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Revival Hill Christian High School

School History
Revival Hill Christian High School is a nonpublic high school formed under the efforts and direction of Bishop T. K. Grant, III. Bishop Grant, Ministry leaders, and concerned parents observed that some teens lost interest in school, while others were coming from Christian middle schools and were in need of a Christ-centered approach to academic excellence on the secondary level. In 2002, Bishop Grant was led by God to found the school. Bishop T. K. Grant, III is the founder of Revival Hill Church and the Revival Hill Fellowship of Churches. He is also founder and establisher of TKG Worldwide Ministries, More Abundant Resources, and Revival Hill Elder Care, a parachurch ministry. He has preached throughout the United States and on four of the other continents. Bishop Grant also has a flourishing TV Ministry on Comcast Cablevision airing in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.

Purpose
Revival Hill Christian High School, was formed and developed in order to offer an awesome, excellent, college preparatory education with Christ at the center. The vision of the school is to offer students every opportunity for success academically, socially, and spiritually. The school determines to provide a supportive, nurturing, and academically stimulating atmosphere. Our burden is to challenge students to become creative and competent as they pursue success in academics and in life. Finally, the school purposes to provide access to technology, smaller than average class sizes, arts and language education, instruction in proper etiquette, exposure to practical applications of the standard curriculum, and religious instruction based on the Bible.

Curriculum
Revival Hill Christian High School provides instruction in the standard curriculum including science, math, English, language arts, social studies, physical education and health. Generally, students attending Revival Hill Christian High School will have courses in the following subjects as written below:

Freshman  
Sophomore  
Junior 
Senior

English I
Algebra I
General Physical Science
World History
Intro to Religious Thought
Vocabulary Enrichment for SAT

English II
Geometry
Biology
American History Religious Philosophies SAT Preparation Spanish/French I

English III
Algebra II
Chemistry
African-American History
Old Testament
SAT Preparation Spanish/French II

English IV
Pre-Calculus
Physics
Civics
Religious Research
College Preparation
Spanish/French III

Electives: American Government, Art, Applied Economics, Computer, Gym, Health, Humanities, Life Studies, Music, and more.

Class Size
Revival Hill Christian High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 5 to 1. Our class sizes are 15 students or less.                                                                                                                       

Staff
The teachers at Revival Hill Christian High School are highly qualified teachers who have studied at length and labored adequately in their field. Their love for the Lord, and for the students and their learning experience, is what brings them to teach everyday.

Bishop T. K. Grant, III is the founder and headmaster of the school. He has been pastor of Revival Hill Oasis of Faith for twelve years, and presiding prelate of Revival Hill Fellowship of Churches for three, bringing a special level of excellence to the teaching profession through his years of teaching pastors, ministers, and congregants the principles of the Bible. He has a BS degree in Sociology and Religion from Lincoln University, and a Master's degree in Charismatic Ministry from Oral Roberts University.

Elder Maya Avent has been principal of "Hill High" since its inception. She has a BS degree in Physics from Lincoln University, with concentrations in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Chemistry. She has studied Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania. She has also studied Spanish extensively and has studied with, performed with, and taught the art of dance to some of Philadelphia's most noted dancers.

Ms. Sharon C. Avent, M. Ed. is a veteran, master teacher, having taught in the Philadelphia Public School system for 31 years. She also works with youth and teens as an educator, organizer, and mentor in summer programs, as well as several different programs within the arts.

Minister Joseph Cratic, III has worked as an engineer for 26 years and brings great practical experience to the educational process. He has a BA degree in Physics from Lincoln University and a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He has also studied French and German thoroughly.

Ms. Arlene Grant, M. Ed. has worked with children as an educator and mentor for years. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from Lincoln University. She also has a Master's degree in English Secondary Education from Temple University and graduate coursework in Special Education & in Biblical Counseling.

Pastor Darren and Mrs. Karla Johnson & the Philadelphia Academy of the Performing Arts Outreach Program is an exciting addition to our educational program this year. The goal of the program is to work together with Educational and Recreational Institutions in presenting quality dance, art, music, and drama training as after-school activities for their students. Among many things, the curriculum develops coordination and problem solving.

Mr. Carl Snell has taught in the Philadelphia Public School System and at West Oak Lane Charter School. He has a BS degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University and a Master's Degree in Medical Science from MCP Hahnemann University. He is also the school counselor and grant writer.

Expectations of Students
Students are expected to be present and on time each day. Students are expected to be self-disciplined, obedient and submissive to school rules. Students are expected to apply religious instruction to their lives consistently. Students are expected to dress according to the school code. Students are expected to respect others and their property. Students are expected not to be absent without excuse.

Expectations of Parents
Parents are expected to support all school rules and disciplinary actions. Parents are expected to participate in the Parent Association that will help the administration provide informed decisions on school policy and curriculum, while also helping to support the school financially through fundraisers and the students socially through events approved by the school. Parents are expected to attend Parent-Teacher conferences regularly, and to be consistently monitoring their child's academic progress. Finally, parents are expected to help students understand the teachings of Jesus Christ and to model them for their child(ren).

School Discipline
Students are expected to adhere to the Revival Hill Christian High School Code. When a student violates the school code, student and parents should expect the school to follow through with discipline. Violence and violent threats are completely unacceptable and are not tolerated under any circumstances at Revival Hill Christian High School. Students who make violent threats or commit violent acts may be subject to immediate expulsion from the school.

Hours of Operation
School hours are 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The building is open each morning at 7:15 am for your convenience. Students may use the computers and other facilities before school from the hours of 7:15 - 8:00 am and after school from the hours of 3:00 - 5:30 pm.

After School Program
The school provides an After School Program that is free and available to all students. Please call (215) - 229 - 3646 for more information.

Religious Activities
All students must take an active part in the school's religious activities. There are no exceptions. The school does not observe any other religious holidays except those listed in the Handbook for Parents.