Be still, and know that I am God.
03 LETTER FROM CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
06 TO KNOW
32 TO SERVE
36 TO BELIEVE
46 WHY KRCS?
LETTER FROM Chief Advancement Officer
Dear Prospective Families,
King’s Ridge Christian School is a very special place with several distinctions that set us apart.
First, we are committed to intellectual activity and academic rigor. We aim to become the number one choice for a Christ-centered, academically excellent college-preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K – 12.
Second, we are passionate about bringing every student into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while equipping them to do with excellence all that God has called them to do. Since our founding in 2001, our enduring mission has been to be a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe in Christ.
Third, we prepare young men and women not just for college but for life. Our goal is to educate, not indoctrinate. Students have the freedom and encouragement to pursue knowledge and their unique gifts and calling to the fullest extent possible.
As you walk through our halls today, I hope you’ll gain a better sense of the King’s Ridge Christian School that I’ve come to know: a place where learning is contagious, the faculty is engaging, faith is deepened, and exciting things are happening.
We are honored to be considered in your search for the best educational setting for your child. Thank you for taking the time to visit our campus.
Sincerely,
Shuntel Beach Chief Advancement Officer
King’s Ridge Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school. Therefore, as one of its first priorities, the School’s Board of Trustees created and adopted a Statement of Faith.
KRCS STATEMENT OF Faith
King’s Ridge Christian School is a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe.
GOD
We believe in the One Sovereign and loving God who exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
FATHER
We believe in God as the Creator and Ruler of all things in heaven and earth.
SON
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God. That He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Jesus is both fully God and fully man and was without sin. He died on the cross for our sins, was buried, resurrected from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now sits at the right hand of God. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, convicting us of our sin and need for Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit comforts, teaches, and empowers us to live in righteousness.
BIBLE
We believe, teach, and accept the Holy Bible as the inspired Word of God and the authoritative source of our proclamation, faith, and life.
SALVATION
We believe that salvation comes by grace, through faith in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is a gift paid for by the blood of Christ.
MANKIND
We believe that man was created in the image of God. We are separated from God by sin. We receive salvation through Jesus Christ and are renewed by the Holy Spirit. Our purpose is to glorify God in all that we do, to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love each other as God has loved us.
TO Know
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29.11
Admissions
King’s Ridge Christian School is a Christian community providing a college preparatory education equipping students to know, to serve, and to believe.
STEPS TO ENROLLMENT
King’s Ridge Christian School offers a rolling admission process during the school year to mission-appropriate students.
Step 1
Inquire
Step 2 Visit
Step 3 Apply
Step 4
Required Supporting Documents
Take your first step by visiting www.kingsridgecs.org/admission or contacting our Admissions Office at 770.754.5738. From applying to enrollment to student life and academic programs, our Admissions team is here to help.
The best way to find your place at King’s Ridge Christian School is to visit our campus. Schedule a personal tour customized to your child. We ask that you provide information about your child and their interests/needs so that we can create a personalized tour itinerary.
The KRCS online application is straightforward and easy to complete: kingsridgecs.myschoolapp.com/app#login/apply
Upon completing the online application, you will find a checklist indicating the supporting documents parents are responsible for obtaining (i.e., transcripts, current report cards, behavioral files, and teacher recommendations). A link is provided online so that you may email these requests to your child’s current school/teachers.
Step 5
Assessment & Interviews
Step 6 Status
Step 7
Welcome to KRCS
Once the Admissions Office has received your child’s completed application, a Lower School, Middle School, or High School representative will contact you to schedule their assessment and interview.
Please monitor your admission account online to ensure that KRCS has received all supporting documents.
We can’t wait to see you on campus!
KRCS Uniforms
King’s Ridge Christian School instills an organized classroom environment with the use of school uniforms.
This visual uniform guide is provided to help you choose from many uniform options available for Pre-K – 12th grade students.
All uniform apparel must be purchased from King’s Corner, our on-campus school store, unless marked with an asterisk.*
Lower School - Girls
EVERYDAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Purple or white KRCS uniform polo
• Khaki double pleated or bow pocket KRCS uniform skort
◦ Skort must be a modest length (defined as below the fingertips when the arms are extended)
◦ The sewn-in shorts under the skort are not to be removed
◦ Black or white leggings* may be worn under the skort
• Girls may opt to wear uniform KRCS khaki pants
• Purple KRCS dress
◦ Black biker shorts must be worn underneath*
• Black or white socks, knee highs, or tights*
• Athletic sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be predominantly black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in these same KRCS colors)
• Hair accessories must be KRCS colors (no novelty headbands are allowed)
• KRCS spirit wear/outerwear, the formal purple sweatshirt, or the white sweater may be worn daily inside the school over appropriate uniform
FORMAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Purple KRCS formal sweatshirt or white KRCS cardigan
• White KRCS oxford
• Khaki double pleated or bow pocket KRCS skort
• Black or white socks, knee highs, or tights*
• Athletic sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be predominantly black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in these same KRCS colors)
Lower School - Boys
EVERYDAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Purple or white KRCS polo
• Khaki KRCS shorts or pants
• Black or brown belt, leather or braided
• Black or white socks*
• Athletic sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be predominantly black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in these same KRCS colors)
• KRCS spirit wear/outerwear may be worn daily inside the school over appropriate uniform
FORMAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Purple KRCS formal sweatshirt
• White KRCS oxford
• Khaki KRCS pants
• Black or brown belt, leather or braided*
• Black or white socks*
• Athletic sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be predominantly black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in these same KRCS colors)
Middle School - Girls
EVERYDAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black or white KRCS uniform polo, tucked in
• Khaki double pleated KRCS uniform skort
◦ Skort must be a modest length defined as below the fingertips when the arms are extended and/or 3” from the back of the knee.
◦ The sewn-in shorts under the skort are not to be removed
◦ Black or white leggings* may be worn under the skort
• Girls may wear uniform KRCS khaki pants
• Black or white socks, knee highs, or tights*
• Black flat dress shoes or sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in the same KRCS colors)
• KRCS spirit wear/outerwear may be worn daily inside the school over the appropriate uniform. Must be properly fitted – No oversized outerwear is allowed
FORMAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black KRCS formal sweatshirt
• White KRCS oxford, tucked in
• Khaki double pleated KRCS skort following the guidelines above
• Black or white socks, knee highs, or tights*
• Black flat dress shoes or predominantly black sneakers*
Middle School - Boys
EVERYDAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black or white KRCS polo, tucked in
• Khaki KRCS shorts or pants
• Black or brown belt, leather or braided*
• Black or white socks*
• Black dress shoes or sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in the same KRCS colors)
• KRCS spirit wear/outerwear may be worn daily inside the school over the appropriate uniform. Must be properly fitted – No oversized outerwear is allowed
FORMAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black KRCS formal sweatshirt
• White KRCS oxford, tucked in
• KRCS stripe tie or bow tie
• Khaki KRCS pants
• Black or brown belt, leather or braided*
• Black or white socks*
• Black dress shoes or predominantly black sneakers*
High School - Girls
EVERYDAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black or white KRCS uniform polo, tucked in
• Khaki double-pleated KRCS uniform skort
◦ Skort must be a modest length, defined as below the fingertips when the arms are extended
◦ The sewn-in short under the skort is not to be removed
◦ Black or white leggings* may be worn under the skort
• Girls may wear uniform KRCS khaki pants
• Pants should not be tight-fitting
• Black or white socks, knee highs, or tights*
• Black flat dress shoes or sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in the same KRCS colors)
• KRCS spirit wear/outerwear may be worn daily inside the school over the appropriate uniform. Must be properly fitted – No oversized outerwear is allowed
FORMAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black KRCS blazer
• White KRCS oxford, tucked in
• Khaki double-pleated KRCS skort following the guidelines above
• Black or white socks, knee highs, or tights*
• Black flat dress shoes or predominantly black sneakers*
High School - Boys
EVERYDAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black or white KRCS polo, tucked in
• Khaki KRCS shorts or pants
• Black or brown belt, leather or braided*
• Black or white socks*
• Black dress shoes or sneakers*
◦ Sneakers must be black, white, gray, or purple (accents must be in the same KRCS colors)
• KRCS spirit wear/outerwear may be worn daily inside the school over the appropriate uniform. Must be properly fitted – No oversized outerwear will be allowed
FORMAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES
• Black KRCS blazer
• White KRCS oxford, tucked in
• KRCS stripe tie or bow tie
• Khaki KRCS pants
• Black or brown belt, leather or braided*
• Black or white socks*
KRCS Athletics
Lower School Sports Offerings | Jr. Tigers
Middle School Sports Offerings
High School Sports Offerings
Fine Arts
Fine Arts Offerings
King’s Ridge Christian School is a nationally recognized school for performing and visual arts. The Fine Arts Department and Fine Arts Academy offer students the opportunity to engage in a unique co-curricular program: rigorous, college preparatory academic classes and professional-level arts training in the context of Christian school culture.
Curricular Fine Arts Studies
KRCS enhances students’ academic and curricular core classes with intensive training in their chosen art fields. We offer a range of fine arts tracks through High School, with a structured scope and sequence starting in Middle School.
*Denotes Honors Credit
VOCAL ARTS (Vocal Performance Track)
• Vocal Art Studio/Chorus (I, II, III, IV)*
• Musical Theatre Production
• AP Music Theory
• Private Voice Lessons (Fine Arts Academy)
VISUAL ARTS (Art Track)
• Introduction to Art
• Drawing & Painting
• Ceramics & Sculpture (I, II, III, IV)*
• AP Art Drawing
• AP 3-D Art
• Independent Art Studies
• Yearbook (I, II, III, IV)*
• Private Art Instruction (Fine Arts Academy)
THEATRE ARTS (Acting Track)
• Acting Studio (I, II, III, IV)*
• Musical Theatre Production
• Technical Theatre - Crew, Lighting & Sound Design (I, II, III, IV)*
MUSICAL THEATRE ARTS (Musical Theatre Track)
• Acting Studio (I, II, III, IV)*
• Vocal Art Studio/Chorus (I, II, III, IV)*
• Musical Theatre Production
• AP Music Theory
• Technical Theatre - Crew, Lighting & Sound Design (I, II, III, IV)*
• Body Sculpting | Dance
• Dance - Ballet | Tap | Jazz | Hip-Hop (Fine Arts Academy)
• Private Voice Lessons (Fine Arts Academy)
INSTRUMENTAL & DIGITAL ARTS (Music Track)
• Digital Arts | Digital Music (I, II, III, IV)*
• TV/Film Production (I, II, III, IV)*
• AP Music Theory
• Instrumental Methods - Piano & Guitar Lab
• Technical Theatre - Lighting & Sound Design (I, II, III, IV)*
• Private Instruction - Piano | Guitar | Drums | Strings (Fine Arts Academy)
CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
• Varsity Dance Team - Tigerettes
• Junior Varsity Dance Team - JV Tigerettes
• Drumline - Tiger Drumline
• High School Worship Band
• Lower School - Honors Chorus | Drama Club | Art Club | Jr. Tigerettes
• Middle School Honors Chorus
• Fine Arts Academy Offerings - Voice | Music | Dance | Digital Music | Visual Art
• The Greater Atlanta Girls’ Choir (resident choir conducted by Jenny Piacente)
• High School Interim Trips (domestic and international)
COMPETITION | AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES
• GHSA One-Act Play
• GHSA Literary | Music, Dramatic Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking & Essay
• GHSA Dance | Junior Varsity and Varsity
• UDA Dance
• Georgia High School Theatre Conference Individual Performances
• Georgia High School Theatre Conference Opening Number
• Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley
○ Shuler Ensemble
○ STAR Council - Technical Theatre
• GMEA All-State Chorus | Middle through High School
• Governor’s Honors Program
• GHSA Esports
• Georgia Theatre Conference | Middle School
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
• National Honors Art Society
• International Thespian Honors Society
• Jr. International Thespian Honors Society
• Tri-M Music Honors Society
• Dance Honors Society
Fine Arts Academy
KRCS offers on-campus performing arts training daily (both during and after the school day) through the Fine Arts Academy.
Group and private lessons are available in Voice, Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Strings, Drums, Digital Music, and Visual Art for students from Lower School through High School. The Fine Arts Academy building has 3 Dance Studios, 10 Private Instruction Studios, and 1 Acting Studio.
HIGH SCHOOL Counseling
SUPPORTING BALANCE
As a college preparatory school, King’s Ridge Christian School provides students with rigorous academic preparation combined with social, spiritual, and physical fulfillment, which are all necessary for college and life beyond. Research supports this call for students to live a balanced life.
According to the Johns Hopkins Student Assistance Program, “Students often prioritize academics at the expense of personal factors, including relationships and exercise. This can lead to a decline in academic performance, as general health and well-being are critical to optimal academic functioning.”
Perhaps most surprising is that college admissions departments tell counselors that a High School resume filled only with academic accolades is not what they seek in applicants.
As such, the High School counseling department at KRCS focuses on developing the whole student, one who successfully balances academics, extra-curricular interests, the arts, a spiritual relationship with Christ, and athletic pursuits.
High School is a transformative time for young adults; our counselors work as partners during this transition.
• At KRCS, freshmen receive personalized guidance for course selection, develop essential tools for time management, communication, and life skills, and identify potential post-secondary interests.
• Sophomores lean into KRCS and their community at large while continuing to strengthen the groundwork laid during their freshman year.
• Juniors focus on self-reflection, understanding that the road ahead calls for a time of self-advocacy. This year is built around long-term goals. Students are tasked with determining wants such as collegiate athletics, career aspirations, service academy interests, and any untapped High School opportunities they want to explore during their senior year.
• Seniors dive head-first into the college application process, receiving guidance, assistance, support, and celebration to achieve these goals confidently in God’s ultimate plan.
To do this, KRCS counselors work with students in four key areas, thus ensuring that students attain their post-secondary goals. These four areas are:
• Guiding academic choices,
• Supporting academic achievement,
• Developing social and emotional well-being and
• Initiating, supporting, and managing college planning and applications.
Through one-on-one meetings, large and small group presentations, family conferences, and daily informal settings, our counselors seek to know each of the students as individuals through their unique talents, aspirations, struggles, and strengths. They act as guides, encouraging students to build the resiliency, self-confidence, and independence crucial for success in college and beyond.
CLASS OF 2024
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Matriculation:
100% college acceptances of all graduates. The Class of 2024 was accepted into 72 different colleges and universities, with 23 states represented.
College Scholarships:
The Class of 2024 (58 students) earned over $5.5 million in academic, athletic, and fine arts scholarship awards. To Know. To Serve. To Believe.
ALABAMA
Auburn University
Samford University
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
CALIFORNIA
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, San Diego
COLORADO
Colorado State University
University of Colorado Boulder
FLORIDA
Flagler College
Florida International University
Florida State University
St. Thomas University
University of Florida
University of West Florida
GEORGIA
Andrew College
Augusta University
Berry College
Brenau University
Emmanuel University
Georgia College & State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
Kennesaw State University
Lanier Technical College
Mercer University
North Georgia Technical College
Oglethorpe University
Piedmont University
Reinhardt University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Shorter University
University of Georgia
University of North Georgia
Young Harris College
INDIANA
Purdue University
KENTUCKY
University of Kentucky
LOUISIANA
Louisiana State University
Tulane University
MASSACHUSETTS
Northeastern University
MICHIGAN
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
MINNESOTA
St. Olaf College
MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi State University
The University of Mississippi
MONTANA
Carroll College
Montana State University
NORTH CAROLINA
Elon University
High Point University
University of North Carolina
Asheville
OHIO
Ashland University
University of Dayton
OKLAHOMA
Oral Roberts University
University of Oklahoma
OREGON
Oregon State University
PENNSYLVANIA
Penn State University
Swarthmore College
SOUTH CAROLINA
Clemson University
College of Charleston
Furman University
University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Wofford College
TENNESSEE
Belmont University
Sewanee: The University of the South
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
TEXAS
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&M University
UTAH
The University of Utah
VIRGINIA
Hampden-Sydney College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
William & Mary
GRADUATE PORTRAIT
WE are RECEPTIVE, have RESPECT, cultivate RESILIENCE, build RELATIONSHIPS, show RESOLVE, and value RESPONSIBILITY.
WE REFLECT CHRIST
WE REFLECT CHRIST
WE are RECEPTIVE
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. – Ephesians 4:2-3
• We have constructive communication and try to listen without judgement.
• We are open to emotions, ideas, and others’ perspectives.
• We listen to others’ ideas even when we disagree.
WE have RESPECT
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10
• We place others above ourselves.
• We seek to understand a different point of view.
• We believe that God created all people.
WE cultivate RESILIENCE
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand . – Isaiah 4:10
• We persevere through adversity.
• We have GRIT.
• We maintain a sense of self when faced with adversity.
WE build RELATIONSHIPS
This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you. – John 15:12
• We are kind, patient, and gentle.
• We show grace and mercy and have empathy.
• We serve others and our community.
WE show RESOLVE
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9
• We are problem solvers and critical thinkers.
• We seek resolution in conflict.
• We work together and set goals.
WE value RESPONSIBILITY
For each should carry their own load. – Galatians 6:5
• We love God, and we love others.
• We are accountable and do what is expected, even when no one is looking.
• We have the courage to do what is right.
TO Serve
And He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.
Matthew 22:37
TO SERVE Others
CANVAS byAlexYoung
You’re shaping me Into Your image
You’re turning me Into Your masterpiece Suddenly
There is a clearing And all I see Is beauty
So let my whole life be A canvas for Your purposes
A picture of Your promises
Let my whole life be
A record of Your faithfulness
A story of Your perfect love for me
How can it be
I’m Your reflection
In spite of these Flaws and impurities
Still you see
Only perfection
It’s all Jesus
It’s all beauty
Let my whole life be A canvas for Your purposes
A picture of Your promises
Let my whole life be
A record of Your faithfulness
A story of Your perfect love for me
Give us open hands and open hearts for Whatever You’re doing, however You’re moving
© 2024 Alex Young and Steve Davis
TO Believe
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
What is the King’s Ridge Story? John Smoltz
What is the King’s Ridge Story?
We were honored to have KRCS founder and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz as the guest speaker at our all-staff meeting in Spring 2022. Below is an excerpt from his speech.
Start of the Journey
I came to Atlanta, famously, in the trade. I have a tremendous family: a brother and a sister, and my mom and dad, who raised a very moral and structured family. We had God, family, school, and sports.
But I got to Atlanta in the trade and was not a Christian. I had a very skewed version of what being a Christian was because, to me, a Christian lived their life a certain way, turned it over to God, and then told me how to live my life.
A New Why
In 1995, I was sitting with my chaplain, Walt Wiley. I asked him this simple question: “What prevents me from living my life the way I want to live it, let’s say, until the age of 40, and then I’ll turn it over to Christ?” I had prayed the prayer a thousand times, but I didn’t understand what that relationship meant between Christ and me.
The answer was a gentle reply: “Nothing prevents you from that, except you might not get to your target date.” I’m a risk-taker on the mound and a risk-taker on the golf course. I no longer want to be a risk-taker and play that game of what if. I’ll turn my life over to Christ. That simple answer did it for me.
Setbacks
When I was asked to serve on another school board, I said yes, but I didn’t think I would have time to attend the board meetings. My good and longtime friend Jeff Foxworthy was on this board and asked me to join him on it.
And then I had to undergo Tommy John surgery, and I’m out of baseball all year for rehabilitation. And I attend every board meeting. I went from having no board meetings to attending every board meeting, and now I’m engaged in this process as I would be engaged if it were Game 7 of the World Series. Every single day, I thought about my role and my opportunity.
I can tell you the story of King’s Ridge was born then, and I had no idea that would be the case because that’s not the board I was on.
It goes in such a bad way that we all get fired. I’m fast-tracking through some of this because it would take way too long. Well, yours truly decides that his competitive spirit will take over and says, “I’ll show you.” I remember saying to Jeff Foxworthy days later, “We can do this. I’m going to start a school. We went through the whole process, and we know what we need to do, so I’m going to start a school; let’s do this.”
Faith in Uncertainty
I set up an initial parent meeting, and I think about 200 people showed up. I couldn’t believe what I was watching unfold. Fast forward past that meeting. Some of those people from the other school carried over with me and created a board called ACE, Advancement of Christian Education. Without that board, this wouldn’t have been possible. Many people have poured their hearts and souls into starting a school.
Legacy
We created the school in less-than-ideal circumstances. If it weren’t for three good friends, Joe Jilson, Mike Nixon, and Tripp Rackley, who helped with the financial burden, this school was not supposed to be here. There was never any intention that this school was supposed to be here.
My name got us in the door. I understood that, but I never thought it wasn’t going to get us out of the door, as in, ‘You’re not ready.’ Meeting after meeting, relationship after relationship, so many people had a hand in this school.
This school, which started in a former grocery store, will be built in God’s time and has God’s hand over it.
I wish you the very best. I pray for you, and I will continue to pray for you as the school grows. I’m honored, honestly, to be a small part of that.
Thank you.
KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL History Timeline
May 2000
September 4, 2001
King’s Ridge Christian School (KRCS) was founded by the Advancement for Christian Education (ACE) to meet Atlanta’s growing demand for college preparatory schools grounded in Christian faith.
KRCS welcomed its first 196 students (grades K–8) on September 4, 2001, in a 53,000-square-foot renovated grocery store in downtown Alpharetta, adjacent to Wills Park. The temporary location had 17 classrooms, science and media labs, and art rooms.
October 2005
KRCS acquired land for the school campus on Bethany Bend after it was approved for zoning.
August 2007
KRCS opened its current 92-acre campus on Bethany Bend in August 2007 with a 30% increase in enrollment. Phase One included a lighted athletic field and a 65,000-square-foot Barbara Adler Academic Center (BAAC). All grades were in the BAAC for one year –Lower School students on the first floor and Middle and High School students upstairs.
Fall 2008
December 2011
The Upper/Middle Academic Center (UMAC), a modularly constructed classroom building, was created in the fall of 2008. The UMAC was partly given that name due to its initial “U” shape. The former “UMAC” is now our Middle School building. A dedication ceremony was held in October 2008 to open a 37,000-square-foot Student Center, providing a central location for students to gather for lunch, assemblies, and athletic and fine arts events.
KRCS celebrated its milestone 10th anniversary in 2011 with a series of events, including the announcement of a $10 million capital campaign to build the first phase of the High School. The opening and dedication of the 45,162 square-foot High School building and the Kendrick Center for Life Impact took place in August 2013.
Fall 2016
April 2019
KRCS launched its “Making Room for HIStory” Capital Campaign to raise funds for campus expansion, including phase two of the High School building. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in October 2018, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for completing the new wing was held in December 2019.
KRCS announced a new full-size regulation soccer field would be built on the land south of the KRCS entrance/ exit on Cogburn Road.
Fall 2020
Fall 2021
The Fine Arts Academy opened in the renovated modular unit classrooms, initially used as temporary classrooms during the construction of the High School building.
The BE BOLD Capital Campaign was launched to raise $9.6 million to meet increased enrollment and the dramatically changing needs of KRCS. The campaign scope included:
• The purchase of 22 acres of contiguous property, which increased our total acreage to 92 acres.
• Transforming the Roadrunner baseball field on Cogburn Road into our softball field.
• Finishing the third floor of the High School, and
• Funding for a baseball field and the construction of a cross country trail.
August
2023
Spring 2024
KRCS announced the successful completion of its twoyear BE BOLD Capital Campaign. During the 2023 summer, KRCS received a generous gift that allowed it to claim a foundation grant of $750,000, finishing the fundraising for the capital campaign.
Campus growth included the completion of a crosscountry trail, the renovation of a varsity softball and Middle School baseball field, and the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art baseball facility.
BETTERTogether
During
During the school year, there are many opportunities for parents to get involved in the life of the school. Groups have been created to join parents and families with shared interests to support each other and King’s Ridge Christian School. Consider becoming a member of these organizations:
KRCS PARENT CLUB
Every parent of a child who attends King’s Ridge Christian School is a Parent Club member. There is no membership fee to join. At KRCS, the Parent Club is committed to fostering a sense of belonging by supporting our community and organizing fun activities and events throughout the school year.
TIGER NATION (Athletics and Fine Arts)
Tiger Nation is a volunteer organization of KRCS parents comprised of active board members and athletic/fine arts association members. Tiger Nation builds community engagement experiences and provides opportunities for participants to receive special benefits through various athletic and fine arts membership levels.
KRCS WOMEN’S GROUP
The group meets in person every two weeks during the school year to discuss the latest book study and topics around motherhood, faith, and life. This group is uniquely built to inspire and unite all women in the KRCS community.
KRCS MEN’S GROUP
The group meets in person every two weeks during the school year to discuss various topics around faith and life. The goal is to give men in the KRCS community an opportunity to get to know one another, explore the Bible together, and encourage one another as we seek to follow Jesus together.
JOY (Jesus, Others, You) PRAYER GROUP
The group gathers on campus once a month to pray for God’s continuous favor on King’s Ridge Christian School and for a hedge of protection over our school, students, faculty, and staff.
WHY KRCS?
Excerpt from KRCS Graduate John Lay’s Speech at Baccalaureate
I think I speak for all of us when I say we are both excited and a little nervous about going to college. Proverbs 19:21 states, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
While reflecting on this, I remembered a conversation with Mr. Boaz during my secondperiod AP Psychology class this year. On this particular day, I walked in and told him I hadn’t studied for the test that I was about to take. I said I either knew the material or I didn’t. He responded with something along the lines of, “Well, you must be suffering from learned helplessness.”
I hadn’t heard of this term before, so I asked him what it meant. He just stared at me. It turns out that was a question on the test. Now I understand that learned helplessness is an individual’s wrongly perceived belief that external events control their lives and that they have no control over what happens to them. So, they give up.
In a sense, learned helplessness is not entirely incorrect. We cannot always control external events – such as natural disasters, deaths, or the actions of others. However, we can always control our reactions.
The faculty at King’s Ridge Christian School have guided us in this, making it their personal mission to teach us how to react with reason, judge fairly, and think critically. As we step into the future, we can control our character, and by following God’s guidance, we can become the people we are meant to be.
