University Christian School

University Christian School is a private Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It is part of the ministry of the University Church, a local Baptist congregation. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through graduation. The school has a strong focus on sports and has won several state titles in various sports such as football, baseball and wrestling. The school was established as a segregation academy in response to court ordered desegregation of public schools.[2]

University Christian School
Address
University Christian School
5520 University Blvd W

Jacksonville
,
(Duval County)
,
Florida
32216
Coordinates30°18′33″N 81°38′26″W
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationNon-denominational
Established1973
Founded1973
Opened1973
FounderJack J. Dinsbeer (Former Pastor of University Baptist Church)
SuperintendentPastor Frank Ciresi
PresidentFrank Ciresi
DeanJohn Sirmon
PrincipalBeverly Bandy (Upper School)
Head of schoolHeath Nivens
Gradespre-school–12
Age6 weeks+
Average class sizeapx. 35 students
Classes offeredK3-12
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school dayapx.7
CampusSocially Economic Suburban
Campus size9 acres (3.6 ha)
Color(s)Blue, Vegas Gold, and White             
Slogan"Truth, Tradition, Transformation"
Sportsfootball, baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, track, wrestling and golf
MascotChristian Knight
Team name"Fighting Christians"
RivalTrinity Christian School
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
School fees$200-$650 depending on grade level
TuitionGrades K5-6th=$6850; Grades 7th-12th= $7950
Websitehttp://www.ucsjax.com

History

University Christian School is an extension of University Church. University Church was founded in 1950; Jack J. Dinsbeer became pastor of the small congregation in 1953. Under his leadership the church grew in membership, and in 1965 the church established a kindergarten. In 1970 University Christian School expanded into a full elementary school with grades one through six. The first class graduated in 1973, and a year later the administration acquired more land for additional buildings to house a middle and high school. The school continued to expand in the 1990s.[3]

Academics

In 2012, the school replaced textbooks with iPads.[4]

Football Program

University Christian's football team won the State Championship in its division in December 2012 and again in December 2015. It won a back-to-back championship in 2016

Notable alumni

References
  1. SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  2. White, Tim; Smith, Kimberly M. (2012-10-08). At the End of the Road: One Man's Journey from Chaos to Clarity. BookBaby. ISBN 9780985917715.
  3. "About Us". ucschool.org. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
  4. Sanders, Topher (Jan 20, 2012). "iPad to replace textbooks at University Christian". Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
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