Florence Christian School

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Florence Christian School
Florence Christian School
2308 South Irby Street

Florence
,
South Carolina
29505

United States
Information
Type Private Christian school
Established1972;53 years ago (1972)
PrincipalJim Berry (high school), Natalie Hardy (elementary)
FacultyNA
Enrollment562 [1]  (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratioNA
ColorsRoyal blue and gold   
Mascot Bald eagle
Team name Eagles
Accreditation South Carolina Independent School Association
Website www.fcseagles.org

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. [2]

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History

Florence Christian School was established in 1972, by Frank Monroe, 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. [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. [2] 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. [4]

Athletics

Home varsity soccer game at Florence Christian School Home varsity soccer game at Florence Christian School, Florence, South Carolina.jpg
Home varsity soccer game at Florence Christian School

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

References

  1. ↑ "Florence Christian School". Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics . Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Student Handbook
  3. ↑ History of FCS
  4. ↑ Facilities
  5. ↑ "Fall Athletics". Florence Christian School. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Winter Athletics". Florence Christian School. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Spring Athletics". Florence Christian School. Retrieved January 10, 2023.

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