No. You do not have to be Adventist. The school says Adventist Education is open to your child regardless of religious affiliation, and Baptist, Catholic, and non-denominational families attend. Bible class, worship, and a biblical code of conduct are still part of every school day. Tour first so the daily rhythm is no surprise.

WCCA serves kindergarten through 12th grade. K-8 is the core, with 35 students and three full-time teachers. Grades 9 through 12 form a small on-campus distance-learning pathway with 9 students this year, supervised by adult facilitators. VPK and preschool are not offered at this time. Ask the office about seats in your child's grade.

Published 2026-27 tuition is $9,600 for K-4, $9,300 for grades 5-8, and $8,900 for grades 9-12. Fees sit on top: $50 application and $250 registration for K-8, plus a $50 class fee and $25 yearbook. Sibling discounts of 5% or 10% apply, and you can pay in 10 monthly installments. Call (941) 755-9667 with questions.

Yes. WCCA accepts the Family Empowerment Scholarship through Step Up for Students, and the site also names AAA scholarships. One key detail: your award amount follows the county you live in, not the school's county, so Manatee and Sarasota residents receive different amounts. Bring your Step Up Award ID when you apply.

Most Manatee families pay about $1,200 to $1,500 in tuition after the Family Empowerment award, before fees. For example, the 2026-27 Manatee FES-EO award of $8,378 for K-3 against $9,600 tuition leaves about $1,222; grades 5-8 land near $1,506 and grades 9-12 near $1,297. Fees like the $250 registration still apply. Call (941) 755-9667 for your exact numbers.

Yes, genuinely. WCCA enrolls 35 students in K-8 with three full-time teachers, plus 9 students in the high school pathway. Principal Theresa Martinez also teaches, so children know the adults who lead the school. Expect combined grade bands rather than age-separated halls. Tour the campus and meet the teachers.

School runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with Friday dismissal at 1:30 p.m., an Adventist campus rhythm ahead of Sabbath. Aftercare runs Monday through Friday until 5:00 p.m., so working parents have coverage every school day. Call (941) 755-9667 if hours are the deciding factor for your schedule.

It is Christian education that teaches faith as part of the day, not a weekly add-on. At WCCA that means Bible class, worship, a biblical code of conduct, plus academics, robotics, and outdoor education. The school's stated goal is a love for Jesus and others, academic excellence, and leadership through service.

Yes, and it wins. Students design, build, and compete through Adventist Robotics FIRST LEGO League, and the team received the Champion's Award in 2025 and again in 2026. Southern Tidings reported the May 2026 award. Ask whether the team is open to new students in your child's grade when you tour.

No sports or band are listed on the site, so families who need athletics should tour larger campuses too. Aftercare is offered Monday through Friday until 5:00 p.m. at $10 per hour or $250 a month, with a $1 per minute late fee after 5:00. Small classes, robotics, and daily faith fit families well here.

Grades 9 through 12 run as a small, supervised distance-learning pathway on campus. Students study in one room with other students and an adult monitor; 9 students are enrolled this year. There is no traditional period schedule or published course catalog. Ask the office whether that structure fits your student, or call (941) 755-9667.

Apply online in English or Spanish, or call the office at (941) 755-9667. Gather your child's birth certificate, immunization records, doctor checkup, school records, any IEP, and your Step Up Award ID if you have one. A $50 application fee applies for K-8. Touring first is welcome and helps you see the campus before you commit.