Course Description

Road Map to your Future
Athletics and Colleges
Careers
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

    We feel that we can be an integral part of the total educational program.We envision ourselves as a link between the student, teachers, administrators and parents. Because of our personal faith, our counseling is within the context of a Christian philosophy. We will provide services to meet the needs of our students; consult with teachers, staff and parents to enhance their effectiveness in helping students; and provide support to other high school educational programs. We specifically strive to provide the following services:
 
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
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra I-II
Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors Finite Mathematics
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus

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