Ruskin Christian School – 820 College Ave. W., Ruskin, FL. 33570
Phone: 813-645-6441 – Fax: 813-641-2073
principal@ruskinchristian.com
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Administration
Superintendent: Dr. Barry Rumsey, Pastor – First Baptist Church, Ruskin
Principal: Timothy Vanderveer
Preschool Supervisor: Barbara Grainger
Office hours
7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (M-F)
School Day (M-F)
K2 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. (You can drop off as early as 7:00 a.m.)
K3-K4 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (half day) Children can be picked up at 11:10 if they are not staying for lunch
8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (full day)
K5 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon (half day)
8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (includes lunch, play and nap time)
*After School Care is available until 6:00 p.m. for preschool and elementary students.
Average Class Size
- K2 – 11
- K3 – 15 (two classes)
- K4 – 18 – 20
- K5 – 16
- 1 – 16
- 2 – 13
- 3 – 21
- 4- 21
- 5 – 20
- 6 – 22
- 7 – 17
- 8 – 12
- 9/10 – 15
- 11/12 – 17
Based on current enrollment
Facility
Preschool through 12th grade students attend Ruskin Christian School. The school has a large gymnasium, soccer and baseball fields, cafeteria, computer lab, science lab, library, twenty classrooms, and three playgrounds. The administrative offices are located in the main building just west of the church building.
Transportation
Parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Students in grades ten through twelve may drive to school.
Dress Attire
Students in K5 through twelfth grade wear school uniforms. Uniforms are not required in the preschool (K2-K4).
Accreditation/Memberships
Ruskin Christian School is an associate member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS), International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools(IACCS), and is also a member of the Hillsborough County Christian Educators Association. RCS is in the initial stages of making application for FACCS school accreditation. Faculty members receive their teaching certification through FACCS.
