ROSE HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: FAITH, FAMILY, FUNDAMENTALS
Deidra Bowling-Meade
Ashland Beacon
Rose Hill Christian School in Ashland, Kentucky is already gearing up for the 2023-2024 school year and ready to enroll new students into its wonderful program. The Royals were recently knighted as a fully accredited school by the Association of Christian Schools International, which will give them a full accreditation for the next six years. This accreditation showcases just how valuable this school is to the community and how the school is setting the bar high for the students.
Mori Crawford who is the Academic Counselor/ Test Coordinator for Rose Hill Christian School shared, “Rose Hill Christian School opened its doors in the fall of 1980. Since that time, we have been providing a top-notch alternative to public school education to families throughout the Tri-State area. Accreditation with ACSI engages schools in a vigorous, holistic process of organizational appraisal and improvement that engages every school constituent. Our program is a highly regarded Christian program for member schools. We have partnerships with all of the U.S. regional accreditation agencies and offer joint accreditation with numerous accrediting organizations.”
The accreditation assessed the school’s performance in foundational areas of Christian education:
- Bible Knowledge and Biblical Worldview
- Academic Excellence
- Life Skills and Practical Application of Knowledge
- Character building and Spiritual Formation
Crawford discussed the benefits of Rose Hill Christian School’s accreditation stating, “Parents seeking the best Christian education for their children know our school is committed to excellence. Students graduating from accredited Christian schools qualify for admission to most colleges and universities, and credits transfer between schools nationally and internationally. Instruction at our school improves through a continuous process of self-assessment designed to result in increased student achievement.”
Not only does Rose Hill Christian School standout with its accreditation, it creates an exceptional environment with its certified teachers, small class sizes, extra-curricular availability, family atmosphere, and Christian principles. Rose Hill offers a variety of clubs, mainly at the middle school/ high school level including Beta Club, Key Club, Chess Club, and Young Authors. Drama is also offered at the school with a whole school production each year. Rose Hill is a member of the KHSAA and also offers a variety of sports for all age groups. Currently, Rose Hill Christian School has archery for students beginning in the 4th grade, boys and girls basketball for all ages, cheerleading for elementary, and for middle and high school students baseball, volleyball, track and field, golf, and tennis. The school is always open to adding more teams/sports if there is a sufficient number of interested students and an available coach.
Crawford noted, “Rose Hill has a challenging curriculum, and caring teachers help students flourish. We typically find that our students are studying material one to two years ahead of students transferring in from public schools in our area. At Rose Hill, we have an average student/teacher ratio of 9:1. Small class sizes mean that our teachers really get to know our students and are able to give each student more individual attention. Because we are a small school, we get to know each other well and we become FAMILY. Students get to know other students across grade levels. Parents get to know each other and develop relationships with teachers. Biblical truth and Christian worldview form a solid foundation for teaching throughout all grades and subjects. God’s Word is the foundation upon which we build our lives, and upon which we have built our school.”
Dr. Lonnie Laney, who is the principal at Rose Hill Christian School remarked, “Rose Hill Christian school is an awesome school with a staff that is so dedicated to children. I have lived and worked in Eastern Kentucky my whole career and knew that Rose Hill existed, but I did not realize what a great small school it was and is until I started working here three years ago. All our teachers have college degrees and in fact every teacher working here in grades 1-12 are certified to teach either through the Kentucky Department of Education or through ACSI (American Christian Schools International). Even our K4 and K5 program is focused on teaching the basics students need before entering first grade. Our students leave kindergarten reading and doing basic math. Rose Hill seeks out high quality teachers. Six members of the staff have 25 or more years of teaching experience. With small class sizes, we are able to provide lots of individual attention which students need. I cannot say enough good things about Rose Hill. I’m so thankful for our students and teachers. I truly am proud and impressed with all the things Rose Hill offers.”
Open Enrollment for new students begins on March 21st. You can also schedule an Educational Success Consultation. Call the school or visit the website for more information: 606.324.6105 or www.rhcsky.com