Greenville Christian School
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Greenville Christian School is a small, non-denominational, private school in Greenville, Mississippi
. Greenville Christian School offers pre-school, elementary, middle, and college preparatory education to Greenville and the surrounding areas.
In 1972, the new facility at Highway 1 south was completed, and the fall classes began. The school grew rapidly, and increased enrollment necessitated additional classrooms.
In 1979, the school was recognized under the governing body of the Greenville Christian School Parents' Association.
Since 1983, four new classrooms have been added, an athletic/training building has been constructed and a large science complex has been completed.
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Mississippi Private School Asscociation.
is an honorary society that recognizes academic excellence. Greenville Christian has a very active Student Council that provides students with the opportunity to volunteer and make Greenville a better place. There is also The Fellowship of Christian Students for those interested in religion. Students also have the option of participating in competitive academic teams, such as Quiz Bowl.
Football - (J.V.)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity)10-12
Basketball - (Peewee) Grades 5-6, (J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12 2010 MPSA A State Champions
Track/ Cross-Country (boy's and girl's)- (J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Baseball- J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Girl's Fast Pitch Softball- J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Soccer (boy's and girl's)- J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Greenville, Mississippi
Greenville is a city in Washington County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 48,633 at the 2000 census, but according to the 2009 census bureau estimates, it has since declined to 42,764, making it the eighth-largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Washington...
. Greenville Christian School offers pre-school, elementary, middle, and college preparatory education to Greenville and the surrounding areas.
History
Greenville Christian School was formulated in the minds of concerned Christian parents from Christ Wesleyan Methodist Church. The school opened in late August, 1969, at the Greenville Hotel with thirty-seven students in grades one through nine.In 1972, the new facility at Highway 1 south was completed, and the fall classes began. The school grew rapidly, and increased enrollment necessitated additional classrooms.
In 1979, the school was recognized under the governing body of the Greenville Christian School Parents' Association.
Since 1983, four new classrooms have been added, an athletic/training building has been constructed and a large science complex has been completed.
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Mississippi Private School Asscociation.
Clubs and organizations
The National Beta ClubNational Beta Club
The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service....
is an honorary society that recognizes academic excellence. Greenville Christian has a very active Student Council that provides students with the opportunity to volunteer and make Greenville a better place. There is also The Fellowship of Christian Students for those interested in religion. Students also have the option of participating in competitive academic teams, such as Quiz Bowl.
Extracurricular activities
The following sports activities are available:Football - (J.V.)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity)10-12
Basketball - (Peewee) Grades 5-6, (J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12 2010 MPSA A State Champions
Track/ Cross-Country (boy's and girl's)- (J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Baseball- J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Girl's Fast Pitch Softball- J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12
Soccer (boy's and girl's)- J.V.or B team)Grades 7-9 and (Varsity or A team)Grades 10-12