Kaufman Christian School vs. Poetry Community Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Kaufman Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Poetry Community Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
To enable every student to reach their full potential in Christ by preparing the mind through solid academic instruction and enlightening the soul to spiritual truth from the Bible. This year's theme is "Living in Love" and students are challenged to memorize the entire chapter of James 4.
Poetry Community Christian School serves Pre-Primer (K-4) through 12th grades and was founded in 2002. PCCS is located in rural Poetry, Texas, approximately 25 minutes SE of Rockwall and 10 minutes N of Terrell.
ACCREDITED and AFFORDABLE, less than most daycare rates.聽 EXEMPLARY ACADEMICS as evidenced by year to year high averages on SAT/ACT/PSAT scores.
DUAL COLLEGE CREDITS taught by PCCS faculty with master's degrees (e.g., 1301/1302 ENG, British Lit, American Lit, Precalculus, College Algebra, 1301/1302 American History, Statistics, Calculus, Sociology, Psychology) give your high schooler a head start for college and a saving to parents!
ENRICHMENT ELECTIVES are selected semester by semester and include more than 50 on the schedule.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
The PCCS Support Services program has been serving students with learning differences since 2003 and includes small groups, Barton Reading Interventions, Fast ForWord, Writeshop, modifications, accommodations, and one-on-one tutoring.
Year Founded
1988
2002
Students Body
Total Students
134 students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
14
Kindergarten Students
14
18
Grade 1 Students
13
18
Grade 2 Students
19
18
Grade 3 Students
8
18
Grade 4 Students
14
18
Grade 5 Students
16
18
Grade 6 Students
10
18
Grade 7 Students
5
18
Grade 8 Students
7
18
Grade 9 Students
4
18
Grade 10 Students
3
18
Grade 11 Students
3
18
Grade 12 Students
4
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
2%
50%
Average Class Size
15
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:9
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
n/a
1220
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Standardized Dress)
(Standardized Dress)
Casual
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/sweatshirts; denim & solid colored shorts/pants)
(Polos or novelty Christian tees/sweatshirts; denim & solid colored shorts/pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,000
$7,000
Tuition Notes
PK-5th grade tuition is $5,000 a year. 6th-12th grade tuition is $3,000 a year. Tuition can be paid in 12 monthly payments of $416.67, 11 monthly payments of $454.55 or 10 monthly payments of $500.00 (for one child). KCS offers a multi-child tuition discount of 10% for the 2nd child, 20% for the 3rd child, and 30% for the 4th child.
Affordable tuition - Tuition Rates remain stable year to year. See \"Tuition Worksheet\" on school website
% on Financial Aid
15%
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
90%
Admissions Director
Christy Butler
Dr. Anne P. Horan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
ACSI Academic Events, NASP Archery
Chess, Christian Soldiers Karate, Competitive Art, Competitive Speech Team, Elementary Praise Team, Elementary Theatre Troope, HS/MS Theatre Troope, Middle School Praise Team, Mission Team, Music & Academics Team, Musical Theatre Productions, National Honor Society, PCCS Co-Ed Scouting, Student Council