Providence Christian Academy (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
| Providence Christian Academy | |
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| Address | |
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410 Dejarnette Ln Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 37130 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°53′10″N 86°22′17″W / 35.886194°N 86.371253°WCoordinates: 35°53′10″N 86°22′17″W / 35.886194°N 86.371253°W |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1996 |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Headmaster | Butch Vaughn |
| Staff | 8 |
| Teaching staff | 26 |
| Grades | K-11 (as of 2007-2008; expanding to K-12) |
| Enrollment | 290 (as of 2008-2009) |
| Campus size | 19 acres (77,000 m2) |
| School colour(s) | Blue and gold |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Memberships |
Association of Christian Schools International Association of Classical and Christian Schools[1] |
| Website | Providence Christian Academy |
Providence Christian Academy is a private Classical Christian school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school opened in 1997 and has dual accreditation through both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
History
The idea for a new non-denominational Christian school in Murfreesboro came to Sheila Given in the spring of 1994 while she was participating in a Bible study. She began discussing the idea with community members, which led to a community meeting in August 1996 that attracted more leaders for the future school. First housed in Believers’ Chapel Church, the school opened its doors in August 1997 serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
In 1998, the school purchased an equestrian facility and remodeled it to house the school. Seventh and eighth grade classes were added after 2000 and a new building opened in September 2004.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Providence Christian Academy fields middle school and high school teams in the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference.
Fine arts
Providence Christian Academy provides middle, high, and elementary school praise teams