ACSI - Lexington Christian Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, an organization of Christian preschools, elementary, secondary, and post secondary schools.

Annual Fund - The Annual Fund is a giving campaign, which covers the “Gap” and provides financial support for additional school initiatives. The “Gap” is the difference between tuition dollars received by the school and the actual costs of operating the institution. Your gift to LCA is an investment in the school's students, faculty and programming. Every gift, regardless of size, is important, and every person who gives is essential.

Auxiliary (Aux) and Main Gyms - Full size gymnasiums located at our Rose Campus.

Baccalaureate - A special ceremony held the Sunday before graduation to celebrate the senior class.

Board - The Board of Directors is the policy-making leadership of the school, entrusted with furthering the school's mission.

Business Partner - LCA’s business partnership program provides businesses with opportunities to financially support the school and connect with our families. The program includes providing access to premium signage around our campus as well as digital marketing and event sponsorships.

Cognia - Lexington Christian Academy is accredited by Cognia.

Convocation - A special prayer event held each August where senior parents, teachers and staff pray over the members of the senior class.

Celebrate Teachers & Staff - This program is an intentional appeal to fund and provide our teachers and support staff with a Christmas bonus.

DanceBlue - A fundraising effort led by our high school students. Funds are raised throughout the school year at different events and then culminates in a no sleeping dancing mini-marathon. The final amount raised is announced at the end of the night.

Eagle Cards/Account - Funds must be added to the student's Eagle Card/Account for purchases at the WINGS Store and Grab n' Go at lunch (Grades 6-12). Funds are added via FACTS Family.

Eagle Gala - The gala is the culminating event to celebrate the conclusion of the school’s annual fund campaign.

E-TIP - The Eagle Tuition Incentive Program (E-TIP) is a tuition credit initiative designed to lower the cost of attending LCA. With E-TIP, your family does your regular shopping using gift certificates from America’s leading retailers (e.g., Meijer, Target, Speedway, OfficeMax, Wal-Mart) as well as some of our local vendors. With each purchase, your family earns discounts that can be converted to tuition credit for your children.

Extended Care: LCA offers extended care to students in preschool - 5th grade, which is designed to provide students with a safe and enriching atmosphere when they are not attending class. Before care is 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m, and after care is 3:25 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities include enrichment, homework help, outside play, and an afternoon snack.

FACTS Family - A national provider of tuition payment plans. All payments to LCA must be made through FACTS Tuition Management.

IBC Campus - Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 3100 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502, houses our preschool - 5th grades.

Junior/Senior Prom - LCA's annual formal social event held in the spring for the school's juniors and seniors.

Parents in Prayer - A group of parents who meet weekly to pray for the school.

Parent Teacher Fellowship - A parent-led organization offering all LCA parents and teachers opportunities to connect with the school and build relationships through service and involvement.

Rose Campus - Located at 450 West Reynolds Road, Lexington KY 40503, this campus houses our 6th-12th grades and athletics facilities. It is named after Jim and Judy Rose, who are grandparents to seven LCA alums. When their grandchildren were young, Jim became involved with our school. He worked closely with our school leaders to help overhaul the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco stemming plant, which is where our LCA Reynolds Road (Rose) Campus now stands. He was instrumental in helping connect our school with contractors in the region to oversee various tasks related to the project. We are very thankful to Mr. Rose for his dedication and commitment to helping the Rose campus be here today.

Senior Night - Senior athletes are recognized during each of the sports seasons.

Spirit Wear - LCA apparel designed to show your school spirit. Every Friday, spirit apparel can be worn to school. See the specific campus dress code for additional details.

Spirit Week - Takes place the week leading up to the Friday night homecoming game. Each campus plans different dress themed days and other fun activities.

Tailgating - A Friday night tradition at the varsity home football games, where LCA families come together to enjoy food and fellowship while tailgating in the athletics parking area.

Trunk or Treat - An annual event held each October prior to a home football game filled with decorated car trunks, costumes and lots of candy.

Wingspan - This is the school's e-newsletter that is sent to LCA families each Thursday during the school year, except during the holidays.

WINGS Store - WINGS is the official LCA store for purchasing everyday LCA wear and Friday Spirit wear. WINGS carries LCA logo apparel and accessories such as polos, hoodies, sweatshirt, backpacks, duffel bags, hairbows, PE uniforms, locker decorations, and locker magnets. The store is located at the Rose Campus (450 Reynolds Rd., Lexington, KY 40503) by the gym entrance. Click here for more info.

5th Grade Day of Celebration - A special ceremony held in May to celebrate our 5th grade students as they leave the IBC Campus and prepare to enter the 6th Grade Academy.

8th Grade Day of Blessing - A special ceremony held in May to celebrate our 8th grade students as they leave junior high and prepare to enter high school.

Getting Ready for the First Day of School

2022-23 Student-Parent Handbooks & Annual Verification Process

2022-23 Preschool Student/Parent Handbook

2022-23 TK-5th Student/Parent Handbook

2022-23 6th-12th Student/Parent Handbook

Each year, as we prepare for the start of school, we ask our families to review and complete the Annual Verification Process which includes:

(1) For all students:
a. 2022-23 STUDENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
b. FAMILY DEMOGRAPHIC FORM
• Student Demographic Form
• Student Medical Form
• Custodial Parent Form
• Emergency Contact Form
• Transportation Form
• Grandparents Form
c. STUDENT T-SHIRT AND TUITION INFORMATION FORM
• Student's current t-shirt size
• Tuition Refund Insurance Information
• "Round Up for Education"
d. COVID-19 WAIVER

(2) In addition, preschool families are asked to complete the Travel By Foot Policy

(3) For high school families, they are also asked to complete:
a. College Counseling Records Release Form
b. High School Diploma Verification Form
c. SSN Authorization for KEES Award
d. Student Driver Information Form

And finally, there is also a space for families to submit their updated immunization and/or physical exam record information. This is especially pertinent to families whose students are enrolled in preschool, transitional kindergarten/kindergarten, 6th grade & 10th grade who have not submitted their children’s update records.

Families can access the Annual Verification Form and its supporting documents by logging into FACTS Family. As a reminder, our district code is LX-KY. Once you log into the system, select SCHOOL, WEB FORMS, and then 2022-2023 ANNUAL VERIFICATION.

COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL VERIFICATION PROCESS IS DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 29.

Our preschool and elementary campus will publish homeroom teacher assignments on Friday, August 5. Our Sixth Grade Academy, Junior High, and High School will publish class schedules on Wednesday, August 3.

Families must complete the Annual Verification Process to be eligible to receive their students' homeroom assignments and class schedules.

If you have questions or encounter problems with the Annual Verification Process, please email our Admissions Department at admissions@lexingtonchristian.org.

New Family Orientations & Back to School Events

Grade level gatherings and new family orientations will be held for you to become familiar with our campuses and to answer any questions you might have. View these events on the specific campus Parent Resources pages.

Medical Forms

Please make sure your medical forms are up to date and that we have a current copy of your student's immunization record. Links to medical forms can be found below.

Kentucky Immunization Form
Kentucky Physical Form
Kentucky Eye Exam Form
Kentucky Dental Screening Form
Allergy Action Plan
Asthma Action Plan
Diabetes Plan
Injury Report
Prescribed Medication Form
Migraine Action Plan
Seizure Action Plan

Complete Summer Reading & Other Assignments

Links to summer reading assignments and high school class assignments can be found below.

6th-8th Grades

Junior High Required Reading

6th Grade Summer Reading

7th Grade Summer Reading

8th Grade English Summer Reading

8th Grade Advanced English Summer Reading

High School

English I

Honors English I

English II

Honors English II

English III

English IV

AP Language
- AP Language Nonfiction Data Sheet
- AP Language Summer Reading Rubric

AP Literature
- AP Literature Major Works Data Sheet
- AP Literature Summer Reading Rubric

Dual Credit English
- Dual Credit Summer Reading Rubric

AP U.S. History

AP World History

AP Biology

AP Chemistry
AP Chem students need to memorize the anions in the linked PDF. There will be a quiz the second day of school over the list.

Purchase School Supplies

Pre-packaged school supplies for students in PS-8th grade can be purchased here from School Tool Box and will be shipped directly to your home. If you'd like to purchase your own supplies, please see the supply lists below.

High School - Teachers will email parents and students before the start of school with class information, including any needed supplies.

Purchase Text Books (High School)

Please click on the link below to see the 2022-23 list of required textbooks and novels for each department. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Picarazzi at kpicarazzi@lexingtonchristian.org. (Books are provided to students in preschool - 8th grade.)

High School Book List

Purchase P.E. Uniforms (7th, 8th & 9th Grades)

Students in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades are required to wear PE uniforms (blue LCA Athletics t-shirt and either gray or black athletic shorts). There are two ways to order:

Purchase in-person at the WINGS Store.

Call the WINGS Store at 859-422-5791 to order.

P.E. shorts are currently in stock at the WINGS Store. Shirts will be in stock in mid-July.

Visit the WINGS Store webpage for more info and summer shopping hours.

First Day of School Info

Homeroom Teachers
Homeroom teacher assignments will be made in early August. Families will receive this information after confirmation of receipt of their annual verification forms. Homeroom assignments are communicated via email.

Class Schedules and Lockers
Class schedules and locker assignments for grades 6-12 will also be finalized in early August. Families will receive this information after confirmation of receipt of their annual verification forms. Finalized course schedules are communicated via email.

Photo IDs
Students in grades 6-12 are issued a photo ID (Eagle Card) at the beginning of school. This card is used for purchases at the WINGS Store and also at Grab 'n Go at lunch. Please be patient as it can take a week or two to get the cards to students. Purchases at the WINGS Store and Grab 'n Go can still be made in the meantime as long as there is money in the student's Eagle Account.

Carline Information

Preschool and Elementary
Please see the preschool and elementary arrival and dismissal maps here.

6th Grade Academy
Please see the map here. Parents should enter the LCA Rose Campus from West Reynolds Road and proceed to the 6th Grade Academy Entrance.

Junior High
Please see the map here. Parents should enter the LCA Rose Campus from Keithshire Way and proceed to the Junior High Drop-Off area.

High School
Please see the map here. Parents should enter the LCA Rose Campus from Keithshire Way and proceed to the High School Drop-Off area. Student drivers should also enter from Keithshire Way and park in the designated parking lots. Student drivers are required to obtain an LCA parking tag from the High School Office. Tags can be picked up prior to or on the first day of school.

Communications - Ways to Stay Informed

Website, Emails, Newsletter & Thursday Folders

LCA Website
Our website, www.lexingtonchristian.org is full of information, from athletic events to school news. Campus level information can be found by going to the Current Parent Resources webpage.

Wingspan - Weekly Newsletter
LCA's weekly newsletter, Wingspan, is sent each Thursday afternoon. This will give you important information about items such as upcoming events and important deadlines. If you do not receive the newsletter, please email lcollins@lexingtonchristian.org, so you can be added to the list.

Thursday Folders
Students in preschool - 5th grade will bring home a folder each Thursday filled with important information from the week. Be sure to check this folder each Thursday night and return it on Friday.

Official School Emails
Official school emails are sent as needed from school administration, such as the head of school or principals, to communicate important information in a timely manner.

FACTS SIS

FACTS SIS is our school management software that facilitates communication. With FACTS Family you are able to:

Keep current with your student's grades, homework, behavior, and attendance
Find contact information for other students, families, faculty, and staff
Keep your personal information updated (so we can keep in touch with you!)

Instructions for Accessing FACTS Family
In order to access FACTS Family, the admissions department must have your current email address on file. Parents can contact Julie Guilliams at jguilliams@lexingtonchristian.org to confirm your email.

Step 1 - Go to www.lexingtonchristian.org (click on the 3 stacked lines at the top right)

Step 2 - Click on "FACTS Family"

Step 3 - Enter LCA's district code, which is "LX-KY"

Step 4 - Your username is the email used when you completed your admission information. Your password was created when you first logged in. If you need help, contact Julie Guilliams at jguilliams@lexingtonchristian.org. (Note: To create a new account, click "Create New Family Portal Account" on the log-in page.)

Step 5 - Use left-hand navigation for School, Student, Family Information, and FACTS.

Social Media

LCA uses social media sites to help keep families informed about upcoming events and other campus news. We encourage you to follow us on:

Facebook - @LexingtonChristianAcademy

Instagram - @lca_ky_eagles

Twitter - @LCAKYEagles and @LCAathletics

Contacting Your Student's Teacher(s)

If you have questions or concerns about your student or what is happening in the classroom, you are encouraged to email the teacher. You can find all email addresses listed in the LCA Staff and Teacher Directory here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should my student wear on the first day of school?

Students should wear the regular standardized dress code on the first day of school. For detailed information, please refer to the dress code information located in "The Basics for 2022-23" section at the top of this page.

How do I order my student's lunch and add funds to an Eagle Account?

Contact

TK-5th: Beth Joseph | bjoseph@lexingtonchristian.org

6th-12th: Misty Bard | mbard@lexingtonchristian.org

Lunch and adding funds to an eagle account

Lunches are ordered via the FACTS Family portal or the LCA app. They can be ordered daily or for an entire week at a time. Click here for step-by-step instructions to order lunch via the FACTS Family portal or the app and to also add funds to an Eagle Account. Watch a video here about how to order lunch (please note the video was done from a previous school year.)

All lunch orders must be entered by 8:30 a.m. Any order placed after 8:30 a.m. will receive a brown bag "emergency" lunch.

If you ordered a lunch and your student will be absent that day, you must call the office by 8:30 a.m. to cancel your order. Orders cannot be canceled after 8:30 a.m., and you will be charged for that day's order.

Lunch orders will be invoiced a week at a time on Friday for that week's orders. Once you receive the invoice, the charges will deduct from the account attached to your Incidentals Account in FACTS in 10 days. You can log into FACTS Family and pay the invoice with an alternative method of payment.

At what time will my student be counted tardy?

Preschool - 5th grade students who are not physically seated in class by 8:30 a.m. are considered tardy. Students in 6th-12th grades who are not physically seated in class by 8:20 a.m. are considered tardy. Students arriving at school after those times should report to the main office of their campus and obtain a tardy slip.

How do I get my child's schedule?

Homeroom teacher assignments and course schedules will be emailed in early August. Families must read and complete the annual verification form by July 31 in order to receive their children’s homeroom assignments and/or course schedules.

Do I buy textbooks?

Books are provided to students in preschool - 8th grade.

High school students must purchase their books. Please refer to the "Getting Ready for the First Day of School" section on the New Family Guide webpage for book lists. Some lists are still in development, so please check back periodically for any updates.

How do I sign my student out during the day?

To pick up your student before the end of the school day, please go to the main office of your campus and sign them out. One of the administrative assistants will contact the classroom and have your student come to the office to meet you.

Does LCA offer extended care?

Yes! Extended care is designed to provide preschool - fifth grade students with a safe and enriching atmosphere when they are not attending class. Before care is 7:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. After care is 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities include enrichment, homework help, outside play, and an afternoon snack. Information for 2022-23 is available here. For more information, contact Megan Filburn, Director of Elementary Student Services at mfilburn@lexingtonchristian.org.

How do I get my student's homework assignments?

During an absence due to illness exceeding one day, parents may receive homework assignments via Canvas or by contacting their teacher(s) via email.

What do I need to do if I'd like to be a lunch volunteer or chaperone a field trip?

In order to be a lunch volunteer or chaperone any field trip at LCA, you must complete the Validity Screening process. If you are planning to chaperone an overnight trip, there is a second step outlined below to complete a required Biometric/fingerprint background check. Information for both the Validity Screening and Biometric/fingerprint background check is below:

Validity Background Check Instructions
Link to Validity Website

ALL LUNCH VOLUNTEERS AND DAY TRIP CHAPERONES ( ALL TRIPS, ALL CAMPUSES) - Complete the online Validity Screening process

A small fee is required.
Results are returned to the parent and the school in 5-7 business days and are valid for 3 years.
Please call Validity's customer service if you encounter any difficulties at 913-332-5999.

OVERNIGHT CHAPERONES, OVERNIGHT TRIPS, ALL CAMPUSES - In addition to the Validity Screening, complete a required Biometric/fingerprint background check

Contact Jenny Newman at jnewman@lexingtonchristian.org to schedule a background check appointment with IdentIgo to have your fingerprints taken
Parents need to request information to make an appointment with IdentIgo in order for LCA to receive the background check results
Results are returned within 1-2 weeks
Results are good for 3 years

Athletics

Athletics Office & Coaches Contact Information

ATHLETIC OFFICE CONTACTS

Athletic Director: Terry Johnson | tjohnson@lexingtonchristian.org

Asst. Athletic Director: Ted Hall | thall@lexingtonchristian.org

Asst. AD/Finance Asst. : Kirby Willoughby | kwilloughby@lexingtonchristian.org

Athletic Chaplain: Keith Galloway | kgalloway@lexingtonchristian.org

Athletic Development: Kristin Shonkwiler | kshonkwiler@lexingtonchristian.org

Athletic Trainer: Cameron Deckett | cdeckett@lexingtonchristian.org

To inquire about a specific sport, please contact the LCA Athletics Office at (859) 422-5730.

Ways to Give

A Culture of Philanthropy at LCA

When Lexington Christian Academy celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2019, we were reminded of our rich and rewarding heritage and know it is this history that has prepared us for a promising, successful future. It is because of donations, through generosity, stewardship and volunteering that has helped us to sustain and enhance our programs and facilities. In order to continue our commitment to excellence and advancement of God's Kingdom, we rely on the consistent and generous support of those who share the goals as LCA and want to see it prosper. We offer a number of ways to support LCA and hope that families will make the school a priority in their giving.

Annual Fund Campaign

The Annual Fund is a giving campaign, which covers the “Gap” and provides financial support for additional school initiatives. The “Gap” is the difference between tuition dollars received by the school and the actual costs of operating the institution. Your gift to LCA is an investment in the school's students, faculty and programming. Every gift, regardless of size, is important, and every person who gives is essential.

Other Ways to Support LCA

Did you know every time you shop – or go out to eat – you can support Lexington Christian Academy? We invite you to participate in our other rewards programs through the following:

Kroger Community Rewards

Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards. Our program was designed to make your fund-raising the easiest in twon...all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!

Enroll now for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. All participants must re-enroll each year to continue earning rewards for their chosen organization. August is a great time to re-enroll or enroll in this program.

If you have already registered your Kroger Plus Card Account

Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
Go to “Kroger Community Rewards: already have an account…click here"
Find Your Organization - enter
Select Your Organization - select Lexington Christian Academy
Save Your Selection - click save

To verify you are enrolled correctly, under Account Settings, click Account Summary & verify that Lexington Christian Academy is designated as the Community Rewards recipient.

If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at any Kroger customer service desk.

If you have NOT already registered your Kroger Plus Card Account

Go to www.kroger.com and click on top right corner “Create an Account”
Enter your email address and create a password, confirm
Add your Kroger Plus Card account number (found on the back of the card)
Select Your Preferred Store: Enter your preferred store zip code and select “Find store." Select store location, click “Save & Continue”
Click Create Account
Continue with Community Rewards instructions above AFTER you receive a confirmation message to your email account

That’s it! Whenever you shop, simply swipe your Kroger Plus card for great savings and an easy added benefit to LCA! Your designated charity will be listed at the bottom of every shopping receipt.

Bluegrass Hospitality Group

Bluegrass Hospitality Group has expanded their generosity to a year round fundraiser known as GiveBHG Year Round. The program is simple! Simply go to GiveBHG.com and purchase gift cards in any amount. LCA receives a 20% reward! Gift cards must be purchased online and not in the restaurants in order for LCA to receive the reward. Remember…BHG gift cards make great gifts!

Box Tops

General Mills created the “Box Tops” program to help support education and benefit America’s schools. Here is how the “Box Tops” program works:

When you go shopping, look for the Box Top log. It can be found on products from Annie’s, General Mills, Hefty, PaperMate, Pillsbury, Ziploc and more.

For complete information and to join go to https://www.boxtops4education.com/.