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SGA, school ambassadors, yearbook, National Honor Society, Na- tional Junior Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, math club and pep club, BEST Robotics & VEX Robotics, Young Women’s Lead- ership, Men’s Leadership, mentoring programs, FCA, table tennis club. AWARDS / HONORS / RECOGNITION: Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School has a long-standing tradition of ex- cellence. Approximately 50-60% of graduates receive college schol- arships annually. MCPS had five 2017 AP Scholars, two National Merit Finalists in 2013, and a total of 9 semi-finalists since 2006, Key Club is regularly recognized by Kiwanis Club as the most active in Montgomery, the 2016 Youth Judicial team voted over all best team receiving the Justice Hugh Maddox Award, award- winning marching band including several Best-In-Class overall and category awards, award-winning Math and Science Olympiad Teams including three consecutive first place awards at the AMP’d puzzle challenge, Montgomery Quarterback Club Private School Athlete of the Week September 14, 2018, 3 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football team players since 2014 including one in 2018, 2017 Jimmy Hitchcock Male Winner, 2018 State Runner-Up Out- door Track team, 2017 State Runner-Up Cross Country team, State Champion 1600 Meter Indoor Track & Field, consecutive State titles for four-member 4 x 800 Relay Team, Individual State Championship girls 400 Meter and 1600 Meter with State record, winningest Track and Cross Country female athlete in AHSAA history, 6X State Wrestling Champion, 3 consecutive varsity Foot- ball Playoffs, Basketball and Soccer playoffs for both varsity girls and varsity boys. ANNUAL TUITION: K-4-6: $5,614-$7,109; 7-8: $6,546- $7,803; 9-12: $7,991-$9,345. Multi-Child Discount Available. Financial assistance & school scholarships are available. Mont- gomery Catholic Preparatory School is a participating school as designated by the Alabama Accountability Act. Families are en- couraged to look into scholarships offered through Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGO) established by the Alabama Ac- countability Act. OPENHOUSE: Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School will host Open Houses for all grades on January 13, 2019 from 2:00- 4:00 p.m. Tour campuses, meet teachers and learn more about what Montgomery Catholic can offer your family. If you cannot attend open house, please contact Admissions Director Julie Lopez to set up your own personal tour: jlopez@montgomerycatholic.org, 334-318-3777. PRATTVILLE CHRISTIANACADEMY 322 Old Farm Lane North, Prattville, AL 36066 TELEPHONE : 334.285.0077 WEBSITE: www.4pca.org FOCUS: Prattville Christian Academy is a K3-12 private, inde- pendently incorporated, nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing Christian leaders for life through rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and varied extracurricular activities. PCA is a non-denominational school that is centered on Kingdom Edu- cation. We are committed to providing a quality, Christ-centered, Bible-based education with emphasis on life readiness. FOUNDED: 1997 ENROLLMENT: 698 / K3-6: 334 and 7-12: 364 AVG. CLASS SIZE: 12-28, depending on grade level and subject ACCREDITATION: Prattville Christian Academy is accredited by the National Christian School Association (NCSA) and Ad- vancEd. MISSION: Prattville Christian Academy seeks to create mean- ingful difference by preparing Christian leaders for life. VISION: We believe that everyone has the ability to change the world through the use of God-given talents. At PCA, we glorify Him by guiding students to discover their unique purpose within this life through the cultivation of their spiritual, academic, physical and emotional development. Through personal example and in- dividual relationships, we develop confident, independent thinkers that find purpose in the pursuit of life. SPIRITUAL: All subjects are presented with a Christian world- view by dedicated faculty and staff members who have a personal relationship with Christ. Non-denominational daily Bible classes and weekly chapel is required for all students. ACADEMICS: PCA offers a 1:1 digital learning environment with a focus on preparing Christian leaders for life. Honors, ad- vanced placement and onsite dual enrollment classes are offered along with a Healthcare and Engineering Academy. ATHLETICS: PCA is a member of the Alabama High School Athletics Association (AHSAA) and offers 14 competitive sports programs for boys and girls that offer connection with a small group of students with similar interests. Sports include football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, softball, baseball, golf, track, ten- nis, cross-country, cheerleading, indoor track & field, swimming, soccer and fishing. EXTRACURRICULAR: With more than 25 extracurricular options, there is something for all students and areas of interest. These activities include Ambassadors, Creative Writing, Science Olympiad, Band, Choir, Speech and Debate, Presidential Leader- shipTeam, Engineering Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, and many others. EXTENDED CARE: Before and after school care is offered, as well as a summer program for ages 3-12. ANNUAL TUITION: Tuition is approximately $6,500 plus fees that vary depending on grade level. Tuition includes textbooks for all students and school supplies for grades K3-5. SAINT JAMES SCHOOL (STJ) 6010 Vaughn Rd., Montgomery, AL 36116 TELEPHONE: 334.277.8033 WEBSITE: www.STJweb.org Rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and nationally rec- ognized arts classes combine to create Central Alabama’s most engaging independent school environment at Saint James School (STJ). Montgomery’s oldest independent school, Saint James pro- vides the most well-rounded course offerings in the area, blending superior academics and state-of-the-art technology with absorbing enrichment, exploratory, and pre-college major elective classes. The school’s talented and dedicated faculty is a vital component 50 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com 2018 Private School Review ....................................................................................................