HOURS OF OPERATIONEarly Stay available at 7:15 a.m.

Students may begin entering classrooms at 7:40 a.m.

School Day: - Full Day 7:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Blue Day Dismissal 12:45 p.m. Late Stay available for 6th - 8th Grade on Blue Days Only

All School Early Dismissal - 11:30 a.m.

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GRADESMIDDLE SCHOOL: 6th - 8th GradeHIGH SCHOOL: 9th - 12th Grade

6TH - 8TH GRADE • Our Middle School Program provides a unique bridge from Elementary to High School while recognizing the growing needs of students in today’s world. Middle School teachers are equipped to instruct and guide students in their development of executive functioning skills like organization and note-taking while teaching their disciplines in a manner that incorporates learning differentiation and cognitive development. These are grafted into classroom instruction in a way that does not overwhelm or overburden the student. The program is intentionally designed to educate students in these three very distinct grades.

9TH - 12TH GRADE • First Presbyterian Academy’s High School Program provides all students with high quality, College Preparatory, Honors and AP classes taught by experienced, degreed professionals while also addressing those students with learning differences on a case-by-case basis. Classes emphasize content, student engagement and the development of higher-ordered learning skills. Our High School is uniquely designed to produce students who think in the highest of categories but do so with the truth of a Christian worldview serving as the foundation for all of their education.

UPPER SCHOOL • SHANNON FOREST CAMPUS

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HONORS CURRICULUM 8th Grade (2 credits)• English 8 Honors | Genre Studies • Algebra 1 Honors

MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMCOURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

6th GradeBible 6 | Intro to Christian Beliefs and PracticeEnglish 6History 6 | World History (Ancient to Reformation)Math 6Science 6 | Earth Science

7th GradeBible 7 | Life of ChristEnglish 7History 7 | World History (Reformation to Current)Pre-Algebra 7 CP or Pre-Algebra 7 HonorsScience 7 | Life Science

8th GradeBible 8 | Acts and the EpistlesEnglish 8 CP or English 8 Honors*History 8 | US HistoryPre-Algebra 8 CP or Algebra I Honors*Science 8 | Physical ScienceComputer*

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM9th Grade (7 credits)English 9 CP | Genre StudiesWorld History I CPAlgebra I CPBiology CPBible 9 | Old Testament History & TheologySpanish or German 1 CPElective(s)

10th Grade (7 credits)English 10 CP | World LiteratureUS History CPGeometry CPChemistry CPBible 10 | HermeneuticsSpanish or German 2 CPElective(s)

11th Grade (7 credits)English 11 CP | American LiteratureWorld History II CPAlgebra II CPHuman Anatomy & Physiology CPBible | Systematic Theology or ApologeticsSpanish or German 3 HonorsElective(s)

12th Grade (7 credits)English 12 CP | British LiteratureGovernment/Economics CPTrigonometry CPKinesiology CPBible | Systematic Theology or ApologeticsElective(s)

HONORS CURRICULUM9th Grade (7 credits)English 9 Honors | World LiteratureWorld History I CPGeometry HonorsBiology HonorsBible 9 | Old Testament History & TheologySpanish or German 1 CPElective(s)

10th Grade (7 credits)English 10 Honors | American LiteratureAP® US HistoryAlgebra II HonorsChemistry HonorsBible 10 | HermeneuticsSpanish or German 2 CPElective(s)

11th Grade (7 credits)AP® English Language or English 11 Honors (British Literature)AP® European HistoryPre-Calculus Honors or Trigonometry HonorsAP® Chemistry or Physics HonorsBible | Systematic Theology or ApologeticsSpanish or German 3 HonorsElective(s)

12th Grade (7 credits)AP® English Literature or Senior Composition HonorsGovernment/Economics CPAP® Calculus AB or Statistics HonorsAP® BiologyBible | Systematic Theology or ApologeticsElective(s)

ALL STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:Computer I CP 1 Fine Art Credit 1 PE Credit

Middle School Electives• Art • Bucket Drumming 1 • Bucket Drumming 2 • Choir • Drama • Foreign Language | (Exploratory) German, Spanish • Physical Education • STEM

*Denotes class taken for high school credit.

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM

High School Electives• Drama CP • Concert Choir CP • Art CP • Physical Education CP • Yearbook CP• Speech and Debate CP (semester course) • Personal Finance CP

GRADING SCALEFPA utilizes the following unweighted grading scale:*

Grades below 65 will receive NO CREDIT.

A 100-90 4.0B 89-80 3.0C 79–70 2.0

D 69-65 1.0F 64-60 0.0

ADMINISTRATIONHead of School/ Chief Administrative Officer Tom Roe troe@firstpresacademy.com

Upper School Principal Amber Thompson athompson@firstpresacademy.com

Director of College Counseling/Registrar Brent King bking@firstpresacademy.com

CLASS OF 2018-2020 GRADE DISTRIBUTION

4.00|

4.00|43

3.5-3.9|

3.5-3.9|1117

3.0-3.49|

3.0-3.49|84

< 3.0|

< 3.0|43

4.00| 3 3.5-3.9| 19 3.0-3.49| 8 < 3.0| 5

2019:2020:

2018:

English 4 UnitsMathematics 4 UnitsBible 3 UnitsSocial Studies 3 UnitsScience (including Biology) 3 UnitsPhysical Ed/Health 1 Unit

Foreign Language 2 UnitsComputer Science 1 UnitFine Arts Elective 1 UnitAdditional Electives 3 Units

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Standard Diploma)

CEEB CODE 410903

CLASS OF 2019 & 2020 SCORES(Average)

ACT 25 | SAT 1150

ACT 25 | SAT 11502020:

2019:

TOTAL: 25 Units

COLLEGE COUNSELING • A full-time College Counselor works closely with students and their families as they prepare for college through strategic course scheduling, test preparation, college visits, job shadowing and more. Upon graduation, 100% of our students are accepted to college and enter the next phase of life prepared for academic success, grounded in a biblical worldview and ready to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

In 2021 a Graduation with Distinction track will be implemented.

First Presbyterian Academy is accredited by Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED.

Clothing must always be neat and modest; not a source of distraction or disruption based on the opinion of the administration. The dress code applies to all students during the school day. Additional dress code guidelines may be issued for field trips, class trips, dances, prom, or other school functions. As new styles and clothing patterns develop, administration will make modifications consistent with the intent of this policy.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY • It is important for the parents to ensure their child is dressed in compliance with the published Dress Code. The school administration views this as a parental commitment and responsibility and believes that dress code issues should be addressed and corrected at home rather than school.

ATHLETICS • Appropriate standards of dress should be exercised in the selection of apparel worn during athletic practices or physical education classes. Shorts must be modest in length and fit. Athletic shoes must be worn, unless activities demand otherwise. Midriffs should not be exposed at any time.

DRESS CODE • MIDDLE - HIGH SCHOOL

SHIRTS/TOPS/OUTERWEAR The following shirts/tops are considered acceptable:

• Collared shirts

• Button-down shirts

• T-shirts with appropriate graphic designs

• Sweatshirts and hoodies

• Tops that represent college teams or professional athletic teams

PANTS/SHORTS/DRESSES AND SKIRTS (female students) AND PANTS/SHORTS (male students) The following pants/shorts/dresses/skirts are considered acceptable:

• Neat and modest in fit

• No more than three inches above the top of the knee

• Jeans

• Khakis

SHOES • Athletic shoes must be worn during P.E. classes.

• 6th - 12th Grade students may wear flat-footed sandals as long as the sandal has a back strap. Flip flops or other beach-style or open-backed sandals may not be worn.

• Slippers or plastic pool-style shoes are not permitted. Shoes with heels exceeding 2 inches are not recommended.

MISCELLANEOUS • Makeup is not permitted on male students.

• Undergarments should not be visible.

• Hats and sunglasses are not permitted to be worn in the building.

• Earbuds and headphones may not be worn during the school day (this includes lunch, break, and class changing time).

• Extreme hairstyles and non-human hair color are not permitted.

• Hair should be neatly trimmed and well kept.

• Facial hair is permitted but must be well-groomed and maintained.

• Female students may have their ears pierced, but no other visible body piercings are allowed. Male students may not wear jewelry in a visible body piercing.

• Visible body tattoos are not permitted.

The following shirts/tops are considered unacceptable: • Shirts that are too tight or overly baggy • Shirts that have holes or frays • Tank tops, tube tops, or halter tops • Tops that display inappropriate phrases, symbols, or graphics • Tops that represent other schools, either public or private • Blankets are not allowed to be worn as jackets • Tops that are sheer or see-through

• Tops that have an open back

The following pants/shorts/dresses/skirts are considered unacceptable:

• Leggings or jeggings

• Pants that are frayed, torn, or have holes

• Yoga pants

• Pajama pants or night clothes

• Sweatpants or athletic warm-up pants

• Athletic or gym shorts, beachwear (including board shorts)