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, Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The school was founded in 1973, and teaches grades kindergarten through twelve. As suggested by the name, the school teaches Christian beliefs as a required part of its curriculum. According to the school, 95% of graduates go on to a subsequent four-year degree program.

Organization

Worthington Christian School, which in turn, is a ministry of the Grace Polaris Church of

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. The school's statement of faith comes from the fellowship, a voluntary organization of autonomous churches. Students come from a variety of different Christian churches, and are required to share core beliefs, but not necessarily belong to the same denomination. Worthington Christian School is private school with strong Christian values and a foundation in Christ-centered teaching. In addition to rigorous academics and a chance to participate in co-curricular activities, they supplement the truth your child hears at home and church by integrating biblical truth into everything they do. They offer K-12 programs to ensure academic growth at any level. In addition, they offer a wide range of academic, arts, athletic programming.

Notable alumni

This is a selective list of both graduates, and others who attended the school. * Maggie Grace – Television and movie actress, she attended Worthington Christian Schools from Kindergarten to grade nine (grade nine being the only one at the high school). At the time she was at the school, her name was Margaret Grace Denig. She has shared about her experience while being interviewed by

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Sports

*Fall: golf,

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, volleyball, tennis, cross country,

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*Winter: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, swimming, diving *Spring: baseball, softball, tennis,

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Ohio High School Athletic Association team state championships

* Boys' Basketball - 1999 * Boys' Golf - 2017 * Boys' Soccer - 2006, 2009, 2011

References

External links

Official website
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