UPPER • SHANNON FOREST CAMPUS

6TH - 8TH GRADE • Our Program provides a unique GRADES bridge from Elementary to High School while recognizing the growing needs of students in today’s world. Middle School teachers are equipped MIDDLE SCHOOL: 6th - 8th Grade to instruct and guide students in their development of executive HIGH SCHOOL: 9th - 12th Grade 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 HOURS OF OPERATION a way that does not overwhelm or overburden the student. The program is intentionally designed to educate students in these three very • Early Stay available at 7:15 a.m. distinct grades. • 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.

9TH - 12TH GRADE • First Presbyterian ’s High School Program provides all students with high quality, 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.

23 17 33 27 33 33 33 16 12th 11th 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Average Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Class Size MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Bible 6 | Intro to Christian Bible 7 | Life of Christ Bible 8 | Acts and the Beliefs and Practice English 7 Epistles English 6 History 7 | World History English 8 CP or History 6 | World History (Reformation to Current) English 8 Honors* (Ancient to Reformation) Pre-Algebra 7 CP or History 8 | US History Math 6 Pre-Algebra 7 Honors Pre-Algebra 8 CP or Science 6 | Earth Science Science 7 | Life Science Algebra I Honors* Science 8 | Physical Science *Denotes class taken for high school credit. Computer* HONORS CURRICULUM 8th Grade (2 credits) • English 8 Honors | Genre Studies • Algebra 1 Honors

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

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

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

COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM 9th Grade (7 credits) 10th Grade (7 credits) 11th Grade (7 credits) 12th Grade (7 credits) English 9 CP | Genre Studies English 10 CP | World English 11 CP | American English 12 CP | British World History I CP Literature Literature Literature Algebra I CP US History CP World History II CP Government/Economics CP Biology CP Geometry CP Algebra II CP Trigonometry CP Bible 9 | Old Testament Chemistry CP Human Anatomy & Kinesiology CP History & Theology Bible 10 | Hermeneutics Physiology CP Bible | Systematic Theology Spanish or German 1 CP Spanish or German 2 CP Bible | Systematic Theology or Apologetics or Apologetics Elective(s) Elective(s) Elective(s) Spanish or German 3 Honors Elective(s) HONORS CURRICULUM 9th Grade (7 credits) 10th Grade (7 credits) 11th Grade (7 credits) 12th Grade (7 credits) English 9 Honors | World English 10 Honors | American AP® English Language or AP® English Literature or Literature Literature English 11 Honors (British Senior Composition Honors Literature) World History I CP AP® US History Government/Economics CP AP® European History Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors AP® Calculus AB or Statistics Pre-Calculus Honors or Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Trigonometry Honors AP® Biology Bible 9 | Old Testament History Bible 10 | Hermeneutics AP® Chemistry or Physics & Theology Spanish or German 2 CP Honors Bible | Systematic Theology or Apologetics Spanish or German 1 CP Elective(s) Bible | Systematic Theology or Apologetics Elective(s) Elective(s) Spanish or German 3 Honors Elective(s) High School Electives ADMINISTRATION • Drama CP • Concert Choir CP • Art CP • Physical Education CP • Yearbook CP Head of School/ • Speech and Debate CP (semester course) • Personal Finance CP Chief Administrative Officer Tom Roe [email protected] GRADING SCALE Upper School Principal FPA utilizes the following unweighted grading scale:* Amber Thompson A 100-90 4.0 D 69-65 1.0 [email protected] B 89-80 3.0 F 64-60 0.0 Director of College C 79–70 2.0 Counseling/Registrar Brent King Grades below 65 will receive NO CREDIT. [email protected]

CLASS OF 2018-2020 GRADE DISTRIBUTION 2018: 4.00| 3 3.5-3.9| 19 3.0-3.49| 8 < 3.0| 5 2019: 4.00| 4 3.5-3.9| 11 3.0-3.49| 8 < 3.0| 4 CEEB CODE 410903 2020: 4.00| 3 3.5-3.9| 17 3.0-3.49| 4 < 3.0| 3

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.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Standard Diploma) CLASS OF 2019 & 2020 SCORES English 4 Units Foreign Language 2 Units (Average) Mathematics 4 Units Computer Science 1 Unit Bible 3 Units Fine Arts Elective 1 Unit 2019: ACT 25 | SAT 1150 Social Studies 3 Units Additional Electives 3 Units Science (including Biology) 3 Units 2020: ACT 25 | SAT 1150 TOTAL: 25 Units Physical Ed/Health 1 Unit

In 2021 a Graduation with Distinction track will be implemented.

First Presbyterian Academy is accredited by Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED. DRESS CODE • MIDDLE - HIGH SCHOOL

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.

SHIRTS/TOPS/OUTERWEAR The following shirts/tops are considered unacceptable: The following shirts/tops are considered acceptable: • Shirts that are too tight or overly baggy • Collared shirts • Shirts that have holes or frays • Button-down shirts • Tank tops, tube tops, or halter tops • Tops that display inappropriate phrases, symbols, or graphics • T-shirts with appropriate graphic designs • Tops that represent other , either public or private • Sweatshirts and hoodies • Blankets are not allowed to be worn as jackets • Tops that represent college teams or professional • Tops that are sheer or see-through athletic teams • Tops that have an open back

PANTS/SHORTS/DRESSES AND SKIRTS (female The following pants/shorts/dresses/skirts are considered students) AND PANTS/SHORTS (male students) unacceptable: The following pants/shorts/dresses/skirts are considered • Leggings or jeggings acceptable: • Pants that are frayed, torn, or have holes • Neat and modest in fit • Yoga pants • No more than three inches above the top of the knee • Pajama pants or night clothes • Jeans • Sweatpants or athletic warm-up pants • Khakis • Athletic or gym shorts, beachwear (including board shorts)

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 • Hair should be neatly trimmed and well kept. • Makeup is not permitted on male students. • Facial hair is permitted but must be well-groomed and • Undergarments should not be visible. maintained. • Hats and sunglasses are not permitted to be worn in the building. • Female students may have their ears pierced, but no other • Earbuds and headphones may not be worn during the school visible body piercings are allowed. Male students may not wear day (this includes lunch, break, and class changing time). jewelry in a visible body piercing. • Extreme hairstyles and non-human hair color are not permitted. • Visible body tattoos are not permitted.