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Florence Christian School is a private, Baptist Christian school located in Florence, South Carolina, US. It offers an academic program with a largely Christian-oriented curriculum. The school consists of four sections categorized by education: Child Development Center, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior and Senior high. It serves as a daycare center and school for grades Pre-K to 12th.

History

Florence Christian School was established in 1972 as a ministry of the Florence Baptist Temple to assist families in training their children spiritually and academically. In August of that year 54 students enrolled in grades K-3.

Curriculum and facilities

The Florence Christian School uses a curriculum consisting of A Beka and BJU Press for grades K-12. Students have mandatory core subjects and Bible study. Various electives are also offered from 7th grade and beyond such as Personal Finance and Sports Management. Students in 11th and 12th grades can be enrolled in dual credit courses which count as up to 19 hours of college credit. Classrooms contain various technology to aid in the student's and teacher's learning and teaching. The library contains over 11,000 books and some computers for educational purposes. There are several computer labs suitable for full classes and a science lab, funded by the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation. Athletic facilities include a regulation gymnasium, tennis courts, football field, soccer field, softball field, and baseball field.

Athletics

Florence Christian School has fall, winter, and spring sports for both boys and girls.

• Fall sports: football, girls' volleyball, girls' tennis, cheerleading
• Winter sports: boys' and girls' basketball
• Spring sports: baseball, softball, soccer, golf

References

1. ^ "Florence Christian School". Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
2. ^ Student Handbook
3. History of FCS
4. Facilities
5. "Fall Athletics". Florence Christian School. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
6. "Winter Athletics". Florence Christian School. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
7. "Spring Athletics". Florence Christian School. Retrieved 10 January 2023.

External links

• Official website

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• Baptist schools in the United States
• Buildings and structures in Florence, South Carolina
• Christian schools in South Carolina
• Educational institutions established in 1972
• Private elementary schools in South Carolina
• Private middle schools in South Carolina
• Private high schools in South Carolina
• Schools in Florence County, South Carolina
• Schools using the Abeka curriculum