Cypress Christian School

Cypress Christian School (CCS) is a private, non-profit, K-12 Christian school located in unincorporated northwest Harris County, Texas, near Cypress and Houston.[5]

Cypress Christian School
Address
11123 Cypress North Houston Road

Houston
,
Texas
77065

United States
Coordinates
Information
TypePrivate Christian
MottoIII John 4
Established1978
Head of schoolDr. Jeffrey Potts [1]
GradesK–12[2]
Enrollmentapprox 653[3]
Color(s)Navy & White
MascotWarrior
High School PrincipalDr. Ryan Berens
Middle School PrincipalMrs. Iva Nell Rhea [1]
Elementary PrincipalMrs. Joy Bezner[4]
Websitewww.cypresschristian.org

The school was founded in 1978. As of 2019, it has over 653 students. 267 are in elementary school (K-5), 168 are in middle school (6–8), and 218 are in high school (9–12).[6]

Academics

Cypress Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian School International (ACSI) and AdvancED. ACSI is an accreditation agency approved by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC).[7]

Cypress Christian School is one of approximately 1,500 high schools worldwide to be recognized as an AP Capstone School. This innovative College Board program consists of two courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, taken during the junior and senior year of high school. The courses teach students skills including college-level independent research, collaboration, teamwork, writing and communication.

Athletics

Cypress Christian School offers football, volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, boys & girls soccer, boys & girls basketball, swimming, baseball, softball and boys & girls track & field in middle school and high school. Golf is also available in high school. Elementary students may participate in boys & girls soccer, boys & girls basketball, baseball and softball.[8]

In the 2017–2018 season, three teams won TAPPS 4A State Championships – Football, Baseball and Boys Track & Field. Individual athletes were also state champions in Boys Track & Field (Triple Jump, Long Jump, 110 m. Hurdles, 300 m. Hurdles) and Boys Swimming (100 y. Backstroke – breaking his own State record). [9]

In the 2016–2017 season, an athlete was state champion in Boys Swimming (100 y. Backstroke – breaking the State record). In the 2015–2016 season, individual athletes were state champions in Boys Track & Field (Shot Put) and Girls Track & Field (100 m. Dash, 200 m. Dash). In the 2014–2015 season, individual athletes were state champions in Girls Track & Field (Triple Jump, 200 m. Dash). In the 2013–2014 season, two teams won State Championships – Baseball and Girls Track & Field. In the 2012–2013 season, individual athletes were state champions in Boys Track & Field (110 m. Dash) and Girls Track & Field (Triple Jump). In the 2011–2012 season, individual athletes were state champions in Boys Track & Field (High Jump) and Boys Golf. In the 2008–2009 season, an individual athlete was state champion in Girls Track & Field (High Jump, Shot Put, 100 m. Hurdles, 300 m. Hurdles). In the 2007–2008 season, an individual athlete was state champion in Girls Track & Field (High Jump, Shot Put). In the 2006–2007 season and individual athlete was state champion in Boys Cross Country. In the 2005–2006 season, an individual athlete was state champion in Boys Track & Field (3200 m. Run). In the 2003–2004 season, an individual athlete was state champion in Boys Track & Field (300 m. Hurdles). The Boys Basketball team won state championships in each of the 2002–2003, 2004–2005, 2005–2006 and 2006–2007 seasons.[9]

Fine Arts

Cypress Christian School offers art classes for grades K-12, drama beginning in sixth grade, middle school and high school choir and drumline and hornline in high school. Middle school and high school students participate in musical performances and competitions throughout the year. The Fine Arts Department produces an annual musical.

Student Life

Cypress Christian School offers students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of clubs and activities, including:

These are just a sample of the offerings![10]

References
  1. Cypress Christian School http://www.cypresschristian.org/about-ccs/leadership.cfm Archived 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Cypress Christian School "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-04-15. Retrieved 2010-08-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. Private School Review http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/26723
  4. Cypress Christian School http://www.cypresschristian.org/elementary/elementary-fast-facts.cfm Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "School Profile Archived 2016-09-23 at the Wayback Machine." Cypress Christian School. Retrieved on November 6, 2010.
  6. https://www.privateschoolreview.com/cypress-christian-school-profile/77065#body
  7. https://www.cypresschristian.org/academics/accreditation
  8. https://www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/teams
  9. https://www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/honorsawards/championships
  10. "Student Life – Cypress Christian School". www.cypresschristian.org. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
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