David Brainerd Christian School
David Brainerd Christian School (DBCS) was a Christian school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school was named for the missionary named David Brainerd. DBCS was established in 2002[1] to meet the needs of students of Brainerd Baptist School, a Chattanooga elementary school. The campus consisted of one middle and a high school building, gymnasium, football field and baseball and softball fields.
DBCS was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[2]
The David Brainerd mascot was the Wildcat.
History
The original middle school building was bought from the bankrupt Hamilton Christian School. The high school building and gymnasium were later built. The school closed its doors on June 9, 2009 due to low enrollment and the difficulty of servicing a subprime loan of over $4 million.
Athletics
David Brainerd's sports teams included:
- Baseball (Middle and High)
- Softball (Middle and High)
- Soccer (Middle and High)
- Golf (Middle and High)
- Tennis (Middle School)
- Basketball (Middle and High, Men's and Women's)
- Football (Middle and High)
- Fencing (Middle and High)
- Cheerleading (Middle and High)
- Swimming (Middle School)
- Bowling ( High School)
During the 2007–2008 school year, DBCS expanded its cross country program, adding middle school cross country, introducing track and field to its student body.
DBCS competed in Division 2, Region A of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Competing schools were:
- Bishop Byrne High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
- Davidson Academy (Nashville)
- First Assembly Christian School (Cordova)
- Kings Academy (Seymour)
- Lighthouse Christian (Millington)
- Memphis Catholic High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
- Tipton Rosemark Academy (Millington)
- Rossville Christian
- Northpoint Christian School (Southaven, Mississippi)
- St. Andrews (Sewanee)
- St. George's (Collierville)
References
- "David Brainerd Christian School Closing Due To Financial Woes". The Chattanoogan. June 9, 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- "David Brainerd Christian School: Main Site". Archived from the original on August 20, 2008.