ADELPHIA CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Cultivating a rightly ordered love of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness
High School (9-12)
Comprehensive Three-Day on-campus Program
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Students receive and complete assignments at home on Wednesdays and Fridays allowing students the flexibility to be involved in outside sports and/or other educational activities.
High School Courses
Mathematics (Algebra 1, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Probability and Statistics); English (Medieval, European, and American Literature, classical Ancient Greek and Roman studies); Classical Composition, academic writing, poetry and prose); Social Science (Ancient, Modern World with geography, and American History; Government, Economics, and classical studies); Foreign Language (Latin, Ancient Greek); Natural/Physical Sciences with Lab (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Advanced Physics and other Sciences); Electives (Traditional Logic, Informal Fallacies, Speech and Debate, Rhetoric, Material Logic); Visual and Performing Arts (Music, Perspective Drawing, Film Studies, Technical Theater, Classical Drama ); and Religion (Christianity, Early Church History, The Acts of the Apostles, and The City of God). Some courses are offered every other year or upon interest. Select courses are offered as Honors.
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 (wisdom) 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 (virtue). 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 Academy will submit University of California-approved courses (A-G) in February 2024. The table summarizes the Academy's diploma requirements (three tracks).
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Congratulations, Costa, on your dream college!
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SIGNING DAY
Congratulations, Ryan, on your diving scholarship!
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.
Congratulations, Gianna, on your Forest Ranger studies!
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)
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 courses for University of California approval, which will automatically apply to current and past high school courses.
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 history
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Two additional years of mathematics
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One additional year of science
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One additional 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 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:
Northwestern University
University of Southern California
Community College
Joshua Wilderness Institute (discipleship program)
Forest Ranger training and certification
