{"id":564,"date":"2017-11-24T22:04:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T22:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=564"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T16:07:55","slug":"the-fca-difference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=564","title":{"rendered":"The FCA Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- The FCA Difference page \u2014 paste into a Custom HTML block --><\/p>\n<style>\n.fca-page, .fca-page * { box-sizing: border-box; }<br \/>\n.fca-page h1, .fca-page h2, .fca-page h3, .fca-page p, .fca-page ul, .fca-page ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; }<br \/>\n.fca-page h1, .fca-page h2, .fca-page h3 { text-transform: none; letter-spacing: normal; }<br \/>\n.fca-page ul, .fca-page ol { list-style: none; }<br \/>\n.fca-page li { margin: 0; }<br \/>\n.fca-page li::before { content: none; }<br \/>\n.fca-page a { box-shadow: none; transition: opacity .15s; }<br \/>\n.fca-page a:hover { opacity: .88; }<br \/>\n.fca-page img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"fca-page\" 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;\">The FCA Difference<\/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; color: #ffffff;\">You should love your child\u2019s school<\/h1>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 19px; color: #dce2ee; max-width: 620px;\">No single school is right for every child, and Valrico families have many choices. Here\u2019s what makes Foundation Christian Academy different, so you can choose with confidence.<\/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\">Request a Tour<\/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=\"#reasons\">Why Parents Choose FCA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; max-width: 520px;\"><!-- PHOTO 1: replace PASTE_IMAGE_URL_1 with an image URL from your Media Library --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-7985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3-135x90.png 135w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3-370x245.png 370w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Untitled-design-3.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 80px 20px 72px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 36px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; text-align: center; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a1f2b;\">FCA at a Glance<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.2; color: #1b2a4a;\">A close-knit school with a rich educational experience<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">We encourage you to read through what sets us apart and to pray for insight as you make this important decision for your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"border-top: 3px solid #7A1F2B; padding-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Small by design<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">A relatively small school where every student is known.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-top: 3px solid #7A1F2B; padding-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Engaged parents<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">A high level of parent involvement across the school.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-top: 3px solid #7A1F2B; padding-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Helpful staff<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Teachers and staff who are glad to walk alongside your family.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-top: 3px solid #7A1F2B; padding-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">A diverse community<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Students from many backgrounds learning together.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"reasons\" 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;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a1f2b;\">Why Parents Choose Foundation<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.2; color: #1b2a4a;\">Five reasons families choose FCA<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 16px;\">\n<li 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: 30px; line-height: 1; color: #7a1f2b;\">01<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Better student discipline<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">A positive school climate, a Christian atmosphere, and loving classroom management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li 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: 30px; line-height: 1; color: #7a1f2b;\">02<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">A better learning environment<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">A setting built for higher learning, with positive peer relationships, consistent classroom expectations, and nurturing teachers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li 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: 30px; line-height: 1; color: #7a1f2b;\">03<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Smaller class sizes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Smaller classes mean more individual attention for every child.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li 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: 30px; line-height: 1; color: #7a1f2b;\">04<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #1b2a4a;\">Improved student safety<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #4a5468; font-size: 16px;\">Our administration and staff make student safety a top priority.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"background: #1B2A4A; border: 1px solid #1B2A4A; 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: 30px; line-height: 1; color: #e7b9bf;\">05<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px; color: #ffffff;\">Religious education<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #dce2ee; font-size: 16px;\">Opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual growth. Our integrated Bible curriculum helps students explore life\u2019s ultimate meaning and purpose, what they believe about God, and what is right and wrong.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 72px 20px;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap-reverse; gap: 48px; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 480px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a1f2b;\">See It for Yourself<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.2; color: #1b2a4a;\">Come tour our campus<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #2f3747;\">If FCA feels like the right fit, we\u2019d love to show you around. A tour lets you see our classrooms, get a feel for the environment, and meet our teachers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; padding-top: 4px;\"><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\">Request a Tour<\/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=553\">Take the Virtual Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 420px; max-width: 500px;\"><!-- PHOTO 2: replace PASTE_IMAGE_URL_2 with an image URL from your Media Library --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8690-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8690-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8690-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8690-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8690-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.foundationchristianacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8690-370x245.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding: 0 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;\">Admissions<\/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:\/\/fca-fl.client.renweb.com\/oa\/inquiry.cfm?memberid=1926\">Request Information <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:\/\/fca-fl.client.renweb.com\/oa\/\">Apply <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=1521\">Enrollment <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=559\">Accreditation <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<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=480\">Welcome <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; 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