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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Elementary (K-6): Kindergarten and first grade students learn phonics and reading using a combination of Abeka, Bob Jones, and ACSI curriculum. All classes are designed to meet state and federal recommended guidelines (as long as they do not conflict with our statement of faith). Grade 1-6 students work on the development of comprehension skills. Literature is an important component of elementary reading; each grade has specific poetry, novels, and units of study. Grades 2-6 will use a spelling and vocabulary program that emphasized phonetic rules, structural analysis, and integration of grammar and writing. Grade appropriate Math, Science, and Heritage Studies will be taught using a combination of curriculum as described above.
Middle School (7-8): The junior high program is designed to meet state and federal recommended guidelines (as long as they do not conflict with our statement of faith) and includes course work in Bible, English, Math, Science, History, Health, Physical Education, and optional extracurricular activities in Music, Drama, Art, and sports. ACS provides, as much as possible, separate activities for the middle school students to allow them to develop age appropriate academic and social skills.
High School (9-12): The high school program is designed to meet state and federal recommended guidelines (as long as they do not conflict with our statement of faith). Course work includes work in Bible, English, Math, Science, History, Government, Health, Physical Education and Fine Arts. ACS will continue to evaluate educational programs on their academic soundness, philosophical foundation, and feasibility.
Resource Program: This program is designed to meet the needs of students who find themselves academically behind or unable to function in a regular classroom setting. Certified Special Education teachers and aids provide instruction according to the child's level of ability, in a classroom with a low teacher to student ratio.
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CURRICULUM
ACS is dedicated to academic excellence and therefore uses quality Bible-integrated curriculum. For this reason we use a variety of publishers to include Bob Jones, A Beka, and ACSI; and have developed a number of our own programs.
Bible: Bible study and Bible memory work are fundamental requirements for all ACS students. We hold the Bible as our principal textbook and interpret all other subjects in the light of the Scripture. All students are taught a planned program of Bible study and attend scheduled chapel services. We use a combination of A Beka, Bob Jones, and ACSI materials in our Bible classes. Bible Integration is the incorporation of Bible principles with every subject and is practiced daily in our classrooms. To have uniformity for memorization and classroom text, the King James Version of the Bible is used in all classes.
English: English is required in every grade. High School must have four credits to graduate.
Reading/Literature: Grades 7-12 use a variety of classic literature, focusing on appreciation of great works, with an emphasis on Bible principles. Each grade also reads 15 supplementary books per year.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Grades 7-8 use a spelling and vocabulary curriculum that emphasizes rules of phonics, structural analysis, and integration with grammar and writing. High school students continue the study of vocabulary, based on the use of word parts and context, and the spelling of both high-utility and frequently misspelled words.
Math: Three credits in math is required to receive a standard diploma and must include at least two courses from Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
Science: Our Science program uses A Beka, Bob Jones, and ACSI texts, which support our belief in creation rather than evolutionary theory. At all levels we strive to educate the students with a Bible-based approach to science, while emphasizing the scientific method. Upper level science courses provide opportunity for laboratory experiences.
History: Our History program incorporates a Biblical world view of the history of our nation and the world, as well as presents a practical approach to Government, Civics, and Geography.
Physical Education: P.E is a required subject for students in grades 7-10. Students must have two credits for Physical Education and Health to graduate from high school. Students are expected to dress out and participate. Any student who does not dress out will not be allowed to participate. Students should bring a note of explanation or excuse from the student's doctor for any extended injury or illness in order to be excused from P.E. classes. Substitute assignments will be made in these instances. P.E. grades are based solely on participation. Each day the student does not dress out, he receives a 0 for the day.
Electives: At this time ACS offers electives in Spanish, Computer, Art, Music, Drama, and Art History. All electives will not be offered each year and will depend on the student population and available staff. ACS will offer as many electives as possible to meet the needs and interests of the students.
Faculty: The Administrator approves all faculty members. We will only employ teachers who are academically qualified in their field, having completed, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree from a recognized college. All teachers will be certified or working toward certification by ACSI. All faculty and staff will be born-again Christians, active in a Bible-believing church, with a morally conservative life style.
Tutoring: Students should seek extra help from their teachers if they do not understand an assignment, if work is difficult, or if they have been absent and missed assignments. They should arrange a time during the day, which is convenient to both the teacher and the student. A teacher may sometimes request that a student stay after school if it is apparent that the student is having difficulty with his or her work. This is not to be thought of as punishment but rather as the desire of the teacher to help the student. There is no charge for this extra help. However, if a parent requests to have any teacher do special tutoring, the charge of $15 per hour should be paid directly to the teacher.
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