Fredericksburg Parent

14 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • June 2023 INTERVIEWED BY EMILY FREEHLING Ask the Expert a sk t h e e x p e rt Since its founding in 1979, Fredericksburg Christian School has been guided by its mission to glorify God by educating with excellence. Today, FCS serves more than 1,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from its campus in Spotsylvania County. Each year, more families are drawn to the school out of a desire for their children to be exposed to the same Christian values at school as they are at home. This month, FCS leaders answer questions about admissions, education and the overall culture at Fredericksburg Christian School. Q: What distinguishes Fredericksburg Christian School within the Fredericksburg region? FCS: We see ourselves as a Christian school that happens to be private. We are an accredited private school. Our teachers are all certified through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). They all have college educations, many with advanced degrees. But what really sets us apart is that we are a Christian school, and everything we do is rooted in helping students develop a strong bibli- cal worldview. This foundation helps us cultivate a strong sense of community and loyalty that benefits the school overall. For example, we have very low staff turnover, because our teachers and other staff members truly feel called to be here doing this work. We have a very low level of student withdrawal. This is because we aren't just delivering an education—we are helping students and families grow in Christ. FREDERICKSBURG C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L This school is a valued partner for families seeking a Christ-centered approach to education is Serving More Families Than Ever Before Ninety-eight percent of our students grad- uate from high school and attend college ...

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