University Christian School is a private Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It is part of the ministry of the University Church, a local Baptist congregation. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through graduation. The school has a strong focus on sports. The school was established as a segregation academy in response to court ordered desegregation of public schools.
History
University Christian School is an extension of University Church. University Church was founded in 1950; Jack J. Dinsbeer became pastor of the small congregation in 1953. Under his leadership the church grew in membership, and in 1965 the church established a kindergarten. In 1970 University Christian School expanded into a full elementary school with grades one through six. The first class graduated in 1973, and a year later the administration acquired more land for additional buildings to house a middle and high school. The school continued to expand in the 1990s.
Academics
In 2012, the school replaced textbooks with iPads.
Football Program
University Christian's football team won the State Championship in its division in December 2012 and again in December 2015. It won a back-to-back championship in 2016
Notable alumni
- Glenn Davis, Former professional baseball player (Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles)
- Storm Davis, Former professional baseball player (Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers) and current Pitching Coach of the Daytona Cubs
- Ashley Greene, actress (Twilight Saga)
- Marquis Haynes, Defensive End for Ole Miss
References
External links
- http://www.ucschool.org/
