Ultimate Life Christian Academy vs. Walnut Grove Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Success is measured by achievement. It's not a place where you begin and end; it's the journey of accomplishing your goals.
Education should be seen as a journey of success. Meeting the needs of individuals while preparing them to be well-equipped, productive members of the 21st century, Ultimate Life Christian Academy is an intricate part of this path to success.
Motto: "Developing Champions Who Raise the Standard in Academics, Character, and Values" ~ Elizabeth Fisher, Administrator.
Founded in 2001 on the principle of a small Christian learning environment. Our board is committed to a low student-teacher ratio with an average class size of 13 students per class in Elementary and 15 students in Middle and High School. WGCS is a Kindergarten through 12th grade school with Honors and College Preparatory classes offered at the High School level. All K-8th graders take part in a focused, formal Music and Drama program where each student may showcase their God-given skills and talents. School is in session every Monday Thursday from 8:00 2:45 (K-8th) & 8:15 3:15 (HS) with no school on Fridays. Encouraging students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, relationally and in their schedule for the growth of God`s kingdom, is the goal of WGCS teachers and administrators. academically, spiritually, realtionally and in their schedule for the growth of God`s kingdom, is the goal of WGCS teachers and administrators. Academics: We provide an amazing accredited academic program utilizing 100% certified teachers. Faith: We provide an unapologetic uncompromising Christ centered approach to education. Relationships: We develop lasting relationships between the students, teachers, staff and parents through intentional communication.
Our 4 Pillars: Academics: We provide an amazing accredited academic program utilizing 100% certified teachers. Faith: We provide an unapologetic uncompromising Christ centered approach to education. Relationships: We develop lasting relationships between the students, teachers, staff and parents through intentional communication. We keep our class sizes small to allow this kind of relationship to happen which also us to provide an encouraging environment where your students can strive for more. Schedule: We provide our students and their families an opportunity on Fridays to invest themselves in activities in which they are passionate about.
WGCS is accredited by the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools (SCACS) and the National Council for Private Schools Accreditation (NCPSA).
Grades Offered
NS-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences; ADHD/ADD Focus Assistance
n/a
Year Founded
1988
2001
Students Body
Total Students
36 students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
4
-
Kindergarten Students
6
13
Grade 1 Students
3
16
Grade 2 Students
2
22
Grade 3 Students
6
13
Grade 4 Students
1
13
Grade 5 Students
3
23
Grade 6 Students
-
22
Grade 7 Students
2
26
Grade 8 Students
4
26
Grade 9 Students
1
23
Grade 10 Students
-
10
Grade 11 Students
2
21
Grade 12 Students
2
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
30%
Average Class Size
n/a
14
Number of AP Classes
12
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:9
Average SAT score
n/a
1145
Average ACT score
n/a
21
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki or Navy w/White, Navy, or Light Blue Polo-type)
(Khaki or Navy w/White, Navy, or Light Blue Polo-type)
Casual
(Uniforms: Global Schoolwear)
(Uniforms: Global Schoolwear)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,050
$9,300
Tuition Notes
Multi-child discounts
Payments available
$150 application fee
$1500 enrollment fee
% on Financial Aid
5%
12%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Elizabeth S. Fisher
Mary Jo Shannon
Admissions Associate
Demetrius Dawson
Ashley Walker
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Private Guitar & Piano Lessons, Tennis, Theatrical Arts, Voice
Beta Club, Chess Club, Drama productions, Fine Arts, Mission Team, Student Council