High Point Christian Academy
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| High Point Christian Academy | |
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| Address | |
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307 N. Rotary Drive , 27262 | |
| Coordinates | 35°56′59″N 80°01′21″W / 35.949734°N 80.022499°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Established | 1996 |
| CEEB code | 341848 |
| Head of school | Keith Curlee |
| Teaching staff | 58 (as of 2005-06) [1] |
| Grades | TK-12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Enrollment | 642 |
| Average class size | 22 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.9 (as of 2005-06) [1] |
| Hours in school day | 7 [1] |
| Color(s) | green, white and navy |
| Mascot | Kip the Cougar |
| Team name | Cougars |
| Rival | Wesleyan Christian Academy |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | http://www.hpcacougars.org/ |
High Point Christian Academy (HPCA) is a private Christian school in High Point, North Carolina, United States serving students in preschool (2-, 3-, and 4-year olds) through twelfth grade. HPCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and Triad Association of Non-Public Schools (TANP).
History
Founded by the Green Street Baptist Church, High Point Christian Academy opened in August, 1996 with 96 students in kindergarten through third grade. One grade was added per year which made the first graduating class the class of 2006.[2] The school had added its high school program with the 2002-2003 school year.[3] There are now well over 600 students in attendance.[2]
Campus
High Point Christian Academy shares a campus with Green Street Baptist Church. TK-8th grade is located in one building and 9–12 is in a separate building.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
High Point Christian Academy fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. The Cougars field 31 competitive athletic teams in these 12 different sports and compete at the 3A level in the Piedmont Athletic Conference of Independent Schools (PACIS) and North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA).[4]
The first teams in the school's history were the boys' and girls' basketball teams, which began in the 1999-2000 winter season.[5] In 2015-16 season the boys varsity team received National attention by adding Five-star recruit Edrice Adebayo.[citation needed] HPCA was Ranked the No. 1 team in North Carolina and No. 21 in the Nation.[citation needed] The team defeated the Greensboro Day School in the Semi-Finals. HPCA finished with a record of (27-6).
The Cougars have won 7 state championships to date in girls' Volleyball, boys' swimming (twice), girls' swimming, baseball, softball, and most recently football.[citation needed]
Fine arts
High Point Christian Academy also contains a fine arts program which includes art, band, drama, publications and chorus.[6]
Clubs
The clubs at HPCA include Math Club, Robotics Club, Technology Club, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Interact Club, Drama, Chess Club, Women's Ensemble and Jazz Band.[2]
Alumni
- Edrice Adebayo, currently plays professional basketball for the Miami Heat.
Curriculum
Certified teachers lead the challenging academic program, utilizing a variety of textbook resources in the teaching of Math, Science, Language, Reading, Spelling, Social Studies and Bible. Integration of Scripture takes place across the curriculum as Biblical principles are applied to everyday learning. Additional areas of study include Art, Computers, Physical Education, Music, Foreign Language, and Library. The textbooks used are from A-Beka, ACSI, Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary, MacMillan/McGraw-Hill, and Bob Jones.[2]
Advanced Placement
In the 2010-2011 school year, some high school students took Advanced Placement exams in the following categories:
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP Statistics
AP US History
References
- ^ a b c "School Detail for High Point Christian Academy". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ^ a b c d http://www.k12academics.com/high_point_christian_academy.htm
- ^ Schultz, Sue (2002-08-20). "Christian academy to expand". The News & Record.
High Point Christian Academy has expanded from 96 students in 1996 to 550 enrolled this year. The private school offers a high school curriculum this year.
- ^ http://hpcacougars.org/athletics/
- ^ Adams, Tina (1999-11-05). "Cougars pounce on first sports season". The News & Record.
The High Point Christian Academy Cougars have donned green jerseys and started their inaugural basketball season. In fact, it's the school's inaugural of any athletic team; it's the first time the school has offered an organized sports program for students.
- ^ http://www.hpcacougars.org/fine-arts/
External links
- Baptist schools in the United States
- Buildings and structures in High Point, North Carolina
- Christian schools in North Carolina
- Educational institutions established in 1996
- Private elementary schools in North Carolina
- Private high schools in North Carolina
- Private middle schools in North Carolina
- Schools accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Schools in Guilford County, North Carolina