FACTS AT A GLANCE:
* PCCS is committed to incorporating biblical principles and teach from a Christian worldview in all areas.
* An aggressive academic, but not overwhelming, curriculum is offered by qualified Christian teachers in a Christian environment.
* Standardized Achievement Test scores show students consistently score above grade level.
* A separate Bible curriculum is offered at every grade level.
* PCCS is a non-denominational and distinctively Christian school.
* The school serves approximately 10 communities in the surrounding area.
* Special classes are offered each week which include: art, music, physical education, Spanish, computer lab, and library.
* Students have the opportunity to participate in academic competitions in the following areas:  spelling, math, science, speech, and art.
* All classes participate in two school programs each year.
* Preschool classes are offered for 3-and 4-year-old children (must be 3 by August 1) and 4-and 5-year-old children (must be * by August 1).
* Classes for kindergarten through 10th grade are offered. (It is the plan that high school grades will be added incrementally through 12th grade).
* Each class participates in field trips which provide additional learning experiences outside the classroom.
* Chapel services are held each week. Highlights have included teaching on Creationism, missionaries – long and short term, presentations by area Christian leaders, and presentations by PCCS classes.  

PCCS partners with parents to train children in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6). The home, a church that teaches the Bible is the only inspired and infallible Word of God, and a Christian school comprise a cord we believe is described in Ecclesiastes 4:12b . . . and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. KJV

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The History of Polk County Christian School

1993
Some of the founding families of Polk County Christian School began praying for a Christian school before the birth of their children. In the spring of 1993, several of those parents began meeting and sharing their dream of starting a Christian school for their children.

1994
 At the first school board meeting it was stated, “We wanted to emphasize that our goal is an education based on and involving God’s Word. The schools in Bolivar are high quality, and our only concern is the restrictions that might be placed on them.”
   
Teaching students with the freedom of integrating Christ in all areas of education was a dream that became a reality with the first PCCS school year starting in 1994. Classes were held in the Assembly of God Activities Building with three classrooms: 1/2 day kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, and 3rd/4th grade. The dedication service was held on August 21, 1994. The special music reflected the heart of the founding families, “May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful.” Twenty-four students began their education at PCCS that year.

1995
By the end of July 1995, it was necessary to hire another teacher. Thirty-five students started school at PCCS that year.

1996
Things started out well for the promise of the third year of the school. However, the newly hired administrator (and his wife who was hired to teach 3rd/ 4th/ and 5th grades) called just six weeks before the new school year to say they had changed their minds. Classes were not held that year but plans were made to continue the school.

1997
With increased determination, the board continued to meet. Research was done to find a facility. Just weeks before school was scheduled to start, David Cribbs purchased the current building and leased it to the school. By the time school started, much work had been done to clean and equip the new school. The school board reorganized and refocused the direction of the school. Eight kindergartners began school that year. The board’s plan was to add a grade each year.

1998
The second year of the reorganization was marked by adding a 1st/2nd grade class. There were four kindergarten students that year, and nine students in the combined 1st/2nd grade. Slow and steady gains were made in the student population.
 
1999
Preschool was a new addition for the 1999-2000 school year. Two sessions were offered. There were twelve kindergarten students and twelve 1st/2nd/3rd grade students. The school grew to forty-six students in three years after reorganizing.

2000
The enrollment grew to 75 students for the 2000-2001 academic year with two sections of preschool, 1/2 day kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd/3rd grade and 4th/5th grade. A new addition was completed adding five classrooms, three restrooms, and office space. Gifts and donated work completed the new addition.

2001
The school year started with 91 students and four new teachers. A survey of the property was completed which confirmed the land was 4.2 acres and the present building was 11,633 square feet. The property was appraised by  Market Data Approach at $761,950.    

2002   
In January 2002, a loan for $225,000 was secured to purchase the property and buildings from an individual. This consolidated loan provided $130,000 for the real estate purchase, $70,000 to refinance the 2000 expansion costs, and $25,000 to supplement operations. The loan was established with a one-year interest rate of 5.5% on a 30 year amortization schedule. A further goal was to pay on a 15 year schedule if the budget allowed.

The 2002 year began with 89 students, a new administrator and a new 5th/6th grade teacher. The Master Plan for buildings housing preschool through 12th grade was unveiled at the Parent Orientation meeting.
   
The student enrollment maintained a level of stability, and so it was determined the time was right to advance the grades offered at PCCS. Some students didn’t return to PCCS because their parents were unsure of additional grades being offered.

2003
At the beginning of the 2003-04 academic year, 113 students were enrolled in classes preschool through seventh grade.         

2004
The 2004-2005 academic year began with the addition of Phase I of the Master Plan partially completed. Four of the possible eight classrooms were finished. The additional space is used for a multipurpose room. There were 131 students at the beginning of the year with three students added before the second semester began.  Eighth grade was added. An additional half day kindergarten was added and extended day child care was added for the morning to accommodate students who attended kindergarten in the afternoon.

2005
There were 152 students when the fall 2005 year began.

2006
There were 146 students enrolled when the fall 2006 year began. The School Board put into place the plan to begin high school for the 2007-08 academic. High school grades were planned beginning with the ninth grade and adding a grade each year incrementally.

2007
There were 146 students enrolled when the fall 2007 academic year began.  The first 9th grade class was in place this year.  Two classrooms were built out on the east wing.

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PCCS MISSION STATEMENT   
Polk County Christian School is committed to providing academic excellence while nurturing children in an atmosphere that is Christ–centered and Bible-based.
 
VISION STATEMENT
Polk County Christian School will be an organization focused on Christ and His Word. The school will provide a progressive, challenging curriculum that will assist students in pursuit of excellence academically and spiritually. 
PCCS will:
Provide opportunities for learning in an atmosphere of worship.
Facilitate knowing God intimately and serving Him in all aspects of life.
Promote a sense of family through meeting individual needs and developing community.
Pursue excellence in academics and spiritual growth.
Continually evaluate curriculum and teaching methods to provide an exemplary Christian education.
Cultivate Christian integrity and behavior through modeling and instruction.
Expand educational opportunities and facilities while enhancing current procedures.
Strive to hire and retain dedicated Christian educators who are committed to excellence and consider PCCS their ministry.
       PCCS will be an active, respected entity in the community that will produce academically and spiritually excellent individuals who will spread God’s Word and exhibit a Christian world view as they “go into all nations.”

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POLK COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
2490 Tower Drive
P. O. Box 303 (mailing address)
Bolivar, MO 65613
417-777-2330
Our E-mail addresses are here.