17702 Northwest Military Highway San Antonio, Texas 78257 210.979.9203 • sa-ccs.org

School Code - 446105

SCHOOL SUMMARYFounded in 1993 in San Antonio, Texas, Cornerstone Christian Schools is a fully-accredited, private, Christian school, offering a college-preparatory education to students in the Elementary School (approximately 500 students in grades K-4 through 5) and Secondary School (approximately 550 students in grades 6 through 12). The following academic core subject areas are at the heart of CCS’s curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Foreign Languages. With a STEAM emphasis, CCS provides unique opportunities for extended learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSEOur purpose is to develop and train the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially with unprecedented excellence in a Christ-centered culture.

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPCCS is accredited by AdvancED and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). CCS is recognized by the Texas Educational Association (TEA) and holds membership in the Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA) and Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).

CLASS RANKCCS ranks students at the conclusion of fall, spring, and summer semesters. If a student enrolled at CCS after their freshman year fall semester, then they are unranked until they earn four consecutive fall and spring semester grades at CCS.

GRADING SCALE AND GPA DISTRIBUTION GPA is based on a student’s semester grades in all courses taken for high school credit (all such courses appear on a student’s high school transcript).

Grading scale effective through 2017-18 school year

Letter Grade

Numeric Grade

Unweighted GPA

Weighted GPA*

A 90-100 4.0 5.0

B 80-89 3.0 4.0

C 74-79 2.0 N/A

D 70-73 1.0 N/A

F 0-69 0.0 N/A

* Grades of B and above are weighted in advanced level course (Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Honors).

Grading scale effective 2018-19 school year

Letter Grade

Numeric Grade

GPAHonors

+.5AP/DC

+1.0

A+ 97-100 4.0 4.5 5.0

A 93-96 3.75 4.25 4.75

A- 90-92 3.5 4.0 4.5

B+ 87-89 3.25 3.75 4.25

B 83-86 3.0 3.5 4.0

B- 80-82 2.75 3.25 3.75

C+ 77-79 2.5 3.0 3.5

C 73-76 2.25 2.75 3.25

C- 70-72 2.0 2.5 3.0

D 65-69 1.0 1.5 2.5

F 0-64 0 0 0

AP AND OTHER ADVANCED LEVEL COURSESAP: World History US History US Government Psychology Biology Chemistry Physics 1 Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics Spanish Language and Culture Studio Art: Drawing English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition

Dual Credit*:Pre-Calculus Calculus Chemistry English 11 and 12 US History Vocal Technique

Honors:Algebra I and II Geometry English 9 and 10 Biology Chemistry

*DC satisfies high school graduation requirements and earns college credit through Colorado Christian University

SCHOOL PROFILE 2018-2019ADMINISTRATION

Superintendent: Jerry Eshleman, Ph.D.

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Luci Higgins, Ed.D.

Interim Secondary Principal: Luci Higgins, Ed.D.

Assistant Secondary Principal: Chris Belyeu, M.A.

Director of Fine Arts: David Dehner, D.M.A.

Director of College and Career: Andrew Riley, Ph.D.

Athletic Director: Raymond Philyaw, B.A.17702 Northwest Military Highway San Antonio, Texas 78257 210.979.9203 • sa-ccs.org

School Code - 446105

SCHOOL SUMMARYFounded in 1993 in San Antonio, Texas, Cornerstone Christian Schools is a fully-accredited, private, Christian school, offering a college-preparatory education to students in the Elementary School (approximately 500 students in grades K-4 through 5) and Secondary School (approximately 550 students in grades 6 through 12). The following academic core subject areas are at the heart of CCS’s curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, and Foreign Languages. With a STEAM emphasis, CCS provides unique opportunities for extended learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSEOur purpose is to develop and train the whole person spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially with unprecedented excellence in a Christ-centered culture.

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPCCS is accredited by AdvancED and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). CCS is recognized by the Texas Educational Association (TEA) and holds membership in the Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA) and Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS).

CLASS RANKCCS ranks students at the conclusion of fall, spring, and summer semesters. If a student enrolled at CCS after their freshman year fall semester, then they are unranked until they earn four consecutive fall and spring semester grades at CCS.

GRADING SCALE AND GPA DISTRIBUTION GPA is based on a student’s semester grades in all courses taken for high school credit (all such courses appear on a student’s high school transcript).

Grading scale effective through 2017-18 school year

Letter Grade

Numeric Grade

Unweighted GPA

Weighted GPA*

A 90-100 4.0 5.0

B 80-89 3.0 4.0

C 74-79 2.0 N/A

D 70-73 1.0 N/A

F 0-69 0.0 N/A

* Grades of B and above are weighted in advanced level course (Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Honors).

Grading scale effective 2018-19 school year

Letter Grade

Numeric Grade

GPAHonors

+.5AP/DC

+1.0

A+ 97-100 4.0 4.5 5.0

A 93-96 3.75 4.25 4.75

A- 90-92 3.5 4.0 4.5

B+ 87-89 3.25 3.75 4.25

B 83-86 3.0 3.5 4.0

B- 80-82 2.75 3.25 3.75

C+ 77-79 2.5 3.0 3.5

C 73-76 2.25 2.75 3.25

C- 70-72 2.0 2.5 3.0

D 65-69 1.0 1.5 2.5

F 0-64 0 0 0

AP AND OTHER ADVANCED LEVEL COURSESAP: World History US History US Government Psychology Biology Chemistry Physics 1 Calculus AB Calculus BC Statistics Spanish Language and Culture Studio Art: Drawing English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition

Dual Credit*:Pre-Calculus Calculus Chemistry English 11 and 12 US History Vocal Technique

Honors:Algebra I and II Geometry English 9 and 10 Biology Chemistry

*DC satisfies high school graduation requirements and earns college credit through Colorado Christian University

SCHOOL PROFILE 2018-2019ADMINISTRATION

Superintendent: Jerry Eshleman, Ph.D.

Dean of Curriculum and Instruction: Luci Higgins, Ed.D.

Interim Secondary Principal: Luci Higgins, Ed.D.

Assistant Secondary Principal: Chris Belyeu, M.A.

Director of Fine Arts: David Dehner, D.M.A.

Director of College and Career: Andrew Riley, Ph.D.

Athletic Director: Raymond Philyaw, B.A.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Distinguished Diploma*

Recommended Diploma

Warrior Institute Diploma

Biblical Studies 4 4 4

Language Arts 4 4 4

Mathematics 4 4 3

Science 4 4 3

Social Science 4 4 3

Fine Arts 1 1 1

Physical Education

1 1 1

World Languages (LOTE)

3 2 2

Health .5 .5 .5

Electives 2.5 1.5 4.5

Total Credits 28 26 26

GPA Requirement

3.5 or three advanced courses

Varies by honors

diploma

Community Service

60 hours 40 hours 40 hours

*Contact the College and Career Offi ce for the Distinguished Diploma’s Advanced Measures.

FINE ARTSCCS off ers a robust Fine Arts program. Students in the Performing Arts participate in Band, Choir, and Theatre. The Visual Arts comprehend Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, and Fashion Design.

ATHLETICSCCS provides comprehensive athletic opportunities to Secondary School students in world-class facilities. Boys teams: Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis. Girls teams: Volleyball, Cheer, Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Golf, Tennis

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSInternational Thespian SocietyNational Art Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor SocietyRobotics ClubSpanish National Honor SocietyStudent CouncilMath Olympics ClubHiking Club

Table Tennis ClubJazz Band ClubAstronomy ClubTri-MGirls’ Bible StudyBoard GameChess ClubCreative Art ClubAmerican Sign Language

GRADUATING CLASS INFORMATION(Mean SAT, ACT, GPA, Scholarships)

Class of 2017

SAT: 1065 (Texas: 1020; National: 1060)

ACT: 20.9 (Texas: 20.7; National: 21)

Weighted GPA: 3.45

Unweighted GPA: 3.33

Scholarships awarded: $3.5 Million

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (Classes of 2017 and 2018)

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