Academics

Kindergarten Program

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Our kindergarten classes provide a warm and nurturing environment for students to learn. A wide variety of educational activities expose the children to a broad range of educational experiences. The kindergarten uses a biblically based curriculum that includes a phonics based language approach. Kindergartners also attend weekly special area classes in physical education, music and art to complement their educational experience. Students may enroll in half-day or full-day programs.

Elementary Program

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LCA employs a select combination of quality resources produced by the Association of Christian School International, Christian Schools International, Cursive First, Excellence in Writing, Shurley Grammar, Spell to Write and Read, and Houghton-Mifflin. These curriculum publications are supplemented with quality novels, Accelerated Reader, projects and teacher-created units. The nurturing classroom atmosphere sets the stage for attaining academic excellence while providing opportunity for growth and maturation as young students. After- school clubs are also available. Areas of class instruction include:

Bible Math Language Arts Reading Phonics

Spelling Penmanship Creative Writing Social Studies Science

Computer Music Art Physical Education

Middle School Program

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This is a critical time in the life of the middle school student. The middle school program is designed to meet the unique needs expressed by this age group, and to prepare the student for the rigors presented throughout the high school experience. A combination of quality resources are used to present a biblical worldview throughout the subject matter. Publishers include the Association of Christian Schools International, Chicago Press, Christian Schools International, Critical Thinking Company, Excellence in Writing, Houghton Mifflin, Peacemaker Ministries, and Bob Jones University Press. Units are presented according to recognized state and national standards. Areas of class instruction include:

Bible Math Language Arts Composition/Writing Skills Social Studies

Music Art Physical Education Science Technology

Choir Band Health Orchestra

Senior High Program

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Students enrolled in grades 9-12 have a wide variety of classes with differing degrees of rigor from which to choose. LCA uses a combination of quality resources produced by Baker Books, Chicago Press, Christian Schools International, Excellence in Writing, Summit Ministries, Holt McDougal and Bob Jones University Press. Areas of instruction are supplemented with quality novels, projects and teacher-created units. One of the academic goals for our graduates is to have a great range of choices available to them upon graduation, and not be limited by their choices during their high school experience. A number of school approved Dual Credit, and On-line courses are available as well. Students may be involved with the arts, athletics, Student Council, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society. The yearly retreat fosters team spirit, builds friendships, and provides a biblical theme for the year. Areas of class instruction for credit include:

Bible: Old and New Testament Studies, Bible memory, Christian Worldview courses Math: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus Science: Environmental, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology Social Studies: Ancient History, Modern History, U.S. History, American Government and Economics English: English I, English II, English III, English IV Language: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV Technology: Computer Applications, Visual Basic Fine Arts: Art, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Drama Health and Physical Education Electives: Offerings are based upon class enrollment and may include Speech, Creative Writing, Yearbook, SAT Prep

*Classes offered based on need and enrollment.