South Christian High School
| South Christian High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
160 68th Street SW Grand Rapids, Michigan United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian High School |
| Motto | Anchored in God's Word |
| Established | 1954 |
| Principal | George Guichelaar |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue & White |
| Mascot | Sailor |
| Emblem | Anchor |
| Website | http://www.schs.org |
South Christian High School (SCHS) is a private Christian high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers classes from the 9th through 12th grade. SCHS is affiliated with Byron Center Christian School, Dutton Christian School, Legacy Christian School, and Moline Christian School, all of which provide K-8 Education.[1] They currently compete in the OK Gold Conference in sports.
Academics
South Christian High School provides Advanced Placement courses in math, physics, social studies, and english.
History
In the early 1950s a group of visionaries saw the need for a Christian high school in southern Kent County. 109 10th and 11th graders entered South Christian High in the fall of 1954. The following year the 12th grade was added, and SCHS remained a three-year high school until 1992 when the 9th grade was added. More than 8,000 students have graduated from South Christian.
South Christian has a rich history of growth in which it experienced a steady increase in numbers to a peak of 834 students in 2001. A series of building additions, a continual revision of curriculum offerings, and an upgrading of technology accommodated the increased enrollment.
In 2004 the community celebrated the 50th anniversary of SCHS. Because of a dire need for athletic facilities and a long range plan to build a new school, 130 acres were purchased on Kalamazoo Avenue between 76th and 84th Streets. A beautiful sports park which includes facilities for tennis, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse and cross country, now serves a thriving athletic program. With the impact of the economic downturn of 2008, the plans for a new building on the Kalamazoo property have been replaced with a plan to renovate the building on 68th Street.[2]