University Christian School
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| University Christian School | |
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| Address | |
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5520 University Blvd W , , 32216 | |
| Coordinates | 30°18′33″N 81°38′26″W / 30.30917°N 81.64056°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Established | 1973 |
| Founder | Jack J. Dinsbeer (Former Pastor of University Baptist Church) |
| Superintendent | Rev.Frank Ciresi |
| Dean | James Dell |
| Principal | Beverly Bandy |
| Grades | pre-school–12 |
| Average class size | apx. 20 students |
| Classes offered | K3-12 |
| Language | Spanish, English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Blue, Gold and White |
| Slogan | "Truth, Tradition, Transformation" |
| Mascot | Christian Knight |
| Team name | "Fighting Christians" |
| Rival | The Bolles School |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
| School fees | $200-$650 depending on grade level |
| Tuition | Grades K5-6th=$5650; Grades 7th-12th= $5950 |
| Website | http://www.ucsjax.com |
University Christian School is a private Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It is part of the ministry of the University Baptist Church, a local Baptist congregation. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through high school with a focus on Baptist values.
History
University Christian School is an extension of the University Baptist Church organization. University Baptist Church was founded in 1950; Jack J. Dinsbeer became pastor of the small congregation in 1953. Under his leadership the church grew in membership, and in 1965 the church established a kindergarten. In 1970 University Christian School expanded into a full elementary school with grades one through six. The first class graduated in 1973, and a year later the administration acquired more land for additional buildings to house a middle and high school. The school continued to expand in the 1990s.[2]
References
- ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2009-06-23. [dead link]
- ^ "About Us". ucschool.org. Retrieved October 27, 2010.