form the arts curriculum according to their own interests and passions. In the 2007-2008 school year, sophomores spent a quarter drawing, then chose between acrylic painting and drama for the following two quarters. After their missions trip to Mendenhall, Mississippi at the beginning of the fourth quarter, sophomores prepared a presentation that encapsulated their experience using talents ranging from mime to cross stitch. Freshmen spent the first two quarters in drama. For the third quarter they were allowed to choose between computer design and drama, and the fourth quarter was used as an introduction to the visual arts. The BCA high school had its first real art show at the end of May, 2008. Nearly 150 pieces were displayed, and each student was represented. In the future, BCA hopes to offer courses in sculpture, ceramics, watercolor, pastel, and more.
Performing arts
A large part of BCA is the performing arts. Each year a Christmas play is produced, for which students in grades 1-7 audition to get a part. Every year the 8th grade puts on a play as part of their English class under the direction of Virginia Terrien.
At the end of the 2006-2007 school year, the highschool put on a production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Angela Williams directed the entire freshman class to put on an amazing performance of the musical. During the 2007-2008 school year, the sophomores and freshmen began to prepare a production of Godspell, but with the main character leaving the school suddenly and other misshaps, the musical was not done. Later that year, Angela Williams directed several of the sophomore and freshmen girls in performing several skits and mimes about topics such as the Debtor from the Bible, as well as a comic rendition of the Prodigal Son.
Busing
Public school bus transportation is provided to Barrington Christian Academy for students who live in Barrington, Warren, Bristol, East Providence, Providence, Lincoln, Cranston, Pawtucket, and Johnston.
Scrip Program
For two years (at the present) Barrington Christian Academy has participated in a Scrip program that allows families to purchase gift cards for well known vendors. In return for the business, the vendors donate a certain percentage of the money to the school. BCA has used this money to get new playground equipment. For a lisiting of the vendors and the percentage of money that is donated, please see the family order form.
External links
BCA (Barrington Christian Academy)
ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
NEASC (New England Association of Schools & Colleges)
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