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'''Chattanooga Christian School''' is a preparatory school in ]. With an average enrollment over 1000 students, it is the largest private school in ].<ref>{{cite news |first=Christina and Dave Flessner |last=Cooke |title=Private school growth faith-based |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=2006-12-18 }}</ref> '''Chattanooga Christian School''' (CCS) is a conservative ], interdenominational ] ] located in ]. It is the largest private school in ].<ref>{{cite news |first=Christina and Dave Flessner |last=Cooke |title=Private school growth faith-based |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=December 18, 2006 }}</ref> Founded in 1970, the private college-preparatory school is currently located the foot of Lookout Mountain on 55+ acres. The school's enrollment is more than 1,400 students.


==History== ==History==
⚫ The school was organized as Lookout Mountain Christian School Association on February 4, 1970, by a group of parents including '']'' magazine founder ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Dunn |first=Lauren |last2=Henderson |first2=Kim |last3=Langdon |first3=Lynde |title=Well done, good and faithful servant |work=World |location=Asheville, NC |publisher=World News Group |date=February 4, 2024 |url=https://wng.org/articles/well-done-good-and-faithful-servant-1704495586 }} Retrieved February 9, 2024.</ref> The school was incorporated as a Georgia non-profit Corporation on June 30, 1972. As the school grew and expanded to encompass more grade levels, a decision was made to move the school from Lookout Mountain to Chattanooga at its present location and change the name to Chattanooga Christian School, Inc. The move to the present campus was made in 1982. The school grew dramatically over the next 30 years. Chattanooga Christian School is a Christian, interdenominational, coeducational day school. It is a parent-directed school, working through an elected administrative Board of Directors, and accepts students in PreSchool through 12th grades. Chattanooga Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International and is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Today, the campus on Charger Drive encompasses around 55 acres of land. It is the largest private school in Hamilton County, Tennessee.{{cn|date=March 2024}}
Organized on February 4, 1970 by a group of parents as Lookout Mountain Christian School Association, the school was incorporated as a Georgia non-profit Corporation on June 30, 1972.
⚫ In 1978, as the school grew and expanded to encompass more grade levels, a decision was made to move the school from Lookout Mountain to Chattanooga at its present location and change the name to Chattanooga Christian School, Inc. The move to the present campus was made in 1982. The school grew dramatically over the next thirty years. Chattanooga Christian School, is a Christian, interdenominational, co-educational, day school. It is a parent-directed school, working through an elected administrative Board of Directors, and accepts students in kindergarten through twelfth grades. Chattanooga Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International and is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Today the K-12 campus on Charger Drive encompasses over 40 acres of land, multiple buildings, and over 1,100 students.It is the largest private school in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The purpose of Chattanooga Christian School is to provide a quality educational program from a Biblical perspective, for children of Christian families, designed to prepare students to influence culture and society for Christ.


==Campus== ==Campus==
The school's present site, a former car dealership, was purchased in 1982.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chattanooga Christian School Celebrates 25 Years At Current Location |url=http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_107175.asp |work=] |date=2007-05-10 }}</ref> The initial {{convert|10|acre|m2|adj=on}} site was expanded by additional purchases over the years to encompass {{convert|40|acre|m2}} and 6 buildings. The section of Broad Street in front of the school was renamed Charger Drive in early 2003.<ref>{{cite news |title=Street Name At CCS Will Be Charger Drive |url=http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_32124.asp |work=] |date=2003-02-04 }}</ref> In 1982, the school moved to its present location, the former site of Ed Wright Chevrolet on South Broad Street.<ref>{{cite news |date=May 10, 2007 |title=Chattanooga Christian School Celebrates 25 Years At Current Location |work=] |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2007/5/10/107175/Chattanooga-Christian-School-Celebrates.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308042953/https://www.chattanoogan.com/2007/5/10/107175/Chattanooga-Christian-School-Celebrates.aspx |archive-date=March 8, 2016}}</ref> The initial {{convert|10|acre|m2|adj=on}} site was expanded by additional purchases over the years to encompass {{convert|40|acre|m2}} and 6 buildings. The section of Broad Street in front of the school was renamed Charger Drive in early 2003.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 4, 2003 |title=Street Name At CCS Will Be Charger Drive |work=] |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2003/2/4/32124/Street-Name-At-CCS-Will-Be-Charger-Drive.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308042942/http://www.chattanoogan.com/2003/2/4/32124/Street-Name-At-CCS-Will-Be-Charger-Drive.aspx |archive-date=March 8, 2016}}</ref>


==Extracurricular activities==
===Athletics=== ===Athletics===
Chattanooga Christian School fields teams in interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, bowling, cheering, cross country, football<ref>{{cite news |title=Chattanooga Christian School To Begin Football Program |url=http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_83842.asp |work=] |date=2006-04-15 }}</ref>, golf, soccer, softball, strength & conditioning, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Chattanooga Christian School fields teams in interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, cheering, cross country, football,<ref>{{cite news |date=April 15, 2006 |title=Chattanooga Christian School To Begin Football Program |work=] |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2006/4/15/83842/Chattanooga-Christian-School-To-Begin.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=February 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122154518/http://www.chattanoogan.com/2006/4/15/83842/Chattanooga-Christian-School-To-Begin.aspx |archive-date=November 22, 2016}}</ref> golf, soccer, softball, strength & conditioning, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.


The athletic programs are growing steadily every year. A new multi-sport athletic facility was fully completed for the 2015-2016 school year called "The Powerhouse"
⚫ ===Theater Department===

Chattanooga Christian High School has a large and well organized theater department. They put on a musical every fall and a play every spring.
⚫ ==Theater department==
Chattanooga Christian High School has a large and well-organized theater department. They put on a christian family-friendly musical every fall and spring semester, the fall being the middle school musical and spring being high school. In the past they have done '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and among other Broadway shows but most recently '']'' (nominated for seven Spotlight Awards in Nashville, TN, including Best Musical). Also, the middle school has done many musicals, including ''Annie Jr.'', ''Seussical Jr.'', '']'', ''The Lion King Jr.'' and most recently ''Peter Pan Jr.'' The school also offers intensive theater summer programs one being a Regular Musical Theater Camp for younger children and the other being an Advanced Musical Theater Camp for older middle and high school students this program is not only limited to Chattanooga Christian students. Most recently the camps produced ''Lion King Kids'' and ''Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.'' The high school theater classes have started to produce spring plays most recently being, '']''. These shows are often directed and choreographed by Mary Catherine Schimpf, under the music direction of Kara Funke, with the help of Jamison Shimmel and Heath Austin.


==Notable alumni== ==Notable alumni==
*], distance runner *], tennis player
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*], star tennis player who was ranked #39 in the world in 2003. She also made an appearance in the August 2008 issue of Playboy.
*Jason Holwerda, basketball player. Jason played collegiately as a guard for ] and in the European Basketball League after his career at Vanderbilt.
*Liz Strunk, basketball player. Liz played collegiately at Wake Forest where she holds the single game scoring record. She led the team in scoring and rebounding for 2 years. She received all ACC honors both years. There is a {{convert|40|ft|m|abbr=on}} banner hanging in Wake Forest's practice gym of Liz next to Tim Duncan and Chris Paul.
*Russell Courtney, soccer player. Russell was captain of Bryan College's soccer team where he received NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, AAC All-Conference, and NCCAA All-American honors. Russell is now the captain of Chattanooga FC semi pro soccer team.


==References== ==References==
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School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Chattanooga Christian School
Address
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409
United States
Coordinates35°00′50″N 85°19′19″W / 35.014°N 85.322°W / 35.014; -85.322
Information
School typePrivate, coeducational, college preparatory
DenominationNondenominational
Established1970
CEEB code431231
PresidentChad Dirkse
Faculty157
GradesPre-K-12
Enrollment1154 (as of 2012-13)
Average class size115
Student to teacher ratio18
Campus40 acres (160,000 m), urban
Colour(s)Navy and Gold
   
AthleticsTSSAA AA
Athletics conferenceAppalachian Athletic Conference
MascotChargers
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Endowment$10 million
AffiliationsChristian Schools International
WebsiteChattanooga Christian School
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Chattanooga Christian School (CCS) is a conservative Christian, interdenominational coeducational day school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is the largest private school in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Founded in 1970, the private college-preparatory school is currently located the foot of Lookout Mountain on 55+ acres. The school's enrollment is more than 1,400 students.

History

The school was organized as Lookout Mountain Christian School Association on February 4, 1970, by a group of parents including World magazine founder Joel Belz. The school was incorporated as a Georgia non-profit Corporation on June 30, 1972. As the school grew and expanded to encompass more grade levels, a decision was made to move the school from Lookout Mountain to Chattanooga at its present location and change the name to Chattanooga Christian School, Inc. The move to the present campus was made in 1982. The school grew dramatically over the next 30 years. Chattanooga Christian School is a Christian, interdenominational, coeducational day school. It is a parent-directed school, working through an elected administrative Board of Directors, and accepts students in PreSchool through 12th grades. Chattanooga Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International and is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Today, the campus on Charger Drive encompasses around 55 acres of land. It is the largest private school in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

Campus

In 1982, the school moved to its present location, the former site of Ed Wright Chevrolet on South Broad Street. The initial 10-acre (40,000 m) site was expanded by additional purchases over the years to encompass 40 acres (160,000 m) and 6 buildings. The section of Broad Street in front of the school was renamed Charger Drive in early 2003.

Athletics

Chattanooga Christian School fields teams in interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, cheering, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, strength & conditioning, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

The athletic programs are growing steadily every year. A new multi-sport athletic facility was fully completed for the 2015-2016 school year called "The Powerhouse"

Theater department

Chattanooga Christian High School has a large and well-organized theater department. They put on a christian family-friendly musical every fall and spring semester, the fall being the middle school musical and spring being high school. In the past they have done The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, The King and I, Beauty and the Beast and among other Broadway shows but most recently Meet Me In St. Louis (nominated for seven Spotlight Awards in Nashville, TN, including Best Musical). Also, the middle school has done many musicals, including Annie Jr., Seussical Jr., Once Upon a Mattress, The Lion King Jr. and most recently Peter Pan Jr. The school also offers intensive theater summer programs one being a Regular Musical Theater Camp for younger children and the other being an Advanced Musical Theater Camp for older middle and high school students this program is not only limited to Chattanooga Christian students. Most recently the camps produced Lion King Kids and Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. The high school theater classes have started to produce spring plays most recently being, Peter and the Starcatcher. These shows are often directed and choreographed by Mary Catherine Schimpf, under the music direction of Kara Funke, with the help of Jamison Shimmel and Heath Austin.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Chattanooga Christian School - School Overview". Peterson's. March 4, 2008.
  2. "Member Schools: Chattanooga Christian School". Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on July 28, 2011.
  3. Cooke, Christina and Dave Flessner (December 18, 2006). "Private school growth faith-based". Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  4. Dunn, Lauren; Henderson, Kim; Langdon, Lynde (February 4, 2024). "Well done, good and faithful servant". World. Asheville, NC: World News Group. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  5. "Chattanooga Christian School Celebrates 25 Years At Current Location". The Chattanoogan. May 10, 2007. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  6. "Street Name At CCS Will Be Charger Drive". The Chattanoogan. February 4, 2003. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  7. "Chattanooga Christian School To Begin Football Program". The Chattanoogan. April 15, 2006. Archived from the original on November 22, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
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