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Children of the City Preparatory School is a non-profit satellite ministry of Alabaster Church of God in Christ that serves students in grades K-12. Our campus is located on the south side of the Greater Jackson Mississippi Metro Area.


We strongly emphasize Christian principles, such as holiness and clean living. We are not denominationally oriented. The objective of the preparatory school is to prepare students to become morally responsible leaders in our global society. As students develop a penchant for outstanding achievement, we instill habits of hard work, enthusiasm for life-long learning, and a commitment to public service through faith-based teachings.


Children of the City students learn the importance of authority, democracy, and citizenship. We seek to provide our students with a sound environment and educational opportunities that will promote higher achievement standards which will enable our students to compete on an international level.


OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide a loving, supportive, safe, and educational environment for elementary and secondary school-aged children, with a special emphasis on social development and character building through high disciplinary standards.


OUR PURPOSE
Children of the City Preparatory aims to groom students for success as prominent members of the global community. We believe in, and emphasize Christian principles, that focuses on the total man. Our school embraces the concept that all children are capable of becoming anything they desire. By delivering an enhanced learning curriculum infused with faith-based values, we provide students with a progressive and nurturing atmosphere that stimulates the creative mind while helping students realize their full potential.


OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe every child has the potential to succeed.

We believe that discipline is the key to success.

We believe in Christian principles.

We believe nothing is impossible when we work together.


STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2016 - 1st place winner in Mississippi History Ground Breaking Art Contest - Artwork to be displayed in the new Civil Rights Museum opening in Jackson, MS 2017 (Mississippi Department of Archives and History).


2016 - Honorable mention in Mississippi History Ground Breaking Art Contest (Mississippi Department of Archives and History).


2016 - 2nd place winner in high school division for southern region in Kroger’s Black History Essay Writing contest.

2016 - 85% of our student poems were published in the Creative Communications 2016 Poetry Contest.


2015 - 3rd place in National Grassroots Online Math Challenge competition; competed against 850 schools.


2015 - 1st and 2nd place winners for Middle School division in Kroger Black History Writing Essay/Poetry contest for southern region.

2015 - 2nd place winner for High School division in Kroger Black History Writing Essay/Poetry contest for southern region. The Kroger Black History contests spanned six states.


2014 - 2nd place winner in middle school division for southern region in Kroger’s Black History Essay Writing contest.

2014 - 94% of our students poems were published in the Creative Communications 2014 Poetry Contest.


100 % of our juniors and seniors have been accepted into the Belhaven University High Scholar's Dual Enrollment Program since 2014.

The entire class of 2017 tested above the state average on the ACT

The entire class of 2016 tested above the state average on the ACT.


WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our school continues to operate 100% through donations, sponsorship, parental support, and volunteers. Your support is needed and is very important to us. Help us reach our goal of $500,000 to help with operational costs, classroom equipment, rennovations, a resource center, special programs, and other necessities. Help us continue to make the difference in the lives of OUR young people.



Children of the City Preparatory School:
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