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CEEB School Code 421-073
Principal David E. Berry, M.A.
dberry@rcchristian.org
The School Established in 1981, RCCS is an independent, coeducational day school enrolling qualified students in grades six through twelve. RCCS exists to provide truly Christian education—strong liberal arts preparation imbued with an interdenominational, evangelical worldview. The school works closely with its constituent families to prepare Christian youth both for effective lives and for eternity.
The Faculty RCCS faculty members hold a variety of academic credentials and represent a variety of denominational traditions. Each is dedicated to the purposeful integration of biblical truth, scholastic excellence, and personal virtue that forms the basis of Christian education.

Average faculty tenure with RCCS is ten years.

The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
The Students Students are admitted on the basis of parental and personal spiritual commitment, entrance exams, and previous school record. Students possess average to above average ability.

Approximately 20% of our students’ families receive need-based financial aid.
Enrollment 2007-2008 enrollment: 40 students in grades 9-12, 35 in grades 6-8
Graduation Requirements Students are required to complete twenty-four units of high school credit, including one unit of Bible for every year at RCCS.

Bible
English
Mathematics
Foreign Language
Science

4 units
4 units
3 units
1 unit
3 units

Social Studies
Fine Arts
Computer
Keyboarding
Electives

 3 units
1 unit
½ unit
½ unit
4 units
Elective Courses Spanish  II, advanced mathematics, consumer mathematics, physics, chemistry, chorus, band
Middle School The middle school (grades 6-8) curriculum includes Bible, English, mathematics, science, geography, history, music, physical education and health.
Grading System A numerical system is used for grading students. Numerical grades are interpreted as follows:
A
B		 93-100
84-92		 C
D		 75-83
70-74		 F
I		 Below 70
Incomplete
Grade Point Average Grades received during high school (grades 9-12) are included in a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) based on a standard four point scale.
Standardized Testing Students take the Stanford Achievement Test in grades 6-11 and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) prior to applying for admission to college.

The class of 2005 averaged 24.2 on the ACT.
Extra Curricular Activities Boys Athletics
Girls Athletics
Other Activities		 basketball, track, soccer, golf
volleyball, basketball, track, soccer, golf, cross country
student-led Bible studies, Student Council, drama, service clubs, pep band, Knowledge Bowl, MATHCOUNTS, oral interpretation
Accreditation South Dakota Department of Education
Affiliations Association of Christian Schools International
National Honor Society

 

 

Rapid City Christian School

23757 Arena Drive

Rapid City, South Dakota 57702

Office 605-341-3377

Fax 605-341-2248