Strong Rock Christian School

Strong Rock Christian School is a private PK3–12 Christian school in Locust Grove, Georgia.

Academics

The school is split up into three different schools.

• Elementary School (PreK 3–4)
• Academy (grades 5–8)
• High School (grades 9–12)

Athletics

Athletic programs offered include, football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, cross country, track and field, soccer, golf, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and tennis.

Boys' Soccer

In 2013, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Boys Soccer Team made it to the first round of the 2013 GHSA Class A Boys Soccer State Tournament losing to Brookstone School 0-1. In 2014, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Boys Soccer Team made it to the first round of the 2014 Class A Boys Soccer State Tournament in which they played two-time Class A State Champion Savannah Country Day School. Strong Rock Christian School lost to Savannah Country Day School in penalty kicks. The score of the match is 1-1 (3-5 PK).

Girls' Basketball

In 2012, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Girls Basketball Team made it to the preliminary round of the 2012 GHSA Class A Girls Basketball State Tournament losing to Trion High School 39-51. In 2013, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Girls Basketball Team made it to the first round of the 2013 GHSA Class A Private Girls Basketball State Tournament losing to St. Francis 13-67. However, after the loss of a NAIA senior that play for Belhaven University, Strong Rock Christian School did not qualify for the 2014 GHSA Class A Girls Basketball State Tournament.

Girls' Soccer

In 2010, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Girls Soccer Team won the GISA Class AA Region 1 Regional Championship. After winning the GISA 1-AA Championship, they advanced to the 2010 GISA Class AA Girls Soccer State Tournament, losing in the quarterfinals. In 2011, when Strong Rock Christian School joined the GHSA, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Girls Soccer Team made it to the second round of the 2011 GHSA Class A Girls Soccer State Tournament with a bye in the first round losing to Fellowship Christian School 0-10. In 2012, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Girls Soccer Team made it again to the second round of the 2012 GHSA Class A Girls Soccer State Tournament beating Providence Christian Academy 3-2 before losing to Pace Academy 1-3. In 2013, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Girls Soccer Team captures its first GHSA Area 4 Championship and secured a bye for the first round of the 2013 GHSA Class A Girls Soccer State Tournament. In the second round of the 2013 Class A Girls Soccer State Tournament, Strong Rock Christian School lose to Savannah Country Day School 2-3. In 2014, unfortunately due to the loss of two NCAA Division II seniors that play for Young Harris College and one NCAA Division III senior that play for Berry College, Strong Rock Christian School did not qualify for the 2014 GHSA Class A Girls Soccer State Tournament.

Softball

In 2010, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Softball Team made it pass the 2010 GHSA Class A Softball State Playoffs and made it to the 2nd round of the 2010 GHSA Class A Softball State Tournament where they lost to State runner-up Providence Christian Academy 0-1. In the loser bracket of the 2010 GHSA Class A Softball State Tournament, Strong Rock School Varsity Softball Team lost 5-9 against Bryan County High School. In 2011, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Softball Team only made it to the 2011 GHSA Class A Softball State Playoffs where they lost to Wesleyan School 0-2. In 2012, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Softball Team made it to the 2012 GHSA Class A Private Softball State Playoffs where they lost to Athens Christian School 2-6 and 1-3 respectively. In 2013, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Softball Team made it pass the 2013 GHSA Class A Private Softball State Playoffs and made it to the quarterfinals of the 2013 GHSA Class A Private Softball State Tournament where they lost to Prince Avenue Christian School 4-5. In the loser bracket of the GHSA Class A Private Softball State Tournament, they lost to First Presbyterian Day School 0-4. In 2014, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Softball Team made it only to the 2014 GHSA Class A Softball State Playoffs where they lost to First Presbyterian Day School 0-5 and 0-11 respectively.

Volleyball

In 2010, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Volleyball Team made it to the 2010 GHSA Class A Volleyball State Playoffs and lost to Westminster School in the first round 0-3. In 2011, Strong Rock Christian School made it to the 2011 GHSA Class A Volleyball State Playoffs and lost to Athens Academy in the first round again 0-3. In 2012, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Volleyball Team lost to The Walker School 0-3 in the first round of the 2012 GHSA Class A Volleyball State Playoffs. In 2013, due to the loss of a NAIA senior that play for Point University, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Volleyball Team did not see any postseason action. In 2014, Strong Rock Christian School Varsity Volleyball Team recovered from last year and made it to the first round of the 2014 GHSA Class A State Volleyball Playoffs where they lost to The Walker School 0-3 again. Strong Rock Christian School never made it to the GHSA Class A State Volleyball Tournament so far.

Campus

The campus sits on 168 acres (0.68 km²) in Locust Grove, Georgia. Current athletic facilities include a four field baseball and softball complex, a multipurpose gymnasium and a 4,000-seat football stadium. Other than educational buildings the school has future plans for a 3,700 seat theater, a 3,000-seat amphitheater, a 3,000-seat multipurpose arena, a 10,000-seat football stadium, a 24-court tennis center and a 1,000-seat reception center and banquet hall called "The Barn".

Strong Rock has one of the largest campuses for a private Christian school in the United States, with 168 acres (0.68 km²).

Admission and Tuition cost

The admission process for students to be accepted to the school includes an application package, submission of previous school and test records, as well as a testing session and an interview.^[1] Annual tuition at Strong Rock runs around $8,600 for elementary students and close to $10,000 for students in the academy and high school.^[2] The school offers financial aid for under privileged students and minorities. There are also uniforms to consider in the cost as well.

External links

• Strong Rock Christian School

References

1. ↑ Strong Rock Christian School - The Process
2. ↑ Strong Rock Christian School - Tuition and Fees 2008/2009

• Henry Herald Newspaper article on SRCS June 18, 2007
• Henry Herald Newspaper article on Strong Rock development November 28, 2006
• Henry Herald Newspaper article on SRCS November 16, 2006
• Tuition and Fees 2008-2009