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'''William J. Christian K-8 School''' is a K-8 school in the [[Birmingham City Schools]] system located at 725 [[Mountain Drive]] in the [[Roebuck Springs]] neighborhood. It was named for former [[Birmingham Board of Education]] member [[William Christian]]. The principal is [[Michael Davis]]. | '''William J. Christian K-8 School''' is a K-8 school in the [[Birmingham City Schools]] system located at 725 [[Mountain Drive]] in the [[Roebuck Springs]] neighborhood. It was named for former [[Birmingham Board of Education]] member [[William Christian]]. The principal is [[Michael Davis]]. | ||
W. J. Christian school serves as a neighborhood elementary school for grades K-5 and as a magnet school for talented and gifted students in grades 6-8. Students in the middle school program must maintain a 70% grade in all subjects and participate in community service projects. | W. J. Christian school serves as a neighborhood elementary school for grades K-5 and as a magnet middle school for talented and gifted students in grades 6-8. Students in the middle school program must maintain a 70% grade in all subjects and participate in community service projects. | ||
In [[2005]] W. J. Christian became the first public school in the state to offer a chess program. The team, coached by [[Charles Smith]], has won Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championships in [[2008]] and [[2011]]. | In [[2005]] W. J. Christian became the first public school in the state to offer a chess program. The team, coached by [[Charles Smith]], has won Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championships in [[2008]] and [[2011]]. | ||
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* Ruisi, Anne (April 6, 2011) "Birmingham city schools students win Alabama chess titles." | * Ruisi, Anne (April 6, 2011) "Birmingham city schools students win Alabama chess titles." {{BN}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http:// | * [http://bcs.schoolwires.net/Domain/27 William J. Christian K-8 School] at bcs.schoolwires.net | ||
[[Category:Birmingham schools]] | [[Category:Birmingham schools]] | ||
Revision as of 12:04, 18 January 2017
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Birmingham City Schools |
| Years | 1961–present |
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| Location | 725 Mountain Drive, (map) Roebuck Springs-South Roebuck |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Principal | Michael Davis |
| Enrollment | 532 (2007) |
| Colors | Columbia blue and red |
| Mascot | Chargers |
| Website | bcs.schoolwires.net |
William J. Christian K-8 School is a K-8 school in the Birmingham City Schools system located at 725 Mountain Drive in the Roebuck Springs neighborhood. It was named for former Birmingham Board of Education member William Christian. The principal is Michael Davis.
W. J. Christian school serves as a neighborhood elementary school for grades K-5 and as a magnet middle school for talented and gifted students in grades 6-8. Students in the middle school program must maintain a 70% grade in all subjects and participate in community service projects.
In 2005 W. J. Christian became the first public school in the state to offer a chess program. The team, coached by Charles Smith, has won Alabama State Scholastic Chess Championships in 2008 and 2011.
An addition to the school, including three classrooms, a band room and a connecting hallway was designed by Sherlock Smith & Adams. Additional work in 2008 was designed by Dorsey Architects.
References
- Ruisi, Anne (April 6, 2011) "Birmingham city schools students win Alabama chess titles." The Birmingham News
External links
- William J. Christian K-8 School at bcs.schoolwires.net