Shoals Christian School vs. St. Joseph Regional Catholic School
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School Overview
Overview
MISSION STATEMENT We will assist Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, biblically based education emphasizing excellence in character, academics, and service to Christ and others.
"All of your children will be taught by the Lord and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah 54:13
VISION STATEMENT Shoals Christian School (SCS) is a school whose constituents are increasingly committed to lives of holiness and prayer.
The school's leadership is committed to make decisions consistent with its mission statement and the principles of God's Word.
SCS follows biblical principles of stewardship and is dedicated to future growth and financial stability.
St. Joseph Regional Catholic School serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS).
The student:teacher of St. Joseph Regional Catholic School is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
on case-by-case basis, dyslexia and mild learning differences
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Year Founded
1997
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Students Body
Total Students
216 students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
8
-
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
16
13
Grade 1 Students
10
8
Grade 2 Students
13
14
Grade 3 Students
11
13
Grade 4 Students
17
10
Grade 5 Students
7
23
Grade 6 Students
15
15
Grade 7 Students
16
15
Grade 8 Students
25
22
Grade 9 Students
20
-
Grade 10 Students
24
-
Grade 11 Students
12
-
Grade 12 Students
22
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
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Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
5
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:15
Average ACT score
25
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
(Details are in the Student/Parent Handbook)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,255
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Tuition Notes
This is the 2016-2017 tuition for 6th - 8th grades. Please contact our Admissions Director for complete tuition schedule.
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% on Financial Aid
23%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,336
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Admissions Director
Didi Vardaman
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Classes, Art Shows, Drama, Jr. High Scholars Bowl, Key Club, Math Olympics, Middle School Student Government Assocation, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Robotics Team, Science Fair, SCS Ambassadors, Student Government Association
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