Savannah Christian Preparatory School

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name = Savannah Christian Preparatory School


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location = Savannah, Georgia
country = United States
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Savannah Christian Preparatory School (or SCPS) is a non-denominational, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade college preparatory school located in Savannah, Georgia on Chatham Parkway.

Campus

The campus is 241 acres, hosts over 1500 students, and currently comprises over 13 buildings. [cite web|url=http://www.savcps.com/About01.html|title=] Savannah Christian completed construction on a gym in 2008 and is currently building a new day care and high school. The middle school, located on Derenne Avenue, will be moved to Chatham Parkway upon completion of the high school.

History

The campus that currently composes SCPS has served a variety of functions in its history. Creek Indians used the land the campus resides on as part of their homeland prior to the settlement of Europeans. During the American Civil War, the campus served as part of a battlefield. A historical marker exists on the campus to designate Shaws Bridge, which was used by the Confederate forces during their retreat from Savannah. The campus also shortly served as a missionary boarding school.

In 1954, the school renamed to the Savannah Christian School. In 1978, to recognize its status as a college preparatory school, it renamed to its current name of Savannah Christian Preparatory School.

External links

* [http://www.savcps.com/ www.savcps.com] -- Official web site