Academics

LIL’ PANTHERS PROGRAM

The Lil’ Panthers Program at Kansas City Christian is a licensed center that provides a safe and effective learning environment for students ages 3-5. Our program is designed to prepare students for their Kindergarten year, focusing on early phonemic awareness, number sense, and overall classroom readiness. We also emphasize social and emotional development through facilitated play and center learning.  To learn more about our program please schedule a time to tour our facility.

ELEMENTARY PROGRAM

The elementary program focuses on essential building blocks in reading, writing, and mathematics, equipping students with the confidence, content, and skills needed for future learning. This foundation is established through emphases on phonics, reading comprehension, handwriting, composition, number sense, and math fact fluency. At the same time we foster students’ natural curiosity and problem solving instincts, as they learn to think critically about God’s created world. Read more about our Elementary Curriculum Sequence here

In addition to the core courses of math, science, language arts, social studies, reading, and Bible, students will also take the specials listed below.

Kindergarten

Library
Music
Physical Education

1st Grade

Art
Library
Music
Physical Education

2nd & 3rd Grade

Art
Computer
Library
Music
Physical Education

4th & 5th Grade

Art
Computer
Library
Music
Band
Physical Education

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

Middle school marks a transition for students as they are challenged to take foundations from elementary and begin to apply thinking in more abstract ways. Our middle school program is designed to foster growth through project based learning opportunities, scientific labs and demonstrations, class discussions, literature analysis, essay writing, and algebraic thinking. An emphasis is placed on students moving into independence as they learn to organize their learning, seek help from teachers, and develop study skills and habits that will carry into high school. Read more about our Middle School Curriculum Sequence here.

6th Grade Electives

Art
Choir
Physical Education (required)
Extreme Science
American Sign Language
Band
Creative Writing

7th Grade Electives

Art
Choir
Physical Education (required)
Extreme Science
American Sign Language
Band
Newspaper
Creative Writing
Computer

8th Grade Electives

Art
Choir
Physical Education (required)
Extreme Science
American Sign Language
Band
Newspaper
Creative Writing
Computer

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

KCC’s High School curriculum is distinctly college preparatory and includes dual-credit, honors, and Advanced Placement courses (AP) in all core subject areas. Over 95% of our seniors go on to pursue four-year college degrees. The goal of our high school program is not only to make sure students are college ready, but equip students with the critical thinking and reasoning skills to encounter the world outside of KCC, as they pursue their calling and vocation for Christ. 

AP Courses

AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry

AP Government
AP Literature & Composition

Dual Credit

Composition I
Effective Communication
College Algebra
American History I
American History II
Intro to Ethics
Intro to Philosophy
Advanced Worldview

Honors Courses

Intro to Literature
Intro to Composition
English Literature
Trig/Pre-Calculus
Anatomy
Physics
World History
US History
Biology
Chemistry

Electives

Computer Programming
Broadcasting
Web Design
Computer Applications
ACT Prep
Intro to Ethics
Intro to Philosophy
Strength Training
Health/PE

Fine Arts Electives

Advanced Studio Art
Band
Forensics
Theater
Creative Writing
Publications

ACCREDITATION AND ASSOCIATIONS

Christian Schools International –  Kansas City Christian has been granted Accreditation Candidacy from Christian Schools International (CSI). Accreditation status requires that our school completes a rigorous process of meeting high quality standards, implements a continuous school improvement process, and demonstrates true commitment to its Christian mission. Kansas City Christian will join over 145 other CSI-accredited schools across the nation that have provided evidence of their desire to be excellent Christian schools. To desire excellence is to take seriously our commitment to Christ, whose name is most excellent (Psalm 8:1.)

 

Cognia (formally AdvancED/North Central Association) – The largest, regionally based accrediting agency in the world. Major universities accept our transcripts as a result of our accreditation with this group.

ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) – We willingly submit ourselves to rigorous, yearly financial accountability in order to maintain our affiliation with this group. We welcome this level of fiscal oversight.

Kansas City Christian School

4801 W. 79th St.  
Prairie Village, KS  66208
Main Office: 913-648-5227

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