Western Michigan Christian High School

Western Michigan Christian High School

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Address
455 E. Ellis Road
Muskegon, Michigan, 49441
United States
Information
School type Private high school
Established 1948
Principal Douglas John Doty II
Faculty 27
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 294 as of 2013-14
Student to teacher ratio 12
Campus type Central City
Mascot Warriors
Information 231-799-9644
Website

Western Michigan Christian High School (commonly Western Michigan Christian, WMCHS, or WMC) is a Calvinist coeducational private secondary school in Muskegon, Michigan, United States, serving students in grades 912. Western Michigan Christian High School is accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools, and is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).[1]

History

Founded in 1948, the school is owned by the parents of the students it serves. In addition to charging tuition, the school operates fundraising campaigns to support ongoing operations and expansion projects, and receives endowments. In addition to the usual academic graduation requirements, students are also required to perform 50 hours of community service over four years.

WMCHS has had 20 National Merit Finalists in 25 years.

As of the 2013-14 school year, the school has an enrollment of 364 students and 20 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The full-time professional staff consists of 24, 60% of which have at least one master's degree and all are certified in their respective areas of teaching.[2]

Academics

At Western Michigan Christian High School, the school year is divided into equal trimesters - three terms of 12 weeks each. Classes meet daily for 68 minutes, except Vocational classes which meet daily in a three-hour block. WMCHS offers 59 subjects on campus, plus numerous courses through the Career Tech Center. In addition, Christian Learning Center support is available for students with learning disabilities.

Weighted courses (5.00 Grade Point) include: Pre-Calculus and Honors English (11th Grade).

Extracurricular activities

WMCHS has 17 athletic teams, drama, chapel, music programs, student council, numerous clubs as well as other voluntary student activities.

WMCHS won its third consecutive Class D state title in basketball, 9th all-time, March 27, 2010. Evan Bruinsma, a 1st team all-stater was named the Class D Player of the Year. London Burris was a first team all-state player and Mario Harris was named the Class D Defensive Player of the Year.

Notable alumni

References

  1. "Private School Review". Private School Review LLC. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-04-03. Western Michigan Christian High School was established in 1948 and is owned and operated by the parents and friends whom it serves. WMC's mission is to educate with excellence, integrate faith with knowledge, and equip students to work and serve Christ in their communities. In a rigious academic setting and in extracurricular activities, we are committed to teaching Christian beliefs, values and morals.
  2. "School Website". Western Michigan Christian High School. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
  3. "US Senate Proceedings". The U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-04-03. David Pruim, 52, was the kindest, nicest, most gentle, 6-foot-4 person there ever was, his wife of 28 years, Kate, told the New York Times shortly after his death. He made everyone he came into contact with feel good about himself, from children to adults.

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Coordinates: 43°09′43″N 86°14′04″W / 43.161825°N 86.234361°W