Island Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Island Christian School -- Mission --- Provide quality Christian education to the families of the Florida Keys; educating: mind, body, and spirit; while developing a closer relationship to Jesus Christ....
School Overview:
Island Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) Other religious school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1973 | ||
| County | Monroe County, FL | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 213 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 21% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 25 students | |||
| Kind - 32 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 12 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 15 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 12 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 25% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 4 | ||
| Average SAT score | 1180 | ||
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,100 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | ||
| Head of School | Richard Oates | ||
| Admissions Director | Juanita Knewsen | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Soccer | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 5 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art Club | F.U.E.L. Youth Group | ||
| Key Club | Math Club | ||
| Ultimate Frisebe | |||
School Notes:
- Island Christian School enjoys full accreditation status since 1979 by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS).
- FACCS accreditation is nationally recognized by the National Council For Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (FAANS), and our national affiliate, the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
- Students in grades 9 - 12 are scheduled for college prep courses that meet or surpass al of the State of Florida requirements.
- AP and duel enrollment classes are offered when possible. Students register for and complete the PSAT/NMSQT test, the PLAN and Explore evaluation during the sophmore and Junior year for preparation for the SAT/ACT college entrance tests.
- The Elementary students begin First Grade with a basic academic program including strong phonics, reading, math and communication skills. The curriculum becomes more intensive as the student progresses through the grades. By the completion of Sixth Grade, the student has a solid foundation in reading, math, English grammar, composition, communication, American and world history/geography, (including participation in the National Geographic Geography Bee) and earth and space science, and the basic principles of chemistry and physics.
In the News:
- Lady Eagles open with a loss (Florida Keys Keynoter)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 04:01:02 pm
The Lady Eagle soccer team of Island Christian School showed promise in a 2-0 loss to Princeton Christian in the season opener Thursday. - Safety Day in Islamorada (Key West Citizen)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:12:11 am
Safety Day was held at Founders Park in Islamorada last week. More than 200 children from Treasure Village Montessori School and Island Christian School participated. Kids learned about many... read more - Lady Eagles host first-ever district volleyball match (Florida Keys Keynoter)
posted on October 24, 2009 at 10:46:12 am
Some of South Florida's best small-school volleyball teams head to Islamorada this week for the first District 16-A Tournament ever held locally. - Six-man football an experience worth taking in (Key West Citizen)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 03:58:31 pm
When Island Christian School announced earlier this year that it was starting up a six-man football program, my curiosity was piqued almost instantly. I'd heard about the game, which gained... read more - Conchs enjoy record-setting night in loss to South Dade (Key West Citizen)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 05:14:52 am
Despite dropping their second straight game, a pair of offensive players on the Key West High football team had a night to remember Friday against visiting South Dade. Quarterback Stephen Jones and... read more
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33036) | School Zip (33036) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 3,485 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 49 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,234 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 66% / 34% |
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