ACADEMICS

Courses Of Study

Coastal Christian High School is a college-preparatory school that offers two levels of study:

• Standard College Preparatory Level (Standard): This level of study is designed to provide the academic level of mastery to the general student population and to provide them with the necessary skills needed for admission into a two to four-year college setting. This level of study is designed for the academically average student in mind. The CCHS graduation requirement at this level meets and exceeds the minimum state requirement for completion.

• Honors/AP Level: This level of study is designed to provide a more academically rigorous level of study for students who are highly motivated learners (average to above average). This level of study is preferable to students who desire to pursue entrance into a more academically selective four-year college or university. This level of study does require a greater amount of outside preparation as well as refined independent study skills.

Course Selections

Prior to registration, lists of courses (by grade) are distributed to students and their parents for review and selection. The guidance director at CCHS is available to answer questions regarding class content and courses of study. At least five students must be registered for any elective or AP class to be offered. Honors Ensemble and all drama/dance classes require an audition.

Grading Policy

Grading Standard

1. CCHS will use the following grading scale for Standard College Preparatory and Honors level of study:

A = (93-100) B = (85-92) C = (77-84) D = (70-76) F = (69 and below)

2. CCHS will use the following grading scale for Advance Placement (AP) courses:

A = (90-100) B = (80-89) C = (70-79) D = (60-69) F = (59 and below)

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation

Letter Grade	Standard College Prep	Honors	AP
A	4.0	5.0	6.0 (5)*
B	3.0	4.0	5.0 (4)*
C	2.0	3.0	4.0 (3)*
D	1.0	2.0	3.0 (2)*
F	0	0	0

* Student must take the Advance Placement College Board Exam to receive maximum quality points. Failure to take the College Board AP exam will result in a reduction of the course GPA from an AP level to Honors level. The exam requires additional outside preparation and effort on the part of the student beyond an Honors class.

Graduation Requirements

Coastal Christian High School requires a minimum of 26 credits to graduate. This graduation requirement exceeds the minimum credits as required by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Education (NCDNPE).

College-Preparatory (Standard) requires 26 units that include:

• 4 units of English (English I-IV)
• 4 units of Math (Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II required, and any math beyond Algebra II)
• 3 units of History (American Government, World History and U.S. History required)
• 3 units of Science (Biology, Chemistry, and a science elective)
• 2 units of the same foreign language (Three preferred)
• 10 electives (Including PE./Health and two years of Bible)

Honors requires 26 units that include:

• 4 units of English (4 years of honors or 2 AP in place of 11th and 12th English)
• 4 units of Math (honors level geometry, Algebra II required, and two additional honors or AP math beyond Algebra II)
• 4 units of History (Honors World History and honors or AP U. S. History required, and two additional honors or AP history)
• 4 units of Science (honors level or AP Biology and Honors Chemistry required, and two additional honors or AP science)
• 3 units of the same foreign language (Four preferred)
• 7 electives (Including required P.E./Health and two years of Bible)

Additional Graduation Requirements

1. Two units of Bible are required at CCHS.
2. All juniors are required to take the SAT and pass with a minimum combined score of 800 (math and critical reading) in addition to passing the minimum required classes before declaring senior status.
3. All seniors are required to take the College Board SAT by March earning a minimum score of 900 and are encouraged to take the ACT.
4. All seniors must have reported the completion of a minimum of 25 hours of community service for every year in attendance at CCHS before graduation.