Welcome to UCA
More than 26 years ago, the Lord placed a desire in the hearts of several Union Parish families to establish a school where children could receive a strong education grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Through much prayer and the faithfulness of many people, Union Christian Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2000.
Although our school has grown and changed over the years, our purpose remains the same: to partner with families and churches in educating students through biblical values, character development and academic excellence. As Colossians 2:3 states, in Jesus Christ “are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”.
We want our students to become thoughtful problem-solvers, effective communicators and responsible members of their communities. Most importantly, we want them to know God’s Word, grow in their faith and learn to view the world from a biblical perspective.
We understand that no school, student or staff member is perfect. Our goal is growth –academically, spiritually and personally. We strive each day to recognize the individual strengths of our students, help them develop in areas of weakness and prepare them for the path God has planned for their lives.
As I prepare to begin year 27 at UCA, I continue to thank God for the privilege of watching generations of students grow in faith, knowledge, and character. I am deeply grateful to serve as Head of School.
Whether you are considering UCA for your family, already part of our school community or simply learning more about us, I am glad you are here. I invite you to visit our campus, meet our faculty and discover what it means to be part of the UCA family.
It would be my privilege to welcome you personally.
In Christ,
Kay Hicks
Head of School
Union Christian Academy
Admissions Process
How to Apply
Scholarship Opportunities
Need help paying UCA tuition?
Some families may qualify for additional tuition assistance through these private, need-based, school choice programs. Visit each program’s website to find out if you qualify.
Auxiliary Services
Bus Transportation
UCA is assisted by the Union Parish School District bus system. Bus Transportation is only provided for those who live in Union Parish.
For more information on bus fees and bus routes, contact the Union Parish School Board office (318) 368-9715
After School Care
Dining Services
Prepared daily on campus
Junior High/High School students have a morning snack option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few FAQs. We hope this will help as you consider enrolling your child/children in UCA. Please feel free to call or come by the office so that we may further assist you.
A student needs to be age 3 prior to Sept. 30, and potty trained to enroll in our K3 program. According to the state of Louisiana, a student must be age 4 prior to Sept. 30 to be to enroll in our K4 program.
The average class size is 10 students.
For all grades:
Top Attire: Purple, gold, white, or gray polos bearing the UCA approved logo. Undershirts are allowed.
Bottom Attire: Jean pants or shorts. Khaki pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers. School plaid skirts. Shorts, skirts, and jumpers can’t be higher than 3 inches above the knee. All bottom attire must be neat with no holes, rips, or bling.
Outerwear worn In the classroom: Purple, gold, white or gray jackets bearing the UCA approved logo. No hoodies are allowed.
Outside the classroom (upon arrival or when going outside for PE, recess, etc.) Non UCA outerwear may be worn so long as it doesn’t have inappropriate sayings, pictures, logos, etc.
Students can wear jeans and a UCA spirit shirt on Fridays and other times when pre-approved, such as Spirit Days.
You’re in good company! Nearly 20 percent of our students live outside of the Farmerville area. Our students come from many different areas of northeast Louisiana and southern Arkansas, which include several different parishes. We have/had students from West Monroe, Ruston, Jonesboro, Dubach, Strong, Junction City and more!
We are an independent private Christian school unaffiliated with a specific church or denomination. However, as our name suggests, we are grounded by Christian principles, and we embrace this as a standard of excellence we strive to follow and guide our students to follow. The UCA school day includes daily communal prayers in the morning, at lunch, and prior to events such as games and banquets. Our students attend Bible classes and participate in a mid-week ,age-appropriate Chapel services. UCA recognizes and celebrates the Christmas and Easter holidays.
A shadow day is when a school-age child interested in attending UCA attends classes with current UCA students his age for all all or part of the day. Your child will be paired with a “buddy” who will show them around, introduce them to new friends, and give them a sense of what it’s like to be a UCA Lion! This visit can be scheduled through our office. 318-368-8890.
We offer aftercare immediately following the 2:45 dismissal bell. Aftercare is open to all local students, not just those who attend UCA. If you have questions, contact our office at 318-368-8890.
No, UCA families represent a wide variety of churches and denominations. We do encourage all of our families to attend church.
We have junior high sports that begin, under the direction of a coach, in the 6th grade. Peewee sports are offered if we have enough interested students. The past few years we have had a boys PeeWee Basketball team for grades four through six. We also have a Mini-Cheer squad for girls in grades 3-6.
We compete in Class A of MAIS. Our opponents are typically schools in north Louisiana, south Arkansas, and west Mississippi.
Yes, if your child enrolls before the start of the school year. If your child enrolls after school starts then there is a five-day waiting period.
We offer Spanish as a foreign language.
10th grade
The Union Parish School District assists UCA with student transportation in Union Parish. Students who live outside Union Parish must make their own travel arrangements.
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15 percernt of our teachers have advanced degrees.
Tuition can paid annually, quarterly, monthly or weekly. Please contact our Business Manager Sharon Mashaw (318-368-8890), for information.
Not at all! The first step is to acquire admissions material, click here for our admissions checklist or call our office at 318-368-8890. Secondly, you’ll need to schedule a visit with Head of School Jeremy Rawls. He will show you around campus, answer any questions you may have, and get to know you and your family.
UCA offers baseball, basketball, softball, football, cheer, track and field, art, and National Honor Society,
UCA is state approved and accredited by the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools and SAX (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Our graduates can qualify for TOPS.
Please call the school at 318-368-8890 to find out more about UCA. We would love to answer any questions that you may have. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook. This will give you a sense of the daily happenings at UCA.