Upon reaching the ninth grade, an Arundel Christian School student needs an Academic Projection to plan the next four years of his/her secondary education. He/she is a freshman in High School and must make a decision for his/her future among one of the three diploma programs. Parents, student, and teacher hold a conference for this crucial decision and a tentative course of study is planned for the student. Changes can be made along the way, but not toward the end. Again, the student must accrue at least 26 course credits to graduate in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

  The Three Choices of
  Academic Programs
  COLLEGE PREPARATORY
  GENERAL
  VOCATIONAL


The Basic Graduation Requirements
Math: 4 Credits
English: 4 Credits
Social Studies : 3 Credits
(Must include: US Gov., US History, World History)
Science: 3 Credits (Must include: Biology)
Physical Education: 2 Credits
(May Include: 1 P.E., 1 Health)
Other electives should
include at least two (2)
Foreign Language credits as most colleges do require them. The total must be at least 26 credits including electives. Please direct any questions to the Principal or the High School Advisor. Each student's program is individually planned.

The following courses are offered:
ENGLISH: English 8, English I, II, III, IV, Speech, Etymology, Word Building
MATH: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Business Math, Math Applications, Functional Math
SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Unified Science, Astronomy (1/2 Credit), Life Science (1/2 Credit)
SOCIAL STUDIES: Social Studies 8, U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History, World Geography, The Constitution (1/2 Credit), and Collectivism.

In addition to their core subjects, students will receive Computer Lab and Spanish lessons every week. Students in grades 2-7 take Spanish & Computer twice a week. Students in grades 8-12 earn credit towards graduation in both of these electives.




List of Electives:
Subject List follows,
together with course credit:

Accounting (1)
Art (1/2)
Basic General Bus. (1)
Study Skills/Note Taking (1/2)
Computer Journalism (1)
American Literature (1/2)
Concepts of Spanish (1)
Spanish I & II (1)
General Business Math (1)
Health (1)
Keyboarding (1/2)
Power Point Productions (1)
Music (1/2)
Music Theory (1)
P.E. (1/2)
SAT Prep (1/2)
Speech (1/2)
Audio-Video Productions (1/2)
Life Skills (1/2)
Band/ Orchestra
New Testament (1)
Etymology (1)
Interpersonal Rel. (1)
Human Temperament Stud. (1)
Journalism (1)
Chorus
Geology / Sociology
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Algebra I - Pre-Algebra
Algebra II - Algebra I & Geometry
Geometry - Algebra I
Trigonometry - Algebra I & Geometry
English II - English I
English III - English I & II English IV - English I, II, & III
Chemistry - Algebra I & Physical Science
Social Studies - None
Some factors determining choice of program:

• Parents' highest expectations for the student
• Parents' anticipated date for student’s graduation
• Parents' help gaining production from the student
• Student's age at time of enrollment and mental maturity
• Credits earned at previous schools
• Performance level as determined by diagnostic tests
• Student's age at projected time of graduation.



"Arundel Christian School welcomes students without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin."

1321 Mercedes Drive, Hanover, MD 21076 Phone: 410-859-8573 Fax: 410-859-8575