Terre Haute Christian School

Terre Haute Christian School is a private Christian school located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), National Association of Christian Schools, and Association of Christian Schools International. The school serves students from Kindergarten through 12th grade and is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and AdvancED. Terre Haute Christian School is also a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association and the National Christian School Association. The school's mission is to provide a Bible-based education that prepares students for college and beyond, with a focus on Character education, Community service, and Leadership development, similar to schools like Wheaton College (Illinois) and Biola University.

● History

Terre Haute Christian School was founded in 1976 by a group of Christian educators who wanted to provide a Bible-based education to students in the Wabash Valley. The school started with a small group of students and has since grown to serve hundreds of students from Vigo County, Clay County, and surrounding areas, including students from Indiana State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. The school has been accredited by the Indiana Department of Education since 1985 and has been a member of the National Association of Christian Schools since 1990, along with other schools like Oral Roberts University and Liberty University. The school's history is also connected to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), which has a strong presence in Indiana and has supported the school's mission and values, similar to the United Methodist Church and its support for DePauw University.

● Academics

Terre Haute Christian School offers a rigorous academic program that includes courses in English language, Mathematics, Science, Social studies, and Bible study, with a focus on Critical thinking, Problem solving, and Communication skills. The school also offers advanced courses in AP English, AP Calculus, and AP Biology, as well as Dual enrollment courses through Indiana State University and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. The school's academic program is designed to prepare students for college and beyond, with a focus on College preparation, Career development, and Character education, similar to schools like Harvard University and Stanford University. The school's faculty includes experienced teachers who are certified by the Indiana Department of Education and have degrees from institutions like Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, and Ball State University.

● Campus

The Terre Haute Christian School campus is located on a 40-acre site in Terre Haute, Indiana, and includes facilities such as Classrooms, Science labs, Computer labs, and a Gymnasium, similar to the campuses of Butler University and University of Indianapolis. The school also has a Library media center with a collection of over 10,000 books and online resources, including JSTOR and EBSCO Information Services. The campus is also home to a Playground and a Sports field, which are used for Physical education classes and Athletics events, including games against teams from North Central Conference and Western Indiana Conference. The school's campus is designed to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for students, with a focus on Sustainability and Energy efficiency, similar to the campuses of University of California, Berkeley and University of Michigan.

● Student Life

Terre Haute Christian School offers a range of extracurricular activities and clubs that allow students to develop their interests and talents, including National Honor Society, Student council, and Drama club, similar to the extracurricular programs at Yale University and Princeton University. The school also has a strong focus on Community service, with students participating in events such as Food drives, Blood drives, and Mission trips, including trips to Haiti and Dominican Republic with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and World Vision. The school's student life program is designed to help students develop into well-rounded individuals with a strong sense of Character and Leadership, similar to the programs at West Point and United States Naval Academy. The school's students have gone on to attend colleges and universities like University of Oxford, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Carnegie Mellon University.

● Athletics

Terre Haute Christian School has a strong athletic program that includes teams in Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, and Track and field, with a focus on Sportsmanship, Teamwork, and Physical fitness. The school's athletic teams compete in the Indiana High School Athletic Association and have won several Sectional championships and Regional championships, including championships in Cross country running and Wrestling. The school's athletic program is designed to help students develop their physical skills and character, with a focus on Discipline, Hard work, and Perseverance, similar to the athletic programs at University of Southern California and University of Texas at Austin. The school's athletes have gone on to compete at the collegiate level at institutions like University of Notre Dame, Purdue University, and Indiana University Bloomington.

● Alumni

Terre Haute Christian School has a strong alumni network, with graduates going on to attend colleges and universities like Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as institutions like United States Military Academy and United States Air Force Academy. The school's alumni have also gone on to successful careers in fields such as Medicine, Law, Business, and Ministry, including careers with organizations like Google, Microsoft, and IBM. The school's alumni association is active and provides support for current students and graduates, including Scholarships, Mentorship programs, and Career counseling, similar to the alumni associations at University of California, Los Angeles and New York University. The school's alumni have also made significant contributions to their communities, including Volunteer work and Philanthropy, with organizations like American Red Cross and Salvation Army.

Category:Private schools in Indiana