Academic Overview

Academic Overview for Central Christian School

     Central Christian School strives to help students develop academically through a Christ-centered curriculum and encourages students to yield their lives to God.  A strong academic program requires a work ethic and discipline on the part of students.

     The heart of education is the education of the heart at CCS.  Molding the heart as well as enhancing the mind is our ultimate goal for each student.  We endeavor to help each student findGod’s purpose for their life and then work toward that end.

     For the elementary students, reading instruction is phonics based.  Participation in the Accelerated Reading program begins in 1st grade.  Library lessons are taught every week.  The events and characters in the Bible are studied daily and verses are memorized weekly.  Spelling and math are included in daily academics as are science, history, and health.  Physical Education classes are held daily and music classes are held three times a week.  Students experience art on a weekly basis.  Behavior plans are built into the workday to develop Christ-like characteristics.

     Secondary students continue their academic course of study focusing on God’s wonderful creation, His sovereign hand within history, and methods of communicating God’s story.  Bible courses that provide an in-depth study of books of the Bible, events and characters are required each year.  English courses expand vocabulary, spelling and grammar studies.  Novels such as Anne of Green Gables,  A tale of Two Cities, The Scarlett Letter, along with writing assignments, poetry, research papers, short stories and book reports are included in the classes.  History courses cover World Studies, World History, US History and US Government and Economics.  Mathematics studies include Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus and Consumer Math.  Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Food Science are offered.  Computer Technology, Spanish, PE, and Health classes round out the curriculum.  Vocal and Instrumental Music is also offered.  Electives include Auto Mechanics, Construction, Drafting, Metals, Woodworking, Housing and Personal Finance, Bachelor Living, Foods and Clothing.

     A total of 25 units is required for graduation with a standard diploma:  one in Bible for each year of high school attendance at CCS, four in English, three in math, three in science, three in social studies, one in foreign language, one in computer technology, one in physical education and a minimum of five elective credits.  An academic diploma, a more rigorous course of study, is offered for a total number of 28 credits earned.  View the student/parent handbook under documents for specific graduation requirements.