Charlotte Christian School
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Veritas Tota, Homini Toti
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| Charlotte, North Carolina United States |
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| Head of school | Dr. Leo Orsino |
| Students | ~1020 |
| Faculty | ~67 |
| Type | private, religious, college preparatory |
| Grades | JK-12 |
| Campus size | 55 Acres, 21 Buildings |
| Athletics | North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (N.C.I.S.A.A.) |
| Mascot | Knights |
| Established | 1950 |
| Homepage | http://www.charlottechristian.com |
Charlotte Christian School is a Christ-centered, college preparatory school for junior kindergarten through twelfth grade students. Charlotte Christian School's mission statement includes equipping and developing students to effectively integrate Biblical Truth and learning into their daily lives and impact the culture for Christ.
Founded in 1950, the independent, Protestant/non-denominational school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is distinguished by its approach to equipping the whole child - mind, body and spirit - to excel and impact the culture for Christ.
The School is located on Sardis Road in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Beginning in 2008, the school will serve as the home ground for the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division.
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[edit] Awards and recognition
During the 2006-07 school year, Charlotte Christian School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education[1][2], the highest award an American school can receive.[3][4]
[edit] Athletics
Charlotte Christian competes in the 3-A division of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (N.C.I.S.A.A.)
The Knights Varsity Baseball team has won the past 6 NCISAA state championship titles and 8 out of the past 9. They have also won the CISAA conference title 9 out of the last 10 years.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Stephen Curry, shooting guard at Davidson College.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Elting, Natalie. "SCHOOL NOTES", The Charlotte Observer, October 1, 2006. Accessed November 7, 2007. "2 are named Blue Ribbon Schools The federal government has named two Charlotte private schools as Blue Ribbon Schools for 2006. Charlotte Christian School and Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Elementary School are this year's only N.C. private school winners. The awards, given by the U.S. Department of Education, are presented for either dramatic improvement or outstanding performance by students in the government's No Child Left Behind Program."
- ^ U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 2003 through 2006 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.
- ^ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
- ^ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
- ^ Wertz Jr., Langston. "Stephen Curry a chip off the old shot: Ex-Hornets star's son now a complete player.", The Charlotte Observer, December 31, 2005. Accessed November 7, 2007. "A funny thing happened to Charlotte Christian guard Stephen Curry over the summer."
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