Puget Sound Christian School vs. Life Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Puget Sound Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Life Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Our mission at Puget Sound Christian School is to train children according to God's purpose by providing a Christ-centered, safe, loving environment where parents, board members and staff, in partnership, work to help each student achieve academic excellence and spiritual growth.
PSCS offers instruction from Preschool through PreKindergarten with Full Time Daycare available.
We useACSI curriculum. Our staff also uses their skills in creative art, science and other helpful resources.
Our instruction has been developed to include many "hands on"experiences to broaden the academic learning. We are committed to maintaining a Biblical, worldview.
The philosophy of education at Life Christian Academy equips our preschool through grade 12 students with a Biblical worldview as they develop and build a solid foundation for their futures. Our strong and challenging curriculum and instruction presents students with developmentally appropriate content and skills in mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, world languages, Biblical studies, fine and performing arts, and wellness. This comprehensive system is intentionally designed for effective college preparation and life leadership skills. Life Christian Academy is dedicated to supporting our teachers in their use of instructional strategies identified as best practices through quality research. Since each student has been uniquely created with strengths and talents, Life Christian Academy provides individual attention in small class settings. This structure helps each student grow as a learner with clear academic goals. These goals address: Thinking analytically to solve problems
Communicating ideas effectively with both spoken and written word
Applying and synthesizing information Developing personal learning strategies Building capacity for creativity and innovation Working cooperatively with others Productive citizenship
Grades Offered
NS-PK
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1984
1973
Students Body
Total Students
11 students
740 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
37%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
6
-
Pre-K Students
5
61
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
-
62
Grade 3 Students
-
43
Grade 4 Students
-
46
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
58
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
49
Grade 9 Students
-
54
Grade 10 Students
-
54
Grade 11 Students
-
33
Grade 12 Students
-
43
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
50%
Average Class Size
10
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:2
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1120
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(K-8 Uniforms, 9-12 Dress Code)
(K-8 Uniforms, 9-12 Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,810
$10,489
Tuition Notes
Pre 3 tuition $2,970 Pre 4 tuition $3,465, PreK tuition $4,675 Full Time Daycare including Tuition (5 Days/Week) $1072/Month
Tuition prices vary depending on grade level and the number of students enrolled per family.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,000
Admissions Director
Kelly Hagala
Linda Davis
Admissions Associate
n/a
Rebecca Slattery
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
11
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Associated Student Body, Ballet/Hip Hop Class, Band and Choir, Chess Club, Digital Photography Club, Drumline, Elementary Athletics, Esports Team, Jesus Club, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics Club, Rotary Interact, SLi, Sole Purpose, Sphero Coding Club, Worship Team, Yearbook Club