Providence Christian Academy (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
Providence Christian Academy (PCA) 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).[3]
Providence Christian Academy | |
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Address | |
410 Dejarnette Ln , 37130 United States | |
Coordinates | 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 |
History
Sheila Given conceived of creating a new non-denominational Christian school in the Murfreesboro area in the spring of 1994 while she was in a Bible study. This lead to a community meeting in August 1996 that attracted 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. In 2001, it added seventh and eighth-grade classes. The school opened a new building in September 2004.
In 2013, PCA expanded once again, opening a new elementary school wing. As of 2020, the student body consists of approximately 250 students. A new wing for high school students, including a 1000-seat gymnasium, is under construction.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
PCA fields middle school teams in the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference and high school teams in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). The girls' basketball team won a Division 2 AA championship. PCA has had several athletes commit to Division One colleges under athletic scholarships.
Music
PCA provides middle, high, and elementary school Christian music groups.
References
- "Association of Classical & Christian Schools : Alphabetical List M-S".
- "Accreditations and Affiliations - Providence Christian Academy". www.providencechristianacademy.org. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- "AdvancED |". www.advanc-ed.org. Retrieved 2021-01-13.