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Fully Accredited K - 12 Christian School Since 1963, Portersville Christian School has been providing a quality Christian education. We offer the families who send their children our way several advantages: Christian Distinctives At PCS, the truths of God’s word are not only taught through weekly chapel worship experiences and Bible courses, but are also integrated into every subject area. Our educational philosophy acknowledges God as the creator and sustainer of the universe, and the source of all truth and knowledge. Education is the process of discovering God’s revelation as our students study history, math, science, language arts, foreign language and music and learn how to practically apply their knowledge. Our desire is to help our students be prepared for college and career as well as for service in the body of Christ. As of December 1, 2014, Portersville Christian School's accreditation status has been renewed by the commissions of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Accredited schools are excellent schools, and excellent schools seek accreditation. So what does this mean for us? Accreditation is a mark of excellence. It means that the school has met a set of standards which testify to the quality of its educational program, its extra curricular activities, and the consistency with which it meets its mission and vision, and fulfills its purpose. The visiting team which made the recommendation to both commissions were all Christian educators from schools like ours. Using standards that stretch the school beyond the minimum, they thoroughly examined the school's program, measured its effectiveness, its consistency with its stated purpose and standards, made recommendations for improvements, and determined that the school exceeded compliance with the objective standards used to measure it. When we say that our school is fully accredited, we are telling our current families, and prospective students, that the education they are receiving here will accomplish their goals. If families move, or their students transfer to another school, they can be confident that their children will be able to adjust to the new curriculum without a lot of advance preparation. They will meet the pre-requisites for college admission, and will have the necessary academic skills to succeed in college. They can even have confidence in applying for admission to competitive major fields like medicine, law or engineering. Your children are getting an excellent academic education here. That's what the accreditation process tells you. Accreditation is an affirmation of the school's Christian distinctiveness. Both accreditation commissions require the school to be consistent with its mission and purpose. PCS is a school that was founded on prayer. It's mission and purpose are to serve families in fulfilling their God-given responsibility to educate their children "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." Our accreditation requires us to be consistent with integration of those Biblical principles not only into our curriculum objectives, but in the way we operate as well. We say that we are a distinctively Christian school, and the accreditation process provides the evidence to prove that we are. The spiritual life of Portersville Christian School is thriving, and strong. We are especially happy that one of the top commendations we received during the accreditation process from the visiting team made reference to the school's Christian atmosphere and commitment to Biblical principles. Accreditation places PCS among the best Christian schools in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. There are many private schools around, and many Christian schools as well. But when you begin to speak about fully accredited Christian schools, the list narrows down a bit. Among schools which identify with an Evangelical Christian perspective, PCS is one of just five fully accredited schools in the Greater Pittsburgh Area that offer a full program from K to 12th grade. We are very blessed, and it is our pleasure to pass this blessing along to our students and their families. You can have confidence in knowing that you've chosen well for your children's education. College Credit Our students can earn college credit during their junior and senior years in high school through both dual credit courses and Advanced Placement courses. Small Class Size/Multiple Course Offerings When it comes to education, small class sizes give students a distinct academic advantage. Our secondary level classes, with few exceptions, have 15 or fewer students, and our elementary classrooms rarely exceed 18 students. Our secondary students can take advantage of a wide range of course offerings, including foreign language choices in Spanish, French and Russian, mathematics through Calculus, Physics and Chemistry in a fully equipped lab, music choices in band and choir, and six levels of computer technology education. Elementary students have band, choir, art, physical education and computer. Fine Arts High School students at PCS have the ability to be involved in a stage production each semester, which includes a fall play and a spring musical. PCS has become known for the excellent quality of our musical productions. Students may also participate in choir in middle school and high school, and in elementary and high school band programs. Athletics Our competitive athletic program involves students from fifth grade through high school in soccer, volleyball, boys and girls basketball. The high school participates in competitive sports through SWCAC (South West Christian Athletic Conference) and the junior high level teams participate in the GPCAL (Greater Pittsburgh Christian Athletic League). Affordability PCS is among the most affordable private, Christian schools in the region, with very reasonable tuition and fees. This is a byproduct of the school community’s commitment to Christian education involving hours of volunteer time by parents and personal sacrifices by teachers in order to make it happen. Financial assistance is also available to families who qualify. There are many reasons to check out PCS and find out if we can serve the educational and spiritual needs of your family. 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