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A Quick Look
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Jan 30 - Group Pictures (Blue Shirts)
Feb 3 - Progress Reports
Feb 13 - PTO @ 6pm
Feb 14 - H.O.P. Day
Feb 20 - Holiday
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- Is RCS affiliated with a church?
Yes, Ridgewood Church is our parent ministry organization... http://www.ridgewoodchurch.us
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- Does your school offer a Bible class?
Yes, daily Bible reading, devotions and prayer are a vital part of every grade level. Our 3rd - 6th graders have a joint morning devotional thought and Bible study. Where as our 7th - 12th graders have morning quiet times and a Bible class, please see our course catalog for more information.
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- Do you teach a specific denominational belief in your Bible class?
We teach the Bible in its entirety. We teach that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. For more information about our Beliefs please click, here.
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- What is a University Model School?
A University-Model School is a unique educational model in which two proven elements of educational success are combined. The classroom instruction of a teacher and the home mentoring of a parent are combined into a single, unified, college simulated program. Students are taught in the classroom by qualified teachers for two or three days per week while parents remain central in the character formation and education of their child by working with them at home. Learn more.
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- What grades do you offer?
Pre-K (age 4) through 12th grade.
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- What curriculum do you use?
All subjects will be approached from a biblical perspective. RCS uses A Beka
as its main curriculum. Through the Bible, God's attributes are revealed. It is from the knowledge of God's attributes that wisdom and understanding begin. (Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.")
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- What are the qualifications of your teachers?
All core courses are taught by certified teachers or qualified individuals who are passionate about your child's education. All teachers at RCS are Christians and have signed the school's statement of faith. The Bible is to be their guide and there is no greater lesson taught than that of salvation. Teachers are encouraged to lead any student to Christ if a student so desires and is open. This process will be carried out with great care. Teachers have been chosen for their skills in being sensitive, flexible and creative communicators, and they have committed to teach and model a Biblical world view.
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- What is your student to teacher ratio?
Last year's student/teacher ratio was 8 to 1. Our commitment is no more than 15 students per teacher. We believe a low student/teacher ratio gives every student just the right amount of individualized attention.
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- What type of sports do you offer?
Our sports programs are primarily geared toward the 9th through 12th grade students. We offer girls volleyball, boys basketball, co-ed golf and co-ed tennis.
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- Do you offer any other physical activities?
Our Pre-K through 6th grade students participate in a structured physical education program five days a week and our 7th through 12th grade students have P.E. three days a week.
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- What type of lunch program do you offer?
Our students are welcome to bring their own lunches (no microwavable lunches, please) or order from our catered lunch menu. We are currently working on this year's lunch contracts and hope to have the lunch menu available on the Resources page very soon.
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- Do you teacher for "The TAKS Test"?
NO, our students do not take the TAKS test.
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- Do your students take an annual achievement test?
Our 1st through 11th grade students take the Stanford Achievement Test and we strongly encourage our 11th and 12th graders to take the National SAT for college enrollment.
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- Are your students able to enroll in college?
Our graduates have been accepted to Lamar University, University of Texas, East Texas Baptist University, Houston Baptist University, West Coast Bible College, Lamar Institute of Technology, Abilene Christian College and more. And for the first time in our history we have a small group of Seniors who are attending RCS and Lamar State College, Port Arthur. They should graduate RCS with up to 12 transferable college hours.
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- I still cannot decide whether or not a Christian Education is for me, are there other resources that will help me make up my mind?
You should be able to search the world wide web for the growing number of articles comparing Christian and Public or Government Education and we would encourage you to do your own research. To help you get started we have selected the following articles: Top Five Reasons Not to Send Your Kids Back to Government School and Southern Baptist Convention Top Exec Boosts Anti-Public School Agenda. As you read keep two things in mind; the article regarding the SBC Top Exec supports the mindset of Christian Education, however, it is painfully obvious that the executive director of the EthicsDaily.com does not. Which brings me to the second thing you must keep in mind as you read; the line is being drawn in the sand. On one side Christian Education on the other side Public Education; don't let your child(ren) get caught in the middle.
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