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Atlantic Christian Academy
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Atlantic Christian Academy
ACADEMICS
The curriculum follows the Florida Sunshine State Standards for high schools as well as the requirements set forth by Public School System.
All students follow the same curriculum. Students that demonstrate difficulties achieving the course objectives are required to come to the school for individualized tutoring or assistance. The school offers Honors courses for students that excel and demonstrate outstanding performance.
Students earn credits per each course completed with a D and above. Each course is equivalent to 1 or ½ credit. The students need 24 credits to complete the high school program. This policy is published in the Catalog and in the Student Handbook.
A plan of action is prepared for each student ensuring that all standards for graduation are met and all courses missing or needed for graduation are completed. The students are scheduled 3-4 courses per quarter. Extended time is provided for completion of each course if the need arises, but there is a time limit of an additional 6 months or the student will receive an “F” for that course.
The goals and the objectives for each subject are aligned with the content and materials offered in the selected textbook.
The courses follow the Florida Sunshine State Standards and objectives and the textbooks correlate with the standards and objectives. The mission and goals of the school aim to assist the students to complete high school, thus by following the required State standards, the students will earn a high school diploma that is compatible with the state’s demands and requirements.
The teachers are provided with textbooks for each of the courses assigned to them. Each textbook has a web component and faculty support is provided by the administration. The school also follows the Florida Sunshine State Standards which includes the curriculum guidelines for each course according to the standards and guidelines set by the state for each grade level.
The textbooks used are the ones adopted and used by County Public Schools in order to provide curriculum continuity and sequence to the students that are transferring from public school; also these textbooks are correlated to the Florida Sunshine State Standards. Teachers also make recommendations on the reference resources and additional books.
Grading System
Grade Criteria:
Letter Numerical Value Quality Points
Superior Achievement A 90 – 85 4.00 points
Very Good B+ 86 – 89 3.50 points
Good B 80 – 84 3.00 points
Above Average C+ 75 – 79 2.50 points
Average C 70 – 74 2.00 points
Passing D 60 – 69 1.00 points
Failure F 0 – 59 0.00 points
Incomplete I Student did not complete the required class work for approved reason Withdrawal W
Students receiving an “F” grade will be required to retake the test. Students receiving any grade less than a “C” are encouraged to retake the test to improve their grade.
Students are required to keep up with the deadlines for each assignment as stated in the course syllabus. Additionally, the Student Handbook describes the Students Responsibilities as far as course completion, Grade Point Average (GPA), and fulfillment of all assignments in a timely manner.
Courses Descriptions and Objectives
Each course syllabus includes the Florida Sunshine State Standards and the objectives for each course as well as the detailed course outline that specifies the assignments or activities to be completed to satisfy the specific standard.
The school follows the same curriculum followed by Public Schools which offers health and physical education, art, foreign languages (fine art), psychology, and even honors courses. These are courses are comparable to what is offered at most public high schools in the state of Florida.
Learning Process
The assistant principal evaluates all the courses as well as the goals for each discipline. He ensures that the courses are comparable to the public schools system and that the students are receiving quality education and the correct amount of required courses for graduation.
The school provides academic support and tutoring in order to assist the student to meet the allotted time for course completion.
Teachers provide assistance and tutoring to students when they express having difficulty with an assignment. The tutoring sessions can be administered online or the students can come to the school.
Students have direct access to the school’s E-library. In the course syllabus, the teachers are requested to implement writing assignments or research papers where students have to use the databases available and be able to cite their sources as well. For example, in the Social Studies class, the teacher has added assignments that involve student presentations using Power Point in which they have to attach a narrative for each slide as if the presentation was being given orally.
When the students complete their assignments, quizzes, exams or any form of graded evaluation, the grade goes directly to the Grade Book in Blackboard. Upon completion of the course a copy of the Grade Book is downloaded and the grades are transferred to the students’ report cards. A copy of each course’ grade book is filed in the Registrar’s Office. The parents and students have the right to review the grades and receive copies of the report card as requested.
The courses’ evaluation and assessment forms measure the expected outcomes and results obtained from the courses’ evaluations which are based on the courses’ objectives. The courses’ objectives are derived from the Florida Sunshine State Standards which are the state’s requirements for completion and mastery of each course.
Academics Courses
Atlantic Christian Academy requires 24 academic credits, Including Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Electives as follow:
COURSES by Grade Levels and Class Reading Assignements Comprehensive Reading Plan
Students are required to read at least 1 book or their equivalent during each class as independent reading at-home. Students must also read for 30 minutes at home as part of their daily homework assignment in all subjects. Check your Class Reading Assignment at www.atlanticchristianacademyhs.org/curriculum and check free ebooks at www.openlibrary.org
Comprenhensive Reading Assignment Memo
Courses by Grades
GRADE LEVEL 9
2003310 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
2103300 WORLD GEOGRAPHY
1001310 ENGLISH I
1501310 FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN/HEATH
9999999 CHRISTIANITY FAITH & LIVING
GRADE LEVEL 10
2001310 EARTH SPACE SCIENCE
2106310 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
1001340 ENGLISH II
9999999 BIBLE DOCTRINE
2102335 ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL
GRADE LEVEL 11
1206310 GEOMETRY
2000310 BIOLOGY
2100310 U.S. HISTORY
1001370 ENGLISH III
0708350 SPANISH II
0100330 ART HISTORY
GRADE LEVEL 12
1200700 ALGEBRA MATH FOR COLLEGE
2003340 CHEMISTRY I
9999999 PSYCHOLOGY
1001400 ENGLISH IV
0709300 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I
9999999 HEALTH II
Total Credits of 24
Students are required to take a minimum of 6 credits each year and to pass all courses they attempt. Failure to do so requires that the course be made up in summer school or in an approved correspondence/online course.
Students are required to take a minimum of 6 credits each year and to pass all courses they attempt. Failure to do so requires that the course be made up in summer term an another approved correspondence/online course.
H.S. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Atlantic Christian Academy requires 24 academic credits for H.S. Graduation,including Math (4), English (4), Science (4), Social Studies (4), Religion: Bible(2), Health (1) and Electives (Spanish, Art and/or Social Studies)
In addition to academic requirements, students must maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record as defined by the school, meet all financial obligations to the school, complete one hundred hours of approved community service (16 and 18 years old only)
Additional Requirements
In addition to academic requirements, students must maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record as defined by the school, meet all financial obligations to the school, complete one hundred hours of approved community service.
Atlantic Christian AcademyCourse Outline/Syllabus (Syllabus are A.C.A. copyright)
Courses Code and Subject List
Standard Four Year 24 Credits
English/Language Arts Courses
1001310 ENGLISH I
1001340 ENGLISH II
1001370 ENGLISH III
1001400 ENGLISH IV
Mathematics Courses
1200310 ALGEBRA I
1200330 ALGEBRA II
1206310 GEOMETRY
1200700 MATH FOR COLLEGE READINESS
1207300 LIBERAL ARTS MATHEMATICS I
Science Courses
2000310 BIOLOGY I
2001310 EARTH SPACE SCIENCE
2003310 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
2003340 CHEMISTRY I
Social Studies Courses
2100310 U.S. HISTORY
2102335 ECONOMICS WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY
2103300 WORLD CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
2106310 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
2109310 WORLD HISTORY
9999999 PSYCHOLOGY
Foreign Language Spanish Courses
0708350 SPANISH II
0709300 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I (FLVS)
Art Course Courses
0100330 ART HISTORY
Health Education Courses
1501310 FITNESS LIFESTYLE DESIGN/HEALTH
9999999 HEALTH II *
Religion Courses
9999999 BIBLE DOCTRINE
9999999 CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LIVING
*Electives
Not Accept Transfer with Grades Below “C” Policy
Atlantic Christian Academy does not accept transfer of credits from other schools with grades below “C”
REPORT CARDS
Atlantic Christian Academy Report Cards are issued two (2) times a year. The purpose of the report card is to encourage students to continue their progress or to make an earnest effort to do better. Parents are requested to check the report card as soon as possible.
Report Card 9th Grade
Report Card 10th Grade
Report Card 11th Grade
Report Card 12th Grade
CHEATING and PLAGIARISM IN THE EXAMINATION
A “Zero” will be given on the test for cheating in any form, including plagiarism, taking help or copying from other students or giving help to other students during the tests / final exam. If any student is caught cheating during the examination, his/her name will be duly noted by the instructor and reported to the concerned authorities for further action (namely, an “F” in the course, expulsion from the school, etc.).
MISCONDUCT
The student is responsible for any classroom misbehavior, academic misconduct or indiscipline, which is conducive to the educational process and for achieving standards of performance established by the instructor. A student may be penalized for any misbehavior or misconduct. Academic misconduct includes (but is not limited to) giving or receiving assistance on a test, quiz, or homework assignment for which such assistance is not permitted, falsifying a document to obtain an excusal from a test, and using unauthorized notes on a test or quiz. “The instructor has the final authority in all matters relating to the course content, grading practices, and classroom policies and procedures.” Penalties for Academic Misconduct range from an “F” in the course to “expulsion” from the college. In the tests or final exam, you will not be allowed to use the textbook or class-notes or handouts or formula.
BOOKS
Science Books
Math Books
Social Studies Books
English Books
Health Books
Electives Books
Foreing Language Books
Religion Books
FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS
Florida Sunshine State Standards Mathematics
Florida Sunshine State Standards Science
Florida Sunshine State Standards Social Studies
Florida Sunshine State Standards Languages Arts/English
Florida Sunshine State Standards Health Education
Florida Sunshune State Standards Foreign Languages
HANDBOOKS
SCHOOL HANDBOOK, FACULTY HANDBOOK and STUDENT HANDBOOK are available under request.
TEACHERS EMAILS
Math Teacher
e.mail: MATHTeacherGauss@yahoo.com
Science Teacher
e.mail: SCIENCETeacherDarwin@yahoo.com
Social Studies Teacher
e.mail: SOCIALSTUDIESteacherJefferson@yahoo.com
English Teacher
e.mail: ENGLISHTeacherHemingway@yahoo.com
Foreign Language Teacher
e.mail: ACASpanishTeacher@yahoo.com
SocialStudies Elective Teacher
e.mail:
Religion Teacher
e.mail: RELIGIONteacher@yahoo.com
Our Teachers
All full time faculty members and administrators hold a BA or BS or M.A. degrees from University of Miami, Emory Universiry, Florida International University, Nova University, Florida National University, University of Panama, University of Havana and other recognize university in U.S.
Faculty consists of trained teachers in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language.
Teacher Application Form
Your interest in Atlantic Christian Academy as a teacher is appreciated.
We invite you to fill out this application. If an opening occurs for which you may qualify, we will notify you by e.mail. If we have continued interest in your candidacy, we will send you some follow up questions and arrange for a personal interview.
We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, who really love teach.
We look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in
Atlantic Christian Academy.
Teacher Application Form
See the following information and forms: the Interview Questions for Teacher, Employee Backgroung Check Information and Finger Print, Statement of the Faith and Perssonel Policies and Practices.
Book Fee or Book Rental Fee
The book fee is $50.00 each one and Books Rental Fee is $100.00 per an academic year ( two semesters) The Book fee and the Book Rental Fee must be paid the due date. If these fees are not paid by the due date, the child will not receive his/her books.
For Book Rental Contract see our website: www.atlanticchristianacademyhs.org./BOOKS
Book Loan
We currently accept Student Books Loan. Application is available online.
www.atlanticchristianacadmyhs.org/Applications
Tutorial Services
Students that demonstrate difficulty complying with the assignments and course requirements receive academic advisement and tutoring by the faculty. They are also asked to come to the school for one-to-one tutoring and/or to do their school coursework on the schools computer in order to be able to monitor their performance. Please contact your academic advisement to arrange for the services.
SAT and ACT TESTS REQUIREMENT
SAT
Critical Reading 460
Mathematics 460
Combined Total 970
ACT
English 18
Reading 19
Mathematics 19
Composite 20
MDPLS Online Tutoring
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study for your test and write essays from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
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www.mdpls.org
Standardized Tests
Many 4-year colleges require students to take an SAT or ACT by December of their senior year, but it is recommended that they complete it by spring of their junior year.
PSAT
The PSAT is a practice SAT offered once a year in October. It is recommended that sophomores and juniors take the PSAT. Advantages of the PSAT include receiving score breakdown sheets where students can see the test questions and analyze their strengths and areas for improvement.
For more info visit: www.collegeboard.com
SAT
As students and colleges adapt to new realities and changes to the college admissions process, College Board is making sure our programs adapt with them. We’re making some changes to reduce demands on students.
We are no longer offering SAT Subject Tests™ in the U.S. Because SAT Subject Tests are used internationally for a wider variety of purposes, we’ll provide two more administrations, in May and June of 2021, for international students.
For more info visit: www.collegeboard.com
ACT
Comprised of 4 sections for a total composite score of 36: verbal reasoning, writing (optional), math, and science reasoning
For more info visit: www.actstudent.org
Student Technology Requirements
• Students should have access to a computer or iPad
• Students should have internet access.
Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9
Mozilla Firefox 3, 4
Google Chrome
• The ability to download and save files and documents to a computer
(If you don't have a computer, please visit your Public Library)
School Digital Academics link
TESTING CENTER
For Testing Schedule and locations contact your Counselor
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