| Legacy Christian Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 8200 Hwy. 105 Beaumont, Texas, (Jefferson County), 77713 United States |
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| Information | |
| Motto | "Christ Curriculum Character" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Established | 1979 |
| Head of school | Dr. Roger Pricer |
| Faculty | 35 |
| Grades | K3–12 |
| Enrollment | 289 (2011) |
| Hours in school day | 7:50 - 2:50 |
| Campus size | 289 |
| Color(s) | Forest Green and Gold |
| Slogan | Christ, Curriculum, Character |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Team name | Warriors |
| Yearbook | 'The Legacy' |
| Website | http://www.legacychristianacademy.org |
Legacy Christian Academy is private, non-denominational high school located in Beaumont, Texas.
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Formerly Cathedral Christian High School, Legacy Christian Academy is the largest non-denominational private school in southeast Texas and the only PK3 - 12 Non Catholic Private school in Southeast Texas, according to the Beaumont Enterpise.
In an effort to stimulate and allow for growth and expansion, Cathedral Christian School became Legacy Christian Academy in 2006, with the new name taking effect during the following school year. Legacy Christian Academy is operated by a private board of trustees that oversees the school. The Headmaster is Roger Pricer, PhD.
In the spring of 2011, Legacy's Board unanimously approved adopting and adding pre-kindergarten through fifth grade after the closing announcement of it's feeder school, Cathedral Christian. Legacy Elementary opened it's doors on August 23, 2011.
Legacy Christian Academy is one of two college preparatory schools in Beaumont, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), serving grades 6 – 12 from Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and Jasper counties. Strenuous academic curriculum are offered, including Advanced Placement courses (college accredited upon passing AP course exam) in Chemistry, Biology, US History, Government, Calculus, English Lit., and Language & Composition. Foreign languages offered include Latin, French and Spanish. Fine Arts offerings include Worship Team, One Voice Ensemble, Choir, Drama, Theatre Arts, Drawing, Art & Ceramics and Photography. Religious education requirements are 4 years of Bible classes and weekly chapel attendance.
Legacy SAT scores are above the state and national averages. 99% of Legacy Christian Academy students are accepted into college.
One Voice Ensemble competed at state level TPSMEA in 2009 and received the highest rating of 1, singing "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" by Manhattan Transfer.
Legacy Christian Academy’s mascot is the Warrior. Through the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), the school competes in several sports, including football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, volleyball, track, baseball, swimming and softball.
Other extra-curricular opportunities include One Voice Dance Team, cheerleading, Key Club, Chess Club, Channel 12 Challenge, Constitution Bee, Student Council, National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Students are required to accomplish 20 ministry hours per year to graduate from Legacy. Numerous ministry opportunities are provided, including, but not limited to: Last Days of Christ, Harvest of Lost Souls, Bikes & Bibles, Texas Trash-Off, Some Other Place, Southeast Texas Food Bank, Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoe Boxes, and The Hope Center.
Legacy Christian Academy provides a college preparatory culture of educational excellence wherein young men and women are trained spiritually, academically, physically, and artistically to reach their God-given destinies. The school's focus is CHRIST * CURICULUM * CHARACTER.
Legacy Christian Academy's mascot is the Warrior. Through the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools, TAPPS, the school competes in several sports, including football, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball, track, baseball, and softball.