In 1978 Faith Christian School opened with three faculty members and nine students. Today Faith Christian School has grown to an enrollment of 343 students, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Faith Christian School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This premier accrediting agency is recognized by colleges and universities throughout the United States. All credits earned from Faith Christian School are fully accepted without question at all public and/or private educational institutions. Faith is also a long time member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), which represents a large number of Christian Schools throughout the United States.
Founded in 1973, Faith Presbyterian Church (PCA) was organized as the only PCA church in the Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville area. The church's focus is on being biblical and evangelical. Educational and mission ministries are important at FPC. Teaching children and youth through programs like Camp Logos and Sunday school, mission trips, and service projects; reaching Spanish-speaking members of the community through an English as a Second Language program which presents the Gospel, while also helping immigrants learn to function in the American workforce. The church's ministry also includes Faith Christian School, which began to meet the need of parents in this area for a Christian school which teaches from a biblical world view. FCS has grown over the years to reach a peak enrollment of 351 (in 2003-04) students. The faithfulness of God has been evidenced by the people of Faith Presbyterian Church as they have seen Him work to meet their needs and to provide for their ministries.
FCS Mission Statement: Under the authority of the Christian Scriptures, the mission of Faith Christian High School (K-12) is to prepare students to serve God and others by instilling a Biblical world and life view, providing a quality academic education, and developing the Christian social graces of love, self-control, and fellowship for the purpose of glorifying God.
FCS Time line: 1978-FCS started with first building, 3 faculty members & 9 students 1983-Second building built 1995-Gym started 1996-High School began with grades 9 & 10 1997-East Wing started 1998-FCS accredited by SACS 1999-Developement of athletic fields started; New library opened in East Wing; First Graduation (11 seniors) 2000-Softball field built 2001-FCS moved into the Alabama High School Athletic Association with soccer, boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, and softball teams. 2002-Addition to East Wing (2 classrooms and new restrooms) 2003-25th year celebration (4 buildings, 35 staff members, and 333 students; SACS accreditation renewal; Additions to gym (weight rooms, new restrooms, lobby, chemical shelter in place equipment) 2004-“Sounds of Faith” school choirs traveled to various churches to perform and testify of their faith. 2005-FADS provides new bleachers for the gymnasium. First annual talent show held to wide acclaim. Began Capital Campaign to raise funds for last major building on Campus. 2006-New playground for elementary children constructed and implemented – happy times! Governor Riley was speaker for graduation. Mr Bussey retired as assistant headmaster of the school. 2007-Construction began on the new building, which would accommodate 11 classrooms, music suite, multi-purpose room, office space, restrooms, and teacher workroom. Mr. Ryan Todt named assistant headmaster of the school. 2008-The faculty and staff worked hard and received a renewal of the school’s SACS accreditation for another five years. Varsity Boys basketball team went to final four competition in Birmingham after winning area and regional tournaments. New building completed as a shell with four new classrooms completed and occupied for the first time. The school computer lab was completed with 25 new computers provided. Provided web-based (RenWeb) student management program to keep parents informed regarding attendance, academics and behavior.
Faith Christian School * 4100 Ronnaki Road * Anniston, Alabama 36207 * Phone: 256-236-4499 * Fax: 256-236-4673
