Search Results

Our Educational Model that makes FACS unique: Responsive Classrooms Create safe classrooms and good citizens Research-based program that shows students learn best when they feel safe, challenged, and happy. Five main components: Morning Meeting Hopes and Dreams Rule Creation Guided Discovery Logical Consequences During the first six weeks of school, students spend time learning the rules, routines, and procedures that will foster our students as independent learners and will help our classrooms run smoothly. Project Based Learning Aligned with the NC Essential Standards in science and social studies 8 Essential Elements to prepare students to be capable leaders Key Knowledge and Understanding Success Skills Challenging Problem or Question Sustained Inquiry Public Product Authenticity Reflection Life Skills Curriculum Specials and Electives that prepare our students to lead healthy, well-balanced lives Skills taught include Healthy Eating/Cooking Sewing Budgeting and Finance Handwriting Typing Child-care First-Aid, CPR Wilderness And more! Title I Information & Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Patriot Press Newsletters Read about the latest events going on at Faith Academy Charter School. Click below to read each month's Patriot Press newsletter. February 2025 Archived Newsletters By Year 2024 2023 2022 2021

McKinney Vento Looking for documents or links? Check them out here. McKinney Vento Coordinator JENNA WILSON Email: jwilson@faithacademync.org Phone: 704-603-8434 Homeless Education and McKinney-Vento Programs On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) was signed into law, reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Under the previous version of ESEA (the No Child Left Behind Act), the education of homeless children and youth was included in Title X, Part C. Under ESSA, homeless education is included in Title IX, Part A. The Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program entitles children who are experiencing homelessness to a free, appropriate public education and requires schools to remove barriers to their enrollment, attendance, and success in school. This Act protects all students who do not have a fixed, regular and adequate residence, such as students living in the following situations: ● doubled-up or sharing the housing with others due to an economic hardship; ● runaway/homeless youth shelters (even if parents invite the youth home); ● hotels or motels; ● shelters, including domestic violence shelters; ● transitional housing shelters; ● cars, abandoned buildings parks, the streets or other public spaces; ● campgrounds or inadequate trailer homes ● abandoned in a hospital ● other Some key provisions in this federal law are listed below: ● Every LEA and charter school must designate a homeless liaison to determine a student’s eligibility under the law. ● The homeless liaison is to assist families and school personnel in ensuring that students who are experiencing homelessness can enroll and succeed in school. ● Schools must immediately enroll students experiencing homelessness, even if at the time of enrollment, they do not have proof of residency, school and immunization records, birth certificates or other documents, and even if they are not accompanied by an adult or guardian. ● A student who is experiencing homelessness has the right to stay in his/her school of origin even if (s)he moves out of the district and if it is in their best interest. ● The LEA must arrange transportation to the school of origin for a student experiencing homelessness if it is in their best interest to remain in the school and a parent, guardian, or homeless liaison on behalf of an unaccompanied homeless youth, request the service. ● Students experiencing homelessness are eligible, based on individual need, for services that are provided to other students such as free or reduced school meals, services for English language learners, special education, vocational/technical education, gifted and talented services. ● Students experiencing homelessness are automatically eligible for Title I services. ● If there is disagreement as to whether a student experiencing homelessness is eligible to attend the school (s)he chooses (between school of origin and school in the district of his/her new temporary residence), the school district is to provide a written explanation as to why they believe the student is not eligible and allow the student to go to the school (s)he chooses while such disagreements are settled (school of origin or the school located in the temporary residence). The LEA homeless liaison is responsible for settling such disagreements at the local level. ● Students in homeless situations are to attend schools with children who are not experiencing homelessness rather than be placed in separate schools because they are homeless. ● Students experiencing homelessness are to have the opportunity to meet the same high academic achievement standards as all students. The McKinney-Vento Definition of Homeless Subtitle VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (per Title IX, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act) defines homeless as follows: The term “homeless children and youths”– (A) means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (within the meaning of section 103(a)(1)); and (B) includes– (i) children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals;* (ii) children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (within the meaning of section 103(a)(2)(C)); (iii) children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; and (iv) migratory children (as such term is defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described in clauses (i) through (iii). *Per Title IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act, “awaiting foster care placement” was removed from the definition of homeless on December 10, 2016; the only exception to his removal is that “covered states” have until December 10, 2017 to remove “awaiting foster care placement” from their definition of homeless. View the full text of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. For more information on determining homelessness, visit Determining Eligibility for Services Under McKinney-Vento.

Student Health Looking for documents or links? Check them out here. Garrett's Law NC Required Vaccinations

LOTTERY Faith Academy Charter School Lottery 2025 When: Mar 17, 2025 05:00 PM - Virtual Webinar Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88165926827 Join via phone: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 253 205 0468 US Webinar ID: 881 6592 6827 Annually, a Zoom link is available for families to watch the process, if they desir e. Families are NOT required to attend the lottery to be eligible for enrollment. Admissions notifications will be sent out via SchoolMint shortly after the lottery concludes. Please note, the live lottery process does not display any personal identifying information to the public. You will not have confirmation of an offer announced during the webinar. Families will receive admissions offers or waitlist status updates via email or text immediately following the process. ADMISSION LOTTERY FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS The open enrollment application period begins on January 2nd at 9am. The window runs until February 28th. Anyone who completes an application during this window will be entered into the admissions lottery in March . If you complete an application outside of this window, you will not be entered into the lottery and will receive a spot on the waitlist. We strongly encourage families to apply by the February 28th deadline so their child(ren) have the best chance of receiving and admissions offer. Please apply online at https://faithacademy.schoomint.net . AFTER THE LOTTERY After the lottery is held each year, each applicant will receive a notification by email or text, whichever method they indicated on the application, at the completion of the lottery, notifying them of their admission offer or position on the waitlist. If selected, your child will receive and admission offer that must be accepted or declined within 5 business days of offer. If your child is waitlisted, you will be notified if they receive an offer when a spot becomes available. Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Lottery Questions! Read Our FAQs POST-LOTTERY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION Once the lottery concludes and you have received notice by text or email of whether your student was offered a seat, you MUST log in to SchoolMint to accept or decline the offer. Once you have accepted the seat, you will have access to the registration packet. You will then have until the deadline ( ) to complete and submit the registration packet and documents electronically. You must abide by all stated deadlines or your child’s seat will be forfeited. School enrollment and registration are not secure until all documents are provided and verified by the Admissions Office. ENROLLMENT TIMELINE January 2 9am – On-line admission application opens in SchoolMint February 28 at 11:59 pm – Admission application closes for those who wish to be included in the lottery March 17 at 5pm – Admission lottery held for the public. Initial admission offers made.

Meet the Admin Team Below you will find contact information for FACS's Administrative Team. FACS's admin team is committed to the mission and vision of the school and guides the faculty and staff towards continued professional development. Chad Mitchell Lead Administrator/ 9th-12th Grade Principal Chad Mitchell started teaching at East Rowan High School in 1999 until he joined the staff of Faith Academy Charter School in the summer of 2023. During his time at East Rowan High School, Mr. Mitchell taught in the subject area of social studies, and served as the athletic director. Mr. Mitchell earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Catawba College, and his Master of Educational Leadership degree from Western Governors University. Mr. Mitchell lives in Faith, NC with his wife, Allison, and four children, Alexandria (7th grade), Alice (5th grade), Joshua (3rd grade), and Montgomery (1st grade). His family loves traveling, especially taking trips to the coast and mountains. cmitchell@faithacademync.org Jeff Street Kindergarten-4th Grade Principal jstreet@faithacademync.org Jeff Street is the proud Principal of Faith Academy Charter Elementary School, bringing a deep passion for education, leadership, and the transformative power of the arts to his role. With over three decades of experience in public education, Mr. Street has dedicated his career to fostering academic excellence and nurturing the whole child. A native of Connecticut, Mr. Street earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Connecticut, where he first began shaping his philosophy of education centered on creativity, discipline, and student engagement. He went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the prestigious VanderCook College of Music, and later, a Master’s in School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, equipping him with the tools to lead with vision and integrity. Before transitioning into administration, Mr. Street built a distinguished career as a band director at South Rowan High School and Carson High School, where his ensembles consistently earned superior ratings and accolades. His dedication to excellence in music education earned him recognition as a three-time Teacher of the Year, a Time Warner Cable Star Teacher, and a finalist for the Grammy Award for Excellence in Music Education, placing him among the nation's top educators. Known for his strong leadership, supportive relationships with staff and families, and commitment to student growth, Mr. Street has brought a vibrant and student-centered approach to his work at Faith Academy. Under his leadership, the elementary school continues to grow as a nurturing environment for both academic achievement and character development. Mr. Street lives in China Grove, North Carolina, with his wife Kelly. They are the proud parents of Patrick (married to Mallory), Ryan, and Clancy. Outside of school, Mr. Street enjoys spending time with his family, supporting local music programs, and remaining active in the community he loves. Stacy Byrd Stacy Byrd began her career in education in 2001. She taught at Erwin Middle School for twenty years before joining Faith Academy Charter School when it opened. Mrs. Byrd is a National Board Certified Teacher who taught core subjects in various grade levels, as well as Photography and Journalism. Mrs. Byrd earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History at UNC Greensboro, her Master of Middle and Secondary Education at UNC Charlotte, and School Administration at UNC Pembroke. Mrs. Byrd lives in Faith, NC with her husband, Erich and three sons, Trevis, Gavin, and Grayson. She loves reading, her church, traveling, attending baseball games (especially NC State and Texas Rangers games), hiking, and camping in the mountains and at the beach. 5th-8th Grade Principal sbyrd@faithacademync.org Amy Wise Director of Accountability, Assessments, and Student Services awise @faithacademync.org Amy Wise has been a lifelong educator in Rowan County since beginning her career in 1992. She began as a teacher at South Rowan High School in the Special Education department and then transitioned to other roles including School Counselor and then Assistant Principal. She also served as the District Testing Coordinator in an interim role for the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Mrs. Wise earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from UNC Charlotte (1990), a Master of School Counseling degree from UNC Charlotte (2005), and a School Administration degree from Wingate University (2010). She is honored to be a part of Faith Academy striving to make positive impacts in the lives of the children, the staff, and the community. Mrs. Wise lives in southern Rowan County with her husband, Scott. They have 2 adult children, Jordan (medical school student at Wake Forest) and Addison (marketing consultant in Raleigh). Outside of school Mrs. Wise enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time on the lake. She is a die-hard Carolina fan and loves to cheer on the Tar Heels in football and basketball.

Licensure Dashboard In compliance with NC law, the licensure status of all FACS staff is available on this page.

FACS Lottery Frequently Asked Questions How can my student be admitted to Faith Academy Charter School? The only way to gain admission to Faith Academy Charter School is during the Open Enrollment timeframe. To apply during the open enrollment period from January 2 at 9am through February 28 at 11:59 pm. Parents must submit an application for their child via SchoolMint. If there are more applications received than spots in the grade, a lottery will be held. Students not selected randomly during the lottery will be placed on a waitlist in the order their application was chosen. If parents apply after the open enrollment time, the application will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist for whichever grade is listed on the application. When is the lottery and is it open to the public? The lottery will be held annually in March. We will publicize the Zoom link and date for virtual attendance before the lottery day. Does it matter when I apply during the open enrollment period? No. As long as you apply during the open enrollment period your chances are the same as all others applying during that time. For example, your chances for admission are no better for those who apply on January 7th as opposed to those who apply on February 28th. I’m not sure if I want to apply for admission right now. Can I do it later? Yes, but if you do not apply during the open enrollment period, your student will not be included in the admission lottery. We strongly encourage all who are interested in Faith Academy Charter School to apply during the open enrollment period. Otherwise, your application will be placed at the bottom of the waitlist for your child’s grade level. What happens if there aren’t enough applications to fill all open seats in a grade level? If there are fewer applicants than slots available, all applicants will be admitted for that grade level. What if we live in a county other than Rowan? Can I still apply for admission for my child? Students who wish to attend Faith Academy Charter School may live in any county in North Carolina. What if we are living out of state but are planning to move to North Carolina in the near future. Can I still apply for my child? State law mandates that all applicants must reside in North Carolina at the time of application. How can I increase my student’s chances for admission? There are two pools of applicants: those in the preference pool and those in the general pool. Those in the preference pool will be randomly assigned their placement prior to those in the general pool. In accordance with state law, there are a few ways that applications can be given preference. This preference does NOT guarantee admission; it only determines the order in which the applicants are assigned in the lottery process. The following criteria may be used to allow students to be admitted first in the lottery to any open spots for the grade in which that student is applying. If there are more siblings/staff/board children applying than spots available, there will be a lottery held among siblings/staff/board children prior to the lottery for the general pool. 1. Children of FACS full time staff members may be given preference, if they meet state guidelines 2. Children of current members of the FACS Board of Directors may be given preference, if they meet state guidelines 3. EDS Weighted Lottery: FACS will utilize a weighted lottery system for our economically disadvantaged students (EDS) to increase their chance of admission. Applicants can voluntarily identify as economically disadvantaged when applying for the weighted lottery. The additional “weight” for economically disadvantaged students will be calculated each year to maximize the probability that 22% of the students enrolled at FACS will be economically disadvantaged. FACS will continue to use a weighted lottery and the 22% EDS target for students admitted through the lottery until 22% of the students enrolled at the school are identified as economically disadvantaged. 4. Children who attend an NC charter school that does not offer the next grade available that FACS does offer. How do I know what grade to apply for, for my student? You should apply for the next, natural grade level for your child. My spouse and I are divorced. Can we submit separate applications for our child? No. If you do, one will be canceled. Please consult with other family members and only submit ONE application per child. Each applicant can only have ONE application in the system. Duplicates will be deleted. My children are twins. Do I apply for both of them during open enrollment? Students who are twins, triplets, etc. must each complete an application. However, only one application will be entered in the lottery for those students. If that application is accepted, the sibling’s twin or triplet, etc. will also be admitted. What about applying for more siblings who are not twins? Families have the option to submit all children under one family name/application or separately. If families submit all children under one family name and that application is chosen, the siblings will receive enrollment as well. What happens when the lottery is run? Each applicant will receive an email or text from SchoolMint at the conclusion of the lottery that will notify you of an admission offer or wait list position for the grade for which you have applied. You must abide by all acceptance and registration stated deadlines or the offered seat will be forfeited. Do we have to re-apply every year to be included in the lottery? If a student does not get a space through the lottery/wait list process, that student must re-apply to be considered the following year. However, current enrolled FACS students do not have to re-apply each year. My child has an IEP or a 504 Plan. Can they be admitted? Yes. What is required if I accept the seat offered for my student? Accepted families who enroll in Faith Academy Charter School must read and agree to follow the FACS policies and procedures, in addition to accepting the set FACS mission and curriculum. Once the lottery concludes and you have received notice by text or email of whether your student was offered a seat, you MUST log in to SchoolMint to accept or decline the offer. Once you have accepted the seat, you will have access to the registration packet. You will then have until the published deadline to complete and submit the registration packet and documents electronically. You must abide by all stated deadlines or your child’s seat will be forfeited. What if my student is offered a seat from the waitlist? If a seat becomes available and your student is called from the waitlist, you will have the opportunity to either accept or decline the offer. My student was on the waitlist last year. Do they get to keep their spot on the waitlist for the next enrollment cycle? No. Per NCDPI regulations, waitlist spots do not roll over from year to year. We encourage families to apply again if they were not accepted during the previous enrollment cycle. Is the admission lottery really random? I’ve heard people say that only certain kids are selected. In accordance with all guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the Office of Charter Schools, the lottery process at Faith Academy Charter School is indeed random. The application, lottery, and admission process is managed and operated by a 3rd party provider, Charter Success Partners (CSP), and is executed using an on-line lottery management system called SchoolMint. Do siblings of current students get priority? What if there are not enough seats for siblings? Yes, Siblings of currently enrolled students get priority in the admission process. In the event that we have more sibling applicants than available seats, not all siblings will be accepted. A sibling wait list will be established.

Acerca de Parent Student Handbook Families are able to access the Faith Academy Charter School Parent Student Handbook on this page. To open the file, please click below. Review the 24-25 Handbook