Bakersfield Christian High School
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"Honoring God … Helping Students Soar!" | |
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12775 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, California United States | |
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| Type | Private |
| President | Mr. Stephen Dinger |
| Faculty | Approximately 40 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | Approximately 500 |
| Campus size | 50 acres (200,000 m2) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue, Gold, White |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Website | http://www.bakersfieldchristian.com |
Bakersfield Christian High School (BCHS) is a nondenominational, college-preparatory school. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Christian Schools International.
History
In 1979, Omega High School was founded and run by a local church, teaching students from kindergarten to 12th grade. In 1986, the church and Omega High separated, leaving the school to operate independently, after which it became Community Christian High School. Ten years later, the school renamed itself Bakersfield Christian High School, to reflect its status as the only nondenominational Christian high school in Bakersfield.
Campus
BCHS is located on a 47-acre campus on the west side of Bakersfield. The school has been located on the corner of Stockdale Highway and Allen Road since 2003. The facilities include a Library/Media Center which opened in 2007 and Sports Center, which houses one of the largest high school gymnasiums in Kern County.
Administration
- Stephen Dinger, President
- Karen Dierks, Vice President of Advancement
- Gregory Root, Vice President of Academic Growth
- Nate Thiessen, Vice President of Student Life
- Blake Van Der Schaaf, Athletic Director
Academics
BCHS offers two paths to a diploma -college preparatory and the scholars program.
College preparatory diploma
241 credits are required for graduation. Each class earns 5 credits each semester. Community service earns 1 credit for 40 or more hours of service.
Scholars program diploma
Full-time, on campus students, who attend for 4 years, qualify for the Scholars Program by completing a required minimum of 6 advanced courses (effective class of 2012): 2 from the sophomore year and 4 from the junior/senior years.
Advanced Placement
The school offers AP courses which cover the breadth of information, skills and assignments found in corresponding college courses. Each AP course has an exam that participating schools administer in May and represents the culmination of college-level work in a given discipline in a secondary school setting.
Athletics
Home games are played at Eagle's Nest, Eagle Field and Eagle Stadium. The Eagles participate in the South Sequoia League (Div. IV, CIF Central Section) and have varsity, JV and frosh/soph teams.
2013-14 a banner year for BCHS athletics
The Eagles won nine league titles, six section championships (boys’ tennis, football, girls’ golf, girls’ soccer, girls’ tennis, volleyball) and sent three teams to the state playoffs in their respective sports.
The football team was named Southern California Champions and was runner-up in the final state championship game. The volleyball team advanced to the quarter final match of the state championship run and the girls soccer team lost in the semi-final round of the Southern California Championships.
2006 volleyball state champions
In 2006, the BCHS women's varsity volleyball team won the Division V state championship against the Castilleja High School Gators.[1] It was the first state championship of any kind for BCHS.
Back-to-back division V football champions
In 2007, the BCHS varsity football team won the CIF Central Section Division V title against the previously undefeated Fowler High School Redcats in Fowler, CA. They won in overtime, 35–34. The following year they won the CIF Central Section Division V football championship as the number two seed, this time beating the previously undefeated Corcoran High School Panthers 49–27 in Corcoran, CA.[2]
Record setting performance for Eagles' baseball
On April 29, 2008, the BCHS Eagles' varsity baseball team played an "infamous" baseball game against South Sequoia League rival Tehachapi Warriors. The Eagles lost the game, 30–29,[3] and earned themselves a place in high school baseball infamy. First, the Eagles now hold the California state record of most runs scored by a losing team, breaking the quarter century mark held by the Manual Arts Toilers when they lost to the Los Angeles Romans, 27–25, in 1983.[4] Also, the Eagles’ 29 runs puts them third in the nation for most runs scored by a losing high school varsity baseball team. According to the 2008 edition of the National High School Sports Record Book, only Prairie Farm High School (WI) and Williamsburg Whitley County High School (KY) have scored more runs in a losing effort (both scoring 33). In addition, 59 runs is the second-most runs scored in a California high school game, according to Cal Hi Sports' records books, one short of the record set in 2004 by Shandon High School and New Cuyama-Cuyama Valley High School, when they tied 30–30.
Associated Student Body
Each May elections are held for a position on ASB. The candidates must prepare a speech, and promote their cause through posters or other forms of campaigning. Before the end of the school year, the winners are announced and the officers who previously held the position will be resigned. Other roles, such as Treasurer and Secretary, can be pursued by any student of the upcoming senior, junior, or sophomore classes. The school also appoints two representatives from each class whose role is to suggest ideas for consideration on behalf of all students.
Clubs and organizations
BCHS offers numerous clubs for students to join, each meets about once a week during lunch or after school.
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Coordinates: 35°21′N 119°8′W / 35.350°N 119.133°W
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