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Principal |
Ron Mitchell email the principal |
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Awards |
AISA Blue Ribbon Award (2007), AISA Blue Ribbon Award (2006), AISA Blue Ribbon Award (2005) |
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Special features |
religious, nonprofit, gifted and talented, before- and after- school care |
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Gender composition |
coed |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Students in grades 4-12 wear standardized shirts. |
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School Mission
- It is the mission of Prattville Christian Academy to glorify God by inspiring qualified students to excel academically, physically and spiritually, thereby preparing them for future success, whether in higher education or other endeavors.
Prattville Christian Academy is committed to honoring Christ by inspiring students to reach their full spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical potentials. We are committed to building faith in God, love of His Word, and respect for his creation. We are committed to providing a quality, Christ-centered, Bible-based education in a caring Christian environment, with emphasis on the individual and the importance of the family. We are committed to preparing qualified students for future success without preference to gender, race, or national origin.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, Spanish and Greek.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on accelerated learning, honors, college preparation.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Small class sizes with differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning environment
- Focus on critical thinking and integrated learning
- Complete media and technology center
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and track.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Key Club; Beta Club; National Honor Society; Student Government Asociation (SGA); Journalism Club and Drama Club.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band, theater/drama, chorus, photography and drawing/painting.
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Parent and Community Support
- Parents and the community are involved in PCA through the Partners for Education (PFE) program. The PFE partners with the school to provide opportunities not possible through normal funding and curriculum.
Other news or notes
- We have a wonderful web site at www.4pca.com
There is a great deal of information there about the school.
| College and Work Preparation |
- Less than 20% of graduates go to 2-year colleges.
- 80-100% of graduates go to 4-year colleges.
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| Technology and Facilities |
- 5 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established in 1997.
- No transportation is provided to this school.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: Elementary School building is 7 years old. Secondary school building and student center are new in 2007. On-site kitchen that prepares meals each day.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: Two gymnasiums with complete locker room and shower facilities. Football, baseball and softball fields on-site. Complete playground for PreK-4 through 3rd grades.
- Library facilities: Large and open to all students throughout the day. Differentiated reading areas. Activity centers for student use and a complete research area available.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Measures used to evaluate applicants: interview and recommendations.
- To evaluate applicants, this school also uses: grades, SAT scores, behavioral records.
- Of the students who applied for admission to this school for the current school year, 81-100% were accepted.
- Tuition: $4000-4999
- 0-20% of students receive financial aid to attend this school.
- Entering students typically come from: Elmore County Schools; Autauga County Schools and Local Private Schools.
- Students at this school enroll by choice.
- Almost all of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; closed campus. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: Before School detention.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 96-100% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:00AM to 3:15PM.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2007.
- Accredited by Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) in 2007.
- Principal has been at this school for 5 years.
- Foreign language(s) spoken by staff: French, Spanish and Greek.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 09/22/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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