1	Welcome to Warwick River Christian School!
2	About WRCS Warwick River Christian School (WRCS) is located in Newport News, Virginia, and offers quality education starting with 3-year old preschool classes and continuing through 8^th grade.
3	WRCS Enrichment Programs Foreign Language. A foreign language is taught once a week to all grades. More intensive study is offered to 7th and 8th Grade students. After successful completion of Spanish 1A and 1B in Middle School, students should be ready for Spanish II when they enter high school. Computer. Computer classes are offered to all grades once a week. Students are exposed to educational programs and word processing. Art. Art is expressed in a variety of modes in each classroom. It is also taught formally by our art teacher. Music. Each class has weekly music sessions, learning a variety of songs, different composers, and about notes and rhythm patterns. Students in Grades 2-5 who elect to join the Children’s Chorus practice weekly after school and perform at Christmas, the spring concert, and compete at Kings Dominion Chorus Festival. Middle school singers have similar options. Private instruction in string instruments is offered by Mrs. Mahone for Grades 4-8. Band instruction for the same ages is offered through Newsom Music. An instrumental ensemble depends on available participants.
4	WRCS Enrichment Programs, cont’d Library. Students learn library skills and broaden their knowledge and experience through a variety of reading materials. Accelerated Reader program is available to build comprehension skills and the joy of reading. Middle School students utilize Public Library resources on a weekly basis, developing research and literary skills. Physical Education. The physical education program includes organized activities to help students develop skills important to their physical growth. We participate in the Physical Best Program at several grade levels, including mile run, pull-ups, etc. Interscholastic Athletics. The Peninsula Coed League offers competition with other schools in soccer, basketball, and volleyball. All Middle School students are invited to try out for the respective teams. Players who are selected for the team, pay a participation fee.
5	Quality Education WRCS earned national accreditation in 2005 from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools, International (ACSI) and the Hampton Roads Association of Christian Schools (HRACS).
6	Affordable Education The school strives to remain an affordable option to area families. Donations to the school make up 10% of the budget each year, which helps keep tuition and fees as low as possible. View current tuition on our website.
7	Rooted in Faith Warwick River Christian School (WRCS) exists to provide general education in an environment that inspires students and their families to know and follow Jesus Christ. Founded in 1942 by Warwick River Mennonite Church, WRCS is governed by Warwick River, Huntington and Providence Mennonite Churches.
8	A Word from a Former WRCS Student
9	Join the WRCS Family! For more information or an application, contact Warwick River Christian School 252 Lucas Creek Road Newport News, VA 23602 (757) 877-2941 wrcsmain@yahoo.com