Briarwood Christian School is a school in Birmingham, Alabama. It was started by Briarwood Presbyterian Church in 1965.[1] In 1977, the school had its own dedicated facilities constructed on Highway 119, about 15 miles south of the current church campus. Elementary school classes are still held at the main church building.
Briarwood Christian School is now a SACS-accredited K-12 school with 1,900 students. It operates in four sections: Early Childhood, Elementary, Junior High, and Senior High.
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Briarwood High School has won 34 AHSAA State Athletic Championships since 1990.[2]
The Briarwood football team has won four state titles and is currently coached by Fred Yancey. Yancey is second on the list of all-time winningest Alabama high school head coaches. His staff includes fellow former Alabama players David Hannah, Chris Donnelly, and Ernest Carroll.[3] Former Ole Miss player Mike Forester is the Lions' defensive coordinator.[3] Former Alabama teammates under Bear Bryant, Jeremiah Castille (Super Bowl competitor) and Joey Jones (current University of South Alabama head coach) as well as former Alabama defensive back Sam Shade have also served as assistant coaches at the school. Former Briarwood players include NFL players Tim and Simeon Castille, as well as current Auburn backup quarterback Barrett Trotter and Alabama Cornerback Caleb Castille.
Olympic gold medalist Cat Reddick played soccer at the school before joining the United States women's national soccer team. Men's Half Marathon world record holder, Will Gauldin, attends high school and is currently a Junior.
Minor cases of student misconduct are punished with detention. Where this proves ineffective, and for any significant offenses, a spanking is administered. Spanking is usually administered only in elementary and junior high school. The school believes the Bible teaches the use of corporal punishment in the discipline of young people. Staff are instructed to use the paddle whenever necessary.[4] Spanking is not carried out in the presence of other students. Serious misconduct leads to suspension.[5]