Course
Description
Road Map to your Future
Athletics and Colleges
College and Your Faith
Community Service
Financial Aid
Graduation Requirements
Military Options
Preparing for College
Resources
Testing
Diploma Programs
College Prep Program
Honors
Program
Standard
Program
Honors/AP Classes
Planning for College
| • | Teach the high school curriculum |
| • | Counsel small groups and individual students with problems. |
| • | Coordinate testing opportunities |
| • | Coordinate or conduct activities which contribute to the effective operation of the school. |
If we can be of assistance, please feel free to contact us with your concerns. We have divided our student population by last names to best meet the needs of our students.
Students whose last name begins with the letters A-J
Jill Blount (244-3225, ext. 1036)
Students whose last name begins with the letters K-Z
Carole Inman (244-3225, ext. 1038)
Diploma Programs Available
The Standard Program provides a basic traditional education.
General Requirements:
| 1. | The student shall complete a minimum of 22 credits including one credit of Bible for each year of attendance at CAL. |
| 2. | Fifteen hours of community service per year, grades 9-12. Half of the hours may be completed in a church setting, and half must be served in a community setting. Students are encouraged to complete 15 hours each year they are at CAL rather than large projects that cover multiple years. |
Specific Requirements:
| • | Bible - 4 credits (or 1 credit for each year at CAL) |
| • | English - 4 credits |
| • | Science - 3 credits |
| • | Social Studies - 3 credits |
| • | Physical Education – 1/2 credit |
| • | Health Education – 1/2 credit |
| • | Fine Arts - 1 credit |
| • | Computer - 1 credit (or satisfactory score on proficiency exam) |
| • | Electives - 2 credits (3 credits if you pass computer proficiency test) |
The College Prep Program is more intense and includes course work required by major colleges and universities.
General Requirements:
| 1. | The student shall attend eight semesters, grades 9-12. |
| 2. | The student shall complete a minimum of 24 credits including one credit of Bible for each year of attendance at CAL. |
| 3. | The student shall achieve a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.0. |
| 4. | Fifteen hours of community service per year, grades 9-12. Half of the hours may be completed in a church setting, and half must be served in a community setting. Students are encouraged to complete 15 hours each year they are at CAL rather than large projects that cover multiple years. |
Specific Requirements:
| • | Bible - 4 credits (or 1 credit for each year at CAL) |
| • | English - 4 credits |
| • | Mathematics - 3 credits. The sequence of courses is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
| • | Science - 3 credits |
| • | Social Studies - 3 credits. World Civilization, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics are required. |
| • | Foreign Language - 2 credits. The student will complete two years of the same foreign language. The options are Spanish, French and Latin. |
| • | Physical Education – 1/2 credit |
| • | Health Education – 1/2 credit |
| • | Fine Arts - 1 credit |
| • | Computer - 1 credit (or satisfactory score on proficiency exam) |
| • | Electives - 2 credits (3 credits if you pass computer proficiency test) |
The Honors Program provides a challenging course of study for top students and includes courses that offer the opportunity to earn college credit while at CAL.
General Requirements:
| 1. | The student shall complete a minimum of 24 credits including one credit of Bible for each year of attendance at CAL. |
| 2. | The student shall achieve a minimum cumulative weighted grade point average of 3.5. |
| 3. | The student shall follow the specified honors track in two of the following subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, same Foreign Language and must have gained three credits in each of the two subject areas chosen. |
| 4. | Fifteen hours of community service per year, grades 9-12. Half of the hours may be completed in a church setting, and half must be served in a community setting. Students are encouraged to complete 15 hours each year they are at CAL rather than large projects that cover multiple years. |
Specific Requirements:
| • | English - 4 credits |
| • | Mathematics - 3 credits. The sequence of courses is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
| • | Science - 3 credits |
| • | Social Studies - 3 credits. World Civilization, U.S. History, U.S. Government and Economics are required. |
| • | Foreign Language - 2 credits. The student will complete two years of the same foreign language. The options are Spanish, French and Latin. |
| • | Physical Education – 1/2 credit |
| • | Health Education – 1/2 credit |
| • | Fine Arts - 1 credit |
| • | Electives - 2 credits (3 credits if you pass computer proficiency test) |
Honors and AP Classes Offered
| Bible Honors Bible/Philosophy Advanced Bible/Philosophy Advanced Leadership Training |
Foreign Language Honors French III Honors Latin III Honors Spanish III Honors Spanish IV AP Spanish Lang IV |
| Art AP Art |
Math |
| Business
and Computer Honors A+ Computer AP Computer Science |
Science Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Anatomy & Physiology Honors Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Honors Independent ScientificResearch |
| English Honors English I-IV AP English Lang & Comp AP English Lit & Comp |
Social Studies Honors World Civilization Honors U.S. History AP U.S. History Honors U.S. Government/Economics |
