1980 |
Marc Clark starts Sunshine Pre-School with Barbara Suggs and Laurie Funk, teachers |
1984 |
School changed its name to New Life Christian School (NLCS). |
1988 |
First school bus was put into action |
1989 |
Fifth grade added and NLCS became a non-profit, 501(c)3 tax exempt organization |
1990 |
Sixth grade added and began looking to purchase property. |
1991 |
Enrollment increased to 43 students and agreement to purchase 16,000 square foot building at 911 E. Division was reached. |
1992 |
Enrollment increased to 58 students; fourth faculty position and part-time administrator added; and a music program was started. |
1993 |
Seventh grade added; extended administrative position to full-time; and enrollment increased to 66 students |
1994 |
Eighth grade added and another faculty member was added. |
1997 |
Enrollment reached 105 students. |
2000 |
Ninth grade added and building at 911 E. Division was paid in full. |
2001 |
Tenth grade added and 114 students enrolled. |
2002 |
Board purchases 5 acres with small building. |
2003 |
High school curriculum extended through 12th grade. Formal School Improvement Plan (SIP) begun. |
2004 |
NLCS receives NAAS accreditation |
2008 |
Enrollment for K-12 grows to 92 students; preschool has 28 students and NLCS purchased 2 classroom portables for campus. |
2014 |
NLCS discontinues high school program and focuses on elementary and middle school programs. |
2017 |
Board formally adopts Classical Christian Education methodology and joins Association of Classical Christian Schools |
2020 |
NLCS resumes high school program beginning with 9th grade. |