- Northwest Christian High School (Lacey, Washington)
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Northwest Christian High School Motto Developing Christian Leaders Established 1995 Type Private secondary Principal Terry Ketchum Faculty Approx. 20 Students Approx. 200 Grades 9-12 Location 4710 Park Center Ave. NE,
Lacey, Washington, USAColors Mascot Navigators Newspaper The Navigator Website http://nchs-olympia.org/ Northwest Christian High School (NCHS) is a private school in Thurston County, Washington. It is part of the Foundation Campus in Lacey, Washington, which also includes Community Christian Academy (for pre-school and K-8 students). In the 2006-2007 school year, it provided education for 206 students in grades 9 through 12. Its motto is "Raising the Bar". The school's mascot is the Navigators, and its colors are navy, teal, and white.
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History
Founded in 1995, the original location of the school was in the basement of Capitol Christian Center located in downtown Olympia, Washington. The first principal was Richard Graham, now current principal of Community Christian Academy. The first graduating class was in 1999 and about that time the student body numbered approximately 75.
Academics
Standard courses offered every year
English Math History Bible Science Music Art English 9 Pre-Algebra World Old Testament survey General Science Choir General Art English 10 Algebra 1 U.S. History New Testament survey Biology Band Drama American Lit Algebra 2 Washington State History (Summer School only) Outreach Chemistry Guitar Video Production British Lit Pre-Calculus Understanding the Times Anatomy & Physiology Calculus Marriage and Family Physics As well as Government, Economics, P.E., Computer (1 and 2), and Spanish (1, 2, and 3).
Elective courses can vary from year to year, depending on interest and availability of teachers, but currently include English (Senior Literature Seminar, Creative Writing, Yearbook, Journalism), History (Senior History Seminar), Math (Geometry, Statistics, Linear Algebra), Bible (Leadership, Romans), Science (Honors Biology, Science Seminar), P.E. (Health & Fitness), Spanish (Spanish 4 and 5).
The school is active and successful in several academic competitions that get no attention, including:
Knowledge Bowl: Since 2001, when it first fielded a team, teams have qualified for State competition every year, and in every year but the first, finished in the top nine in Division 2B. Academic Decathlon: 2007 and 2008 Washington State Small School Champions. ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Math League: 2007 Regional Champions in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Calculus; 2008 Regional Champions in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus (tie); 2009 Regional Champions in Algebra 2; 2010 Regional Champions in Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus.
Teaching Staff
The teaching staff is composed of Christian adults. No degree is required. The Christian adults tend to be parents of students at the high school. Many of the teachers should think about taking teaching classes. The best teachers have degrees in what they teach and are over-qualified for their positions.
Sports
Football, Boys and Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball (went to State in 2009), Cross Country (recently, Girls 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 State Champions, Division 2B; Boys 2006 3rd, 2007 2nd in State, 2008 and 2009 State Champions, 2010 3rd, Division 2B; no respect given in the school), Track and Field (Girls 2007 1st and 2008 2nd in State, Division 2B), Boys and Girls Basketball (boys went to State in 2008, girls went to State in 2010), Baseball (2008 4th in State, 2009 State Champions, Division 2B), Fastpitch, Golf, "Powerlifting" (not a real sport. more of a club or a group that gets together).
Cross country
The Women's Cross Country team has had 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 State Championships, the first team in Washington state history to win six consecutive state wins in a row, with many league and district championships as well. On the Men's side, they have placed 3rd in 2006, 2nd in 2007, and 1st in both 2008 and 2009 in division 2B. In 2010, they got 3rd. In 2009, the Men ran fast enough times to place in division 1A and 2A. Cross Country was coached by Bill Kehoe. Bill Kehoe had won multiple coach of the year awards for his work with the women's team before retiring in the summer before the 2010 season. The 2010 season was co-coached by Larry Weber and Mike Michael. The 2010 season ended in disappointment. The 2011 season was coached by Larry Weber.
Football
The football team is amazing and is led by all-star quarterback Tyler Lebien. They have an unundefeated season and are going for a perfect no-win record. They are looking ahead for a good future.
Coaches
|- Coach ANDERSON - Tennis (boys) |- Coach BOWKER - Varsity Volleyball |- Coach Riddell - JV Volleyball |- Coach COLLINS - Basketball (girls) |- Coach FORD - Varsity Baseball |- Coach FOX- Basketball |- Coach FULTON - Football |- Coach LYNCH - JV Basketball |- Coach WEBER - Head Coach Cross Country / Distance Coach |- Coach MICHAEL - Head Track Coach/ Assistant Cross Country
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WIAA Southwest Washington District 4 (Web) AA-AAAA Classifications 4A Conferences Greater St. Helens 4A: Battle Ground Tigers • Evergreen Plainsmen • Heritage Timberwolves • Skyview Storm • Union Titans3A Conferences Greater St. Helens 3A: Camas Papermakers • Columbia River Chieftains • Fort Vancouver Trappers • Hudson's Bay Eagles • Kelso Hilanders • Mountain View Thunder • Prairie Falcons2A Conferences Greater St. Helens 2A: Hockinson Hawks • Mark Morris Monarchs • R. A. Long Lumberjacks • Washougal Panthers • Woodland Beavers •
Evergreen 2A: Aberdeen Bobcats • Black Hills Wolves • Centralia Tigers • NT Rams • River Ridge Hawks • Tumwater T-birds • W.F. West BearcatsA & B-BB Classifications 1A Conferences Evergreen 1A: Elma Eagles • Forks Spartans • Hoquiam Grizzlies • Montesano Bulldogs • Onalaska Loggers • Rainier Mountaineers • Rochester Warriors • Tenino Beavers •
Trico 1A: Castle Rock Rockets • Ilwaco Fishermen • Kalama Chinooks • La Center Wildcats • Ridgefield Spudders • Stevenson Bulldogs• Toledo Indians • Columbia Bruins2B Conferences Central 2B: Adna Pirates • Morton Huskies/White Pass Panthers • Mossyrock Vikings • Napavine Tigers • Pe Ell Trojans • Toutle Lake Ducks • Wahkiakum Mules • Winlock Cardinals
Pacific 2B: Naselle Comets • North Beach Hyaks • Northwest Christian Navigators • Ocosta Wildcats • Raymond Gulls • South Bend Indians • Willapa Valley Vikings1B Conferences Coastal: Lake Quinault Elks • Knight Owls • North River Mustangs • Oakville Acorns • Taholah Chitwin • Wishkah Valley Loggers
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- High schools in Thurston County, Washington
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