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The idea for a new [[Non-denominational Christianity|non-denominational Christian]] school in [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee|Murfreesboro]] came to Sheila Given in the spring of 1994 while she was participating in a [[Bible study (Christian)|Bible study]]. She began discussing the idea with community members, which led to a community meeting in August 1996 that attracted more leaders for the future school. First housed in Believers’ Chapel Church, the school opened its doors in August 1997, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade. |
The idea for a new [[Non-denominational Christianity|non-denominational Christian]] school in [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee|Murfreesboro]] came to Sheila Given in the spring of 1994 while she was participating in a [[Bible study (Christian)|Bible study]]. She began discussing the idea with community members, which led to a community meeting in August 1996 that attracted more leaders for the future school. First housed in Believers’ Chapel Church, the school opened its doors in August 1997, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade. |
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In 1998, the school purchased an [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] facility and remodeled it to house the school. Seventh and eighth |
In 1998, the school purchased an [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] facility and remodeled it to house the school. Seventh and eighth-grade classes were added after the year 2000, a new building opened in September of 2004. |
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In 2013, PCA expanded again, opening a new elementary wing, and of 2020, PCA's student body had reached around 250 Students. A new high school wing is also being built which features a 1000 seat gym. |
In 2013, PCA expanded again, opening a new elementary wing, and of 2020, PCA's student body had reached around 250 Students. A new high school wing is also being built which features a 1000 seat gym. |
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| Providence Christian Academy | |
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410 Dejarnette Ln , 37130 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°53′10″N 86°22′17″W / 35.886194°N 86.371253°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Christian |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Non-denominational Christian |
| Established | 1997 |
| Headmaster | William R. Mott |
| Staff | Upper School Principal- Andy Sheets, Lower School Principal- Libra Lukasick |
| Grades | Pre-K-12 |
| Enrollment | 575+ |
| Average class size | 15 |
| Campus size | 19 acres (77,000 m2) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics conference | MTAC and TSSAA |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Memberships | Association of Christian Schools International Association of Classical and Christian Schools[1] |
| Website | Providence Christian Academy |
Providence Christian Academy is a private, classical Christian school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school opened in 1997 and has dual accreditation[2] through both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI) (AdvancEd).
History
The idea for a new non-denominational Christian school in Murfreesboro came to Sheila Given in the spring of 1994 while she was participating in a Bible study. She began discussing the idea with community members, which led to a community meeting in August 1996 that attracted more leaders for the future school. First housed in Believers’ Chapel Church, the school opened its doors in August 1997, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
In 1998, the school purchased an equestrian facility and remodeled it to house the school. Seventh and eighth-grade classes were added after the year 2000, a new building opened in September of 2004.
In 2013, PCA expanded again, opening a new elementary wing, and of 2020, PCA's student body had reached around 250 Students. A new high school wing is also being built which features a 1000 seat gym.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Providence Christian Academy fields middle school teams in the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference and high school teams in TSSAA. The girl's basketball team won a Division 2 AA championship. Providence has had several athletes commit to Division One colleges under athletic scholarships. PCA also recently began to field a football team.
Music
Providence Christian Academy provides middle, high, and elementary school praise teams.
References
- ^ "Association of Classical & Christian Schools : Alphabetical List M-S".
- ^ "Accreditations and Affiliations - Providence Christian Academy". www.providencechristianacademy.org. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
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