Williamsburg Christian Academy
Encyclopedia
Williamsburg Christian Academy is an interdenominational Christian school located in Williamsburg, Virginia
. Established in 1978, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
and by the Association of Christian Schools International
.
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Bible study and prayer groups, weekly chapel services, mission trips, and community service projects are provided and available to students.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
. Established in 1978, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is one of the six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation...
and by the Association of Christian Schools International
Association of Christian Schools International
The Association of Christian Schools International is an association of evangelical Protestant Christian schools.-Purposes:ACSI, a protestant association for Christian schools, impacts nearly 23,000 schools and transforms the lives of more than 3.9 million students worldwide...
.
Mission statement
Campus
Opened in 2006, the campus consists of a1000 square-foot (about 6,000 m2) educational complex.Pre-Kindergarten
The Director of Pre-School is Mrs. Jean Jurasek. WCA offers a 5 day per week Pre-K (4 year olds) program with a full or half day option.Elementary
The Head of Elementary is Mrs. Jane Vaught. Academically, the school possesses a strong phonics reading program, encourages advancement in core academic subject areas, and offers enrichment classes in music, art, computer, and library skills. Spiritually, WCA provides daily praise and worship times for its Pre-K through 2nd grade students, as well as weekly, age-appropriate chapel services. Character development and community service are areas of emphasis.Competitive Opportunities
Elementary school students have the opportunity to participate in competitive activities including the ACSI Spelling Bee, ACSI Math Olympics, ACSI Metro Art Festival, Battle of the Books, and Music in the ParksMusic in the Parks
Music in the Parks is a day-long or two-day festival for student choral, orchestral, and band ensembles, held annually across the United States. Music groups perform before adjudicators who rate the ensemble in the morning, and then spend the day at an amusement park. The day culminates with an...
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Music Programs
String instrument classes are offered beginning in grade 2, and a comprehensive general music program is available to all students.Middle school
The WCA Middle School program is designed to be developmentally appropriate while ensuring academic advancement. In addition to academic programs, Christ-centered education is emphasized through inductive Bible study and prayer group meetings, weekly chapel programs, Christian drama and choral singing, and community service including local mission service projects.Academics
- Core subject areas include language arts, Saxon math, Shurley grammar, science, Bible, history, health and physical education
- Academic advancement in core subject areas
- Spanish, French, or Sign Language beginning in 7th Grade
- Exploratory courses include Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind, Art, Photoshop, Christian Leadership, String Orchestra, Music Education, Money Matters for Kids
- Classroom learning needs and individual attention is given and supported through Math Lab, Bible Lab, Grammar Lab, Keyboarding Lab and Study Hall
Extracurricular Opportunities
- Student Council Association (SCA)
- Monthly social events
- Interscholastic Athletics- soccer, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, cross-country, softball, baseball, golf
- White/Blue Team Spirit Competitions
- Competitions including ACSI Spelling Bee, ACSI Geography Bee, ACSI Math Olympics, ACSI Creative Writing Festival, ACSI Metro Art Festival, Battle of the Books, Odyssey of the Mind, Science Fair, and Music in the ParksMusic in the ParksMusic in the Parks is a day-long or two-day festival for student choral, orchestral, and band ensembles, held annually across the United States. Music groups perform before adjudicators who rate the ensemble in the morning, and then spend the day at an amusement park. The day culminates with an...
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High school
The Head of High School is Mr. Chris Gann. Williamsburg Christian Academy's High School features a college-preparatory curriculum.Bible study and prayer groups, weekly chapel services, mission trips, and community service projects are provided and available to students.
Academics
- Advanced Placement courses are offered in English Literature and Composition, Language and Composition, European History, U.S.History, Psychology, Spanish, French, Calculus and Art (2-D Design Portfolio).
- Honors courses are offered in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Earth Science, American Literature, British Literature, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and World Literature.
- Health and physical education
- Elective classes in Computer I, II, Desktop Publishing, CAD, Art, String Ensembles, Chorus
- The College of William & Mary and/or Thomas Nelson Community College courses
Student Clubs, Organizations, and Activities
- National Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyThe National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
- Spanish Club, French Club, Key ClubKey ClubKey Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
, Fellowship of Christian AthletesFellowship of Christian AthletesThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a non-profit interdenominational Christian organization founded in 1954 and that has been based in Kansas City, Missouri since 1956. It falls within the tradition of Muscular Christianity. Although established by evangelical Protestants, the concept has...
, Drama Club, Chef's Club - Student Council Association (SCA)
- Newspaper and Yearbook
- Interscholastic Athletics - soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, golf, baseball, tennis, softball