ACADEMICS ACCREDITATION

New Braunfels Christian Academy is dually accredited for Kindergarten through grade 12 by Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and by AdvanceEd, formerly known as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI).

NBCA has been an active member of ACSI since 1998, and the secondary athletic programs compete as members of Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and Independent School Athletic League of San Antonio (ISAL). Our High School and Middle School programs compete in TAPPS and PSIA (Private Schools Interscholastic Association) academic events, respectively. In addition, our elementary program participates in PSIA competitions.

New Braunfels Christian Academy’s accreditation is recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC), which helps to ensure quality in private schools by monitoring and approving organizations that accredit the various non-public elementary and secondary educational institutions in the state of Texas. The relationship of TEPSAC with the Texas State Commissioner of Education allows for the following activities related to accredited non-public schools:

  1. Transferability of student credits earned in accredited non-public schools to Texas public schools

  2. Recognition of teacher service in accredited non-public schools for salary increment purposes in Texas public schools

Below are MAJOR commendations provided by the ACSI Visiting Committee in the most recent accreditation report (November 9, 2022):

  • The visiting team would like to commend the Board and administration for effectively communicating to stakeholders the core values and other foundational documents in a variety of ways (Ind 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4). 

  • The governing body serves the school at an exemplary level that includes an extended record of effective, Christ-centered leadership employing best practices in their relationship to the Head of School while ensuring fiscal sustainability in support of the school’s mission (Ind 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 - interviews, audit, budget). 

  • The visiting team would like to commend the Board and Administration for developing and implementing a comprehensive Conflict Resolution and Grievance Policy (Ind 3.5).   

  • The visiting committee would like to commend the school for ensuring that all personnel demonstrate a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to the mission and vision of NBCA (Ind 4.1). 

  • Through the hiring and screening process, the administration ensures that students are safe and protected from harm from members of the NBCA faculty and staff. (Ind 4.3 - interview, observation, personnel files).   

  • The visiting committee commends NBCA for their robust Bible program and biblical integration into content areas (Ind 5.3).