2016-2017 Back-to-School Information
Hello! On behalf of Prattville Christian Academy, we would like to welcome all new families and returning PCA families to the one place where all information and updates pertaining to the 2016-17 school year are located.
We encourage you to check back often as new information will be added when it becomes available. You may also connect with PCA on Facebook and Twitter for additional updates and reminders.
If you have any questions or don’t see the information you need, please contact us at 334.285.0077.
Summer Office Hours
Until August 5, PCA will observe the following schedule.
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
We will be closed on Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 8.
Summer Reading and Math Assignments
In an effort to keep your student’s reading and math skills sharp, we are again requiring participation in the summer reading and math program. Students in grades K3 through 2 will receive prizes for participation, while participation is mandatory for students in grades 3 through 12.
For more information on grade level assignments, please click here.
Orientation Dates
A mandatory parent meeting for students in K3-Kindergarten will be held on Monday, August 1 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the student’s classroom. We request no children attend this meeting.
PCA’s Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. It will begin with a few mandatory, grade specific meetings and will be followed by room tours which are optional but highly recommended.
Elementary Meeting with Mrs. Heartsill – Grades 1-5
New Parents Only!
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
PCA Cafeteria
Middle School Meeting with Mrs. Heartsill – Grades 6-7
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
PCA Cafeteria
High School Meeting with Mrs. Furr – Grades 8-12
5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
PCA Gym
All meetings will be followed by room tours until 7:00 p.m.
New Parent Reception
Mark your calendars! All new PCA families will be invited to our annual New Parent Reception on Thursday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m. This come-and-go, informal event will give you an opportunity to meet many of PCA’s board members and administrators as well as connect with other new and established families.
Uniform Sales
PCA will hold its the Annual Fund Uniform Sale on July 11-12 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. This event is an opportunity to shop for pre-loved uniforms at a discounted price with the proceeds benefitting PCA’s Annual Fund. The sale will be held in Room 29 of the Elementary building and all pricing is listed below.
Shirts: $6-8 | Pants/Bottoms: $6-10 | Jackets: $10-14
AKD is the official uniform store of PCA. You can shop in store at 1812 Glynwood Drive, Prattville or online at goakd.com/store. Shop early and enjoy a 15% discount from June 6 through July 17. For more information, please click here.
Additional uniform information and guidelines may be found in the PCA Student Handbook.
Supply Lists
The supply list for junior high and high school students may be downloaded by clicking here. A middle school supply list is available by clicking here. All elementary supplies are furnished by PCA. Backpacks are also provided through third grade.
Locker Assignments, Car Registration and Student I.D. Cards
Student I.D. cards are required for all students in grades 6-12 and must be renewed each school year. The schedule according to grade is below.
Middle School: Grades 6-7
July 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
High School: Grades 8-12
July 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
High school locker assignments will also be available for pick up at the front desk of the elementary building following the same schedule above. Middle school locker assignments will be coordinated by teachers once school begins.
All students who drive will need to register their vehicle at the front desk of the secondary building as well. Please note! Senior parking is located in the lot on the left side of the secondary building and all other student parking is located in the lot to the right of the elementary building.
Device Issuance
All students in grades 6-8 will receive their devices during the first week of school along with any new students in grades 9-12.
All returning students in grades 9-12, with the exception of Engineering students, will receive their devices before school starts. More information on an issuance schedule and the release date of Engineering computers will be posted as it becomes available.
New this year! Specific bags will not be mandated; however, a shell case will be required on all devices, at all times. Case requirements will be added soon.
Additional Technology Information
More information about technology changes and explanation about PCA’s technology fees may be found by clicking here.
Class Schedules
All middle school, junior high and high school students will follow a modified block schedule. The class schedules will be available soon.
Other Information
Mark your calendars! A welcome party for new middle school students will be held on July 27 at 12:00 p.m. This event is designed for new students only (no parents) to meet classmates and teachers. Invitations will be mailed soon.
P.E. clothes for middle school students will be given out during P.E. and charged to your PCA account. All high school students are responsible for their own clothes that meet PCA’s handbook standards.
All seventh grade students will enjoy a team building and leadership retreat to Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega, AL on August 11-12. This trip is designed to build unity, trust and leadership among the class all while having fun! The schedule is to depart campus after lunch on Thursday, August 11 and return by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12. The cost for this trip is $66.50 which includes lodging, three meals and two team building activities. Download the permission form here. For more information, please contact Wade Brackins at wbrackins@4pca.org.
