NorthPointe Christian Schools
| NorthPointe Christian Schools Aquilonis Punctum Christian Scholis | |
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| Address | |
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3101 Leonard St. NE Grand Rapids, Mi 49525  United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1972 |
| Founder | George Berends |
| Superintendent | Joel Westa |
| School number | 359 |
| Principal | Todd Tolsma, Megan Wilink, Kari Huckaby |
| Grades | PreK-12th |
| Gender | none |
| Hours in school day | 24 |
| Campus size | 23 acres |
| School color(s) | Blue/Gold/White |
| Slogan | Preparing students to impact their world for Jesus Christ. |
| Fight song | "We are the Mighty Mustangs" - to the tune of "Hail to the Victors Valiant" |
| Athletics conference | OK Conference |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Polo, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
| Accreditation |
CSI - Christian Schools International North Central Association of Colleges and Schools NPC is also a member of the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools. (http://www.m-a-n-s.org) |
| Average ACT scores | 23 |
| Phone | 616-942-0363 |
| Fax | 616-942-6867 |
| Website | http://www.npchristian.org |
NorthPointe Christian Schools are Christian schools located on the North East side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. NorthPointe Christian Schools seek to provide a strong foundation for development of the Christian faith in the lives of their students. NorthPointe Christian serves over 675 students in grades three-year-old preschool through grade twelve. The elementary school curriculum builds and develops fundamental skills. The middle school reinforces and expands these skills and the high school curriculum is college preparatory with regular and AP courses offered.
NorthPointe Christian curriculum provides opportunities for concrete, abstract, and hands-on learning. In addition to the basic skill development, specialists in the areas of music (both general and instrumental), library, computers, and physical education teach children the skills of each of these disciplines. The Special Academic Services department is available, should children have special learning needs.
Bible class and weekly chapel services form one part of the spiritual emphasis at NorthPointe Christian Schools. The purpose is to develop Christlikeness in the lives of the students.
Athletics
NorthPointe Christian High School is a member of the OK Conference[1] of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The school has won five state championships and has been state runner-up five times.
MHSAA Championships
- 1993 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist) Team members: Brent Hoskins, Paul Konyndyk, Mark Konyndyk, Dan Jenson, Stephen Comer, Ryan Formsma, Darren Herweyer, Mark Setsma, Joe Cebulski
- 1996 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 2006 - Boys’ Tennis - Lower Peninsula Division 4
- 2006 - Girls' Cross Country - Lower Peninsula Division 4
- 2007 - Girls' Cross Country - Lower Peninsula Division 4
MHSAA Runners-up
- 1990 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 1992 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 2000 - Boys’ Soccer - Division 4 (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 2007 (Spring) - Boys’ Tennis - Lower Peninsula Division 4
- 2008 - Girls' Tennis - Lower Peninsula Division 4
2015- Boys' Basketball-Division 3
Notable alumni and staff
- Chad Curtis, professional baseball player convicted of sexual assault of three high school girls; athletic director and weight training instructor at the school
- Katie Feenstra (class of 2001), played basketball for Liberty University, overseas with teams in Korea, for the San Antonio Silver Stars, Detroit Shock, and Atlanta Dream Tulsa Shock WNBA teams. Now head coach for Women's Basketball at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI.
- Kevin Max, member of Christian band DC Talk.
Trivia
The average ACT score of Northpointe Christian students is equivalent to the campus size, in acres.
Notes
https://www.mhsaa.com/Portals/0/Documents/BGF/PDF-Archives/1993-BGO-C-D.pdf