Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Now is the time to begin thinking about where to enroll for the next school year



This month begins the first of three Open House events, designed to introduce the school, faculty, and staff of Northpoint Christian School to prospective families and their students. The school will host the first Open house on Sunday afternoon, October 20, from 2-4 PM on the campus of Northpoint Christian School, 7400 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS 38672.

What should someone look for in a school? Although there are different ways to evaluate a school, I recommend that you look at a school from such perspectives as its emphasis on academics, the strength of its athletic, performing arts, and fine arts programs, the spiritual growth of students, and the student life. Northpoint Christian School strives for excellence in each of these areas.

Our mission captures the heart of our focus, to be a Christ-centered, college preparatory school that enables our students to know and honor Jesus Christ, grow in knowledge and wisdom, and reach their God-given potential.

In terms of our emphasis on academics, just two months ago, we were informed that the Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition test results for the 2013 graduates showed that all students scored 4 or higher, with a score of 5 being the highest ranking. The average score for the four students was 4.75.




Recent achievements in our athletic programs indicate our desire for
excellence. Last month, our Boys and Girls Varsity Golf Teams each finished fourth in the TSSAA State Golf Tournament held at Willowbrook Golf Course in Manchester, TN. Phillip Hickam finished fourth individually out of 36 golfers. The boys’ tournament team consisted of seniors Phillip Hickam, Ben Otten, and Taylor Newton along with juniors Heath Newsom and Daylen Tapp. The girls’ team members were seniors Rebecca Jenkins and Candice Walker along with junior Marty White.



Last week, our Drama Department presented the junior musical, Dear Edwina Jr. in the Performing Arts Center on the school’s campus. The performances were the highlight of the annual Drama Conservatory that featured 38 students in grades 1-9.





As both Chef Ludmilla, left and played by Sarah Katherine Meek, and the Fairy Forkmother, played by Mikayla House, joined in the celebration, Edwina Spoonapple, played by Mary Addison Wadsworth, explained how to set a table.

 

This week, our fine arts department displayed movie posters using positive and negative space interchangeably. 

Northpoint Christian School also emphasizes fun and tradition as well as spiritual growth of our students. During our Homecoming week activities last month, the senior students rode to school on trailers as the remaining high school students and upper elementary students cheered.



Finally, two weeks ago, students, faculty and members of the school administration met at the flagpole where class and student council chaplains led in prayer for our world, country, state, city, parents, teachers, and students. Later that morning, four members of our faculty led worship and an alum from the class of 2004 presented the devotion at the regularly scheduled high school chapel program.

We invite you to attend the Open House on October 20, 2013. Eat some light refreshments, talk with faculty members for your student, tour the school, and learn more about this fine school.

George Carnall, 
Director of Development


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