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Veritas Christian Academy

17 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC, 28732-0287 -

School Notes Overview:

Veritas Christian Academy is an independent, co-educational, PreK - 12, college preparatory school with an educational culture built on the classical Trivium and historic Biblical Christianity. Veritas provides an academic curriculum that trains students in the grammatical, dialectical, and rhetorical arts with an equal emphasis on the acquisition of the empirical and mathematical sciences preparatory to, or at the level of, College Board Advanced Placement standards. The program aims not only to equip students with knowledge of the different disciplines, but also to aid their understanding of learning as the pursuit and application of truth. The program's distinctives include Latin instruction that begins in third grade, a full year of informal and formal logic, a full year of rhetoric, the writing and defense of a senior thesis, and the age-appropriate teaching methodologies required of each subject....

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Upcoming Events:

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School Overview:

	Veritas Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and related conditions
Year Founded	1998
County	Henderson County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	358 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	18%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 20 students
	Kind - 40 students
	Grade 1 - 37 students
	Grade 2 - 20 students
	Grade 3 - 24 students
	Grade 4 - 30 students
	Grade 5 - 21 students
	Grade 6 - 32 students
	Grade 7 - 24 students
	Grade 8 - 20 students
	Grade 9 - 18 students
	Grade 10 - 20 students
	Grade 11 - 22 students
	Grade 12 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	55%
Average Class Size	20
Number of AP Courses	7
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	AP US History	AP US Government
	AP Literature and Composition	AP Latin Virgil
	AP Chemistry	AP Calculus
	AP Biology
Average SAT score	1857
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Formal (Khaki pants/shorts/skirts/logo polo shirts)
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition ranges from $5,456 in Pre-Kindergarten to $9,380 for seniors.
% on Financial Aid	25%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$3,800
Acceptance Rate	85%
Head of School	Kay Belknap
Admissions Director	Darla Hall
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Golf	Soccer
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	11
	Extracurriculars
	Chess Club	Chorus
	Drama	Drumming
	Fencing	Martial Arts
	Nature Appreciation	Print Journalism
	Studio Art	Video Production
	Yearbook

School Notes:

To graduate from Veritas Christian Academy a student must have at least a C average (70% or higher) in every course taken in the curriculum. The school does not rank students. A minimum of 23 credits is required for graduation.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

Community Briefs (The Hendersonville Times-News)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 06:49:35 pm
FLETCHER -- Fletcher Parks and Recreation will hosting an adult coed volleyball league in January. Register teams now to play. Games will be played on Saturdays at Veritas Christian Academy starting on Jan. 16. Cost to register is $160 and includes a full season followed by a tournament, game balls and officials.
Family-friendly calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 11:34:31 am
ASHEVILLE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL: Enjoy films from around the world with adventure, surprises, laughs and stories that will make kids see the world in a new way. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at Cinebarre, Biltmore Square, Brevard Road at Interstate 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at Asheville Pizza and Brewing, 625 Merrimon Ave. See full story on Page B4 , and visit ...
For the Record (The Hendersonville Times-News)
posted on September 17, 2009 at 04:08:48 pm
Emergency Notes Henderson County fire calls
Nittany Lions rookie passing most of tests (Centre Daily Times)
posted on July 14, 2009 at 08:01:54 am
You could say Penn State's basketball veterans use the summer pickup games to stay in shape, to stave off boredom or to try a new move or two.
Sign up now for Little Hoopers basketball camp (Asheville Citizen-Times)
posted on July 5, 2009 at 04:17:07 am
FLETCHER — Openings are still available for the fourth annual Little Hooper's Basketball Camp, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday at Veritas Christian Academy, 17 Cane Creek Road.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (28732)	School Zip (28732)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	12,083 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	33%	24%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$42,816	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	24 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	65% / 35%