High School Approach
Athens Christian High School is a college preparatory environment that seeks to train the whole student. As Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:52), we believe that we are training each student to grow academically (wisdom), physically (stature), spiritually (favor with God), and in character and reputation (favor with man). The curriculum of ACS is designed to meet these goals.
Students must have at least 26 credits (28 for advanced diploma) to graduate. In addition to the core classes, students must have 3 elective credits including one fine art credit.
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- Bible: (4 credits)
- 9th New Testament Survey
- 10th Old Testament Survey
- 11th Apologetics
- 12th Life of Christ/Character Development
- Social Studies: (4 credits)
- 9th Cultural Geography
- 10th World History
- 11th US History
- 12th Economics/Government
- English/Language Arts (4 credits)
- 9th Literature and Grammar
- 10th World Literature
- 11th American Literature
- 12th English Literature
- Mathematics (4 credits)
- 9th Algebra I
- 10th Algebra II
- 11th Geometry
- 12th Algebra III
- 12th Statistics
- Science (4 credits)
- 9th Physical Science
- 10th Biology
- 11th Chemistry
- 12th Anatomy
- Zoology
- Languages (1 credit)
- 10th Spanish I
- 10th Latin I
- 11th Spanish II
- 11th Latin II
- Physical Education (1 credit)
- 9th Health/Personal fitness
- General Education (1 credit)
- 12th Speech
- 12th Senior Seminar
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- Social Studies
- 11th AP US History
- 12th AP US Government
- English
- 9th CPA Literature and Grammar
- 10th CPA World Literature
- 11th AP Grammar and Composition/American Literature
- 12th AP Literature and Composition/English Literature
- Mathematics (Advanced students will complete 5 credits of mathematics)
- 8th CPA Algebra I
- 9th CPA Algebra II
- 10th CPA Geometry
- 11th Precalculus
- 12th AP Calculus
- 12th Statistics
- Science (Advanced students will complete 5 credits of sciences)
- 8th Physical Science
- 9th Biology
- 10th CPA Chemistry
- 11th Anatomy
- 12th Physics
- 12th Chemistry II
- Languages (Advanced students will complete 2 language credits)
- 12th Spanish III
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- Fine Arts
- Digital Art
- Set Design
- First Responder
- Art History
- Intro to Law
- Digital Marketing and Media
- Business Essentials
- Exercise Physiology
- Teachers Aide
- Yearbook
- Chorus (available 4 years)
- Symphonic Band (available 4 years)
- Drama (available 4 years)
- Art (half credit)
- Computer Graphic Design (half credit)
- Technology
- Work-Based Learning
- Bible Quizzing
- Leadership
- Praise and Worship
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Science
- Physical Education
- Weight Training
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Athens Christian offers five advanced placement courses for which students may earn college credit provided they score well on the AP exams. As noted in the curriculum, these courses are offered in US History, American Government, Calculus, Grammar and Composition, and Literature and Composition.
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To supplement the advanced diploma, Athens Christian School has partnered with Truett McConnell University to offer high school and college dual credit for students who qualify and who are interested in taking course for college credit. Juniors and seniors with a 3.5 GPA may apply to take up to two credits each semester for dual credit. These courses are offered online form TMU, so the students do not have to leave campus to complete coursework. Courses are available to supplement or replace courses in the advanced program.