51 Reasons to choose WCA...

Each week beginning July, 2009 we will post another
compelling reason to choose WCA!
The "51 Reasons" cover a wide range of unique facts about our school.
Check back each week!

#1 Fully Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

#2 WCA Faculty are fully degreed professionals and 44% hold Masters Degrees

#3 College Acceptances...including The College of William and Mary, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Syracuse University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Sweet Briar College, Randolph-Macon College, University of Mary Washington, Brown University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Gordon College, Hollins University, Loyola University, Longwood University, Virginia Wesleyan College...

#4 Fully-equipped technology labs with over 50 state-of-the art computers. All Students K-12 receive technology training through a partnership with Boston University and the University of Richmond.

#5 No Redistricting!
Providing quality education in partnership with families in James City County, Williamsburg, York County, New Kent County and more.

#6 Independent, faith-based...
With a student body representing over 50 areas churches.

#7 Metro Athletic Conference
Smaller student body offers greater opportunity for participation in competitive sports--and 65% of WCA middle and high school students do!

#8 Our classes begin at 8:16 am!
Research proves that high school students' overall performance increases with a later start.
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#9 We teach, support, and encourage traditional Christian family values.

#10 School Uniforms...Eliminate morning hassles, take the focus off fashion and save money!

#11, #12 Space to learn and grow!
Fifty acre campus, spacious classrooms, dedicated art, music, computer, science facilities library, cafetorium, gymnasium, and 5 athletic fields.

#13 Important fundamentals!
Our students begin each day with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

#14 Parents Welcome!
Parental involvement is desired and encouraged...even in the classroom.

#15 Award-winning Strings Program...with 85 musicians in grades 2-8!

#16 Pre-K - Grade 12 on single campus
Upper school students develop mentoring relationships with younger students.

#17 Community service is integral to our curriculum...not an afterthought

#18 Athletic opportunities beginning in 6th grade; soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, basketball, cheerleading, golf, baseball, softball, tennis

#19 History taught the old-fashioned way...preserving the principles of our founding fathers.

#20 Equipping students for college...with Advanced Placement classes, honors courses and in-school SAT prep courses.

#21 Thanksgiving like our forefathers...thanking God for his provision and blessings

#22 Preparation for life!..small group mentors and Bible studies.

#23 You can hear Christmas Carols being sung in our classrooms!

#24 There was no room for Him in the inn...but there is room for Him at WCA!

#25 Christmas at WCA...celebrating the Good News of Jesus' birth!

#26 Great facility- Great spirit!...Come experience the excitement of our athletics! See schedules at www.williamsburgchristian.org/athleticschedule.html.

#27 Helping in the community at every grade level...over 4,000 service hours given last year!

#28 Caring, individual attention; student-teacher ratio 15:1.

#29 Outstanding athletics! WCA is a member of the Metro Athletic Conference.

#30 Impacting families..."Our children feel empowered, loved, understood and academically challenged." Eric and Marie Nice

#31 Positive role models...Younger students benefit from relationships with older students.