Cedar Park Christian School
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Cedar Park Christian School is a private Christian school with five campuses. The school is also part of an Assemblies of God
church. The school started in 1981 with five preschool students under the direction of Mrs. Galloway. The school has expanded to include preschool through twelfth grade.
Our desire is that each student would accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.
A goal of our mission is to nurture and train each child so that they will grow in godliness of character and action."
"CPCS addresses educational practices from a Christian perspective by offering its students the opportunity to understand themselves and the world around them from a Christian world view. Some of this education will be formal (Chapel, Bible classes and studies, counseling) and some will occur as the faculty and students interact in the normal flow of school activity. The goal is to facilitate the development of the school: spiritually, academically, physically, socially and emotionally. The school employs administration, faculty and staff who serve as role models in their Christian walk, and who are maturing both professionally and in their Christian faith.
"In training children to serve the Lord, CPCS makes a strong statement for high academic and social standards of conduct. We believe that the school is an extension of the home, and we expect parents to support the goals of the school as outlined in the Parental Commitment section of the CPCS Handbook for Parents and Students."
and WIAA
State Champion with Newport High School in Washington. As of March 2008, Cedar Park Christian School qualified for the WIAA
state playoffs.
The team hired Craig Shetterly and named him head coach. Coach Shetterly had formerly served two years as Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator with the Mt. Vernon Bulldogs, and joined the Cedar Park coaching staff fresh out of a winning record (6-5) with the Bulldogs. In his first year with the Eagles, the football squad finished with a 1-8 record.
Changes were made the following year when Coach Shetterly made several modifications to the offensive system of the Eagles. Coach Benzel was asked to lead the school's Cross Country program, who were league champions in 2009 under his coaching. The team hired Chip Glass, a former NFL player, as an assistant and coach for offensive linemen. In the 2009 season, the Eagles won their first game in week 2, when they beat La Conner, 68-28. The next week, the team beat Darrington High School 16-14, and improved to a 2-1 record.
Other Fall Sports:
The CPCS basketball program named Adam Lynch their new head coach in the spring of 2008.
Fall semester of 2008 also premiered the musical "Godspell", the first full musical the department has done. It was directed by Ruth Stainer.
Two of the Symphonic Band members, Trenton Jackson (trombone
) and Ji Eun Kim (flute
) were selected to play in the All-Northwest Concert Band.
Assemblies of God
The Assemblies of God , officially the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, is a group of over 140 autonomous but loosely-associated national groupings of churches which together form the world's largest Pentecostal denomination...
church. The school started in 1981 with five preschool students under the direction of Mrs. Galloway. The school has expanded to include preschool through twelfth grade.
Campuses
- The main campus on WoodinvilleWoodinville, WashingtonWoodinville is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,938 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. There is also a much larger population with Woodinville mailing addresses in adjacent unincorporated areas of King and Snohomish counties...
-JuanitaJuanita, WashingtonJuanita, Washington is an unincorporated area of King County located between the cities of Kirkland, Bothell, and Kenmore along the northeast edge of Lake Washington. In December 2009, its annexation to Kirkland was approved by voters.-History:...
road in BothellBothell, WashingtonBothell is a city located in King and Snohomish Counties in the state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The population was 33,505 as of the 2010 census...
, Washington. - BellevueBellevue, WashingtonBellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 122,363 at the 2010 census.Downtown Bellevue is...
International Campus - EverettEverett, WashingtonEverett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
Campus - Mount Lake Terrace
- Lynnwood Elementary Campus
- Martha Lake Campus
Mission statement
"The basis of all teaching is God and His Word.Our desire is that each student would accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.
A goal of our mission is to nurture and train each child so that they will grow in godliness of character and action."
"CPCS addresses educational practices from a Christian perspective by offering its students the opportunity to understand themselves and the world around them from a Christian world view. Some of this education will be formal (Chapel, Bible classes and studies, counseling) and some will occur as the faculty and students interact in the normal flow of school activity. The goal is to facilitate the development of the school: spiritually, academically, physically, socially and emotionally. The school employs administration, faculty and staff who serve as role models in their Christian walk, and who are maturing both professionally and in their Christian faith.
"In training children to serve the Lord, CPCS makes a strong statement for high academic and social standards of conduct. We believe that the school is an extension of the home, and we expect parents to support the goals of the school as outlined in the Parental Commitment section of the CPCS Handbook for Parents and Students."
Timeline
- May 1981- Joseph Fuiten took over pastoring the church and attendance rose from 87 to 160
- March 1982- Mrs. Galloway becomes principal and teacher for five preschool students
- Fall 1982- Enrollment had risen to 28
- Fall 1983- Enrollment was risen to 50 and kindergarten was added
- Spring 1984- School Board established
- Fall 1984- Caroline Dyck became principal
- Enrollment was 101
- First parent/student handbook
- December 1984- Pastor Joseph Fuiten is put in Eastside Journal for the upcoming construction of the current sanctuary building
- Enrollment is 200, a 100% increase
- Band added with 14 students, by 1986 it had 57 students enrolled in band
- Fall 1986- School enrollment reached 350 because of Overlake Church closing its school
- Mr. Williams becomes principal
- October 25, 1987- Chapel completed
- 1988- enrollment 242
- 1989- Church and School matched attendance
- Kay MacIntosh was principal
- 1990- Stan Friend became Principal
- 1991- Enrollment 230
- 1992- Enrollment 261
- 1993- Enrollment 275
- Gary Peterson became principal
- 1994- Enrollment 316
- 1995- D-Portables created
- Clint Behrends becomes principal
- 1996- Enrollment 493
- 1997- Enrollment 703
- 1998- B-Building and covered play area completed
- Mr. Behrends becomes superintendent
- 2000- A-Building completed
- Campaign for high school started
- July 28, 2002- Ground breaking for the new High School
- January, 2005- New High School is opened
- May, 2009 - Clint Behrends becomes Dr. Clint Behrends
Addition of grades
- March 1982- preschool
- Fall 1983- kindergarten was added
- Fall 1984- first and second grades added
- Fall 1985- Third grade added
- Fall 1986-fourth, fifth, and sixth grades added
- Fall 1987-seventh grade added
- "In 1989 the constitution for Cedar Park was amended to include 'providing elementary and other education' which allowed the school to remain and keep growing until it graduated a senior class"
Football
The Football program was started in 2003 under the guidance of Ron Yocum. After 3 years, Coach Yocum retired, paving the way for Dan Holden. Coach Holden was a one-time head coachHead coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
and WIAA
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in the state of Washington...
State Champion with Newport High School in Washington. As of March 2008, Cedar Park Christian School qualified for the WIAA
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is the governing body of athletics and activities for secondary education schools in the state of Washington...
state playoffs.
The team hired Craig Shetterly and named him head coach. Coach Shetterly had formerly served two years as Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator with the Mt. Vernon Bulldogs, and joined the Cedar Park coaching staff fresh out of a winning record (6-5) with the Bulldogs. In his first year with the Eagles, the football squad finished with a 1-8 record.
Changes were made the following year when Coach Shetterly made several modifications to the offensive system of the Eagles. Coach Benzel was asked to lead the school's Cross Country program, who were league champions in 2009 under his coaching. The team hired Chip Glass, a former NFL player, as an assistant and coach for offensive linemen. In the 2009 season, the Eagles won their first game in week 2, when they beat La Conner, 68-28. The next week, the team beat Darrington High School 16-14, and improved to a 2-1 record.
Other Fall Sports:
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Cheerleading (Continued for the entire year)
Basketball
Starting with a freshman class in 2005 CPCS kept that core group of kids together all the way through senior year where they finished 8th in state, losing to King's. Under the guidance of Lamont Franklin, long time college assistant, the team also made it to state sophomore year and was one game away as juniors.The CPCS basketball program named Adam Lynch their new head coach in the spring of 2008.
Drama
Under the direction of John Shorb, the Drama department performed its 100th One-act play in the 2008-2009 Fall Semester. The 100th One Act was "Letters From War". The script was written by a previous drama student.Fall semester of 2008 also premiered the musical "Godspell", the first full musical the department has done. It was directed by Ruth Stainer.
Band
Cedar Park's Bothell campus has three bands directed by Kelly Rath- Jazz Band
- Concert Band (middle school)
- Symphonic Band (High School)
Two of the Symphonic Band members, Trenton Jackson (trombone
Trombone
The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
) and Ji Eun Kim (flute
Flute
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
) were selected to play in the All-Northwest Concert Band.
Chapel
Mr. Russell, campus pastor of four years, stepped down as Bothell's campus pastor to go to the Northsound campus as principal at the end of the Fall 2008-2009 semester. Dave Cameron was named as the new campus pastor.Trivia
- In 1984 Chapel Day was Monday
- In Fall 1984 was the first parent/student handbook
- 2002 Boy's Varsity baseball team takes 2nd in State
- 2004 Girl's Cross Country Team places 2nd in state
- 2006 Girls' Track and Field team wins State Championship
- 2007 Driver's Education Program begins
- 2007 Girl's Volleyball takes 4th in State
- 2008 Boy's Track and Field Team Wins League Title for the first time
- 2008 Boy's Track and Field Team takes 3rd in State
- 2009 Boy's Cross Country Team Wins League Title for the first time
- 2010 Girl's Volleyball takes 3rd in State