Private High School in Grand Rapids, MI

South Christian High School, Grand Rapids:
Located in Grand Rapids, Kent County, near Lake Michigan in West Michigan, South Christian High School is a co-educational Christian high school for grades 9-12. It is a place where Christian values and principles are incorporated with rigorous academic study and extracurricular challenges to prepare students to be competent and contributing members of society. The school is located just south of the city of Grand Rapids drawing students from both suburban and rural areas.

We offer a college preparatory curriculum with AP courses in math, English and social studies, honors courses as well as college prep courses SAT and ACT. Equally important as the excellent academic education is the spiritual emphasis to integrate into all courses and extracurricular activities. All faculty members are certified by the State of Michigan and more than half have both bachelors and a masters degree. They are dedicated to accomplishing our mission B to provide a Christ-centered education to our students.

We are accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and Michigan.

We Are:
* A staff committed to excellence, encouraging students to reach their God-given abilities.
* A student body called to action, using our God-given gifts in our community and the world.
* A school anchored in God's Word.

Mission:
South Christian High School will provide a Christ-centered education, equipping students to serve God to their greatest potential.

Vision:
South Christian High School will offer an excellent academic pro-gram, rooted in Biblical beliefs and values. Within the framework of academic study and extra-curricular activities, SCHS will challenge students to know Biblical foundations, to demonstrate Christian values through a life of service and holy living, and to experience a personal relationship with Christ.

SCHS will en-courage students to reach their full potential by providing oppor-tunities for them to develop as whole persons, maintaining a healthy physical, social, and emotional sense.

- Programs for grades 9-12
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, social studies, business, technology, fine arts, P.E.
- Honors Courses
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparatory Courses ACT and SAT

Activities include:

Student Council - This group of elected students sponsors a variety of activities for the student body, organizes the Christmas drive, and works as a governing body to develop school policy or to change existing policy by working through the board and faculty. Three students from each class and the class president serve as representatives.

Drama and Speech - This class is designed to coincide with the Forensics Competition with area schools who are a part of the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association (MIFA), and provides students with the opportunity to select, develop, and perform a speech or dramatic piece in a competition against several participating schools.