Annapolis Area Christian School

716 Bestgate Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21401-0214
Tel: (410)266-8251
Grades: PK - 12 | 911 students
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AACS engages students in an education of excellence enabling them to impact the world through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

School Overview:
Annapolis Area Christian School
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Christian Schools International (CSI)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1971
Student Body
Total Students 911 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (MD School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 75%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 11 courses
Average SAT score 1685
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniforms: Polos, Button-down; slacks, skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 15 / Mar. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,628
Tuition Notes 2009-10 Tuition levels: Pre-school (4 levels): $3,421-$7,843; Grades 1-5: $8,943; Grades 6-8: $10,318; Grades 9-12: $12,628; Tuition Assistance program and payment option plans available to admissions applicants.
% on Financial Aid 15%
Acceptance Rate 92%
Admissions Director Drew Robison
Admissions Associate Heather Schulte
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Field Hockey Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Volleyball
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 20 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Club Art Club
Bell'Arte Singers Chess Club
Cinema Appreciation Club Creation Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Foreign Language Club
Heated Discussion Club Honor Council
International Students Club Madrigal Singers
Marching Band Men's Ensemble
National Honor Society Robotics Team
Strings Ensemble Student Government
Thespian Society Women's Choir

School Notes:

  • Open Houses: Join Us and "Discover AACS!" On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, we will host "Discover AACS," an event designed to introduce our school to families of students preK-12th grade. Discover AACS is ideal for families who would like to get a visionary perspective on our overall program. It will be held at 9:15am at 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn MD. Tours will be held at all three locations following this event: Upper School at 10:30am; Middle School at 11:00am; and Lower School at 11:00am. Our Open House Events are geared for families with specific questions about specific grade levels, curriculum, activities, and facilities. Please contact our Admissions Office to register for an Open House, at 410-266-8251 or admissions@aacsonline.org. Open House Schedules: Lower School Campus (Grades Pre-K - 5), 710 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD. Friday, October 23, 2009: 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Saturday, January 30, 2010: 9:00 am - 11:00 am; Friday, February 26, 2010: 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Friday, March 19, 2010: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Middle School Campus (Grades 6-8), 716 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD. Friday, October 16, 2009: 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Saturday, January 30, 2010: 9:00 am - 11:00 am; Friday, February 19, 2010: 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Friday, March 12, 2010: 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Upper School Campus (Grades 9-12), 109 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, MD. Friday, October 2, 2009: 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Saturday, January 30, 2010: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; Friday, February 12, 2010: 9:30 am - 11:30 am; Friday, March 5, 2010: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

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Nearby Schools:

Annapolis Area Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Weems Creek Nursery School & Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.9 mi. away
Calvary Center School
Gr. PK-K | 1.4 mi. away
Heritage Learning Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.6 mi. away
Book Of Life Academy
Gr. PK-5 | 1.6 mi. away
Play & Learn At Annapolis
Gr. K | 1.6 mi. away

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