Admissions
Application Process
We are no longer accepting applications for VPK - 8th grade. Applications for new students for the 2023-2024 school year are still open for PreK2- PreK3.
STEP 1 - CONTACT ADMISSIONS TEAM
Contact our Admissions team at 813-689-9183 or complete the online inquiry form to start the conversation with our team and answer any questions. ONLINE INQUIRY
STEP 2 - TOUR OUR CAMPUS
It is optional to tour the campus but we recommend It!
STEP 3 - COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Submit completed Online Application and application fee Online Application is for Brandon campus only, not Apollo Beach.
STEP 4 - ACADEMIC SCREENING
BSA administers an entrance exam to determine success in our program and academic readiness or placement for Kindergarten – 8th grade.
STEP 6 - COMPLETED ENROLLMENT
All of the above steps must be completed, including the application with paid application fee in order to complete your enrollment packet. No spaces are held until enrollment is complete.
After your enrollment packet is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. At any time, you can re-access Online Enrollment through your ParentsWeb login to print the supplemental enrollment forms or a PDF copy of the completed enrollment packet.
Admission at Bell Shoals Academy is based on selective criteria that include standardized test scores, prior school record, recommendations, evidence of good character, and a possible interview. The Admissions Committee will review each application and notify students of their acceptance. All students are accepted on a trial basis during the first grading period (30 days) before placement becomes final.
Re-Enrollment
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Please re-enroll by January 22, 2023, to secure your place next year. The enrollment fee is $200 from January 9 - January 22.
- Go to www.factsmgt.com.
- Select Parent Log-In from the menu bar and FACTS Family Portal from the drop-down menu.
- District Code is BEL-FL.
- Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, click on the link provided.
- After logging in, click on the Apply and Enroll button in the left menu.
- Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment button.
contact us
TOUR:
Schedule a tour:
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Schedule an Admissions Tour
The best way to learn more about Bell Shoals Academy is to come check us out! Bell Shoals Academy is a private christian school with ages 2's through 8th grade. We have two locations. Our Brandon campus offers an Early Learning Center for Pre K 2 - VPK and an Academy for Jr. Kindergarten - 8th Grade. Our Apollo Beach campus offers an Early Learning Center for Pre K 2 - Kingergarten.
Tours are scheduled Monday- Thursday by appointment.
Children are welcome on tours.
Tuition and Fees
What Makes Us Different
established 1965
Christ Centered
Integrating God’s word in all aspects of the Academy
Safe and Secure Campus
Restricted Access, Comprehensive Safety Systems, Onsite Security.
Robotics, Compass, STEM
Hands-on STEM learning activities, science inquires, project and performance based learning, and a Robotics unit.
Rigorous Academics Atmosphere
High School Courses, STEM/Robotics, Compass, ACSI Speech Meet, ACSI Spelling Bee, ACSI Math Olympics, ACSI Creative Writing Festival
One-to-One iPad Program
One to One iPad assigned to to each student in grades 6th-8th
Parent Friendly Drop Off and Pick Up Schedules
School begins at 8:15 AM for all students 2 years old through 8th grade with staggered dismissals from 2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
Expansive Facilities
High School Science Lab, Computer Labs, Music Suite, Prayer Garden/Outdoor Classroom, Basketball Gym, Multiple Sports Fields, Age-appropriate Playgrounds
Parent Partnership
We encourage visitors and volunteers on campus. We are pleased to have the support of volunteers to enhance the academy experience for our students. Parents can be involved with our PTF and PVF organizations. There are additional opportunities to be involved throughout the year.
Interscholastic Athletics
Bell Shoals Academy values the importance of learning Godly principles through athletic competition. Through belonging to a team, students learn the importance of teamwork, trust, serving others, hard work, respect and a balanced life style.
Special Programs
Student Led Chapel, Mission Minded Trips and Events, Science Lab, Art, Library, PE, Music, Spanish, Morning Show, Academic Enhancement Program
Learn through Play-Early Learning Center
The ELC students stay engaged in learning through participation in group discussion, art, language arts, foreign language experiences, music, as well as health and safety thorough hands-on projects and indoor and outdoor activities.