🌟 Key Highlights: Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School (LCS) is a private, co-educational interdenominational Christian school in Athens, Tennessee. It is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that emphasizes high academic excellence, a Biblical worldview, and the development of students who are academically, spiritually, and socially prepared to impact the world for Christ.
🏫 Overview
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Type: Private / Independent Interdenominational Christian School
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Location: Athens, Tennessee (McMinn County)
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Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK) – 12th Grade
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Enrollment: Varies, typically a smaller to mid-sized student body
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Core Mission: To partner with parents in the Christian education of their children by offering an academically excellent, Christ-centered education that equips students to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.
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Affiliation: Independent Christian school; often affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) or similar bodies.
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Accreditation: Fully accredited by the State of Tennessee as a Category 2 Non-Public School and by a recognized Christian accrediting association.
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Focus: Full PK–12 education emphasizing the integration of faith and academics with a focus on college preparation and spiritual growth.
✅ What Makes the School Unique?
LCS is distinguished by its comprehensive PK–12 program, spiritual focus, and commitment to college readiness:
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Christ-Centered Worldview: A Biblical worldview is integrated into all academic subjects, ensuring that faith is not just a separate class but the foundation of all learning. Students participate in daily prayer and weekly Chapel services.
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Unified PK-12 Campus: Serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade on one campus provides a consistent culture, curriculum progression, and a close-knit community where older students mentor younger ones.
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Academic Rigor & College Preparation: Offers a structured, college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students for success in higher education. The high school features a range of courses that prepare students for college entrance exams and post-secondary life.
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Dual Enrollment Opportunities: The school often partners with local community colleges to offer Dual Enrollment classes, allowing high school students to earn college credit while still in high school.
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Extracurricular Balance: Provides a balanced program that includes competitive athletics (the Patriots), as well as dedicated programs in Fine Arts and various academic clubs, emphasizing teamwork and holistic development.
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Character Development: High priority is placed on discipline and Christian character development, with all policies designed to reinforce moral integrity and responsible citizenship in every student.
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Small Class Sizes: Maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.
📞 Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
| Address | 2005 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303 |
| Phone | (423) 745-7008 |
| Website | https://www.google.com/search?q=lcsathens.com |
Recess Policies
- Which grades at your school receive daily recess or free break periods?
- How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?
Technology / Device Use
- Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?
- What are the consequences for violating technology policies?
- Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?
Behavior
- What are the school's behavior policies?
- Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?
A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.
Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):
| Type of Behavior | Typical Consequence / School Response |
| Tardiness / Late to Class | |
| Dress Code Violation | |
| Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules | |
| Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.) | |
| Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort | |
| Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device | |
| Disrespect to Teacher / Staff | |
| Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language | |
| Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct | |
| Minor Property Misuse or Damage | |
| Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online) | |
| Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives | |
| Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission | |
| Physical Aggression / Fighting | |
| Vandalism or Major Property Damage | |
| Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device | |
| Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs | |
| Threatening Behavior or Intimidation | |
| Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object | |
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