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Academics

The educational program at FCA has a strong Christian emphasis and is approved by the Mississippi State Department of Education. It includes academic classes, vocational training, radio communication skills, an observatory, a full sports program, and an active music and arts program for grades 9-12. Over 90 percent of all French Camp Academy graduates go on to higher education.

Dress Code

In a nutshell, we have four words that describe the dress code at French Camp Academy: modest, clean, neat, and appropriate.

All students during school hours are required to wear plain or pleated-front khaki pants or shorts and designated polo-style shirts (gray, white, or cobalt blue). During winter months, students must wear the Land's End Polartec, a full-zipped front jacket that's comfortable and attractive. Closed-toe shoes must be worn and can be purchased at the store of your choice.

Go to Lands' End School Uniforms for uniform needs.

Results From Our Academic Program

Through the help of gifted teachers and staff, over 90 percent of our students go on to some form of higher education. Students compete in regional and national Beta Club activities. Sports teams have been an integral part of campus life, participating in district and statewide athletic competitions. Individualized attention is given to students when needed. As a result, our students thrive academically.

Our Philosophy of Education

We recognize that God is the source and center of all knowledge, wisdom, and meaning. All that He has created is for His own glory and purposes; all learning is a gift from God to be used responsibly by students in their unique ways.

French Camp Academy embraces an environment of Christ-centered excellence in education that encompasses respect for one another and focuses on life-oriented, active learning to make God a part of everyday life for its students.

Course Offerings

The following courses are taught at French Camp Academy by certified teachers who seek to integrate faith and learning in the classroom. For an updated list, please contact our principal's office at (662) 547-6113.

  • Science: Physical Science, Biology 1 & 2, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Trigonometry, Geometry
  • Social Studies: World Geography, Mississippi Studies, World History, US Government, US History
  • English: I, II, III, & IV
  • Electives: Accounting 1 & 2, Keyboarding, Personal Finances, Art, Health, Chorus, Drama/Public Speaking, Driver’s Education, Desktop Publishing, Computer Applications
  • Foreign Language: Spanish 1 & 2, French 2, Latin
  • Bible: Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Family Life

Educational Opportunities Outside French Camp Academy

High school boarding students (grades 9-12) have the opportunity to attend a vocational-technical program at the Choctaw County Career and Technology Center in Ackerman, Mississippi. Students ride a bus over to Ackerman after lunch and can choose to take one of several classes such as agricultural power and machinery, building trades, business and computer technology, fashion and interior design technology and technology applications. The classes offered allow the students to have specialized training and earn credits.

Boarding students in the seventh and eighth grades have a unique opportunity to attend classes at a neighboring school, Weir Attendance Center, and be involved in its Tech Prep Program. Seventh-grade students take Career Discovery, and eighth-grade students are involved in the Computer Discovery program.

Kindergarten through eighth-grade boarding students attend French Camp Elementary School, located across the street from French Camp Academy. Students attending classes at FCE participate in one of the finest academic programs in Choctaw County.