UPPER SCHOOL PROFILE College & University Acceptances and Matriculation 2014-2019

Beacon College Chapel Haven West Christopher Newport University Elizabeth State University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dickinson College Longwood University McDaniel College Randolph-Macon College University of Mary Washington Celebrating 30 years as the only K-12 independent school in Commonwealth University Southeastern Virginia dedicated to educating Virginia Military Institute children who learn differently. Virginia Wesleyan University Committed to empowering students with the West Virginia Wesleyan College skills and confidence necessary for success in higher education, careers and life. 821 Baker Road | Virginia Beach, VA 23462 | 757.497.6200 | cba-va.org

Upper School Division Profile & Accommodations Graduation Requirements

Our students thrive in a structured setting. To support that need, we To be considered for standard graduation, a student must earn a provide an environment with as few surprises as possible. The following minimum of 22 credit hours. structures are put in place to help our students succeed. Literature, 4 credits Experiencing Literature, World Literature*, American Literature*, British The following accommodations are made wherever possible: Literature* • Individualization • Small class size Math, 3 credits • Use of Canvas, an internet-based academic learning management (must include Algebra I and Geometry) system Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Computer Science • E-books for all class texts • Curriculum Flipping Science, 3 credits • Direct instruction of self-advocacy skills Earth and Planetary Science, Biology*, Chemistry*, Physics*, Astronomy, • Preferential seating as necessary Marine Science

• Direct instruction on note taking and test taking Social Studies, 3 credits • Multisensory instruction (must include U.S. History and American Government) • Large fonts and white space used on tests and handouts World History: Western Hemisphere, World History: Eastern • Lengthy assignments broken into small, manageable steps Hemisphere*, United States History*, American Government* • Direct instruction of study skills Economics/Personal Finance, 1 credit • Organizational coaching • Transitional support / guidance Physical Education, 2 credits

Fine Arts, 2 credits Promotion and graduation requirements are based on number of credits Studio Art, 3D Art, Music, MAKE CBA Entrepreneurship Program & earned. Each year a student is enrolled in the upper school they will be Makerspace placed in a minimum of 5 credit bearing courses. Electives, 4 credits Digital Design I-III, Videography, Studio Art, 3D Art, Music, MAKE CBA Entrepreneurship Program & Makerspace, Consumer Sciences & Food Lab ACT & SAT Scores ACT SAT To be considered for advanced graduation, a student must also take: CBA Average - 24 CBA Math Average - 510 Algebra II, 1 credit National Average - 21 National Average - 513 Physics*, 1 credit CBA Reading Average - 525 National Average - 497 Foreign Language, 3 credits (Spanish I - III) Data includes averages over three years (2015 - 2018).