Ridgefield Christian School
Ridgefield Christian School (RCS) is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. The school provides Christ-centered education to more than 165 students in prekindergarten through grade 12.
| Ridgfield Christian School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
3824 Casey Springs Road , Arkansas 72404 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°49′21″N 90°46′21″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity[1] |
| Denomination | Non-denominational |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 041271 |
| NCES School ID | A9500216[1] |
| Teaching staff | 21.6 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Gender | Male/female |
| Enrollment | 296[1] (2009–10) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.5[1] |
| Hours in school day | 8.2[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Mascot | Warrior |
| Team name | RCS Warriors |
| Accreditation | ANSAA |
| Website | www |
Academics
Ridgefield Christian School is fully accredited through ANSAA (Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association). The curriculum follows the guidelines established through the ANSAA, and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Smart Core curriculum.
Extracurricular activities
The RCS mascot for academic and athletic teams is the Warrior with green and gold serving as the school colors.[2]
Athletics
For 2012–14, the Warriors at the junior varsity and varsity levels compete in the 1A Region 3 East Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school participates in volleyball, golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, and track and field (boys/girls).[2]
Golf- The RCS Golf team has placed first in district for individual boys, and 6th place in State for Girls.
- Tennis: The boys tennis team won the 2A/1A classification state tennis championship in 2011.
- 2016- The girl and boy tennis team won 1A district
Clubs and traditions
RCS students engage in a variety of clubs and organizations that provide networking, community service and competitive event opportunities including: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Choir, Art Club, Drama Club, BEST Robotics, Student Council, Interact, and Quiz Bowl.
RCS's favorite fall memory is Homecoming. Every year RCS has a theme and classes participate in Skits, a parade, dodgeball, and pep-a- rallies. The 9th-12th grade attend the Homecoming dance on that Saturday.
References
- "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Ridgefield Christian School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- "School Profile, Ridgefield Christian School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 5 April 2013.