Secondary

Academics

For the second consecutive year, Delaware Christian has been ranked the top academic school in Delaware County and one of the top academic schools in Ohio. Out OF 1,000 schools, DCS is ranked #22. The recent report, based on the 2009 OGT test results, is part of an independent research project. This is the only report that examines Ohio's public, private, and charter schools together.

Results are based on performances in Reading, Mathematics, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. There is also a summary page that shows the percentage of students who successfully passed all five parts with a "Proficient" rating. The data used in this report is from those five parts and from the summary.

For more information and to see what Franklin county schools made the list, go to www.gerberanalytics.com

ACT/SAT/CLEP practice tests are offered through Delaware County Library. Go to Learning Express Library to create yourown account and track your progress. It's FREE!

Delaware Christian School Curriculum

DCS has developed a carefully planned curriculum in which our certified teachers integrate all subjects and activities with God's Holy Word. Our philosophy of text book selection is to use Christian published materials where possible. Exceptions would be where a secular publisher has a text which is significantly more sound educationally. Primary publishers would be ABEKA, Bob Jones and Saxon for math. Christian texts are used for all science and social studies classes. Some secular texts will be used in upper level classes not siginificantly effected by humanism.

DCS holds to a Biblical Creationist position regarding origins. We believe in a literal interpretation of Genesis and in a young earth. Supporting educational materials come largely from Institute of Creation Science and Answers in Genesis.

The course of study has been developed in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Ohio Department of Education. As a state chartered school, we are required to give the Ohio Graduation Test to all 10th grade students. Last years test resulted in a 97.5% pass rate.

HIGH SCHOOL COURSES BY YEAR

Freshman Requirements	Sophomore Requirements	Junior Requirements	Senior Requirements
English I	English II	English III (Comp. & Amer. Lit.)	English IV (Comp. & Brit. Lit.)
Old Testament Bible	New Testament Bibile	Understanding the Times (Bible)	Marriage and Family (Bible)
	World Geography	American History	U.S. Government
Physical Science	Biology	Science Elective: Chemistry, Anatomy, Physics, Environmental Science	Science Elective: Physical Science, Anatomy, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I or II	Algebra I, II, or Geometry	Algebra II, Geometry, or Pre-Calculus	Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Physical Education & Health
Electives	Electives	Electives	Electives
Spanish I	Spanish II	Spanish III	Spanish IV
Computer	Computer	Computer	Computer
Band	Band	Band	Band
Choir	Choir	Choir	Choir
Yearbook	Yearbook	Yearbook	Yearbook
Art	Art	Art	Art
	Communications	Communications	Communications

In addition to the OGT Test, our testing program includes the PLAN (Pre-ACT) for all 10th graders. The PSAT is optional for 10th and 11th graders. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitutde Battery) is an available option for 11th and 12th graders as a career planning tool. Upper classman are encouraged to take the SAT and ACT. For further information, see the school profile under Academics for ACT results as well as National Merit Scholarship award recipients based on the PSAT.

NRCUA Survey Results

In October all high school students participated in a NRCUA (National Research Center of College and University Admissions) survey. We joined 271,000 other students across the nation in answering questions related to career choices as well as English related assessment. DCS has received a personalized report entitled the Impact of the Delaware Christian English Program. The most noteworthy result was in the area of writing. An alarming national statistic indicated that 68% of students reported being assigned to write less than 20 pages of polished/finished writing per year. Eighty percent (80%) of DCS students reported having to write 20 or more pages. With this emphasis on writing in the English curriculum, students will be better prepared to excel on the SAT and ACT tests and in their college curriculum.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

GRADING
Student evaluation is a continuing process for grading growth in every class. This process of ongoing student evaluation becomes increasingly effective when based on a common philosophy which is understood by teacher, parents, and students. The comprehensive K-12 website to assist in the communication between all parties is called Edline. Parents and students are encouraged to view Edline for a complete listing of lesson plans, grades, and weekly newsletters.
1. Each Monday a folder will be sent home with K-6 students. The folder will contain work
from the previous week. The teacher's letter will be available on Edline.
2. High school students and parents are personally responsible for keeping informed of subject grades by checking Edline.
3. Teachers and parents are encouraged to contact each other anytime a problem may arise.

GRADING SCALES
The grading scale is as follows:
98-100=A+; 93-97=A; 90-92=A-; 88-89=B+; 83-87=B; 80-82=B-;
78-79=C+; 73-77=C; 70-72=C-; 68-69=D+; 63-67=D; 60-62=D-; 59=F.

ACADEMIC PROBATION
A probationary period of nine school weeks for all new students will be required for all acceptance and appointment to grades. Personal or written notification to parents of any change in grade placement will immediately follow the nine weeks probationary period.

PROGRAMS FOR REMEDIAL ASSISTANCE
DCS does not have a program for children with "learning disabilities" as identified by legal definition. We do offer tutorial and remedial assistance on a limited, time available basis.

GRADE/COURSE MODIFICATION POLICY
To make allowances for God-given differences in intellectual abilities and learning disabilities, our school program will allow students in designated courses to use a modified grade scale. The course with the modified grade will appear on as "Mod" on the transcript. Permission to enroll in a course with a modified grade scale must be pre-arranged with a contract drawn up which will specify assignment modifications, expectations, and grading standards. Arrangements must be pre-approved and the contract signed by the student, parent, principal, and teacher. The modified grade scale is as follows: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 66-79 = C; 49-65 = D; 48 & Below = F

HONOR ROLL AND MERIT ROLL
The school will quarterly publish an honor roll for 7-12 grades. The purpose of having an honor roll is to recognize those students who "study to show themselves approved unto God...workmen that need not to be ashamed..." realizing that the well-rounded student is utilizing his gifts and abilities to glorify God. It is to this end that these students are specially recognized. The honor roll will include all subjects which are given a letter grade for that grading period. The "Honor Roll" will be for those students making all A's. The "Merit Roll" will be for those students earning all A's and B's.