacent to the existing 6.5-acre site. A gymnasium was completed in the fall of 2016.[3]

Foundation Christian Academy
Address
3955 Lithia Pinecrest Road

Valrico
,
(Hillsborough County)
,
Florida

United States
Coordinates27°52′58″N 82°13′50″W
Information
TypePrivate School, high school
MottoPreparing hands to serve the community and feet to serve the world with love, joy, peace patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Established1983 (1983)
School districtHillsborough
PrincipalJonathan Smith
GradesPK–12
Number of students400 (2017)
Color(s)Burgundy, White, and Navy      
Team namePanthers
RivalsSeffner Christian
AccreditationNational Christian School Association[1]
Websitehttp://foundationchristianacademy.org/school

Athletics

The school's athletic teams are referred to as the Panthers. FCA has competed in the FHSAA since 2008 and fields teams in basketball, cross-country, soccer, and volleyball. By 2020 the school plans to add football, flag football, and track and field.[3] The school also hosts the Tony Saladino III Baseball Academy.[4]

Notes
  1. Maul, Derek (23 May 2013). "For Clam Farmer, Family Gets Priority". Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  2. KENNEY, LINDA CHION (4 December 2013). "Valrico land auction includes 11 miniature horses". Tampa Tribune. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  3. Mentel, Bonnie (25 February 2016). "Foundation Christian Academy, High School Begins $4.5 Million Expansion". Osprey Observer. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  4. "Brandon After-School Program Literally On The Ball".
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