2023 Providence School Viewbook

B O L D LY CHRISTIAN

UNQUESTIONABLY ACADEMIC

PROVIDENCE SCHOOL PREPARES ITS STUDENTS TO BE

BOLDLY CHRISTIAN AND UNQUESTIONABLY ACADEMIC

SERVANT LEADERS WHO CHANGE THE WORLD. EST.

1997

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FULLY ACCREDITED

MILLION OFFERED IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2023

CORE VALUES HONOR, WISDOM & RIGHTEOUSNESS

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“A” RATED SCHOOL TOP 25 CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IN FLORIDA

ACRE CAMPUS

96%

RETENTION RATE

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OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES LOVE PROVIDENCE.

100%

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FACULTY & ADMINISTRATORS

46% HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

AS IN PRIOR YEARS, THE CLASS OF 2023 ACHIEVED 100% ACCEPTANCE TO A COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR SERVICE ACADEMY

I attended Providence since I was three years old, and I was blessed with the amazing experience of growing up here. The teachers at this school are like no other— they are some of the kindest, smartest people I know. I would not have been able to succeed in both my academic and personal life without my wonderful teachers at Providence School. I will be forever grateful.”

-DIYA BHASKAR ‘23, New York University

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I am grateful to have received an excellent education in a school that promotes Christ above all else. I will forever cherish the relationships I’ve formed and the memories I’ve made at Providence.”

-ALEXIS CLARKE ‘23, Clemson University

OUR MISSION DON’T COPY THE BEHAVIOR AND CUSTOMS OF THIS WORLD, BUT LET GOD TRANSFORM YOU INTO A NEW PERSON

BY CHANGING THE WAY YOU THINK. - ROMANS 12:2

+17,000 CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION Providence School’s proven curriculum is rigorous in content with a Biblical worldview that is focused on each student’s mental, physical, and spiritual

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FACULTY, STAFF, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE CHRISTIANS. Providence teachers seek to meet students where they are and sow seed of faith through relationships, Bible classes, chapels, and community outreach.

OUTREACH & COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS Over 17,000 hours were served by the class of 2023. By following the example of Jesus, students are given the chance to develop their leadership abilities.

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WEEKLY CHAPELS

Through meeting, worshiping, and growing together, each member of the Providence family learns what it means to be part of a true family of Christ. Lower School students are engaged in activities tailored to their age group. Students in middle and high school have the opportunity to hear special guests such as Demi Tebow, Joby Martin, Jon Gordan, and others.

JUMPSTART RETREATS & SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK High School students meet at the start each year to digest some great Bible teaching, and work through the day-to-day aspects of following Jesus in the new school year. Our retreats are tailored to each grade level, and will kick-start our year with class bonding and spiritual renewal. During spiritual emphasis week, students are challenged to make God their most vital source of their life. Each year, Providence is blessed to see a number of its students come to know Christ personally or make renewed commitments to follow Him faithfully.

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Providence to me is where I really started my life. I was able to create lifelong friends and memories. Everyone works together as a unit between the teachers, administration, and student body. I was challenged academically, but I had great support from educators along the way.

-BRENDAN PATACCA ‘20, University of Florida

ACADEMICS IGNITING A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. Strong emphasis is placed on giving each student a challenging and intellectually interesting curriculum from Pre-K through high school. We give students a solid academic foundation that equips them for further education and successful life outside of our campus.

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HONORS COURSES AP COURSES DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES 2023 TOP QUARTILE COMPOSITE ACT

+ 50% OVER 50% of the Junior & Senior Classes are members of the National Honor Society.

97%

of the Class of 2023 had a GPA of 3.0 or higher

HIGHER TEST SCORES

Providence consistently scores above the national and private school norms in MAP performance for grades K-11. As a college-preparatory school, high value is placed on providing each student with a strong foundation for college. In High School, students have consistently exceeded the national averages on SAT and ACT scores and Providence has had multiple national merit finalists and semi-finalists.

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I LOVE LEARNING FROM MY TEACHER AND THE COMPUTERS, PLAYING ON THE PLAYGROUND, AND I LOVE CHAPEL EVERY WEEK!” -CHANDLER W., Lower School Student

LOWER SCHOOL K-5

NURTURING THEIR CURIOSITY In Lower School, we are not only interested in the mind of the student but the development of the heart. Our young explorers are eager to learn about the joys of problem-solving, hands-on science experiments, and creative expression. They also enjoy helping others, learning about God, and serving others.

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STUDENTS IN GRADES K-5

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LOWER SCHOOL CLUBS

ART CLUB | CRAZY 8’S MATH CLUB CREATOR LAB | FIRST LEGO EXPLORE TEAMS HIS COMPANY | LIL’ BALLERS | KICKIN’ STALLIONS SOCCER CLUB | MANNERS MATTER & CHARACTER COUNTS | MINECRAFT CLUBS | MINI STALLIONS PROVIDENCE DANCE

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BIBLE | MATH | LANGUAGE ARTS SCIENCE | SOCIAL STUDIES

HIGHER TEST SCORES

STUDENTS IN LOWER SCHOOL TEST ABOVE THE NATIONAL AND PRIVATE SCHOOL NORMS IN MAP PERFORMANCE. MAP TESTING IS THE MOST TRUSTED AND INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR MEASURING ACHIEVEMENT

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OVER 50% of the Junior & Senior Classes are members of the National Honor Society

CORE CLASSES

AND GROWTH IN K–12 MATH, READING,

LANGUAGE USAGE, AND SCIENCE.

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RESOURCE CLASSES

CHAPEL | ART | MUSIC | STEAM MEDIA CENTER | PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 5TH GRADE BAND

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THE TEACHERS AT PROVIDENCE INSTRUCT US IN A WAY THAT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. THEY ARE CARING AND LOVING.” -CATHRYN W, Middle School Student

MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 EMBRACING NEW CHALLENGES The Middle School curriculum compliments the rapid intellectual and emotional

development of our students by providing a thoughtfully measured transition between the discipline of early learning and the rigorous pace of advanced study. They are also exploring extra-curricular opportunities through athletics, fine arts, and clubs.

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STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8

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MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS SPORTS TEAMS

85%

OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN FINE ARTS OR ATHLETICS

COURSE OFFERINGS Bible 6, 7, 8 English 6 Honors English 7 Honors/ College Prep English 8 Honors/ College Prep Math 6 Honors Algebra Readiness Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Honors Life Science Honors Earth Space Science Honors Physical Science 8 Honors World Cultures Honors Civics Honors American History Honors French I Spanish I Physical Education and Health Team Sports (Indoor and Outdoor) Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) Middle School Baseball

ELECTIVES Introduction to Coding and Robotics Applied Coding and Robotics Robotics (Competitive Team) Digital Design and Middle School Yearbook Beginning Middle School Spanish Middle School Creative Movement

FINE ARTS

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Middle School Art Exploratory Band Middle School Band Middle School Choir Exploratory Dance Dance Technique Dance Composition Junior Dance Company MS Creative Movement Musical Theater Introduction to Popular Songs

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I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR PROVIDENCE AND FOR HOW IT’S ALLOWED ME TO GROW DEEPER IN MY FAITH AND FORM STRONG BONDS WITH NEW PEOPLE.” -SOFIA S., High School Student

HIGH SCHOOL 9-12

PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE In High School, our rigorous curriculum challenges students to integrate critical thinking skills as they learn to search for answers beyond conventional wisdom. Our exceptional academic program with a host of AP courses and a growing dual enrollment program, allows students to become more deeply focused while extracurricular activities hone leadership skills.

COURSE OFFERINGS ENGLISH

English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV Honors AP Language & Composition AP Literature & Composition English Composition I - DE English Composition II - DE MATHEMATICS

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STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 ELECTIVES

Intro to Business Leadership Chorale III, IV, Chorale V, VI Honors Drawing I, II Drawing III Honors Ceramics/Pottery I, II Ceramics/Pottery III Honors Portfolio Honors Two Dimensional Art Three Dimensional Art Honors Band III, IV Band V, VI Honors Dance Composition Dance I, II, Dance III, IV Honors Chapel Leadership Team Guitar Musical Theater Techniques I, II, III, IV Digital Photography Graphic Design I, II Graphic Design III Honors Personal Finance Yearbook I, II - Photojournalism Yearbook III, IV Honors Video Production I, II Speech Peer Counseling/Student Assistant SAT/ACT Prep Robotics I, II PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Sports Conditioning I, II Weight Training I, II, III, IV HOPE

Algebra I, II Algebra I, II Honors College Algebra - DE Geometry Geometry Honors Precalculus Honors Precalculus - DE Statistics Honors AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Mathematics for College Algebra SCIENCE

AP Biology Chemistry I Chemistry I Honors AP Chemistry Chemistry w/Lab - DE AP Environmental Science Physics I Honors AP Physics I, II AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism AP Computer Science Principles Anatomy and Physiology Honors Marine Science Honors Introduction to Engineering I & II SOCIAL SCIENCE

World History World History Honors World History - DE Contemporary Western History Honors AP European History United States History United States History Honors United States History - DE AP United States History Psychology AP Psychology AP US Government & Politics American Government American Government Honors Contemporary Issues AP Macroeconomics Economics Financial Lit Economics Financial Lit Honors FOREIGN LANGUAGE

French I, II French III, IV Honors AP French Language Spanish I, II Spanish III, IV Honors AP Spanish Language BIBLE Bible I, II, III, IV

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PROVIDENCE MEANS THE WORLD TO ME. THEY TOOK ME IN AND PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ME IN BASKETBALL, ALLOWING ME TO CONTINUE PURSUING MY DREAM IN COLLEGE. PROVIDENCE GAVE ME A SECOND FAMILY.” -MASON LEE ‘23, University of North Florida

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AWARD WINNING VARSITY SPORTS

Football Cross Country Golf Swimming & Diving Basketball Soccer Baseball Lacrosse Tennis Track & Field Weightlifting

Cross Country Golf Swimming & Diving Volleyball Basketball Soccer Softball Lacrosse Tennis Track & Field Beach Volleyball Weightlifting Sideline Cheerleading Competitive Cheerleading

85% OF MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

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PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

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ATHLETES SIGNED TO PLAY IN COLLEGE STATE-OF-THE-ART ATHLETIC COMPLEX Another standard we hold high is the athletic facilities where we practice and compete.

• Basketball court & volleyball gymnasium • New artificial turf football field with rubberized 8-lane track • Six playing & practice fields • Newly renovated baseball & softball fields • Industrial training & weight room • On-site physical therapy trainer’s suite

2023 FHSAA STATE 3A BASKETBALL FINAL 4 BOYS BASKETBALL earned a trip to the final four in 2023. This is their 6th trip to the Final Four. The Stallions have won 3 State Championships in Boys Basketball.

HIGH SCHOOL 9-12

PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE In High School, our rigorous curriculum challenges students to FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME Providence students love to compete and it shows as Providence continues to be one of the best athletic programs in Northeast Florida. Providence athletes are champions on and off the field, scoring many academic points along the way. Our athletic program is designed to enhance the educational experience by providing spirited competition, encouraging leadership, and teamwork. We take great pride in how our student athletes support each other no matter the outcome of a contest.

SKYY DIXON 2023 1A STATE TRACK 100 & 200 METER DASH THE SKYY was the limit for Junior Skyy Dixon as she broke school records and won two state titles.

2023 FHSAA STATE 3A BASKETBALL FINAL 4 GIRLS BASKETBALL earned a trip to the final four in 2023. This is their 2nd trip to the Final Four.

2023 FHSAA STATE 1A CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS STALLION SPIRIT is led by our championship cheerleading teams.

They have earned 6 trips to State and brought home the GOLD three times.

2023 FHSAA STATE 3A BASEBALL FINAL FOUR

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The Stallions have earned 8 trips to the Final Four and have won 3 State Championships.

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Providence has been an amazing school to attend and has offered me opportunities I wouldn’t have had anywhere else. I have learned so much and made so many memories, all while being able to cultivate my faith. I am beyond thankful for all that Providence has done for me.”

-MADDOX ROMAN ‘23, SCAD University

FINE ARTS 20+

40+ VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES

100%

SCHOOLWIDE PERFORMANCES EACH YEAR

OF THE LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

150

423

STUDENTS IN FINE ARTS IN GRADES 6-12

+HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE &

STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A BROADWAY-STYLE MUSICAL EACH SPRING

WHERE CREATIVITY IS ENCOURAGED Providence provides a comprehensive fine arts curriculum and offers students dynamic instruction in fine and performing arts. Students begin their artistic journey in Lower School in lower school music, art, and design labs that inspires their creativity. In Middle School, students continue to make discoveries and deepen their studies of the arts by displaying their work at Providence and performing in dance, band, and musical theatre. In High School, 9th-12th grade students experience high-caliber programs with advanced classes and competitions in a variety of visual and performing arts media.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE DANCE Providence Dance Company desires to give Jesus Christ the highest praise with their talents and exalt His name through dance. The dance program is designed to expose students in grades K-12 to a variety of dance forms, teach proper skills, and instill an appreciation for performance and choreography aesthetics. Through the study of classical ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, and other dance genres, the students will learn correct body alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and technique. Performances and competitions are held throughout the year with Providence dance companies placing in the top level annually.

VISUAL ARTS

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE The Providence Chorale has been exclusively invited to perform at the Biltmore’s Christmas Show for the past several years. They also performed in Carnegie Hall with world renowned British composer and conductor John Rutter. His music has been featured in royal occasions, including the 2 most recent royal weddings and King Charles’ Coronation.

Artwork from students who’ve won competitions have been displayed in Washington, D.C., the Jacksonville Airport, and local military bases. Lucrative scholarships have been earned to SCAD, Virginia Commonwealth, Samford and other prestigious art programs at colleges and universities.

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PLAY SKILLFULLY Providence Band earned an MPA SUPERIOR at the Florida Bandmasters Association Concert and the Wind Ensemble earned another Concert MPA SUPERIOR this year. The band program continues to grow each year with many opportunities for students to explore their God-given talents.

STALLION LIFE LIFELONG MEMORIES ARE MADE HERE Life as a Stallion is exciting! We want our students to get the most out of their school experience and there are so many ways to do it.

Providence offers many clubs and organizations to serve in, a championship athletic program, an array of award-winning fine arts programs, and a newly renovated STEM lab. In addition, we provide academic resources to help students succeed in school and college. From the day they step on campus, the Stallion experience creates opportunities that last a lifetime.

ONE EPIC BATTLE Every year during Homecoming Week, the Juniors take on the Seniors in a week of competition, including a Men’s Volleyball game and the Annual Powderpuff Football Game.

4TH GRADE WAX MUSEUM Each year, the fourth graders participate in an Interactive Wax Museum project. The project culminates when the students dress up as thier characters and their character comes to life when their button is pressed.

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OUTS, WHITE OUTS

FUNTASTIC FALL FESTIVAL

No matter what color our students choose to wear, they showcase their

From carnival rides to cotton candy, this

Stallions spirit as we play our biggest

Providence community annual tradition

rivals at home and they road-trip it when

brings Providence all together for a day

we’re away!

of fun and fellowship!

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ROYAL PRINCESSES The annual Father Daughter Dance is a highly anticipated event for our Lower School students where our dads treat their daughters to an unforgettable night of dancing, food, and fun with their friends.

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CUPS OF HOT CHOCOLATE

Nothing quite gets our Stallions in the mood for the rigor of 1st Semester final exams like Christmas Chapel. They love spreading Christmas cheer with some Stallion Christmas karaoke!

SERVICE & LEADERSHIP BEING THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS Leadership skills are prevalent in the classroom, clubs, athletics, and fine arts. Students begin developing leadership skills through their behavior by treating others with dignity and respect and helping others. Starting in Lower School, students have opportunities to serve the community, explore the arts, learn about other cultures, and more. By High School, students have many opportunities to serve, including international missions trips.

NATIONAL FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY

1,500+ TOYS

US MISSIONS TRIP In the Fall students are given an

Students in grades K-12 participate in an

opportunity to participate in a US

annual toy drive each year. Thousands of toys

outreach. In 2022, students helped rebuild in the communities of Kentucky

are donated to local families in need.

that were devastated by tornadoes.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS TRIP Students help build a house as part of their week long Costa Rica Missions trip each summer hosted by Senora Maribeth Dill.

SENIOR

TRIP SERVICE DAY Every year our Seniors participate in a service day as part of their Senior Trip.

The New York City Food Banks appreciate our students helping out!

15,000 FOOD ITEMS

Each year students in K-12 participate in a school-wide food drive to help our local food bank with desperately needed food items.

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Starting in Lower School, students have a wide variety of clubs and activities where they can serve the community, explore the arts, dig deeper into their faith, learn about other cultures and more.

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I am grateful not only for the academic preparation I received at Providence but for the spiritual foundation I achieved. The relationships I formed at Providence remain as some of my closest friends and Godly influences in my life today. “

-PATRICK YOUNG ‘10, University of Florida UF GATOR ALL AMERICAN BASKETBALL PLAYER, MEMBER OF PROVIDENCE’S 1ST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM

SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES GRADUATION IS JUST THE BEGINNING. Our distinguished alumni include doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, actors, professional athletes, scholars, politicians, scientists, and teachers. They have attended Princeton, Georgetown, Temple, Duke, West Point, Mercer, and many other universities to name a few. They share a common spirit which exemplifies academic excellence, unique talents and gifts, and a passion to fulfill God’s plan for their lives. They have left their marks on Providence and Providence has become part of them.

RACHEL PINTER ‘18

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Wolfsons Children’s Hospital, PICU Nurse

BETH TEONIES ‘02

CEO, 1-800-BOARDUP Beth was recognized in 2023 by the Jacksonville Business Journals’ 40 under 40.

Providence prepared me academically and professionally.

But the values, specifically the foundation in Christ Providence gave me, helped me so much going into college. It made me want to find a community that would lift me up and eventually that I could lead in order to lift others up like I had been.”

WIL FRIEDMAN ‘12

SEBASTIAN CARRASQUILLO, MD ‘06 UFHealth, Cardiologist

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FLIGHT COMMANDER, USAF Laughlin, TX AFB

I am in my last year of training in Interventional Cardiology at UFHealth.

My time at Providence allowed me to develop study habits that helped me excel during my undergraduate and post-graduate studies. The structure provided by the faculty and administration enabled me to focus on my studies and develop time management skills.”

WILL CUMMINGS ‘11 PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER

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I attended Temple University where I was named to the team’s All American Athletic Conference. He played for the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and now plays for the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association.”

REBEKAH KARADEEMA

JACOB REICHHARDT ‘16

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Senior Scientist, Illumina

After studying Chemistry at UCF, I received my PhD in Biochemistry from The Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. Now I work at Illumina, a biotechnology company aiming to unlock the power of the genome.

There I create novel methods to prepare DNA for next generation

AEROSPACE ENGINEER, NASA

I am an aerospace engineer on the Dynamic Environments team of the Flight Analysis branch of NASA’s Launch Services Program at Kennedy Space Center. My time in AP Physics, Calculus, and Chemistry helped me realize I wanted to become an Engineer. Working on the crew for

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