ACADEMICS: Pioneer Valley Christian School Our high school is a place where a student can prepare for college while cultivating, as a follower of Christ, a Biblical mind set and a compas- sionate heart. Most of our students go on to college but, regardless College Acceptance: 965 Plumtree Road of their next step, it is our desire that they develop the skills to think SCHOOL PROFILE Springfield, MA 01119 American International College, Bentley Colle, clearly and godly so that, in whatever they put their hand to, God is 413-782-8031 Berklee College of Music, Bob Jones University, glorified. Students attend weekly chapel, have biweekly peer groups, a Pioneer Valley Christian School is an Boston University, , Calvin two-night retreat, and required service hours all designed to help them independent, interdenominational, col- College, , Drexel Univer- grow as Christians. Our teachers are born-again believers who pray for sity, Eastern Nazarene College, Eastern Uni- lege-preparatory Christian school that and with our students. Our classes are scripturally integrated because versity, Elms College, , Gordon strives for excellence in academics for truth consists of both natural (creation) and special (Bible) revelation. College, , Hillsdale College, true mastery of facts, principles, and We offer sports, drama, and art to those so inclined because these dis- Holyoke Community College, Houghton Col- skills taught from a Biblical perspec- ciplines are given by God and reflect His nature. We are a Christian lege, Lancaster Bible College, Liberty Univer- tive. PVCS emphasizes high academic school seeking to educate the whole person because the whole person sity, Messiah, College, Northeastern University, standards that meet grade-appropriate goals and objectives. Nyack College Biblical University, is made by God. “Come and see,” as Jesus said to those who asked Him God has made each child unique with distinctive aptitudes Rensselaer Pol, technic Institution, Springfield where He was staying, so that you might know better, who we truly are and personality traits. Children develop through cycles College, Springfield Technical Community Col- as a Christian school spiritually, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physi- lege, Taylor University, University of Connecti- cally, yet the rate and pattern of growth is particular to the cut, University of Massachusetts, United States Naval Academy, Western New England College, individual. Our teachers recognize the unique gifts that Advanced Placement Courses: AP Calculus, AP English Westfield State University, Wheaton College, each child brings to the classroom and make it a prior- Worcester Polytechnic Institution, Word of Life ity to appreciate and integrate these God-given abilities. Foreign Languages: French and Spanish Bible Institute PVCS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association of Christian Schools In- ternational. Ninety-eight percent of our graduates attend Extracurricular Activities: Drama, Yearbook, Choir, Book Club, both Christian and public two- and four-year colleges. National Honor Society, Local Area SCHOOL FACTS (2013): “City of Firsts”, Springfield is a city in Hampden County. It is the School Website: www.pvcs.org SCHOOL FACTS: county seat. The community was named for Springfield, England. Year Established: 1972 “Educating the mind, Springfield is the largest city on the Connecticut River and the seat of GradeSchool Levels: Website: PK-12 Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Hartford, the State SchoolPhone Population: Number: Co-Ed and nurturing of Connecticut’s capital city, lies only 23.9 miles (38.5 km) south of DayYear School/Boarding Established: Day School Springfield, on the western bank of the Connecticut River. Springfield TotalGrade Student Levels: Enrollment: 288 the spirit” School Population: and Hartford share Bradley International Airport, which lies equi- Student in High School: 97 Total Student Enrollment: distant between them. The Hartford-Springfield region is known as CollegeStudent Acceptance: in High School: 95% the Knowledge Corridor because it hosts over 160,000 university stu- FacultyCollege and Acceptance: Staff: 36 dents and over 32 universities and liberal arts colleges. Teacher/StudentFaculty and Staff: Ratio: 1:14 SAT/ACTTeacher/Student Average Ratio: Score: SAT 1380 SAT/ACT Average Score: Closest Major Airport: Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 15 miles Intl.Total Student Intl. Student Enrollment: Enrollment: 3 Fall/SpringFall/Spring Acceptance: Acceptance: Both ESL(Tutor):SLEP/TOEFL,Score: No Intl. Student Acceptance Requirements: Transportation:ESL: No Tuition, Fees, and Host Family Stipend DressTransportation: Code: Uniform, US$ 300.00 - ☑ USA Application Forms- Completed and Signed Dress Code: Please contact the USA Program ☑ School Application-Completed and Signed ATHLETICS: office for the current amount - ☑ The deadline is June 1st, 2012 , , , Soccer, , [email protected] ☑ SLEP Test Score 40

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