Welcome to Calvary Christian School

We are thankful that CCS in King enjoys a reputation of academic excellence. Our students score well on annual achievement tests – so well that we publish our results on this website for all to see. And our college bound students do very well in their post high school endeavors. In addition to an excellent standard academic program, CCS also offers advanced academic options that challenge capable students even more and prepare our graduates to a greater degree. This advanced track of academic offerings will reflect exceptionally well on a students high school transcript and will greatly enhance a CCS student’s preparation for post high school academic challenges.

Honors Classes: Students desiring a more challenging course of study than the traditional track will be given the option to shift to an academically more rigorous Honors Track in the following subjects: Honors English (9-12th), Honors Spanish II, Honors Algebra II (10th), Geometry/Trig (11th), Geometry/Trig/Pre-Calc (12th), AP Calculus (12th), & Physics (12th). In 2011/12 Honors Biology (10th) will be added, with Honors Chemistry (11th) to be added in 2012/13.

College Prep Diploma Track with Honors Option: Graduates who have completed at least 7 honors classes from 9-12 grades on the college prep track and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA will receive an Honors Option Diploma. (gold foil seal on diploma)

Qualifying for an Honors Class:

Honors History (US): A minimum final grade of 87 is required in the previous History class or 85 in the previous Honors History class.

Honors Science (Biology): A minimum final grade of 87 is required in the previous Science class or 85 in the previous Honors Science class.

Honors Physics (An online course): A minimum final grade of 85 in Geometry/Adv Algebra or 80 in Geometry/Trigonometry (the recommended pre-requisite).

Honors English (9-12th): A minimum final grade of 87 is required in the previous English class or 85 in the previous Honors English class.

Honors Spanish II: The student must have reached the predetermined target point in Spanish I (determined by the teacher), with a minimum final grade of 87.

Honors Algebra II (10th): A minimum final grade of 85 is required in Algebra I.

Honors Geometry/Trig (Acc Math Prog – 11th): A minimum final grade of 85 is required in Alg II or 80 in Honors Alg II.

Honors Trig/Pre-Calc (12th): A minimum final grade of 85 is required in regular track 11th grade Geometry/Adv Algebra.

Honors Calculus: A minimum final grade of 80 is required in Honors Geometry/Trig.

Exceptions: Exceptions to the prerequisite minimums may be granted with permission from the student’s parents, the teacher of the course, and the principal.

Maintaining Honor Status: Maintaining a minimum grade point average, not exceeding a more stringent Honors attendance requirement, maintaining a track record of responsibility regarding assignment completion, and maintaining a willing attitude toward the more stringent academic challenge.

Accelerated Math Program: This program enables a student to receive the ultimate in math preparation while enrolled at CCS. Capable students will be invited to shift to the accelerated math track beginning with their sophomore year. This track will include 10^th Honors Algebra II, 11^th Geom/Trig, & 12^th AP Calculus.

Advanced Placement: AP Calculus is offered at CCS. The objective of an AP class is to prepare CCS students to take the end-of-course AP exam. Passing this exam changes the student’s transcript for that subject from Honors to AP and college credit may be earned. (at discretion of college chosen.)

Dual Enrollment / Learn & Earn Online: Through partnership with Forsyth Tech, CCS students are able to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time (this college tuition is FREE) while the student is still in high school. This online program is a great opportunity for highly motivated upcoming juniors and seniors who are capable of handling this level of academic challenge. (Dual Enrollment classes will appear on the HS transcript as Honors classes.)

Required age: 1) Must be 16 by May 18^th for the Summer Program or Aug. 28^th for the fall; and 2) must be an upcoming HS Junior or Senior.

Required test: Must first pass the CPT (College Placement Test) – by appointment at the NW Forsyth Tech Campus in King, or walk-in at the W-S location. (Ask in the CCS office for STUDY GUIDE.)

Required paperwork: 1) Permission form completed by CCS, 2) transcript from CCS provided, 3) Forsyth Tech application form.

Registration deadline: Forsyth Tech must receive all paperwork, and all entrance requirements must be completed by strict deadlines each semester. (Mid-May for the coming summer and mid-August for the coming fall semester. Exact deadlines are posted a few weeks before each semester on the Forsyth Tech website.

Summary: CCS strives to provide a vigorous academic program that will challenge the most academically capable student. All courses described above are designed to develop our college bound students to their highest level of academic ability while in high school.

Parents and students should understand that self-motivation and self-starting independence are needed to achieve success in classes at this level. Students must have an attitude that is conducive to and desirous of learning. Students must want to succeed in an honors class strongly enough to stay on top of their own requirements, meet project deadlines, do homework completely and on time, keep absenteeism low, and not complain about the work load. Only students who have this desire should take honors or other advanced classes at CCS. (See parent-student handbook for further details.)

Advanced Academic Options at CCS prove once again that our goal at CCS is excellence, for God’s glory and the benefit of our students.


	ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPTIONS Honors Classes, Advanced Placement, Accelerated Math Track and College Dual Enrollment Programs We are thankful that CCS in King enjoys a reputation of academic excellence. Our students score well on annual achievement tests – so well that we publish our results on this website for all to see. And our college bound students do very well in their post high school endeavors. In addition to an excellent standard academic program, CCS also offers advanced academic options that challenge capable students even more and prepare our graduates to a greater degree. This advanced track of academic offerings will reflect exceptionally well on a students high school transcript and will greatly enhance a CCS student’s preparation for post high school academic challenges. Honors Classes: Students desiring a more challenging course of study than the traditional track will be given the option to shift to an academically more rigorous Honors Track in the following subjects: Honors English (9-12th), Honors Spanish II, Honors Algebra II (10th), Geometry/Trig (11th), Geometry/Trig/Pre-Calc (12th), AP Calculus (12th), & Physics (12th). In 2011/12 Honors Biology (10th) will be added, with Honors Chemistry (11th) to be added in 2012/13. College Prep Diploma Track with Honors Option: Graduates who have completed at least 7 honors classes from 9-12 grades on the college prep track and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA will receive an Honors Option Diploma. (gold foil seal on diploma) Qualifying for an Honors Class: Honors History (US): A minimum final grade of 87 is required in the previous History class or 85 in the previous Honors History class. Honors Science (Biology): A minimum final grade of 87 is required in the previous Science class or 85 in the previous Honors Science class. Honors Physics (An online course): A minimum final grade of 85 in Geometry/Adv Algebra or 80 in Geometry/Trigonometry (the recommended pre-requisite). Honors English (9-12th): A minimum final grade of 87 is required in the previous English class or 85 in the previous Honors English class. Honors Spanish II: The student must have reached the predetermined target point in Spanish I (determined by the teacher), with a minimum final grade of 87. Honors Algebra II (10th): A minimum final grade of 85 is required in Algebra I. Honors Geometry/Trig (Acc Math Prog – 11th): A minimum final grade of 85 is required in Alg II or 80 in Honors Alg II. Honors Trig/Pre-Calc (12th): A minimum final grade of 85 is required in regular track 11th grade Geometry/Adv Algebra. Honors Calculus: A minimum final grade of 80 is required in Honors Geometry/Trig. Exceptions: Exceptions to the prerequisite minimums may be granted with permission from the student’s parents, the teacher of the course, and the principal. Maintaining Honor Status: Maintaining a minimum grade point average, not exceeding a more stringent Honors attendance requirement, maintaining a track record of responsibility regarding assignment completion, and maintaining a willing attitude toward the more stringent academic challenge. Accelerated Math Program: This program enables a student to receive the ultimate in math preparation while enrolled at CCS. Capable students will be invited to shift to the accelerated math track beginning with their sophomore year. This track will include 10^th Honors Algebra II, 11^th Geom/Trig, & 12^th AP Calculus. Advanced Placement: AP Calculus is offered at CCS. The objective of an AP class is to prepare CCS students to take the end-of-course AP exam. Passing this exam changes the student’s transcript for that subject from Honors to AP and college credit may be earned. (at discretion of college chosen.) Dual Enrollment / Learn & Earn Online: Through partnership with Forsyth Tech, CCS students are able to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time (this* college tuition is FREE)* while the student is still in high school. This online program is a great opportunity for highly motivated upcoming juniors and seniors who are capable of handling this level of academic challenge. (Dual Enrollment classes will appear on the HS transcript as Honors classes.) Required age: 1) Must be 16 by May 18^th for the Summer Program or Aug. 28^th for the fall; and 2) must be an upcoming HS Junior or Senior. Required test: Must first pass the CPT (College Placement Test) – by appointment at the NW Forsyth Tech Campus in King, or walk-in at the W-S location. *(Ask in the CCS office for STUDY GUIDE.)* Required paperwork: 1) Permission form completed by CCS, 2) transcript from CCS provided, 3) Forsyth Tech application form. Registration deadline: Forsyth Tech must receive all paperwork, and all entrance requirements must be completed by strict deadlines each semester. (Mid-May for the coming summer and mid-August for the coming fall semester. Exact deadlines are posted a few weeks before each semester on the Forsyth Tech website. Summary: CCS strives to provide a vigorous academic program that will challenge the most academically capable student. All courses described above are designed to develop our college bound students to their highest level of academic ability while in high school. Parents and students should understand that self-motivation and self-starting independence are needed to achieve success in classes at this level. Students must have an attitude that is conducive to and desirous of learning. Students must want to succeed in an honors class strongly enough to stay on top of their own requirements, meet project deadlines, do homework completely and on time, keep absenteeism low, and not complain about the work load. Only students who have this desire should take honors or other advanced classes at CCS. *(See parent-student handbook for further details.)* Advanced Academic Options at CCS prove once again that our goal at CCS is excellence, for God’s glory and the benefit of our students.