Fort Bend Christian Academy

Upper School All Upper School FBCA students graduate from either the recommended or distinguished degree program, with 100% of graduates pursuing post-secondary education or military service. Course offerings include a variety of unique honors and Advanced Placement-level courses. Drawing on the diverse community of the surrounding area, the Upper School boasts 40% racial diversity. FBCA alumni have included National Merit Finalists, Semifinalists and Commended Scholars and have gone on to study at The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Baylor University, Rice University and the University of California, Berkeley. Lower and Middle School Serving as a foundation for a college-preparatory education, the Lower School curriculum combines a "traditional academic program rich in mathematics, science, literature and social studies with a diverse offering of courses in Spanish, computers, music, art, science and physical education." In 2020, a STEAM Lab was opened for the Lower and Middle School focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Students engage in STEAM enrichment classes beginning in PreK, developing skills to code and program robots, learn about science fundamentals such as states of matter, and work on engineering projects designed to teach and engage students on fundamental engineering and physics principles. In Middle School, "the traditional academic program offers a rich selection of classes within arts, world languages, technology, creative writing and leadership opportunities. Students participate in weekly chapel and dive deeper into daily Bible classes" == Athletics ==

Fort Bend Christian Academy sports teams are known as the Eagles; their colors are green and white with gold accent. They compete as a TAPPS Division II/5A school with 26 varsity and junior varsity upper school athletics teams. Multiple sports are offered in each sports season, including cheerleading, dance team, cross country, football, and volleyball in the fall; basketball, cheerleading, dance team, soccer, and swimming in the winter; and baseball, golf, softball, tennis, track and field in the spring. Recently named "Best Private School" in Fort Bend County, On February 11, 2019, FBCA named world-record setter Deon Minor Head Track and Field coach. On June 19, 2024, Richard Lazarou was named as Fort Bend Christian Academy's Director of Athletics and brings significant experience in coaching and managing and mentoring coaches and has been awarded numerous other awards including a "Touchdown Club Award, Positive Coaching Alliance Double Gold Coach Award, Fort Bend Playbook Coach of the Year, Texas A&M Inspiration Award for Exceptional Secondary Education, Austin High School." On April 14, 2025, FBCA named Ben Hoffmeier as head football coach. Coach Hoffmeier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Centre College and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Trinity International University before going on to lead Brazos Christian School to three consecutive state quarterfinals and in 2016 was honored in Dave Campbell's Texas Football "40 Under 40" as part of the TAPPS state championship coaching staff. On June 24, 2025, Coach Edwin Maysonet was announced as Head Baseball coach, bringing 10+ years of professional playing experience in the MLB. Notable athletic achievements With a combined 26 fine art and athletic state championships, FBCA has won numerous athletic awards including most recently: • 2024 and 2025 TAPPs 5A State Championship in Golf • 2025 TAPPS 5A State Championship in boys' track team and State Championship runner-up for girl's track team with Bayleigh Minor named Athleet of the Meet • 2022 TAPPS 5A State Championship in Football overcoming Second Baptist 41-14 • 2022 and 2023 TAPPS 5A State Championship for the girls' track team. • 2023 TAPPS 5A State Championship for the boys' track team • 2022 TAPPS 5A State Runner Up for girls' volleyball team • 2021 TAPPS 5A State Championship for the girls' volleyball team • 2021 TAPPS 5A State Regional Finalist for boys' baseball team • 2021 TAPPS 5A State Runner Up for boys' track team • 2019, 2005, 2002, & 1998 TAPPS 5A State Final Four for boys' basketball • 2019 TAPPS 5A State Championship for girls' tennis • 2019 TAPPS 5A State Championship for cheerleading • Seven TAPPS State Championships in girls' softball • Multiple TAPPS 5A State records in boys' and girls' swimming == Fine Arts ==

Fort Bend Christian Academy offers a fine arts program for students across different grade levels, starting from lower school enrichment classes in music and art, which gradually expand to include band and theatre opportunities during middle school. At the upper school level, the visual arts program provides a diverse range of courses in the visual and performing arts and media. With a selection of more than 20 Honors and AP-level art options, students have opportunities to explore and develop their artistic interests. In 2024, a Stagecraft class was added to the course catalogue to explore the terminologies and techniques used in technical theatre—offering hands-on stagecraft experience. In the performing arts, students have the opportunity to perform in multiple school plays and musicals per year including student-directed musicals in the advanced Production Theatre class. Past performances have included Hadestown: Teen Edition, Once on This Island JR, Godspell JR, Beauty and the Beast, The Addams Family, Matilda, Newsies, West Side Story, The Lion King JR, and The Sound of Music. Additionally, middle school and upper school praise teams lead weekly chapel/worship every Wednesday morning. Furthermore, the FBCA Theatre and ASL departments have worked together on a number of plays and musicals in order to present performances for the hearing-impaired community including Once on This Island JR, The Taste of Sunrise and Godspell JR. Throughout the academic year, students actively participate in TAPPS competitions and various performances, showcasing their talents and skills acquired through the fine arts program. This participation allows students to further enrich their artistic growth and gain valuable experiences in a competitive and collaborative setting. Notable Fine Arts Achievements FBCA has built a strong visual arts program with 10 TAPPS State Championships in the visual arts including a wide variety of visual art mediums including drawing - black & white & color, communication design, computer rendered art, painting, printmaking, 2D mixed media, photography black & white & color, sculpture, 2D relief, fashion design, textile arts, applied/industrial design, pottery, ceramics, senior portfolio, art history, on-site drawing seek and sketch - black and white & color, and short film (narrative, documentary, animation). Notable Visual Arts Achievements • 2024 1st Place - TAPPS 2024 State Art Champions 5A • 2023 1st Place - TAPPS 2023 State Art Champions 5A • 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Competition recognizes 25 FBCA Students • 2022 1st Place - TAPPS 2022 State Art Champions 5A • 2021 3rd Place - TAPPS 2021 State Art Online - 3rd Place 5A • 2020 Senior Portfolio Students placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th (COVID - TAPPS was canceled) • 2019 1st Place - TAPPS 2019 State Art Champions 5A • 2018 1st Place - TAPPS 2018 State Art Champions 5A Notable Other Arts Achievements • 2017 TAPPS 1st Place - Ready Writing State 5A == Foreign language ==

Foreign language courses include Spanish I-IV and ASL I-V. FBCA has a robust American Sign Language (ASL) program that enriches the community through student performances, works with the theatre department to incorporate ASL into musicals, and incorporates machine translation of sign languages using SignAll technology to allow students to "practice, learn, and get immediate feedback on their American Sign Language skills in real time." == Traditions ==

FBCA encourages a variety of traditions to "encourage participation, build community and provide families with fond memories of their time spent on campus." These traditions range from more common activities such as Homecoming and Rodeo Day to opportunities for building community such as: • Eighth Grade Camp Eagle week which is included in the cost of tuition and offers students an opportunity to "experience outdoor adventure and grow closer to Christ and each other during a week-long retreat at Camp Eagle in the Texas Hill Country" ==History==

The school first opened in September 1987, with seven kindergarten students, as Sugar Creek Baptist Church School (SCBCS). The school, on the property of Sugar Creek Baptist Church, had one teacher in its initial year, and 1988 it had 14 students with first grade included. The school moved to the property of the First Baptist Church of Sugar Land and changed its name to Fort Bend Baptist Academy (FBBA) in Summer 1992. At the time of the move the school became non-denominational and it was no longer affiliated and no longer received support from the church. The word "Baptist" remained in its name even though it became a non-denominational school with no support from any particular denomination. The 7th and 8th grades opened in the 1993–1994 school year. In the following year the FBBA's high school division opened. Its current name (Fort Bend Christian Academy) was adopted in the summer of 2011. The board adopted a name indicating the school's non-denominational status in order to compete with area private schools and increase enrollment. The school mascot, colors, and scripture verse remained the same. The school hired a marketing company to establish a new brand along with the new name. == Campus and location ==

FBCA facilities are adjacent to one another across the large 35-acre campus with multiple facilities including the South Campus, North Campus, 7,000 sq. ft. Visual Arts Pavilion, baseball stadium, athletic complex, field house, track, soccer field, weight room, training facility, and football field with new shock pad system, cooler infill, and artificial turf surface. The campus consists of three main facilities: • North Campus for Upper School/High School students (9th - 12th Grade) • South Campus for Lower/Middle School students (PreK - 8th Grade) • Athletics Complex North Campus (Upper School) 1250 Seventh Street Sugar Land, TX 77478 South Campus (Lower/Middle School) 1201 Lakeview Drive Sugar Land, TX 77478 Athletic Complex 1207 Seventh Street Sugar Land, TX 77478 ==References==