Jupiter Christian School
| Jupiter Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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700 South Delaware Blvd Jupiter, Florida 33458 United States | |
| Information | |
| Motto | World-changing education from a life-changing perspective |
| Denomination | Nondenominational |
| Established | 1963 |
| President | Mr. Daniel Steinfield |
| Teaching staff | 48 |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Enrollment | 600 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.1 (as of 2016-17) |
| Color(s) | Black, Red and White |
| Athletics | Varsity, JV, Middle School: Golf , Football, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Cross-country, Volleyball, Wrestling, Baseball |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Team name | Jupiter Christian School Eagles |
| Website | http://www.jupiterchristian.org/ |
Jupiter Christian School is a private school in Jupiter, Florida. It was established in 1963 and serves approximately 600 students in preschool through 12th grade.
History
Jupiter Christian School opened in September 1963.[1]
It is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. The school is also a member of Christian Schools of Palm Beach County and the National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Curriculum
A loving Pre-school environment designed to develop a foundation for future learning via indoor and outdoor play, phonics and number concepts, music, art, physical education, Spanish, drama and chapel.
In the Lower School, the JCS experience begins with the nurturing relationship formed with every child. In this secure environment, students are prepared for upper-level academics via a challenging curriculum, as well as character-building programs, core-subject competitions, intramural sports and gifted programs. JCS also provides an onsite reading specialist to help students with different learning styles reach their full academic potential.
The Upper School provides a comprehensive academic program designed to meet the needs of every student, a spiritual foundation, unparalleled athletic and fine arts programs and the skillsets required for a lifetime of leadership. Academic programs include Honors, AP, Dual Enrollment with Palm Beach Atlantic University and a STEM program. JCS seeks to fully equip students to achieve excellence in their post-secondary endeavors, whatever they may choose to pursue.
Extracurricular activities
The school's athletic teams attend the Florida High School Athletic Association competition. Teams are fielded in baseball, basketball, cheer leading, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and field, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.
State championship titles held by the school's teams include:
- Football: 2007 (1B), 2008 (1B)
- Wrestling 2006
Our award-winning fine arts department includes programs in visual arts, theatre, music theory, choir, concert performance, and musical proficiency in percussion, brass or woodwind instruments.
Jupiter Christian School exists to glorify God by educating young leaders spiritually, academically, physically, and socially with Christ-centered programs offered in a nurturing community.
References
- ↑ "Sept. 3 Opening Set For Jupiter Christian School". Palm Beach Post. 1963-08-15.