Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)

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What ages and grades do you serve?

We accept students from daycare and preschool through twelfth grade. Admission requires all parents to schedule an appointment with the school principal. Our school is divided into four divisions: Preschool/Kindergarten – daycare through K-5; Elementary – first through fifth grade; Middle School – sixth through eighth grade; and High School – ninth through twelfth grade. Information is also available for After School Care and Special Needs in the school office.

How often do students receive religious instruction?

The Bible is the focal point of our curriculum. Teaching the principles of God’s Word permeates daily instruction in all subjects. Bible class is held every day for all students. Students will attend a chapel service at least one day each week. The chapel program includes singing Bible songs, a lesson from God’s Word, and many guest speakers for special occasions.

What curriculum do you use?

We use textbooks from A Beka Book and Bob Jones Press. Textbooks are selected for consistency with God’s Word, academic integrity, and usefulness to our programs and students.

Does the school have an athletic program?

Intramural sports are offered in all grades from K5 through twelfth. Some Elementary Division classes currently participate in basketball and volleyball. The Middle and High School Divisions compete in the Florida Christian Conference for ladies’ and men’s sports, which includes football, volleyball, basketball, golf, baseball, and fast pitch softball. Our goal is to use athletics as another way to teach Christian principles of sportsmanship, leadership, and diligence.

When does the school year begin and end?

The school term begins approximately the last two weeks of August and ends the last week of May. Summer school is held for five weeks during the summer beginning in the middle of June and ending at the end of July.

Do students bring their lunch or can they buy lunch at school?

Students may bring their lunch or purchase from the school cafeteria. Snacks, juice, chips, and other special treats are available at break and lunch in the snack bar.

Are uniforms required for students?

Students do wear uniforms daily to school. For special occasions, however, such as field trips, school programs, school pictures, exceptions are made but an institutional dress code is followed. Parents will be notified of the change. The type of daily uniform varies by grade level. With the uniform, a school dress code including hair length, dress length, permitted accessories, and type of dress is required of all divisions. Detailed information regarding school dress code is included in the student handbook.

Is transportation available?

West Gate Christian Preparatory School does not provide transportation to and from school. However, transportation is provided for the athletic teams, class field trips, and special group activities.

Are West Gate Christian teachers certified?

The West Gate Christian Preparatory School faculty members are credentialed in their fields, holding teaching degrees from colleges around the country and teaching certificates from the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Are standardized tests used?

West Gate Christian Preparatory School utilizes the Stanford Achievement Testing program which provides the parent important information to visualize the progress of their student. Testing is held each spring.

Are field trips taken throughout the year?

A number of educational and “fun” field trips are taken throughout the course of the school term. The trips are organized to teach educational goals and provide a wider horizon for each student.

How are reports of student progress given?

West Gate Christian Preparatory School provides a mid-quarter report (four and one-half weeks) and a quarter report to the parents. At the first quarter and the third quarter, a parent-teacher conference is called to distribute the report card and meet with each parent. The school term is divided into two semesters containing two quarters each.