ANNUAL REPORT CARD
Passionately Preparing Students
Impact the World for Christ
2022
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LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE We are Royals3 Together as One02 Love God, Love People
CONTENT
OUR OBJECTIVES
LEAD students and their families to faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and daily living.
CHALLENGE every believer to obey God’s Word for growth in Godly wisdom and Christ-like character.
EMPOWER believers by the Holy Spirit to change the world by using their God-given gifts and talents.
Letter
Class of 2022 Royals Around the World
By the Numbers
A Hallmark Celebration Over the Years Royals in Action
In the Arts
GLORIFY GOD BY PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN CHRIST-CENTERED ACADEMICS
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A LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Happy 75th Anniversary!
As I write this to you, we have started celebrating our 75th year of ministry to Riverside and the surrounding areas. What an amazing blessing it has been to reach so many students and their families over the years and share a rigorous academic program anchored and driven by the love of Christ. I am always struck by the amazing ways our students fully embrace their time at Woodcrest Christian and share themselves with their classmates and others through their involvement in school activities. And boy are our students involved! Like life in general, the more you invest in it, the more you get out of it.
While participating in activities is fulfilling in many ways, it is the relationships built along the way that makes a Woodcrest Christian education so unique. Those relationships often cross distance and time as alumni stay in contact, share great memories, and give back to their alma mater. What a joy to see God at work in so many lives and what a blessing to be a part of it. May God continue to bestow upon us the passion to prepare students to impact the world for Christ!
In Christ,
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CLASS OF 2022 Graduation Rate 100% Graduates VALEDICTORIAN Completed 9 AP Courses Cumulative GPA of 4.62 BRANDON LEE Completed 6 Honors Courses 3 Departmental Awards: Science, Math, and English Writing Studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics at Yale University Class of 2022 82 College attendance98% 06 4 year colleges and universities83% 2 year colleges14% Military1% Class of 2022
Where They’re Going Colleges of Choice 07Woodcrest Christian Attending a Christian university46%Attending a public university/college 45% Attending a private non-Christian university/college 9% California Baptist University • NYACK University • California State University, Sacramento • University of La Verne California State University, Fullerton • Laguna College of Art and Design • Vanguard University • Grand Canyon University Saint Peter’s University • Boston College • Point Loma Nazarene University • Belmont University • University of California, Riverside • Boise State University • Texas Christian University • Arizona State University • Virginia Tech • Liberty University University of Arizona • University of Georgia • California State University, San Marcos • Hawaii Pacific University • Christian Brothers University • University of California, Berkeley • University of Arkansas • Yale University • Riverside Community College • University of California, Irvine • University of Idaho • Kansas State University • Cal Poly Pomona
Around the World
Woodcrest Christian Day School Missions Parade
God's heart for missions and sharing the Gospel is brought to light for elementary students through their study of various nations. Each classroom studies a particular country and learns about the nation’s people, customs, religion, food, and more. Classrooms are decorated in cultural decor, and students get a glimpse of life in other parts of the world. The study concludes with the annual Missions Day Parade, where students visit other classrooms to see and hear all about God's people around the world.
Heart of Purple and Gold
Remarkable Royal
Woodcrest Christian senior Hannah d’Arc was selected as one of Riverside’s 25 “Most Remarkable Teens!” She was recognized for her exceptional work, academic excellence, and remarkable contribution to the community and environment. Hannah models the Woodcrest Christian value of service. She volunteered 713 hours of her time during her senior year to organizations throughout Riverside.
M I NNESOTA•OHIO• ALASKA •FLORIDA•ALASK A WOODCREST CHRISTIAN MISSIONS 1999 2022 ALASKA 2022 MISSIONS STUDENTS Copper Center, Kodiak, Twin Cities, Miami, Cleveland Faithful men and women on staff cared for and lead students Freshmen through seniors attended these trips TRIPS STAFF MARCH 19-27, 2022 71 16 5 FLORIDA MIAMI OHIO ClevEland MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES KODIAK ALASKA COPPER CENTER 08
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A select team of 17 students served as student leaders on the WCDS Leadership team. Designed to help students learn new skills through leading and serving, this group eagerly served in many ways including greeting new families at campus tours, helping with events on campus, leading flag salutes, making announcements in classrooms, and more.
Service Hours
On the upper campus, middle schoolers are required to perform 10 hours of service, and high schoolers are required to perform 20 hours of service each school year.
530 Service Club
In this club, sixth grade students serve others by caring for the campus, setting up and tearing down events, being responsible for playground balls and equipment, and many other jobs. Through their service, they bless both staff and students as they lend a hand and learn to love by doing for others.
Operation Christmas Child Boxes
Students committed to sending a message of love by contributing to Operation Christmas Child. Through this missions-oriented event, students collect items in a shoebox that are delivered to kids around the world. A record 530 boxes were collected from the students! Students also raised $1,500 for a special offering that was sent to Samaritan's Purse to help the people of Ukraine.
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Percentage of students who completed above minimum required hours Total hours completed by Woodcrest Christian students Total hours required by Woodcrest Christian students
3,5072,720 50% Woodcrest Christian Middle School Woodcrest Christian High School 53%11,5407,360
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Christian
seen
last ten years, enrollment
by 21% in the last two years.
ENROLLMENT 10 YEARS
GROWTH E lementary School Students High School Students New students to the Woodcrest Christian School System The upcoming 2022/2023 school year will mark the highest enrollment in Woodcrest Christian’s 75-year history. ENROLLMENT 2012-2022 21% 32% 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 20132012 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 BY THE NUMBERS 525 108 96 30 287 393 1,205 TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2022/2023 SCHOOL YEAR234 1,205 While Woodcrest
has
32% enrollment growth in the
has increased
All numbers are based on the first day of school enrollment numbersTOTAL STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS TOTAL STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS TOTAL STUDENTS NEW STUDENTS Middle School Students 10 By the Numbers
FINANCIAL AID The Royals Financial Aid Fund was established in 2000 and has helped more than 1,000 families afford a Christ-centered education. Total dollars awarded in financial aid in 2021/2022 $176,500 Total dollars awarded in financial aid in last five years $800,000 Average amount of yearly tuition per family covered through financial aid 20% The 2022 Royal Legacy Gala raised $130,000 to help families afford a Christ-centered education $130,000 The Royals Financial Aid Fund is supported 100% through generous donations and does not use current family tuition dollars. 11Woodcrest Christian
CELEBRATING OUR STORY
WE STARTED
Starting simply from the obedience of a grandmother named Matilda Randall, who responded to God's calling to start a Christian school in Riverside in 1948, the Woodcrest Christian School System has served the Inland Empire for 75 years and has impacted thousands of lives.
As we celebrate those 75 years, we invite you to take a step into the past with us to remember the moments that shaped our culture and community as an institution. The roots of our history run deep in our staff, teachers, students, and generations of families. Our story is truly one that God has orchestrated from the beginning and continues to bless.
1948 Founding Year of Woodcrest Christian 2,791 Woodcrest Christian Alumni 2012 Matilda Randall
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A Hallmark Celebration
PEOPLE OF IMPACT
Many men and women have been instrumental in the growth and development of Woodcrest Christian School. From their vision, sacrifices, and service, these leaders helped build the foundation of our school, set the standard for Christ-centered academics, and mod eled what it means to love God and love others.
Read More at www.75years.wcss.org
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
We cannot celebrate without the Royals who have lived through the stories that make up 75 years of Christ-centered academics. Join us for a celebration on campus with the Woodcrest Christian family.
75 Year Anniversary Jubilee
Saturday, April 15 th , 2023
Read More at www.75years.wcss.org
Want a deeper look into the Woodcrest Christian 75 year story? Visit 75years.wcss.org to learn about the people and moments that shaped who we are today.
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320,164 The population of Riverside is over 1,000 times larger than Woodcrest Christian. In 75 years, Riverside has grown 10 times its population from 1948, while Woodcrest Christian has grown 43 times its original enrollment.
$5.87 Time machine, anyone? Go back 75 years and gas cost an average of $.26 per gallon.
$9,277 Woodcrest Christian is comparatively lower priced than the average $13,000 annual tuition at the leading local Christian schools.
130 While Woodcrest Christian now employs 130 staff members, back in 1948 we started with just unsalaried staff.
1,205 The 75th Anniversary marks the highest enrollment in Woodcrest Christian history.
53 Big dreams start small. Woodcrest Christian started in one building with just four classrooms, and now has 53 classrooms across two campuses.
OVER THE
Riverside, CA Population 32,209 $.26 $120 28 4 4 Annual Tuition Average Gas Prices Staff Employed at WCS Students Enrolled Classrooms 1998 1973$9,277$5.87320,164 35 951 70 $3,600 $1.07 256,400 2022 1948 1205130 53 16 35443 141,000$.39$550
CLOSER LOOK: 2022 14 Over the Years
was FUN, FUN, FUN at the RUN, RUN, RUN, kicking off the 2022 school year and our 75th anniversary at the Back-to-School Bash and Color Dash. More than 1,200 students and families came out to enjoy BBQ, sink teachers in the dunk tank, play games, and run across campus while getting covered in color!
Color Dash Runners Watch the Back-to-School Bash video recap here! 721 1,245 Back-to-School Bash Attendees It
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HIGH SCHOOL
16 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT WESLEY SCOTT ‘19 2019 alumnus Wesley Scott is the MLB 2022 8 th round pick of the Kansas City Royals. Royals in Action
ATHLETICS MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS One-Sport Athletes High School Students 393 253 120 9 280 145 46 6 Two-Sport Athletes Three-Sport Athletes One-Sport Athletes Middle School Students Two-Sport Athletes Three-Sport Athletes
Remarkable Athletics
Six Track and Field qualifying C.I.F. athletes
In addition to the Woodcrest Christian Boys Cross Country team winning the Ambassador League for the 30th year in a row, the team also qualified for the C.I.F. State Finals.
17 High School Sports Offered
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Collegiate Athletes
High school and middle school
59% One-Sport Athletes
This number reflects the percentage of student athletes who played at least one sport throughout the school year while maintaining above a 3.5 GPA.
High school and middle school
ATHLETICS CHEER COACH PLAY
1:4 Two-Sport Athletes
With the size of Woodcrest Christian comes the opportunity to play a variety of different sports. This is reflected in that 1 in 4 students play two sports.
Six seniors from the class of 2022 received scholarships and signed with the following schools to play collegiate sports
• University of Hawaii | Baseball
• Saint Peter’s University | Baseball
Vanguard University | Basketball
• NYACK College | Volleyball
• University of La Verne | Softball
Christian Brothers University | Volleyball
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18 900+ Tickets Sold 8 Sold Out Shows 32 Student Cast and Crew YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN MUSICAL 2000+ Tickets Sold 7 Sold Out Shows 81 Student Cast and Crew MARY POPPINS Visit our YouTube Channel or scan the QR code to take a behind the scenes look at the Mary Poppins performance. Mary Poppins Behind the Scenes DRAMA In the Arts
SOUNDS
Excellent Rating
performing three musical
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in Brea, California
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Choir Trip Participants
Christian Choir students
Canyon University’s
Choir,
SIGHTS &
19Woodcrest Christian 2nd Won 2 nd Place in Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock-Dawson’s Riverside City Mayor Art Competition. Chloe Coombs1st Won 1 st place in the 2022 Congressional Art Contest for her work entitled “Hummingbird”. Madison Gu Students and Chaperones 110 band students and chaperones flew to Florida to perform and visit Walt BAND 110 ART 10 PERFORMANCES THIS YEAR | 8 PERFORMING GROUPS | 17 UNIQUE INSTRUMENTS 5 ART CLASSES OFFERED FOR WOODCREST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOLERS CHOIR3 PERFORMING GROUPS | 55 TOTAL PERFORMERS | 4 ANNUAL PERFORMANCES
Woodcrest
spent a weekend in Arizona visiting Grand
Mass
performing at Valley Christian School, and enjoying the Musical Instrument Museum. 18 1
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compositions,
Royals earned an
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SCSBOA Festival
Woodcrest Christian School 18401 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508 951-780-2010 • www.wcss.org #WEAREROYALS “WE PROCLAIM HIM, ADMONISHING EVERY MAN AND TEACHING EVERY MAN WITH ALL WISDOM, SO THAT WE MAY PRESENT EVERY MAN COMPLETE IN CHRIST.” COLOSSIANS 1:28