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WCS 4th graders work
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Plans
for the establishment of Westbury Christian School began
in the early 70's with some families
of the Westbury Church of Christ. WCS started as a "Mother's
Day Out" activity of the church. Soon, demand required
that a licensed day care center be started. Following
close behind the successful pre-school program was demand
for adding elementary grades, middle school, and finally
the high school.
WCS was formally chartered in February
of 1975 with visionary support from the Westbury Church
of Christ elders. Although staffed by members of the
churches of Christ, the school is independently operated
by a Board of Trustees. The Westbury congregation has
donated the use of their facilities to the school since
the beginning, but does not contribute funds for operations.
The church and the school continue to work
together sharing facilities, successes and common goals
that include glorifying God through service to mankind,
because of our hope in the Savior.
Westbury Christian School receives no financial
assistance from any interest group or government body.
To this date, no funds have been received from foundations,
neither private or public. Income is realized from tuition
and fees, plus special fund raisers. Associate groups
like the Wildcat Athletic Boosters and others raise funds
for special projects.
In 1988, Westbury Christian School received
accreditation from two prestigious accrediting agencies;
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS),
and the National Christian Schools Association (NCSA).
Due to the integrity of these two agencies, WCS credits
are acceptable at any educational institution in the
USA.
The school is committed to continuing to
improve in the three areas of its emphasis; spiritual,
academic, and student activities. God has blessed the
school with an experienced and credentialed faculty and
administration and many fine families. These blessings
have given us a united spirit and dedication which binds
us together, promoting the good of Westbury Christian
School.
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