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Winter Haven Christian School was founded in 1965 as First Baptist Christian School.
In June 1986, the name was changed to reflect the new interdenominational philosophy of the school.
The school is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Christian leaders in the greater Winter Haven area.
An Advisory Board consisting of parents and non-parents also assists with the school`s development and long-range planning.
All serve without compensation.In 1992, WHCS purchased fifteen acres on Buckeye Loop Road using funds that had been donated by parents and friends of the school, and began a fundraising campaign for the purpose of developing the site into a Christian educational campus.
Ground was broken in 1999, and through the efforts of many parents and volunteers especially Campers on Mission the new building was completed just in time to start the 2002-2003 school year in the new facility.
An addition of seven classrooms and additional boys and girls restrooms was completed in the Summer of 2013. Development of the campus will be an on-going project.
The master plan provides for a future gymnasium, seperate high school building and expansion of the outdoor athletic facilities.
Winter Haven Christian School is accredited by the Florida
Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) and the
National Council for Private School Accredidation. Preschool
3&4 year old offers a half day program five days a week.
Extended care is available to our four year olds for an additional
fee. Students in our preschool are taught the necessary skills to
be successful in our Kindergarten program. In addition, they have
opportunity to play and participate in crafts and activities that
build everlasting memories from childhood.ELEMENTARY GRADES K5
5WHCS Students in grades K5 through 5th grade have class in a
traditional classroom setting. In addition to their core subjects,
each student also participates in art, computer, music, physical
education and Spanish classes. Field trips and age appropriate
activities also supplement the curriculum.MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES
6-8Students in our middle school experience a variety of classes
and teachers featuring a seven period day. Each middle school
student is assigned to a homeroom and locker for the year. In
addition middle school students have separate chapels, field trips,
activities and leadership opportunities designed to meet the need
for their age groupHIGH SCHOOL Grades 9-12WHCS High School Program
is geared for a College Prep Diploma. Students complete their core
subjects as required by FACCS (Florida Association of Christian
Colleges and Schools) and the State of Florida. These core subjects
include (but are not limited to) Bible, English, Foreign Language,
Math, Science and Social Studies. In addition every High School
student at WHCS is entered into an Academy or Major that gives them
specialized training and instruction in one of five of the
following areas:Agricultural ScienceComputer ScienceCreative
ArtsCriminal JusticeMinistry/TeachingAs a result of a partnership
with Warner University and Polk State College, WHCS students who
are in 11th and 12th grade have the opportunity to dual enroll.
Students must apply for dual enrollment and are subject to WHCS,
Warner University and Polk State policies and minimum
requirements
Grades: K-12 | 171 students11.4 miles 209 E Sessoms Ave Lake Wales, FL 33853 (863) 676-0049
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57/9/2012
This school is a gift from God as it provides phenominal christian education, values and a feeling that you are part of one big happy family! We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to attend this school and to get to know all of the wonderful teachers, staff and families here!
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