ADELPHIA CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Cultivating a rightly ordered love of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
Established 2014
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High School (9-12)
Comprehensive Three-Day on-campus Program
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Students attend three full days on campus receiving high school course instruction from experienced teachers. Students are expected to complete homework assignments on Wednesdays and Fridays. This approach allows students the flexibility to be involved in sports and/or other educational pursuits.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Mathematics: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-calculus with Trigonometry, Calculus, and Probability and Statistics English: Medieval, European, and American Literature; classical Ancient Greek and Roman studies; Classical Composition, academic writing, poetry and prose Social Science: World History, U.S. History, Cultural Studies with geography; U.S. Government and Economics Foreign Language: Latin, Ancient Greek Natural/Physical Sciences with Lab: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Physics, Anatomy and Physiology Electives: Traditional Logic, Informal Fallacies, Speech and Debate, Classical and Rhetoric, Material Logic, Mock Trial, Wood-shop, Home Economics Visual and Performing Arts: Music, Perspective Drawing, Film Studies, Technical Theater, Classical Drama Christian Studies: Christianity, Early Church History, The Acts of the Apostles, and The City of God, Hermeneutics. Most courses are offered every other year. Select courses are offered as Honors. Select courses are UC-approved and NCAA-approved.
An Adelphia Classical Christian Academy diploma demonstrates that its holder has taken responsibility for his or her own studies, has gained a depth of knowledge in a complete range of classical and modern subjects, is ready for college, and has taken key steps into a life as a responsible and influential Christian adult. The Academy has over 30 high school courses approved by NCAA. Additionally, the Academy has been fully accredited by the Classical Latin School Association (CLSA) for grades K-12 and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for grades 9-12. The table summarizes the Academy's diploma requirements (three tracks).
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Accreditations and Approvals
Adelphia Classical Christian Academy high school is fully accredited by the Classical Latin School Association (CLSA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Additionally, the Academy offers approved core courses by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Academy is currently in the process of submitting additional courses for University of California approval, which will automatically apply to current and past high school courses.
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Classical Philology
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The Academy courses are taught at the college preparatory level so that students are able to apply to colleges (if they choose) with strong academic entrance requirements. With approval from the Administration, equivalent course work from other institutions may be accepted for Academy graduation credit and included as part of the student's high school transcript.
Adelphia High School offers three diploma tracks to help meet all student goals
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TRACKS
Standard Diploma Track (240 credits, 2.0 GPA )
College Preparatory Diploma Track (285 credits, 2.5 GPA)
Honors College Preparatory Track (320 credits, 3.5 GPA)
High school students are strongly encouraged to check with the universities or colleges they would like to attend for specific requirements and deadlines. Adelphia high school students are required to meet with an Academic Advisor at least once per year (included in tuition) to review diploma path, remaining courses, after high school plans, and college application deadlines.
Standard Diploma Requirements:
In order to earn a diploma from the Academy, a student must complete the following minimum requirements:
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Pass the equivalent of 24 courses (6+ courses each year).
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Earn an overall grade point average of “C” or higher.
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Pass a minimum number of required classes in certain subject areas.
College Prep Diploma Requirements:
In order to earn a College Prep diploma from the Academy, a student must complete the Standard Diploma requirements, complete the following additional courses, and earn a minimum 2.5 GPA:
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One additional year of Latin (or Ancient Greek)
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One additional year of science
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two additional years of mathematics
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One additional 1/2 year of logic or equivalent
Honors College Preparatory Diploma Requirements:
In order to earn an Honors College Prep diploma from the Academy, a student must complete the College Preparatory diploma requirements, complete the following additional courses, and earn a minimum 3.5 GPA:
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One additional year of Latin (or Ancient Greek)
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One additional year of history
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One additional year of science
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One additional 1/2 year of logic or equivalent
Graduating seniors enjoy the opportunity to seek out a variety of paths. Some students are college-bound, and others are interested in trades.
Recent examples of where students went after graduation:
University of California Berkeley
Northwestern University - Engineering
University of Southern California - Cognitive Science
University of Dallas - Classical Philology
Biola University - Education, Film Studies
University of Portland
California Baptist University
University of Wyoming
California State University Fullerton
Cal State University Long Beach
Thomas Aquinas College
Community College
Joshua Wilderness Institute (discipleship program)
Forest Ranger training and certification
Natural Remedies Studies
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Studies
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