Poetry Community Christian School vs. Kaufman Christian School
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School Overview
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Overview
Poetry Community Christian School serves Pre-Primer (K-4) through 12th grades and was founded in 2002. PCCS is located in rural Poetry, Texas, approximately 25 minutes SE of Rockwall and 10 minutes N of Terrell.
ACCREDITED and AFFORDABLE, less than most daycare rates. EXEMPLARY ACADEMICS as evidenced by year to year high averages on SAT/ACT/PSAT scores.
DUAL COLLEGE CREDITS taught by PCCS faculty with master's degrees (e.g., 1301/1302 ENG, British Lit, American Lit, Precalculus, College Algebra, 1301/1302 American History, Statistics, Calculus, Sociology, Psychology) give your high schooler a head start for college and a saving to parents!
ENRICHMENT ELECTIVES are selected semester by semester and include more than 50 on the schedule.
To enable every student to reach their full potential in Christ by preparing the mind through solid academic instruction and enlightening the soul to spiritual truth from the Bible. This year's theme is "Living in Love" and students are challenged to memorize the entire chapter of James 4.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
The PCCS Support Services program has been serving students with learning differences since 2003 and includes small groups, Barton Reading Interventions, Fast ForWord, Writeshop, modifications, accommodations, and one-on-one tutoring.
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Year Founded
2002
1988
Students Body
Total Students
278 students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
11%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
14
Kindergarten Students
18
14
Grade 1 Students
18
13
Grade 2 Students
18
19
Grade 3 Students
18
8
Grade 4 Students
18
14
Grade 5 Students
18
16
Grade 6 Students
18
10
Grade 7 Students
18
5
Grade 8 Students
18
7
Grade 9 Students
18
4
Grade 10 Students
18
3
Grade 11 Students
18
3
Grade 12 Students
18
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
2%
Average Class Size
18
15
Number of AP Classes
12
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:12
Average SAT score
1220
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Average ACT score
25
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/sweatshirts; denim & solid colored shorts/pants)
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/sweatshirts; denim & solid colored shorts/pants)
Casual
(Standardized Dress)
(Standardized Dress)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,000
$5,000
Tuition Notes
Affordable tuition - Tuition Rates remain stable year to year. See \"Tuition Worksheet\" on school website
PK-5th grade tuition is $5,000 a year. 6th-12th grade tuition is $3,000 a year. Tuition can be paid in 12 monthly payments of $416.67, 11 monthly payments of $454.55 or 10 monthly payments of $500.00 (for one child). KCS offers a multi-child tuition discount of 10% for the 2nd child, 20% for the 3rd child, and 30% for the 4th child.
% on Financial Aid
5%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
50%
Admissions Director
Dr. Anne P. Horan
Christy Butler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
1
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess, Christian Soldiers Karate, Competitive Art, Competitive Speech Team, Elementary Praise Team, Elementary Theatre Troope, HS/MS Theatre Troope, Middle School Praise Team, Mission Team, Music & Academics Team, Musical Theatre Productions, National Honor Society, PCCS Co-Ed Scouting, Student Council
ACSI Academic Events, NASP Archery