Dayspring Christian Academy

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Dayspring Christian Academy
Address
Dayspring Christian Academy
120 College Avenue

Mountville
,
Lancaster County
,
PA
17554

United States
Information
TypePrivate
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1987
PrincipalLower School: Delinda Henry, Upper School: Dr. Randy Hilton
GradesPreschool through 12th
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red, white and blue
MascotWarrior
Website https://www.dayspringchristian.com/

Dayspring Christian Academy is a K-12 private Christian school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, [1] accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International [2] and Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association. [3] It was founded in 1987. Dayspring Christian Academy offers dual credit and AP courses, [4] focusing on a classical education [5] that includes logic, rhetoric, Latin, Greek, the sciences, mathematics, history and the arts. This form of education, championed by Noah Webster [6] and Benjamin Rush [7] places an emphasis on the Bible. [8]

Contents

History

Locations

Attributes

Learning space

Dayspring Christian Academy has 24 classrooms, an auditorium, a gymnasium, and administrative offices. [9]

Athletics

Dayspring Christian Academy offers sports to middle and high school students, and clinics for elementary aged students. Middle school sports include boys soccer, girls volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball, and track & field. High school sports offered include boys soccer, girls volleyball, golf, boys basketball, girls basketball, girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, and track & field. The school’s colors are red, white, and blue, and student athletes are called the Dayspring Warriors. The athletic logo is red, white, and blue with a warrior holding a shield and spear. [10]

School

Associations, accreditations

Dayspring Christian Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association.[ citation needed ]

Demographics

Asian0.97%
Black or African American8.71%
Hispanic2.26%
Two or more races7.42%
White80.65%

Awards

Voted “best school” in Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster awards [11] in 2018, [12] 2019, 2020, [13] 2021, [14] and 2022. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a School". ACSI. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  3. ↑ "MACSA - Home". macsaonline.org. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  4. ↑ "Dual Enrollment". Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  5. ↑ "What Is Classical Education? | Circe Institute". www.circeinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  6. ↑ "Noah Webster History – Noah Webster House" . Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  7. ↑ Benjamin Rush (1786). "Thoughts Upon the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic". explorepahistory.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  8. ↑ "The Principle Approach - Dayspring Christian Academy". Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  9. ↑ "Mountville Area Community Center". Mountville Macc. Archived from the original on 2012-04-16.
  10. ↑ "Athletics". Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster County, PA. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
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  14. ↑ "2021 Best of Lancaster". Lancaster County mag. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  15. ↑ "2022 Best of Lancaster". Lancaster County mag. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2023-06-29.

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