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'''Abundant Life Christian School''' ('''ALCS''') in [[Madison, Wisconsin]] is the largest non-sectarian private school in the area. ALCS was founded by Lake City Church (formerly Madison Gospel Tabernacle) in 1978. This K4–12 school shares its {{convert|28|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus with Lake City Church<ref>[http://www.lakecitychurch.org/ Lake City Church]</ref> and Campus for Kids daycare.<ref>[http://www.campusforkids.com/ Campus for Kids]</ref> While the three ministries are closely related, the students and staff represent over 60 churches and many communities in Madison and its suburbs. |
'''Abundant Life Christian School''' ('''ALCS''') in [[Madison, Wisconsin]] is the largest non-sectarian private school in the area. ALCS was founded by Lake City Church (formerly Madison Gospel Tabernacle) in 1978. This K4–12 school shares its {{convert|28|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus with Lake City Church<ref>[http://www.lakecitychurch.org/ Lake City Church]</ref> and Campus for Kids daycare.<ref>[http://www.campusforkids.com/ Campus for Kids]</ref> While the three ministries are closely related, the students and staff represent over 60 churches and many communities in Madison and its suburbs. Abundant Life consolidated with High Point Christian School in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=Erickson|first=Doug|title=High Point, Abundant Life Christian schools to consolidate Read more: http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/local_schools/high-point-abundant-life-christian-schools-to-consolidate/article_fc452de8-512d-11e1-b4cd-001871e3ce6c.html#ixzz2MpIq2Uqy|url=http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/local_schools/high-point-abundant-life-christian-schools-to-consolidate/article_fc452de8-512d-11e1-b4cd-001871e3ce6c.html|publisher=Wisconsin State Journal|accessdate=7 March 2013}}</ref> |
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== Accreditation == |
== Accreditation == |
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Revision as of 04:52, 7 March 2013
Abundant Life Christian School (ALCS) in Madison, Wisconsin is the largest non-sectarian private school in the area. ALCS was founded by Lake City Church (formerly Madison Gospel Tabernacle) in 1978. This K4–12 school shares its 28-acre (110,000 m2) campus with Lake City Church[1] and Campus for Kids daycare.[2] While the three ministries are closely related, the students and staff represent over 60 churches and many communities in Madison and its suburbs. Abundant Life consolidated with High Point Christian School in 2012.[3]
Accreditation
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCACASI)
- Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation (CITA)
- International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA)
ALCS was one of the first school accredited by the ICAA under the leadership of former principal David Wagner.
Awards
- ICAA "School of the Year" 1996 and 2007
Community service
Serve-a-thon is an annual even in which students serve community members and also solicit pledges. The National Christian Honor Society members plan and implement service projects each year. The ALCS honor society has received numerous awards for their service projects.
Curricula
A Beka is the primary publisher of curricula in the elementary department.
In the secondary school, many courses such as World Views and Bible have been developed by the staff. Bob Jones University Press and other publishers' texts are also used.
External links
References
- ^ Lake City Church
- ^ Campus for Kids
- ^ Erickson, Doug. "High Point, Abundant Life Christian schools to consolidate Read more: http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/local_schools/high-point-abundant-life-christian-schools-to-consolidate/article_fc452de8-512d-11e1-b4cd-001871e3ce6c.html#ixzz2MpIq2Uqy". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
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