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NorthPointe Christian Schools Address 3101 Leonard St. NE
Grand Rapids, MN, 49525
United StatesInformation School type Private Religious affiliation(s) Christian Established 1972 Superintendent Jim Hofman School number 359 Principal Todd Tolsma Grades PreK-12th Gender none School Color(s) Blue/Gold/White Slogan Teaching students to impact their world for Jesus Christ. Fight song "We are the Mighty Mutangs" - to the tune of "Hail to the Victors Valiant" Athletics conference River Valley Conference Sports Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Polo, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball Mascot Mutangs Accreditation(s) CSI - Christian Schools International
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
NPC is also a member of the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools. (http://www.m-a-n-s.org)Phone 616-942-0363 Fax 616-942-6867 Website http://www.npchristian.org NorthPointe Christian Schools are Christian schools located on the North East side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. NorthPointe Christian Schools seek to provide a strong foundation for development of the Christian faith in the lives of their students. NorthPointe Christian serves over 675 students in grades three-year-old preschool through grade twelve. The elementary school curriculum builds and develops fundamental skills. The middle school reinforces and expands these skills and the high school curriculum is college preparatory with regular and AP courses offered.
NorthPointe Christian curriculum provides opportunities for concrete, abstract, and hands-on learning. In addition to the basic skill development, specialists in the areas of music (both general and instrumental), library, computers, and physical education teach children the skills of each of these disciplines. The Special Academic Services department is available, should children have special learning needs.
Bible class and weekly chapel services form one part of the spiritual emphasis at NorthPointe Christian Schools. The purpose is to develop Christlikeness in the lives of the students.
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Athletics
NorthPointe Christian High School is a member of the River Valley Conference[1] of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The school has won five state championships and has been state runner-up five times.
MHSAA Championships
- 1993 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 1996 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 2006 - Boys’ Tennis - Lower Peninsula Division 4
- 2006 - Girls' Cross Country - Lower Peninsula Division 4
- 2007 - Girls' Cross Country - Lower Peninsula Division 4
MHSAA Runners-up
- 1990 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 1992 - Boys’ Golf - Lower Peninsula Class D (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 2000 - Boys’ Soccer - Division 4 (Grand Rapids Baptist)
- 2007 (Spring) - Boys’ Tennis - Lower Peninsula Division 4
- 2008 - Girls' Tennis - Lower Peninsula Division 4
NorthPointe also has the bestest football program in West Michigan led by Ninja Master Coach Swore.
Famous Alumni and Staff
- Katie Feenstra (class of 2001) has played basketball for Liberty University, overseas with teams in Korea and now plays for the Tulsa Shock WNBA team.
- Kevin Max - member of Christian band DC Talk.
- Chad Curtis - High School Athletic Director/Strength & Conditioning Coach (fall 2006 - fall 2009) is a retired journeyman MLB baseball player.
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Categories:- Education in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Elementary schools in Michigan
- Middle schools in Michigan
- High schools in Michigan
- Educational institutions established in 1972
- Schools in Kent County, Michigan
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