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General InformationIn 1988, thirty-two pioneers (29 students and 3 teachers) in addition to courageous parents and hopeful church leaders established Seven Rivers Christian School. Today, SRCS has nearly 400 students and more than 50 teachers, coaches, administrators, and support staff in a fully-accredited PK3-12 that includes athletics, arts, technology, foreign language, advanced academic programs (including Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment), and has produced over 100 graduates. SRCS is a ministry of Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church (PCA). Founded in 1987, SRCS is a private Christian school serving 389 students in grades Pre K-12. Seven Rivers Christian School exists to serve children and families who are active members of a Christ-centered church. SRCS provides a Reformed Christian education, emphasizing excellence in the spiritual, academic, physical, and social training to young people, preparing them to serve their communities as worthy ambassadors for Christ. Our mission, combined with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, will enable SRCS students to excel in post-secondary settings. Seven Rivers admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, athletics, or any other school administered program. SRCS is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), and Christian Schools of Florida (CSF). As a result of our standing with these agencies, SRCS is recognized by Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools (FANNS), and the National Council of Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and the Council of International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA). SRCS is also a member of Christian Schools International. Seven Rivers Christian School operates on the income from tuition and fees, and on gifts from our families, alumni, churches, and other friends. The school does not receive any government funds. Call 888-746-5686 for current tuition fees. AdministrationHeadmaster: Joel T. Satterly,
jsatterly@sevenrivers.org Location and Community DataCitrus County is located on the west central coast of Florida. Citrus County is a rural, residential, small town community located 65 to 70 miles north of Tampa. SRCS provides education for several small communities and isolated residential areas representing a population with diverse cultural backgrounds. Citrus County is known as the "Nature Coast of Florida." CalendarThirty-six (36) weeks; two (2) semesters; four (4) nine-week periods. For all major holidays and events, please view the 2007 - 2008 calendar for details. School HoursUpper School (7-12):
8:15 a.m. - 3:15 a.m. Students may be dropped off at the gymnasium as early as 7:45 a.m. and picked up no later than 3:30 p.m. Students who are not involved in a supervised after-school activity and are not picked up in a timely manner will be supervised by an SRCS teacher until picked up by their parents (or designee). A charge of $5.00 per 15-minute increment of supervised time will be billed to the student's account. Uniform Dress CodeSchool attire is available through Sunshine School Uniform, www.sunshineuniforms.com. All Students are expected to wear appropriately designated clothing from this company. All garments worn to school must be Sunshine Company apparel, as approved by the school. The purpose of the uniform dress code is to clarify a standard of appearance which will encourage our students to bring glory to God (I Corinthians 10:31) in an atmosphere free from distraction. CommunicationSRCS strives to keep parents and students informed at all levels. We provide a newsletter containing school wide information, schoolwork from the previous week, and a variety of flyers addressing upcoming school opportunities. Throughout the year parents receive progress reports which include information about missing assignments, low grades and unsatisfactory conduct. Families also receive the SRCS Headmaster Updates monthly (e-mail), school newsletter, and the White Waters, via mail. SRCS in now subscribing to Edline, a comprehensive, K12-specific web hosting solution, for online school and class information. Teachers, parents, and students have their own accounts to access class information, grades, assignments, and general school information. Guests can have an over view of SRCS by clicking on the above Edline link to see school information, class lists, and the calendar. It is not necessary for a guest to login in, just click on the area you are interested in. Scholarship Information SRCS Tuition Assistance Information: http://www.ffna1.com Check the Florida P.R.I.D.E. website for the latest eligibility requirements: www.floridapride.org Florida P.R.I.D.E. Application: 2007/2008 Application Corporate Tax Credits SRCS participates in the Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship program, which provides $3,750 per student per year towards tuition in the private school of your choice. Families are responsible to pay the difference between the scholarship and actual tuition. These funds are available to students entering Kindergarten or First Grade from any school and to and students entering any grade from a Florida public school. Families must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for these funds. International Students The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has approved and certified Seven Rivers Christian School to issue the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-20 form for nonimmigrant F-1 students. Prospective international students must apply and be accepted for admissions into SRCS before the I-20 can be issued. SRCS accepts international students for grades 9-12. International Student Application Process
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