{"id":480,"date":"2017-11-05T00:14:53","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T00:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=480"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:49:38","slug":"team-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=480","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- FCA Welcome Page \u2014 paste into a Custom HTML block --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fca-welcome\" style=\"font-family: 'Source Sans 3', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #1f2430; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<section style=\"background: #1B2A4A; color: #ffffff; padding: 72px 20px 64px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 40px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 520px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #e7b9bf;\">Welcome to FCA<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 52px); line-height: 1.1;\">Thank you for visiting Foundation Christian Academy<\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 19px; color: #dce2ee; max-width: 620px;\">A Christ-focused school in Valrico, Florida, committed to Foundation\u2019s spiritual and academic standards and to training students to lead by serving.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; padding-top: 8px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 24px; background: #7A1F2B; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=550\">Schedule a Visit<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 24px; border: 2px solid #FFFFFF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=553\">Take the Virtual Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"message\" style=\"padding: 80px 20px 72px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 56px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 340px; max-width: 420px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 3; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px; background: #DCE2EE;\" src=\"https:\/\/foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Attachment-1.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan and Sherri Smith, FCA administration\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 999 1 520px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a1f2b;\">Message From Administration<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.2; color: #1b2a4a;\">We believe you will be impressed by the many ways God has blessed our school.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">Thank you for taking the time to visit us online. We are committed to remaining true to Foundation\u2019s spiritual and academic standards. We are equally committed to staying on the cutting edge of educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">While we offer quality academic programs, our priority remains providing an exceptional, Christ-focused environment. Our culture maintains a biblically integrated Christian worldview in all aspects of our daily operation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">We believe God expects His people to serve others and to love one another. Our students are trained to lead by serving. We offer multiple extracurricular opportunities that allow students to put these values into practice as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">If we can be of service, please feel free to <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=550\">contact us<\/a> or schedule a visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 21px; color: #7a1f2b;\">We pray that God richly blesses you and your family.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; padding-top: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"border-top: 3px solid #7A1F2B; padding-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 21px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Jonathan Smith, Ed.S.<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">President of School<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Middle and High School Principal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-top: 3px solid #7A1F2B; padding-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 21px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Sherri Smith<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Preschool and Elementary<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">School Principal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 72px 20px; background: #F4F5F8;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a1f2b;\">What Guides Us<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.2; color: #1b2a4a;\">Christ-focused in every part of the day<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 21px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Biblical worldview<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">A biblically integrated Christian worldview in all aspects of daily operation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 21px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Academic standards<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">True to Foundation\u2019s standards while staying on the cutting edge of educational opportunities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 21px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Leading by serving<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Students are trained to serve others and to love one another.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 21px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Beyond the classroom<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Arts, athletics, and extracurriculars that put these values into practice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 72px 20px; background: #1B2A4A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #e7b9bf;\">Getting Started<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 34px;\">Your next steps to joining the FCA family<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;\">\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; height: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #3A4A6B; border-radius: 10px; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=553\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #e7b9bf;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 19px;\">Take the Virtual Tour<\/span><span style=\"color: #dce2ee; font-size: 16px;\">See our campus from home.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; height: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #3A4A6B; border-radius: 10px; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/fca-fl.client.renweb.com\/oa\/inquiry.cfm?memberid=1926\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #e7b9bf;\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 19px;\">Request Information<\/span><span style=\"color: #dce2ee; font-size: 16px;\">Tell us about your family.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; height: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #3A4A6B; border-radius: 10px; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=550\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #e7b9bf;\">3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 19px;\">Schedule a Visit<\/span><span style=\"color: #dce2ee; font-size: 16px;\">Meet our teachers and staff.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; height: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 24px; border: 1px solid #E7B9BF; background: #7A1F2B; border-radius: 10px; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/fca-fl.client.renweb.com\/oa\/\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #f4dde0;\">4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 19px;\">Apply<\/span><span style=\"color: #f4dde0; font-size: 16px;\">Start your online application.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 72px 20px 56px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 28px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Explore more about FCA<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 12px;\">\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=20\">About FCA <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=564\">The FCA Difference <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=1380\">Statement of Faith <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=422\">Admissions <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=7146\">Tuition &amp; Fees <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=561\">Scholarships <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=7823\">School Calendar <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: 56px; padding: 0 20px; border: 1px solid #E1E4EC; border-radius: 8px; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=566\">FAQs <span style=\"color: #7a1f2b;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 0 20px 72px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; background: #F4F5F8; border-radius: 12px; padding: 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Come visit our campus<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">3955 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 \u00b7 <a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"tel:+18136542969\">(813) 654-2969<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 24px; background: #7A1F2B; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=548\">Get Directions<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; min-height: 48px; padding: 0 24px; border: 2px solid #1B2A4A; color: #1b2a4a; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=550\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Welcome to FCA Thank you for visiting Foundation Christian Academy A Christ-focused school in Valrico, Florida, committed to Foundation\u2019s spiritual and academic standards and to training students to lead by serving. 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