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History

West Memphis Christian School began in a day-care and kindergarten class in 1970 with an enrollment of 50 students. In 1971 grades 1-3 were added and grades 4-6 were included in 1972. The 7th and 8th grades began in 1973 and a grade was added each year until the first graduating class of 1977- 78. There were 21 graduates in that class and since that time the school has graduated 365 students.

The current junior and senior high building was first used in September 1975. The new elementary facility was completed during the 1987-88 school year. The remodeled gym and 4 additional classrooms were completed in early 1993.

Important Facts

Accreditation: Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association, Mississippi Private School Association, North Central Association.

Faculty: WMC teachers have an average of 13 years teaching experience. Forty percent of the faculty have Masters' degrees.

Curriculum: College preparatory with more than 90% of the students college bound. College courses are offered to the seniors.

Computers: Instruction in elementary and secondary classes is offered in a networked computer lab and classroom stations.

Enrollment: Over 570 students--6 weeks through grade 12.

Academics: WMC students average 29 points above the national average on standardized achievement tests.

Athletics: Students have the opportunity to participate in football, volley ball, basketball, baseball, softball, track and golf.

Admission: Students will be admitted without respect of race, color, or national origin.

LEGEND OF BLACK KNIGHTS

The legend of knights evolved from medieval literature. It grew up as a part of the Middle Ages in which behavior and honor were distinctive. The knights of old possessed characteristics such as: bravery, honor, moral purity, loyalty, and chivalry.

The knight was to be brave even when faced with great danger. Students at WMC are to face difficulties bravely, never giving in when times get tough. Knights are to hold honor in high esteem. Our students are taught to be honorable in all that they think and do.

The knight had great pride in his moral purity. WMC students follow divine instruction to be pure and chaste. Knights of long ago lived by a code of behavior-chivalry. They have passed down to our students that code that says we should champion right against injustice and evil. Students follow the knights' etiquette which causes them to treat others as they would want to be treated.

Just as the knights had armor for protection, students at WMC are encouraged to put on the whole armor of God to protect them against the wiles of the devil. Knights also had a coat of arms to identify them. Christian students can also be identified because of Christ that can be seen living in them.

The knights undertook quests to slay dragons or search for relics that were considered holy. WMC students, in their everyday life, are facing dragons. They search for those things that are honest, pure, and holy.

Just as the knights of old longed for home--Camelot, students at WMC are encouraged to prepare and long for their eternal home--heaven.

The black color absorbs all other colors. The Black Knights of WMC internalize all of the knightly characteristics in order to demonstrate the integrity expected of them. They are loyal to a King greater than Arthur. He is the King of Kings--Jesus.

May they ever wave His banner and devote their lives to His great cause.