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{{Short description|Private school in Portland, Oregon, United States}}
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| religion = [[Churches of Christ]]
| religion = [[Churches of Christ]]
| accreditation = [[Association of Christian Schools International|ASCI]],<ref name="asci" /> [[Northwest Association of Accredited Schools|NAAS]]<ref name="naas" />
| accreditation = [[Association of Christian Schools International|ASCI]],<ref name="asci" /> [[Northwest Association of Accredited Schools|NAAS]]<ref name="naas" />
| principal = Ami Vensel<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/faculty.cfm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110000606/http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/faculty.cfm |archive-date=2014-01-10 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref>
| principal = Ami Vensel<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/faculty.cfm |title=Faculty and Staff|publisher=Columbia Christian Schools |access-date=2013-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110000606/http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/faculty.cfm |archive-date=2014-01-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| grades = Pre-12<ref name="ode-directory">{{cite web|url=http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/school-directory-september-2008.pdf |title=Oregon School Directory 2008-09 |publisher=Oregon Department of Education |pages=139 |accessdate=2009-05-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526202904/http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/school-directory-september-2008.pdf |archive-date=2011-05-26 |df= }}</ref>
| grades = Pre-12<ref name="ode-directory">{{cite web|url=http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/school-directory-september-2008.pdf |title=Oregon School Directory 2008-09 |publisher=Oregon Department of Education |pages=139 |accessdate=2009-05-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526202904/http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/school-directory-september-2008.pdf |archive-date=2011-05-26 }}</ref>
| students = 337
| students = 337
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| mascot = [[Knights]]<ref name="osaa-profile">http://www.osaa.org/schools.aspx/ColumbiaChristian/</ref>
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== History ==
== History ==
In September 1947, Columbia Christian School, known as Columbia Bible School, opened its doors for the first time using the church of Christ building at Seventh and Hassalo Streets in Portland, Oregon. The school began with four teachers and thirty-six students in grades one through eight. From the beginning, chapel and daily Bible classes were an important part of the curriculum.
In September 1947, Columbia Christian School, known as Columbia Bible School, opened its doors for the first time using the church of Christ building at Seventh and Hassalo Streets in Portland, Oregon.<ref>{{Cite web |title=School History & Accreditation - Columbia Christian School |url=https://www.columbiachristian.com/about/school-history-accreditation-governance.cfm |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.columbiachristian.com}}</ref> The school began with four teachers and thirty-six students in grades one through eight. From the beginning, chapel and daily Bible classes were an important part of the curriculum.


In 1949 the school obtained eight acres between 90th and 91st Streets, bordered on the north and south by Glisan and Burnside. Construction of the school building began in 1953 and was completed in 1954. This allowed the school to expand, adding a full high school. Through the remaining years of the 50s and the following decades the school continued to grow and experience progress with increased enrollment and stable leadership. A four-year college grew out of the early beginnings of the school and the academy and college were chartered and incorporated together.
In 1949, the school obtained eight acres between 90th and 91st Streets, bordered on the north and south by Glisan and Burnside. Construction of the school building began in 1953 and was completed in 1954. This allowed the school to expand, adding a full high school. Through the remaining years of the 50s and the following decades the school continued to grow and experience progress with increased enrollment and stable leadership. A four-year college grew out of the early beginnings of the school and the academy and college were chartered and incorporated together.


In the fall of 1992 Columbia Christian School became independent and incorporated and appointed its own Board of Directors. The school continued to grow, and in the fall of 2000 dual accreditation was awarded to grades K-12 by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and Association of Christian Schools International.
In fall 1992, Columbia Christian School became independent and incorporated and appointed its own Board of Directors. The school continued to grow, and in the fall of 2000 dual accreditation was awarded to grades K-12 by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and Association of Christian Schools International.


In the summer of 2009, Columbia Christian School began the Walk of Faith campaign to purchase the college campus located directly to the south of the academy. In June 2012, Columbia was able to purchase the 12-acre campus, significantly expanding its facilities and potential for continued growth.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/school-history.cfm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109232630/http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/school-history.cfm |archive-date=2014-01-09 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref>
In summer 2009, Columbia Christian School began the Walk of Faith campaign to purchase the college campus located directly to the south of the academy. In June 2012, Columbia was able to purchase the 12-acre campus, significantly expanding its facilities and potential for continued growth.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/school-history.cfm |title=School History, Accreditation and Governance|publisher=Columbia Christian Schools |access-date=2014-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109232630/http://www.columbiachristian.com/about-ccs/school-history.cfm |archive-date=2014-01-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Columbia Christian School's senior capstone class received several awards and recognition in the spring of 2014. Two groups competed in the local Project Citizen competition, and took the top two spots.<ref>http://www.classroomlaw.org/programs/project-citizen/#showcase</ref> The first place group had its work featured at a national showcase at the Center for Civic Education in Calabasas, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/2014_project_citizen.cfm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923205504/http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/2014_project_citizen.cfm |archive-date=2015-09-23 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> The group that took second place was honored by the City of Portland with the Public Safety Project Award.<ref>https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/496760</ref>
Columbia Christian School's senior capstone class received several awards and recognition in the spring of 2014. Two groups competed in the local Project Citizen competition, and took the top two spots.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.classroomlaw.org/programs/project-citizen/#showcase |title=Project Citizen &#124; Classroom Law Project |access-date=2 November 2014 |archive-date=2 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102042452/http://www.classroomlaw.org/programs/project-citizen/#showcase |url-status=dead }}</ref> The first place group had its work featured at a national showcase at the Center for Civic Education in Calabasas, California.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/2014_project_citizen.cfm |title=2014 Project Citizen Honors|publisher=Columbia Christian Schools|access-date=2014-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923205504/http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/2014_project_citizen.cfm |archive-date=2015-09-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The group that took second place was honored by the City of Portland with the Public Safety Project Award.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/496760 |title=2014- Columbia Christian Schools senior capstone students &#124; Public Safety Project Award &#124; the City of Portland, Oregon |access-date=2 November 2014 |archive-date=31 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231071525/http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oni/article/496760 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In the fall of 2014, Columbia Christian School expanding its Early Childhood Education program, adding a Pre-School class (for 3-year olds), while continuing to provide a Pre-Kindergarten class (for 4-year olds).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/pk.cfm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105025114/http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/pk.cfm |archive-date=2014-11-05 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> At the same time, sixth grade was incorporated into a new middle school, joining seventh and eighth grades (previously in junior high.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/middle.cfm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018025650/http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/middle.cfm |archive-date=2014-10-18 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref>
In fall 2014, Columbia Christian School expanding its early childhood education program, adding a pre-school class (for 3-year-olds), while continuing to provide a pre-kindergarten class (for 4-year-olds).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/pk.cfm |title=Pre-Kindergarten|publisher=Columbia Christian Schools |access-date=2014-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105025114/http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/pk.cfm |archive-date=2014-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the same time, sixth grade was incorporated into a new middle school, joining seventh and eighth grades (previously in junior high.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/middle.cfm |title=Middle School|publisher=Columbia Christian Schools |access-date=2014-11-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018025650/http://www.columbiachristian.com/academics/middle.cfm |archive-date=2014-10-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
In 1991 the school received accreditation from [[Association of Christian Schools International]],<ref name="asci">http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=51562</ref> and in 1999 received accreditation from the [[Northwest Association of Accredited Schools]].<ref name="naas">http://www.northwestaccreditation.org/schools/Oregon.pdf{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In 1991, the school received accreditation from [[Association of Christian Schools International]],<ref name="asci">{{cite web|url=http://www.advanc-ed.org/oasis2/u/par/accreditation/summary?institutionId=51562|title=Institution Summary|publisher=Cognia}}</ref> and in 1999 received accreditation from the [[Northwest Association of Accredited Schools]].<ref name="naas">http://www.northwestaccreditation.org/schools/Oregon.pdf{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
Columbia Christian offers basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.<ref>http://www.columbiachristian.com/athletics/</ref>
Columbia Christian offers basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/athletics/|title = Athletics - Columbia Christian School}}</ref>


During the 2009–2010 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 1A title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/blog/2010/03/08/basketball-state-champs/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-11-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716152534/http://www.columbiachristian.com/blog/2010/03/08/basketball-state-champs/ |archive-date=2011-07-16 |df= }}</ref>
During the 2009–2010 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 1A title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.columbiachristian.com/blog/2010/03/08/basketball-state-champs/ |title=Basketball State Champs!|date=8 March 2010|publisher=Columbia Christian Schools |accessdate=2010-11-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716152534/http://www.columbiachristian.com/blog/2010/03/08/basketball-state-champs/ |archive-date=2011-07-16 }}</ref>


During the 2013–2014 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 1A title again.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}
During the 2013–2014 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 1A title again.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}


Most notable alum from Columbia Christian was [[Kameron Chatman]] who was ranked in the top of 2014 class. He later went on to play at [[Michigan University]].
The most notable alum from Columbia Christian was [[Kameron Chatman]] who was ranked at the top of 2014 class. He later went on to play at [[University of Michigan|Michigan University]].


During the 2017–2018 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 2A title.
During the 2017–2018 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 2A title.


==Future ==
==Future ==
Prompted by the closure of [[Cascade College]] in Spring 2009, Columbia's administrators began a campaign to raise funds to purchase the former college campus, immediately adjacent to the academy. Entitled the "Walk of Faith", the key fundraising campaign is based on the idea of alumni and friends of the school purchasing bricks that will be engraved and placed in a walkway leading from the existing campus to the administration building at Cascade College.<ref>[http://www.columbiachristianbrick.com Columbia Christian Schools: Walk of Faith]</ref>
Prompted by the closure of [[Cascade College]] in spring 2009, Columbia's administrators began a campaign to raise funds to purchase the former college campus, immediately adjacent to the academy. Entitled the "Walk of Faith", the key fundraising campaign is based on the idea of alumni and friends of the school purchasing bricks that will be engraved and placed in a walkway leading from the existing campus to the administration building at Cascade College.<ref>[http://www.columbiachristianbrick.com Columbia Christian Schools: Walk of Faith]</ref>


In June 2012 Columbia Christian acquired the college campus. The school has since moved several high school classes to the campus addition as well as opened a Student Center and Cafe' in the former student union. School enrollment continues to increase with the addition of the new facilities, and approaches 300 students.
In June 2012, Columbia Christian acquired the college campus. The school has since moved several high school classes to the campus addition as well as opened a Student Center and Cafe' in the former student union. School enrollment continues to increase with the addition of the new facilities, and approaches 300 students.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Christian schools in Oregon]]
[[Category:Christian schools in Oregon]]

Latest revision as of 09:38, 16 January 2024

Columbia Christian School
Address
Map
413 NE 91st Avenue

Portland
,
Multnomah County
,
Oregon
97220

United States
Coordinates45°31′33″N 122°34′14″W / 45.525896°N 122.570523°W / 45.525896; -122.570523
Information
TypePrivate
MottoEducating for Eternity[citation needed]
Religious affiliation(s)Churches of Christ
Opened1947
PrincipalAmi Vensel[3]
GradesPre-12[4]
Number of students337
CampusUrban
Color(s)Black, gold and white    [5]
Athletics conferenceOSAA The Northwest League 2A[5]
MascotKnights[5]
AccreditationASCI,[1] NAAS[2]
Websitecolumbiachristian.com

Columbia Christian School, known as Columbia Christian or CCS, is a private Christian school in Portland, Oregon, United States. The school is affiliated with the Churches of Christ.

History

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In September 1947, Columbia Christian School, known as Columbia Bible School, opened its doors for the first time using the church of Christ building at Seventh and Hassalo Streets in Portland, Oregon.[6] The school began with four teachers and thirty-six students in grades one through eight. From the beginning, chapel and daily Bible classes were an important part of the curriculum.

In 1949, the school obtained eight acres between 90th and 91st Streets, bordered on the north and south by Glisan and Burnside. Construction of the school building began in 1953 and was completed in 1954. This allowed the school to expand, adding a full high school. Through the remaining years of the 50s and the following decades the school continued to grow and experience progress with increased enrollment and stable leadership. A four-year college grew out of the early beginnings of the school and the academy and college were chartered and incorporated together.

In fall 1992, Columbia Christian School became independent and incorporated and appointed its own Board of Directors. The school continued to grow, and in the fall of 2000 dual accreditation was awarded to grades K-12 by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and Association of Christian Schools International.

In summer 2009, Columbia Christian School began the Walk of Faith campaign to purchase the college campus located directly to the south of the academy. In June 2012, Columbia was able to purchase the 12-acre campus, significantly expanding its facilities and potential for continued growth.[7]

Columbia Christian School's senior capstone class received several awards and recognition in the spring of 2014. Two groups competed in the local Project Citizen competition, and took the top two spots.[8] The first place group had its work featured at a national showcase at the Center for Civic Education in Calabasas, California.[9] The group that took second place was honored by the City of Portland with the Public Safety Project Award.[10]

In fall 2014, Columbia Christian School expanding its early childhood education program, adding a pre-school class (for 3-year-olds), while continuing to provide a pre-kindergarten class (for 4-year-olds).[11] At the same time, sixth grade was incorporated into a new middle school, joining seventh and eighth grades (previously in junior high.[12]

Academics

[edit]

In 1991, the school received accreditation from Association of Christian Schools International,[1] and in 1999 received accreditation from the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.[2]

Athletics

[edit]

Columbia Christian offers basketball, cross country, fencing, golf, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.[13]

During the 2009–2010 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 1A title.[14]

During the 2013–2014 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 1A title again.[citation needed]

The most notable alum from Columbia Christian was Kameron Chatman who was ranked at the top of 2014 class. He later went on to play at Michigan University.

During the 2017–2018 season, the Columbia boys basketball team earned the state championship 2A title.

Future

[edit]

Prompted by the closure of Cascade College in spring 2009, Columbia's administrators began a campaign to raise funds to purchase the former college campus, immediately adjacent to the academy. Entitled the "Walk of Faith", the key fundraising campaign is based on the idea of alumni and friends of the school purchasing bricks that will be engraved and placed in a walkway leading from the existing campus to the administration building at Cascade College.[15]

In June 2012, Columbia Christian acquired the college campus. The school has since moved several high school classes to the campus addition as well as opened a Student Center and Cafe' in the former student union. School enrollment continues to increase with the addition of the new facilities, and approaches 300 students.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Institution Summary". Cognia.
  2. ^ a b http://www.northwestaccreditation.org/schools/Oregon.pdf[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Faculty and Staff". Columbia Christian Schools. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
  5. ^ a b c "OSAA - Error".
  6. ^ "School History & Accreditation - Columbia Christian School". www.columbiachristian.com. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  7. ^ "School History, Accreditation and Governance". Columbia Christian Schools. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Project Citizen | Classroom Law Project". Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  9. ^ "2014 Project Citizen Honors". Columbia Christian Schools. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  10. ^ "2014- Columbia Christian Schools senior capstone students | Public Safety Project Award | the City of Portland, Oregon". Archived from the original on 31 December 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  11. ^ "Pre-Kindergarten". Columbia Christian Schools. Archived from the original on 5 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Middle School". Columbia Christian Schools. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  13. ^ "Athletics - Columbia Christian School".
  14. ^ "Basketball State Champs!". Columbia Christian Schools. 8 March 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  15. ^ Columbia Christian Schools: Walk of Faith
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