That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the
works of God, but keep his commandments. Psa 78:7

The results of your student's academic testing do not determine their acceptance to First Christian Academy. The purpose of the following tests is to diagnose what level your student can thrive and do their best in.

Reading Readiness Test (Pre K 4 - 7yrs.)
The most essential and reliable tool for placing any child in the educational process is testing. Since age has little to do with readiness to learn to read, the A.C.E. program utilizes the Reading Readiness Test. The test will show which early development program is right for your child and will allow him or her to acquire the right foundation in reading.

With the A.C.E. program, each child is given the Reading Readiness Test and the Coordination Development Tests before being placed into a reading program.

These tests determine a child's maturity level and basic motor skills as well as academic preparedness. Children are not grouped chronologically, but they are placed individually in the program best suited for them educationally and according to maturity level.

A.C.E. Diagnostic Test (Grades 2 - 12)
Diagnostic Testing is administered to all students applying for enrollment, grades  PK4-12th .   The test is given over a 1-2 day time period.  The test is all inclusive beginning at level one and progressing through high school.   The test will indicate academic strengths as well as weaknesses.  Following the test, an IEP (Individual Curriculum Plan) is created for your child.  The IEP will map out a curriculum Scope and Sequence for each of the five core subjects.  Students are then placed on what is called, Academic Performance Level.   

California Achievement Test (CAT)
This test is designed to measure a student's understanding of concepts, terms, and skills at specific grade levels (usually administered annually). CATs are used with grade levels two through twelve.  

ACT/SAT College Entrance Exams
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is designed to measure a student's academic ability to perform college work (usually administered when a student is within 70 PACEs or one year of graduation). The SAT or ACT test is required by many colleges and universities.