Academics
Curriculum at Salem County Christian Academy
What is Christian education? It is not just using a Christian-based curriculum, nor does it happen automatically because our teachers are Christians. Christ-honoring education is a deliberate process whereby the life that Christ has given to each teacher is communicated to each student, producing true disciples.
This process involves curriculum that reveals God’s nature by the study of His world and Word. Most of our curriculum is produced by Christian publishers, such as A Beka and BJU Press. We do use the Saxon Math program, though not produced by a Christian publisher, because of its superior content.
At Salem County Christian Academy we are striving for excellence, therefore our approach to curriculum is based on Ecclesiastes 9:10a: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might;” and I Corinthians 10:31: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” We challenge each student to do his or her best for God’s glory and we choose curriculum to support that goal.
Pre-school – A Beka, BJU Press, and Positive Action Bible
Elementary – A Beka, BJU Press, and Saxon Math
Middle School/High School – BJU Press, Saxon Math, ACSI Health, and Read Thru the Word Bible Curriculum
Grading Policies at Salem County Christian Academy
Online Access to Student Grades and Homework:
Salem County Christian Academy uses the Headmaster® online program for grading and homework information. Parents are assigned a user name and password to access their child’s grades, behavior, homework assignments and billing information from a home computer.
Promotion Policies (Grades K-8):
A student will be promoted to the next grade if he/she passes all of his/her academic subjects (Bible, English, History, Math, and Science). If a student fails one academic subject, he/she will be promoted on probation. A student who fails two or more academic subjects will not be promoted to the next grade.
Grade Classification (High School):
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In order to be classified as a freshman (grade 9), a student must be promoted from the 8th grade.
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In order to be classified as a sophomore (grade 10), a student must pass 5-7 credits in 9th grade
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In order to be classified as a junior (grade 11), a student must have a minimum of 11 credits at the 10th grade level.
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In order to be classified as a senior (grade 12), a student must have a minimum of 16 credits at the 11th grade level.
Note: Graduation requires a minimum of 22 credits for a general diploma, and 24 credits for a college preparatory diploma
Course Offerings:
Course offerings differ from year to year. We are constantly endeavoring to add and strengthen our curriculum yearly. At present the following courses are available for students in grades 9-12
Graduation Requirements (Credits):
Credits are earned beginning in the ninth grade. A minimum grade of a D is required to receive a unit of credit. A student must earn the specified number of credits to be eligible to receive a diploma.
* For college bound students the math must be Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.
** Must be 3 lab sciences for college bound students
(Biology, Physical Science, and Chemistry)
*** Not required for general diploma
**** Speech and Leadership classes are required for College Prep diploma
Grading Scale:
Credits are earned beginning in the ninth grade. A minimum grade of a D is required to receive a unit of credit. A student must earn the specified number of credits to be eligible to receive a diploma.
Grade Point Average (GPA):
Students in grades 9-12 will be assigned grade points according to the following scale:
Christian Conduct Assessment and Non-Academic Course Grading Scale:
This provides an evaluation of the student’s Christian character and conduct. The assessment will be as follows::
This assessment code is used also in the elementary grades for evaluating the work habits of the students.