Northwest Christian High School (Lacey, Washington)
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| Motto | Developing Christian Leaders |
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| Established | 1995 |
| Type | Private secondary |
| Principal | Al Lynch |
| Faculty | 21 |
| Students | 206 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Location | 4710 Park Center Ave. NE, Lacey, Washington, USA |
| Colors | Navy, Teal and White
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| Website | http://nchs-olympia.org/ |
Northwest Christian High School (NCHS) is a private school in Thurston County, Washington. It is part of the Foundation Campus in Lacey, Washington, which also includes Community Christian Academy (for pre-school and K-8 students). In the 2006-2007 school year, it provided education for 206 students in grades 9 through 12. Its motto is "Developing Christian Leaders." The school's mascot is the Navigators, and its colors are navy, teal, and white.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1995, the original location of the school was in the basement of Capitol Christian Center located in downtown Olympia, Washington. The first principal was Richard Graham, now current principal of Community Christian Academy. The first graduating class was in 1999 and about that time the student body numbered approximately 75.
[edit] Academics
Standard courses offered every year
| English | Math | History | Bible | Science | Music |
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| English 9 | Pre-Algebra | World | Old Testament | General Science | Choir |
| English 10 | Algebra 1 | U.S. | New Testament | Biology | Band |
| American Lit | Algebra 2 | Washington State | Outreach | Chemistry | Guitar |
| British Lit | Pre-Calculus | Anatomy & Physiology | String Ensemble | ||
| Calculus |
As well as Government, Economics, Art, Performing Arts (Drama, Film Editing), P.E., Computer (1 and 2), and Spanish (1, 2, and 3).
Elective courses can vary from year to year, depending on interest and availability of teachers, but currently include English (Senior Literature Seminar, Creative Writing, Yearbook, Journalism), History (Senior History Seminar), Math (Geometry, Statistics, Linear Algebra), Bible (Leadership, Romans), Science (Honors Biology, Science Seminar), P.E. (Cheerleading), Spanish (Spanish 4 and 5).
The school is active and successful in several academic competitions, including (but not limited to):
Knowledge Bowl: Since 2001, when it first fielded a team, teams have qualified for State competition every year, and in every year but the first, finished in the top nine in Division 2B. Academic Decathlon: 2007 and 2008 Washington State Small School Champions. ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Math League: 2007 Regional Champions in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Calculus; 2008 Regional Champions in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus (tie).
[edit] Sports
Football, Boys and Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country (recently, Girls 2006 and 2007 State Champions, Division 2B; Boys 2006 3rd and 2007 2nd in State, Division 2B), Track and Field (Girls 2007 1st and 2008 2nd in State, Division 2B), Boys and Girls Basketball (boys went to State in 2008), Baseball (2008 4th in State, Division 2B), Fastpitch, Golf.
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