Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Riverside Christian Academy
New to the Parent Portal? Watch the video guide below first, then see the how-to FAQ. For Online Academy questions, visit the Online Schooling FAQ.
Parent Portal video guide
Watch this walkthrough first — the fastest way to learn the Parent Portal before reading the written FAQ below.
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Your family hub at RCA
The Parent Portal is Riverside Christian Academy’s signed-in family hub at /parent. One place for billing, lunch orders and balance, child settings (medicine, pickup, meal notes), documents and forms, event tickets, and student activity — built for RCA families.
After you sign in you can: pay and review invoices and receipts (Billing & Account); order lunch and add family lunch balance (Lunch Orders — this replaces the old Meal Magic Family Portal); manage medicine restrictions, authorized pickup, and cafeteria meal notes (Child Settings); complete school forms and track documents sent for signature (Documents & Forms); view purchased event tickets and QR codes (Event Tickets); and follow medicine and attendance activity for your linked students (Activity Log).
Grades and assignments stay in Gradelink (linked from the school homepage). Lunch is no longer managed through Meal Magic — use Lunch Orders inside the Parent Portal instead.
Open the Parent Portal and choose Sign in with email. Enter an email address on your family’s billing account. We send a one-time code — no password. For step-by-step help, see the Parent Portal How-To FAQ.
Answers for families
RCA provides a challenging, Christ-centered education that prepares students to fulfill their divine calling. We stand out through our biblical foundation, academic excellence, and focus on character development — built on more than a decade of faithful growth since our founding in 2014. Our vision is to prepare students to impact their world for Christ one by one.
RCA offers education from Pre-K through 12th grade, providing a comprehensive Christian education throughout a student's academic journey.
We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and optimal learning environments for our students. This allows our teachers to provide individual attention and support to each student.
Yes, RCA offers financial aid to qualifying families. We believe that Christian education should be accessible to families who share our values and mission. Please contact our admissions office for more information about financial aid opportunities.
RCA offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including athletics, arts programs, academic clubs, and student leadership opportunities. Our programs are designed to develop well-rounded students who can explore and develop their God-given talents.
Faith integration occurs naturally throughout our curriculum. We teach all subjects from a biblical worldview, incorporate daily Bible classes and chapel services, and encourage students to apply Christian principles in their daily lives.
The admissions process includes submitting an application, providing academic records, teacher recommendations, and completing a family interview. We encourage families to schedule a campus tour to learn more about our community.
Yes, our teachers are qualified professionals who are certified in their respective fields. More importantly, they are committed Christians who model Christ-like character and are passionate about Christian education.
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