Watsontown Christian Academy
School Notes Overview:
Watsontown Christian Academy, in preparing effective servants of Christ in today's society, features a traditional classroom approach that integrates excellence in academics with distinctions including Spanish equestrian training,and service opportunities. Scholarships available....
School Overview:
Watsontown Christian Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other religious school association(s) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1972 | ||
| County | Northumberland County, PA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 76 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 16% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 3 students | |||
| Kind - 7 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 3 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 7 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 3 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 7 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 5 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 5 students | |||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 1 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (no jeans, tee shirts or sweatshirts) |
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This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,900 | ||
| Tuition Notes | K4 full/half-day option; half-day $3,000.00/yr. Discounts for early payments. Additional materials and book fee for grades 7-12. Scholarships may be available. | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | ||
| Head of School | H. William Wilhelm | ||
| Admissions Director | H. William Wilhelm | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Equestrian | ||
| Soccer | Track and Field | ||
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| "Vessels" Christian Club | Class Community Service Projects | ||
| Home Ec | Spanish | ||
| Student Council | Worship Team | ||
| Yearbook | |||
School Notes:
- Hot Lunch Cafeteria/Free & Reduced Lunch Program
- A BEKA, Bob Jones and other curriculum used
- Bussing available through local school districts
- Financial Aid Available
- Class community service projects
- Senior Short Term Mission trip to Jamaica
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Last weekend of summer (The Milton Standard-Journal)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 09:37:41 pm
Enjoy your final moments of summer vacation... First days of school in the valley Aug. 24 Milton Area School District Warrior Run School District Aug. 25 Watsontown Christian Academy Aug. 27 Lewisburg Area School District Sept. 1 Mifflinburg Area School District (11 a.m. start) Meadowbrook Christian School (K4, K5, 1st-12th grades) - Little League World Series Concessionaire Delaware North Companies Sportservice Helping Non-Profit Organizations in ... (PRWeb)
posted on August 21, 2009 at 05:01:48 pm
Hundreds of volunteers from non-profit organizations located in Williamsport and Lycoming County, Penn., will play a role in helping Delaware North Companies Sportservice feed an anticipated 300,000 fans at the 2009 Little League World Series this week. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2778874.htm - SCHOLAR ATHLETES (The Milton Standard-Journal)
posted on July 1, 2009 at 02:44:04 pm
The Northumberland County Recreation Committee presented its 2009 Scholar-Athlete Awards on Tuesday at the Northumberland County Commissioners meeting. With the award, one male and female athlete from each school district in the county received $200. The winners were selected by their respective schools. The recipients must live in Northumberland County and be seniors with significant ... - Student spend 10 days among Jamaica's poor (The Daily Item)
posted on March 22, 2009 at 04:15:12 am
A 10-day midwinter trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica, was anything but a vacation for eight juniors and seniors at Watsontown Christian Academy. In fact, they managed only one trip to the beach, instead spending their time visiting schools and orphanages in the poverty-stricken Caribbean nation.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (17777) | School Zip (17777) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 6,659 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 15% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,497 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (17777) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Keefertown Parochial School - 30 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Maranatha Mennonite Christian School - 95 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
- Meadowbrook Christian School - 332 students - 5.6 mi. away - view location
- Bethesda Prep School - 24 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
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