At Abilene Christian Schools we want our families and students to experience the difference we offer. At ACS, students can find an environment where peer pressure works with education and helps develop a positive spirit of citizenship, academic achievement, and spiritual growth. We are dedicated to encouragingthe spiritual and academic growth of your child. We will work to foster a lifetime for academic achievement that is embedded with a lifetime relationship with God. This comes in six major areas that intentionally focus our programming and curriculum to prepare our students for a life as spiritual and academic leaders.
We want our students to Experience Christ.
- Bible as part of core curriculum in PK-12th grades
- Multiple chapel experiences weekly for all students
- Service-oriented community outreach
- Daily focused prayer
- Character development fused with Biblical principles
- Modeling and teaching of spiritual disciplines
- Opportunities for our students to learn and practice spiritual leadership
We want our students to Experience Learning.
- Accreditation through SACS and NCSA
- AP and dual credit courses offered
- We are an official Core Knowledge school for PK-6th grades
- SAT and ACT averages well above the national and state averages
- Foreign language in elementary and high school
- Emphasis on teaching critical thinking and problem solving
- A high value placed on student learning with continuous efforts to measure and improve
We want our students to Experience Family.
- Active PTO for PK-5th grades
- Active Booster Club for 6-12th grades
- Parent Ambassadors program
- Moms In Touch prayer group
- Community service that involves students and their families
- Annual Fund
- Exciting fundraising events
- Parents welcomed and encouraged to be involved and participate in their child's education
We want our students to Experience Creativity.
- Middle school and high school band program
- Middle school and high school choir program
- Multiple drama and musical productions
- Encore - a competition show choir
- Enrichments in music, PE, technology, and library in PK-5th grades
- High school Fine Arts program including drama, visual art, and music
We want our students to Experience Sportsmanship.
- Mentoring and guidance taught through PE and sports activities
- Required PE classes
- Students development of confidence, honesty, and leadership
- Boys' athletics: football, basketball, track, baseball, golf, tennis
- Girls' athletics: volleyball, basketball, track, golf, tennis, cheerleading
- Middle school athletics: football, volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading
We want out students to Experience Tradition.
