FSH Christian Academy began from the hope of one woman to find a place that her daughter, who received a brain injury and suffered from post-concussion syndrome, could continue her senior year and graduate on time; and the desire of another woman to meet the educational needs of students on an individual basis in small classroom settings. Acquainted with the strengths of homeschooling and private education, Karen Holmes discerned God was changing her career path, but she did not know how or when God would use her. When she answered the call that the daughter of her friend needed her help, she knew immediately God was opening a door for her to launch a new approach to private Christian education. Beginning a dialogue with other parents whose children were struggling in traditional classroom settings, Karen was asked to start a school where children in unique situations could receive an exemplary education and regain their self-confidence in the classroom.
FSHCA opened its doors on January 7, 2013 to
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(However, students with mental deficiencies or behavioral problems cannot be accepted because the staff is not equipped for these students.) Holding to theses concepts, FSHCA started with six students and began the 2013-2014 school year with 40 students. Now, the makeup of the student body includes students who simply desire a better education than what they were receiving to students who were labeled and told they would never gain a higher education. They are all prospering and we cannot wait to join in future success stories over the coming years. God is meeting a need for these families on many different levels. He has been running so fast with this project that Mrs. Holmes sometimes can only see his dust as she tries to keep up with all the wonderful things he is doing for FSHCA