Carmel Christian School 2020-2021 High School Profile

JAY HANCOCK, BS, MDiv, DMin GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 24 Total Credits Head of School [email protected] 4 credits English 2 credits World Languages 4 credits Mathematics 1 credit Fine Arts JACK KELLEY, BS, MS, EdD 4 credits Biblical Studies ½ credit Physical Education Associate Head of School 3 credits Science ½ credit Health [email protected] 3 credits Social Studies 2 credit Electives SHEILA NELSON, BS, MEd Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate.  High School Principal Additional graduation requirements: mission experience, J-Term completions & 20 service hours per year. [email protected] MARSHA BERRY, BA, MEd CLASS OF 2020 ACADEMICS & HONORS College and Career Counselor MIDDLE 50%: • The Class of 2020 (81 students) received more [email protected] SAT (1600 scale): 10 60 -12 80 than $4,345,864 in scholarship offers based on

CAREY HAAN, BS, MEd their outstanding academic, athletic and fine arts ACT: 21-27 Academic Counselor abilities. [email protected] GPA 3.54-4.52 (Weighted) • National Merit Scholarship Competition 3.44-3.75 (Unweighted) Commended Students: 2 CLAY KESSLER, BS, MA Registrar/Counselor OUR GRADUATES • STEM Research-International Space Station is [email protected] 100% of our college-bound seniors have been a project-based class structured to design, build, THE SCHOOL accepted to colleges/universities of their choice. test, integrate, qualify, deliver, launch, operate, Carmel Christian School champions a and retrieve a MicroLab experiment aboard the spirit of excellence in every aspect of CLASS RANK International Space Station. The ISS Program our community, distinctively training Carmel Christian School does not rank students. partners with Quest Institute for Quality Education individuals to embrace those nearest, our and NanoRacks, LLC, via its Space Act Agreement neighbors and the nations. It is our desire ADVANCED PLACEMENT with NASA’s US National Lab. that graduates of Carmel Christian School 118 students took AP exams in May 2020 with • J-Term, a one-week intensive in January, allows realize their full potential in the collegiate 68 percent receiving a score of 3 or higher students to explore their passions through local setting and pursue a growing relationship National AP Scholar: 1 and global missions, college tours, internships with Jesus Christ while influencing the Scholars with Distinction: 6 and trips with language immersion or an academic world for His glory. Scholars with Honors: 8 focus. Scholars: 16 THE MISSION MISSIONS Carmel Christian School exists to provide GPA CALCULATION Missions is at the very heart of Carmel Christian; an excellent education built on biblical Grade point average (GPA) is based on a 4.0 scale, learning how to put our faith in action is integral truth, which equips students to reflect with the exception that honors courses receive to our curriculum and goals for Grades K-12. We Christ to the world. one extra quality point and AP courses receive sponsor international and national mission trips. ACCREDITATIONS/AFFILIATIONS two extra quality points. All (CCS) high school The hope is for students to leave CCS with a • AdvancEd/Cognia courses are included in the calculation of GPA. desire to impact the world for Christ with an un- If a student enters Carmel Christian with credits derstanding of their responsibility to be engaged •Association of Christian Schools from another high school, a transcript from the in the global community. International (ACSI) previous high school will be enclosed with the •North Carolina Association of CCS transcript. Those grades are not included in HIGHLIGHTS Independent Schools (NCAIS) the CCS cumulative GPA calculation. • Grades K-12 • CCS founded in1993 •North American Coalition for Christian GRADING SCALE Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) • High School established Fall 2010 • Total student body: 963 •Greater Charlotte Association of  GRADE Standard Honors AP • High School enrollment: 362 (Unweighted) (Weighted) (Weighted) Christian Schools • Average class size: 18 A (90-100) 4 5 6 •Southern Baptist Association Christian  • AP courses available: 12 B (80-89) 3 4 5 Schools • Academic Calendar: semesters C (70-79) 2 3 4 • One-to-One Technology D (60-69) 1 1 1 • Missions focus at all grade levels F (59 and below) 0 0 0 • National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Student Government Association DISCIPLINARY POLICY COLLEGE VISITS Carmel Christian School Carmel Christian School complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. We welcome colleges to visit our campus. CEEB School Code: 342527 To schedule a visit, go to RepVisits.com School policy does not permit the reporting of 704.849.9723, #2 any disciplinary infractions. During the college ap- 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road plication process we expect and advise students Matthews, NC 28105 to self-disclose disciplinary Infractions occurring carmelchristian.org during grades 9 -12. COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES HONORS CLASSES ATHLETICS BIBLICAL STUDIES PERSONAL ENGLISH Anatomy • 27 MS, JV, and Varsity athletic teams Old Testament Survey DEVELOPMENT Genres & Themes Physics • 9 NCISAA All State Members New Testament Survey Christian Leadership American Literature STEM Research - • 9 Student-Athletes signed for collegiate athletics Understanding the Faith Educational Internship British Literature International Space Station Understanding the Culture Entrepreneurship & World Literature Recent Awards Marketing SOCIAL STUDIES NCISAA State Champions: COMPUTER SCIENCE  Health FINE ARTS World History Varsity Women’s Golf Individual & TECHNOLOGY Ladies Athletic Acting Studio American Government & Division II (2019) Graphic Design Studio Art III & IV Conditioning Economics Varsity Men’s Basketball (2018) Intro to Computer Science Physical Education United States History Varsity Men’s Tennis (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) Robotics & Programming Public Speaking/Debate MATHEMATICS Study Skills Algebra 11 WORLD LANGUAGES FALL: Men’s Soccer, Coed Cross Country, ENGLISH Geometry Spanish II Genres & Themes Weight Training Volleyball, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Golf Pre-Calculus Spanish III WINTER: Cheerleading, Swimming, Women’s American Literature Probability & Statistics Spanish IV British Literature PUBLICATIONS Basketball, Men’s Basketball World Literature Journalism I & II SCIENCE SPRING: Men’s Golf, Baseball, Men’s Tennis, Yearbook Biology Women’s Soccer FINE ARTS Chemistry Advanced Dance SCIENCE ARTS Choir Biology ADVANCED PLACEMENT Chemistry • MS/HS NCTC, ACSI and Shakespeare Creative Writing AP Biology Forensics competitions Dance AP Calculus AB Digital Photography I & II SOCIAL STUDIES AP English Language & Composition • Honor Band Graphic Design World History AP English Literature & Composition • Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA) IGNITE Praise Band American Government & AP Environmental Science Symphonic Band Economics AP Psychology • Mainstage theatrical performances and Arts concerts Studio Art I & II United States History AP Statistics Theatrical Studies AP Studio Art 2D • Blumey Award nominations WORLD LANGUAGES AP United States Government & Politics MATHEMATICS • Visual Arts/Music Programs Grades K-12 Algebra 1 Spanish 1, 1I & III AP United States History Geometry NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Carmel Christian School is an independent, co-educational, Algebra 1I college preparatory, Christian day school for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Carmel Advanced Functions & Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin in the Modeling administration of its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid policies, employment practices or other school-administered programs. 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