University Christian School | |
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Address | |
5520 University Blvd W , , 32216 United States | |
Coordinates | 30°18′33″N81°38′26″W / 30.30917°N 81.64056°W |
Information | |
Type | Private, Coeducational |
Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
Denomination | Baptist |
Established | 1973 |
Founder | Jack J. Dinsbeer (Former Pastor of University Baptist Church) |
Superintendent | Pastor Frank Ciresi |
President | Frank Ciresi |
Dean | John Sirmon |
Principal | Beverly Bandy (Upper School) |
Head of school | Heath Nivens |
Grades | pre-school–12 |
Age | 6 weeks+ |
Average class size | apx. 35 students |
Classes offered | K3-12 |
Language | English |
Hours in school day | apx.7 |
Campus | Lower Socially Economic Suburban |
Campus size | .9 acres (0.36 ha) |
Color(s) | Blue, Vegas Gold, and White |
Slogan | "Truth, Tradition, Transformation" |
Sports | football, baseball, basketball, soccer, cross country, track, wrestling and golf |
Mascot | Christian Knight |
Team name | "Fighting Christians" |
Rival | Trinity Christian School |
Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1] |
School fees | $1200-$1650 depending on grade level |
Tuition | Grades K5-6th=$8850; Grades 7th-12th= $9950 |
Website | http://www.ucsjax.com |
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In 2012, the school replaced textbooks with iPads. [4]
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