training students in the way of life presented in the Scriptures
while providing a good general education

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
that is in you with meekness and fear:"

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INTRODUCTION TO OUR SCHOOL

Our History

Los Angeles Christian Academy is a ministry of Los Angeles Baptist Church. For years, Pastor’s family and many families of the church sought to enroll their children in a Christian school. Unfortunately, the options were limited. After much time in prayer and deliberation, Pastor presented the vision of a Christian school being an alternative to the humanistic philosophy taught in the public schools. On the fall of 2013, the school was registered and the doors were opened for enrollment. By the grace of God, the school continues to grow in numbers and continues to evolve in its academics in order to match what is needed for high school graduation, college, and beyond.

Los Angeles Christian Academy is registered to the California Department of Education with the School Code: 6146831

OUR PURPOSE AND MISSION

Los Angeles Christian Academy’s purpose is to provide an alternative learning system in which the younger generation will learn about the Creator and the universe He created, the Son of God who lived, died, and rose again for mankind’s salvation, and the Scripture that establishes a successful and God-honoring living.

The mission of Los Angeles Christian Academy is to educate young men and women with an emphasis on academic excellence, to cultivate in them a love and respect for family and country, and to guide students into a genuine relationship with God and His Word to live a life based upon biblical principles.

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”

1 Peter 3:15

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Los Angeles Christian Academy is based upon the Word of God. The primary objective and purpose of the academy is to train students in the way of life presented in the Scriptures while providing a good general education.

One of the foundational doctrine found in the Word of God is mankind’s need for salvation. Our school’s heart is to bring all students and parents to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Therefore, without apology, the teaching of spiritual truths as found in the Bible may have a strong influence in every aspect of the Academy.

Moreover, we believe that Christian training based on the Word of God can have a positive effect upon children’s attitudes, behavior, and scholastic excellence, as has been testified by parents and teachers alike. It is only in a Christian school that knowledge and human experience can be interpreted in light of God’s Word. It is only in a Christian school that children are encouraged to pray, read the Bible, and memorizes Scripture. It is only in a Christian school that teachers have the right to help children understand and accept the New Testament moral values and to educate them so that the practice of these Christian virtues becomes the rule and not the exception. It is only in a Christian school that that the total education of the child–spiritual, moral, mental, social, and physical– can take place. It is only in a Christian school that discipline is interpreted in light of New Testament teachings. Therefore, the heart of character training is obedience (doing right) that eventually will cultivate an inner self-discipline and is essential to the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well being of the student. The teacher is the authority in the classroom. Discipline is administered firmly, but fairly. To obey, to do right, to love God, family, country, and to always measure one’s attitudes against the principles laid out in the Scriptures are characteristics teachers and staff strive to instill in each student, thus equipping him for his role in God’s plan for his life and his proper place in society.

Every student attends chapel every Friday and Bible classes throughout the school week. This instructional and motivational time period filled with Bible-based teaching and preaching is considered a full academic subject at Los Angeles Christian Academy. In addition to this, biblical principles are integrated into every subject studied at Los Angeles Christian Academy.

Students are required to attend all chapel and Bible sessions. Mandatory attendance is not an infringement of personal liberty, since the student, by registering, voluntarily places himself under this requirement. In other words, no student may be excused from chapel or Bible class at any time unless there is an emergency or other similar extenuating circumstances.

The academic program, through the traditional approach, is developed to provide students with the best possible program of studies. We emphasize mastery of the fundamental blocks of material necessary for satisfactory achievement, and stress the acquisition of facts and concepts in the various areas of study, leading to the development and exercise of the powers of reasoning. Methods of teaching proven to be effective are utilized with a constant search for better methods. Realizing the difference of innate ability, we encourage and expect each student and teacher to do his best. We believe the traditional system of education educates the mind, builds character, encourages competition, and teaches the value of living under a free-enterprise system of government.

OUR Academics

Students at Los Angeles Christian Academy receive a quality, christian education in a traditional classroom setting. Our average student to teacher ratio is 7:1 for first grade through twelfth grade.

We predominantly utilize the Abeka curriculum, a comprehensive curriculum affiliated with Pensacola Christian College. Every subject is approached from a Christian perspective, and Scripture and biblical principles are used to emphasize or illustrate concepts.

Our students meet or exceed all academic requirements for a High School Diploma set forth by the state of California and also fulfills the qualification for college entrance.

OUR Faculty and Staff

Pastor Sal Menjivar

Mrs. Angie Bevans

Mrs. Lydia Bevans

Bro. Dean Bevans

Bro. Henry Urquilla

Ms. Brianna Chicas

Bro. Jalan Bevans

Ms. Abby Blanco

LACA College Acceptances:

• Biola University

• California Baptist University

• California State University, Dominguez Hills

• California state university, Fullerton

• California state university, Fresno

• California state university, Long Beach

Enrollment as a priviledge

Student and Parent Support.


Enrollment at LACA is a privilege granted by the Administration, and the Administration reserves the right to deny enrollment to any student. Furthermore, the school reserves the right to remove any student who fails to follow LACA’s standards, policies, or philosophies. LACA expects parents to support, and encourage their students to support, the same.

Non-discrimination Policy.


Los Angeles Christian Academy recruits and admits students of any race, color, ethnic origin to all its rights, privileges, programs and activities. In addition, the school will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to such a nonprofit religious organization, in our educational and athletic programs in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.



Los Angeles Christian Academy will not discriminate on the basis of race, color or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.


ENROLLMENT LIMITATIONS

The following enrollment limitations are representative and not exhaustive.

Student Body Limitations.
 Students are admitted to LACA based upon available classroom space, personal character, and scholastic record. The school reserves the right to place a child in a lower grade if deemed necessary.

Academic Limitations. 
LACA does not currently have the capacity to effectively serve students with certain academic limitations.

Discipline Limitations. 
LACA will not accept students who have been expelled from other schools or who have a history of disciplinary problems for behavior such as excessive absenteeism, drug or alcohol usage, aggressive behavior, or immorality.

Age Limitations. 
A student may not be admitted to LACA who will be twenty years old or older at the estimated time of graduation.

Student Marital Status Limitations.
 Students must reside with parents or legal guardians in order to remain in school, even after the age of eighteen if still enrolled. Students that are married or who are single parents are not permitted to attend, nor can students become engaged to be married while enrolled at LACA.

Parental Custody Agreements.
 Written statements regarding custody agreements must be disclosed upon enrollment and documents maintained on file. These documents must be legitimate orders from the court and must provide specific instructions as to pertinent custodial matters that affect the student.

Admissions Process

1. Contact the School Office
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   Parents must complete and return a student application form (available at the school office or online) to the school office.

2. Interview with the Pastor.

   
The school office will arrange an interview with each new student accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian. During this interview, parents will have an opportunity to tour the facilities and discuss enrollment with the school administration. The following factors are consideration for admission into Los Angeles Christian Academy:

   • Conduct, attitude, and previous behavior

   • Absence of previous history of alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use, or a record of truancy or expulsion

   • Commitment to the standards and policies of Los Angeles Christian Academy

   • Promise of academic success as indicated by report cards, transcripts, achievement tests, and/or entrance tests

3. Submit Forms
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   The following list of forms must be completed and submitted in entirety for enrollment:

   1. Application Form

   2. Financial Commitment

   3. Commitment Statement

   4. School Transcript
 (Any new student entering the 2nd–9th grades must bring a final copy of his report card from the previous grade. Any new student entering 10th–12th grades must bring a copy of his transcript.)

   5. Current Immunization Record
 (Every parent and guardian must submit proof of up-to-date immunizations to our school offices before a child can begin school.)

   6. Pastoral Recommendation (7th-12th)

4. Entrance Exam
.

   Any new student entering the 1st–10th grades will take an entrance test. Upon completion of the test, administration will contact parents with the results of the test.

5. Payment Due Before Classes Start.

   Once the registration/book fee has been paid in full after acceptance into LACA, a student will be considered fully registered. This fee must be paid before the first day of school. This fee is nonrefundable.

Enrollment Status

Re-enrollment at LACA. 
Reenrollment at LACA is done through Intent-to-Return Forms. All families who do not withdraw is assumed to be enrolling their student(s) for the upcoming school year. Accounts must be current in order to reenroll.

Withdrawal from LACA. 
Student withdrawal must be conducted by the parent (or legal guardian) through the school administrator. Should it become necessary for a student to transfer, the parents will be responsible for the tuition through the current month of the student’s enrollment. No refunds will be given for partial months of tuition. Outstanding tuition and fees must be paid in full at time of withdrawal. School records and report cards cannot be released until all accounts are paid in full.

Transfer to LACA. 
Students desiring to enroll at Los Angeles Christian Academy who were previously home educated or enrolled in another school will go through the admissions process. Admissions staff will request all documentation of academic, disciplinary, and specified records for consideration prior to acceptance. Students will be placed at appropriate grade levels and scheduled for classes that follow a clear path to graduation.

Expulsion from LACA. 
Should it become necessary for a student to be expelled, financial obligation is expected to be paid through.

application and enrollment process

If you have any question throughout the application process, do not hesitate to text 818-212-0651 or email losangeleschristianacademy@gmail.com.

step 1: Email or Submit the Interest Form

Thank you for showing interest in Los Angeles Christian Academy! We are excited in serving you anyway we can. Our application process begins with connecting with you!

Email losangeleschristianacademy@gmail.com or complete the Interest form to receive our information packet. The packet includes information about the school including curriculum, tuition, extracurricular activities, and more.

Step 2: Schedule a tour and An interview with our pastor and Administration.

Upon receiving the interest form, we will contact you. We want to get to know more of you and for you to be familiar with what we do here at Los Angeles Christian Academy. This is the perfect time to meet some of our teachers, our administration, and our pastor. This is also a perfect time to ask any questions about our faith, our practices, our curriculum, and our policies.

Step 3: Complete the Application packet

After meeting with our Pastor and the Administration, you will receive the blue folder containing the application forms. Please fill out every form in the packet with the correct information and provide the necessary documents listed below:

1. Current Immunization Record

   LACA is mandated by the state to verify students' immunization records before the start of transitional kindergarten/kindergarten and seventh grade. The State requires requires almost all California children who attend private or public schools to be fully vaccinated regardless of their parents' personal or religious beliefs

   Those 10 vaccines include diphtheria, hepatitis B, hemophilus influenzae type b (commonly referred to as Hib), measles, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, tetanus, and varicella. For more information, please refer to the “Parents’ Guide to Immunization” found in the Application Packet

   LACA is not requiring students to be vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccination, but it is recommended.

2. School Grades/Transcript

   Please contact your child’s previous school for their previous grades and transcript. You can fill out the “Authorization For Transfer of Student Records” found in the application packet and give it to previous school. Once you have the grades/transcipt, please hand in a hard copy or email a copy of it to losangeleschristianacademy@gmail.com.

Step 4: Pay Registration Fee and/or tuition

The Enrollment and Book Fee are due in FULL no later first Sunday of July of the upcoming school year or upon acceptance as a student, whichever is later. Registration and book fees are non-refundable and non-transferable whether withdrawal is voluntary or involuntary.

Tuitions should be paid in full by the 1st of every month starting in August and ending in July. Every form of payment (cash or check) must go through Sis. Angie Bevans. Please ensure that you keep the receipt for your personal records. If the family has a special request in regards of their payment plan, please address it to Bro. Henry Urquilla. All tuitions are non-refundable and non-transferable whether withdrawal is voluntary or involuntary.

Step 5: Download Student/Parent Handbook

Read through the Handbook and get familiar with the policy and procedures of LACA