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Battle Creek Christian School

Private | PK-7 | 61 students

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“We are best known for academics and Christian values.”

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Battle Creek's Battle Creek Christian School is a private school serving 61 students in grades PK-7. It is coed, religious and Christian (CSI) affiliated. The school belongs to...

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My child has attended the school for two years. I have had the opportunity to...
Very disappointed in the education my child is getting for as much as I'm...
BCCS has been our family's school for 11 years now. Our oldest is in HS and...
Great school! Highly educated teachers and a warm environment for learning....
It's a joy to work with such great families, who really care about their...

Student diversity

95% of students at this school are White.

Special education

The school provides services for individual students' needs.

Extended care

Before school:

Starts 6:30 am

After school:

Ends 6:00 pm

Transportation

No transportation provided

Programs

Core knowledge
Direct instruction
Individually guided instruction
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Year-round/rolling admissions

Does not accept vouchers

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Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $81,200. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $645.

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Choir / Chorus

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4 stars

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Posted March 13, 2013

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My child has attended the school for two years. I have had the opportunity to meet all of they teachers. They are very passionate about Christian education. The push students to achieve more. If I had to choose a school for my child, I would choose BCCS all over again.
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Posted January 9, 2013

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Very disappointed in the education my child is getting for as much as I'm paying in tuition.
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Posted February 22, 2011

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BCCS has been our family's school for 11 years now. Our oldest is in HS and was fully prepared academically, socially, and spiritually for the next step in her life. The teachers are excellent - they are the heart of the school. Parents' involvement in the school assures success for the students and an organization that works.
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Posted February 18, 2011

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Great school! Highly educated teachers and a warm environment for learning. Preschool is accelerated so children are reading at ages 4 and 5!
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Posted February 18, 2011

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It's a joy to work with such great families, who really care about their students and their school!
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Posted February 1, 2006

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Loved the preschool. If I didn't work and need daycare, I would still send my child to the preschool program.
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Student ethnicity

		Ethnicity	This school
		White	95%
		Black	4%
		Hispanic	2%
		American Indian/Alaska Native	0%
		Asian/Pacific Islander	0%

Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	8	N/A	N/A

Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Librarian/media specialist(s) Math specialist(s) Music teacher(s) PE instructor(s) Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s) Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel Reading specialist(s) School psychologist School social worker/counselors(s) Special education coordinator Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff	None
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered	Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Extra learning resources offered	Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students	Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students	Math specialist(s)
School facilities	Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Music teacher(s) Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities	Art room Music room
Visual arts	Drawing / sketching Painting Printmaking
Music	Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts	Creative writing Drama Poetry

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered

Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students	PE instructor(s) School psychologist
School facilities	Access to sports fields Gym Kitchen Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

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School basics

School start time	8:00 am
School end time	3:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite	Before school: starts at 6:30 a.m. After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name	Marc Daly
Best ways for parents to contact the school	Email Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins	Infant
Gender	Coed
Boarding options	Day school
Is there an application process?	Yes
Affiliation	Christian (CSI)
Associations	CSI NAEYC
Fax number	(269) 963-7936

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used Don't understand these terms?	Core knowledge Direct instruction Individually guided instruction Multi-aged
Specific academic themes or areas of focus Don't understand these terms?	Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered Don't understand these terms?	No
Level of special education programming offered	Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught	None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered	Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students	Art teacher(s) Librarian/media specialist(s) Math specialist(s) Music teacher(s) PE instructor(s) Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s) Priest, pastor, or other religious personnel Reading specialist(s) School psychologist School social worker/counselors(s) Special education coordinator Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff	None
Extra learning resources offered	Differentiated learning programs Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district	None
School facilities	Access to sports fields Art room Audiovisual aids Cafeteria Chapel/spiritual reflection center Computer lab Gym Internet access Kitchen Library Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium") Music room Playground

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Sports

Boys sports	None
Girls sports	None

Arts & music

Visual arts	Drawing / sketching Painting Printmaking
Music	Choir / Chorus
Performing arts	Creative writing Drama Poetry
Media arts	None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)

Destination Imagination
Girls on the Run

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Bullying policy	This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement	Attend parent nights Chaperone school trips Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities Join PTO/PTA Monitor the playground Organize cultural events Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.) Serve on school improvement team or governance council Volunteer in the classroom Volunteer time after school

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Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year	$1000 - $5000
Vouchers accepted	No
Financial aid offered	Yes. School-based aid

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1035 Wagner Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49017
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Phone: (269) 963-0649

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