FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Belvoir Christian Academy accredited?
BCA is currently accredited by the Tennessee Department of Education and the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation Association (NLSA) .
Did Belvoir Christian Academy previously go by another name?
Yes. In 2006, The Lutheran School changed its name to Belvoir Christian Academy to more accurately reflect the area as well as to ensure that families of all faiths and Christian denominations are welcome to enroll.
The congregations of First Lutheran Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Cross of Christ Lutheran Church continue their support of BCA. Belvoir Christian Academy’s mission is the same today as it was at its inception in 1887.
What grade levels are offered at BCA?
BCA serves children ages six weeks through the eighth grade. Infants through Pre-K4 is open year-round, weekdays 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., closed only for major holidays.
How early/late may I drop off/ pick up my children?
BCA offers an Extended Care Program for families who need care for their children beyond regular hours. For students in kindergarten through eighth grade, students may arrive for early care at 7 a.m. Children will have early care in the cafeteria and are dismissed to their classrooms at 8 a.m. After school care is offered until 6 p.m. as well.
Infants through Pre-K4 students may arrive as early as 6:30 a.m. All students, infants through eighth grade, must be picked up 6 p.m. Please refer to our late pick-up policy.
What athletic opportunities are available?
BCA is a member of the Chattanooga Private Schools Athletic Association. Athletic opportunities are available for kindergarten - 8th grade students and include volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball and intramural sports.
Are extracurricular activities available?
A variety of extracurricular activities are offered including individual piano lessons, gymnastics, Tae Kwon-Do and Soccer Shots.
What is the dress code?
BCA has a standardized dress code for kindergarten through eighth grade students. The dress code policy does not apply to students in pre-school. Students are expected to dress modestly and be well-groomed during school hours.
Appropriate attire includes:
- Shorts, pants, skirts or jumpers in khaki or navy (or the approved plaid for skirts/jumpers)
- Solid color Polo shirt of any color, with no logos or emblems other than the Belvoir Christian Academy logo
- Solid color sweaters, sweat shirts and turtlenecks may also be worn with the Polo shirt collar visible above the top of the sweater/sweat shirt collar
Further details regarding the dress code policy are provided in the BCA Family Handbook.
I have completed my application. What are the next steps?
After families have inquired with our Admissions Director and toured, they will complete a series of enrollment steps, initially applying online. Next, our Admissions Director will work with your schedule to set up a time to have your child complete an assessment with the teacher of the rising grade (required for kindergarten - 8th grade). Following the assessment, families will complete the enrollment procedures and set up their "new family meeting" with the principal. For more details, contact the Admissions Director at 423.622.3755, ext. 12 or admissions@bcacademy.net.