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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY • FACULTY • ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE • MISSIONS • ATHLETICS PERFORMING ARTS • FACILITIES • STUDENT DEVELOPMENT • DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI To Know and Live the Truth.

WCA BY THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUMBERS 1 Our TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR HISTORY 47 CURRICULUM 1265 STUDENTS

PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS 12 Wesleyan Christian Academy understands that the Bible is foundational to all truth and hence is integrated in all subject areas and at every grade ATHLETIC TEAMS level. We believe that as a great 37 school, it is our duty to function in a complementary role with you to produce students who can think critically and emanate a Christian FUTURE CAMPUS ACREAGE worldview becoming productive 70 members of society.

Wesleyan Christian Academy holds college-preparatory accreditation STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS from two nationally recognized 34 organizations: The Southern Associa- tion of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as well as the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). All AREA CHURCHES REPRESENTED faculty hold dual certifications from the State of North Carolina and ACSI. 350 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT WESLEYAN meet high academic expectations and become confident, intrinsically motivated, BIBLICAL TRUTH life-long learners. 1 To Know and Live the Truth.

WCA BY THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL NUMBERS 1 Our TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR HISTORY 47 CURRICULUM 1265 STUDENTS

ACADEMY ENROLLMENT 2017 - 2018 ACHIEVEMENT SCORES (TERRA NOVA) K - 8

K-12 Academy Enrollment: 980 GRADE READING LANGUAGE MATH GRADE READING LANGUAGE MATH Early Childhood Enrollment: 285 % % % % % % Annual Re-enrollment Retention Rate: 95% K1 ------4 87 86 85 K2 90 90 85 5 82 81 77 1 91 79 84 6 84 84 79 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2 89 82 71 7 79 81 81 3 85 85 87 8 88 91 88

Wesleyan K-8 achievement test scores rank significantly higher than state and * The Terra Nova Scores above do not include students who receive resource services. national averages STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES - CLASS OF 2017 Approximately 65% of Wesleyan middle school students qualify for the DUKE TIP program by scoring above the 95th percentile on standardized testing. Scholastic Achievement Testing (SAT)

Wesleyan offers32 individual honors courses and 12 Advanced Placement (AP) classes READING/WRITING MATH TOTAL at the high school level with the opportunity to enroll in additional AP courses online. TOP 25% 660 - 800 640 - 790 1300 - 1590 MID 50% 540 - 650 490 - 630 1030 - 1280 The average Wesleyan senior earns between 20-30 college credit hours prior to high BOTTOM 25% 360 - 530 290 - 480 650 - 1010 school graduation. AP 5 - Year School Score American College Testing (ACT) Summary Comparison The National AP Program has recognized 38 High School AP Scholars from Wesleyan. This is an award granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more COMPOSITE SCORE PERCENTAGE AP exams. TOP 25% 28 - 34 % of wesleyan AP students with scores of 3 or higher: 75.5 MID 50% 20 - 27 90% acceptance to the college of choice. % of north carolina AP students with BOTTOM 25% 17 - 19 scores of 3 or higher: 56.3

* The SAT and ACT test scores above represent all students in the class of 2017, including those who receive resource services. To Know and Live the Truth. 85% of our high school students were enrolled in at least one honors or AP course during the 2016 - 2017 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE school year.

ACADEMY ENROLLMENT 2017 - 2018 ACHIEVEMENT SCORES (TERRA NOVA) K - 8

* The SAT and ACT test scores above represent all students in the class of 2017, including those who receive resource services. To Know and Live the Truth. this is our story...

Mission To partner with our families by providing a biblically-based, college-preparatory education so that our students will be equipped to serve Christ and influence the world.

Vision To know and live the truth. We function in a complementary role with the home to provide, within a traditional, educational setting, op- Educational Philosophy portunities that integrate and nurture the students spiritual, academic, social, For education to be meaningful, it physical, and emotional development. must be based upon truth. Wesleyan Christian Academy believes that all truth Wesleyan stands firmly upon the is God’s Truth, and His Truth is revealed historical truths, claims, and moral foun- through the Bible, which is infallible and dations of Christianity. This includes, but is the standard for living a successful life. is not limited to, the biblical definition Only by recognizing God as the Creator, of marriage, the attendant boundaries Designer, and Organizer of the universe of sexuality and moral conduct, and the can a proper understanding and mas- clear biblical teaching that gender is tery of facts and knowledge be possible. both sacred and established by God’s design. These basic biblical values, Wesleyan Christian Academy believes derived from historical Christianity and that Christian education is a process in the relevant Christian positions are which teaching and learning are embraced by the Wesleyan Church, un- accomplished through developmentally der whose authority this academy rests. appropriate activities by Christian teachers who encourage a high standard of It is our school’s desire to produce academic excellence. We believe God’s individuals who will be productive and Word is the highest authority and strive contributing members both in society to bring all knowledge into a living and within the body of Christ, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, relationship with His Truth. emanating a Christian worldview. not for MAN." Colossians 3:23 To Know and Live the Truth. this is our story...

Mission To partner with our families by providing a biblically-based, college-preparatory education so that our students will be equipped to serve Christ and influence the world.

It takes very special teachers to care for, educate, Extended Care and love the littlest and most precious of children. Wesleyan families have the option of enrolling These are the teachers you will find in the Early their K-6th grade children into Extended Care. This Education and Childcare Center at Wesleyan Chris- program provides supervised care that extends tian Academy. We are a full-day program offering beyond the school day until 6:00 pm. In addition to care for infants, toddlers, and young children. Our the traditional school day afternoon, our Extended teachers recognize the individual strengths of Care program also provides full-day care during every child and intentionally integrate develop- most teacher workdays, holidays and inclement mentally appropriate learning activities at every age. weather when possible.

In addition to our daily academic lessons, academy Extended Care Summer Camp specials and weekly chapels, our Early Education parents have the opportunity to enroll their Your childcare needs don’t end in May when school child(ren) into the following optional activities: lets out; that's why Wesleyan provides an all-day, MUSIC CLASS Christian-based, fun-filled summer camp for stu- DANCE CLASS dents in grades K-6. Wesleyan campers will enjoy: HIGH POINT GYMNASTICS ACADEMY FULL-DAY CARE WITH FRIENDS

SOCCER SHOTS BIBLE STUDY LED BY CAMP COUNSELORS TECHSTARS DAILY LUNCH TUMBLEBUS WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS SWIMMING SWIMMING SPORTS For more information about our Early Education program, please visit our website or call the Early Athletic Camps Education office at (336) 884-3143. In addition to Extended Care Summer Camp, Wesleyan hosts a number of half-day athletic and academic camps. Some of our past camps have been: ALL SPORTS ROBOTICS BASEBALL SAT PREP BASKETBALL SOCCER CHEERLEADING TENNIS CHESS WRESTLING "TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO, AND WHEN HE IS OLD HE WILL NOT FITNESS VOLLEYBALL DEPART FROM IT." Proverbs 22:6 STEM

To Know and Live the Truth. EARLY EDUCATION, CHILDCARE and EXTENDED CARE

To Know and Live the Truth. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES K1 - 4TH

As Pastor Evans points out in the quote to the left, In addition, parents have an incredible responsibility in raising ART their children. Wesleyan understands this and CHAPEL wants to come along side you and support you COMPUTERS in this endeavor. This is where the story of our LATIN school begins. LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER MUSIC Wesleyan's elementary program focuses first on PHYSICAL EDUCATION the hearts of our children and their relationship STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING to God. We blend our Christian faith with excep- AND MATH tional academics, passion-based learning, and Elementary Special Events co-curricular programming to ensure that our children have the best start possible. ASCI MATH OLYMPICS ASCI SPELLING BEE We follow a Christian-based, college-preparatory ASCI SCIENCE FAIR curriculum that emphasizes strong academic ARTS IMPACT DAY accomplishment in the following core subject MISSIONS FAIR areas: TALENT SHOWS BIBLE ELEMENTARY MUSICALS CREATIVE WRITING LANGUAGE ARTS MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Corban’sCorban attended kindergarten in public school, and his parents Story were surprised one night when he five days until camethe endhome of andschool, said, and “Well, my kinderit’s - garten teacher still hasn’t hugged me.” Fast for- One of the most important things you can do as a ward one year later to Corban’s last day of first grade at Wesleyan, where, Mrs. Lauren McLamb, parent is help your children along the path to purposely dons bright red lipstick so she can cover her students’ foreheads and cheeks with discovering their spiritual gifts, passions, and vision..." her kisses. Why? “So they’ll remember the time we spent together and how precious they are to - Tony Evans, Author of Kingdom Kids me.” What’s even more amazing is that Corban wasn’t even one of Mrs. McLamb’s students. To Know and Live the Truth. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADES K1 - 4TH

Middle School is the perfect time to remind our Depending on grade level, Wesleyan students children that their truest affirmation comes have the opportunity to choose from the directly from God, not from their peers. With this following electives: in mind, Wesleyan's middle school students ART embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided BAND by the partnership between home and school. CHORUS FITNESS AND CONDITIONING Our middle school students are delving deeper FRENCH into their relationship with Christ and understand- PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN ing what they believe as Christians and why they SOCIAL SKILLS believe it. The academic focus is on moving from SPANISH self-contained classrooms to the adventures of SPEECH changing classes, choosing electives, balancing STRATEGIES - KEYS TO LIFE academics and extracurriculars, and being a true STEM friend. Our middle school academics are rooted in the following content areas: Middle School Special Events BIBLE ASCI MUSIC FESTIVAL COMPUTERS ASCI SPELLING BEE ENGLISH ASTRONOMY CLUB LITERATURE EIGHTH GRADE ORIENTATION TRIP MATH FIFTH GRADE MOTHER/DAUGHTER TEA READING GRADE LEVEL ORIENTATION MEETINGS SCIENCE JUNIOR BETA CLUB SOCIAL STUDIES LEGO ROBOTICS SPELLING MATH OLYMPICS

STRATEGIES - KEYS TO LIFE

Stop determining your value by what other people say, instead of what the Word of God says." - Joyce Meyer To Know and Live the Truth. MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 5TH - 8TH

STRATEGIES - KEYS TO LIFE

Stop determining your value by what other people say, instead of what the Word of God says." - Joyce Meyer To Know and Live the Truth. HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9TH - 12TH

Wesleyan's high school curriculum offers exceptional college preparation with 32 individual honors courses and 12 advanced placement courses. Our College Guidance Office works with every high school family beginning in 9th grade to map out a path to college admission. Upon graduation, Wesleyan seniors are admitted into 90% of the schools to which they apply, earn between 20-30 college credit hours, and as a graduating class are earning between $4 million and $6 million in merit-based, college scholarships.

Graduation Requirements High School Electives ENGLISH 4 units ACT/SAT PREP MATH 4 units ART SCIENCE 3 units BAND SOCIAL STUDIES 3 units CHORUS PHILOSOPHY 1 unit COMPUTER SCIENCE BIBLE 2 units DRAMA FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 units MEDICAL CAREERS PE/HEALTH 1 unit STUDY HALL ELECTIVES 3 units TOTAL UNITS 23 units Nick Chrapliwy ‘17 Trinity Scholar , Duke University Nick began his Wesleyan journey in kindergarten and through the years developed an impressive list of accomplishments. Nick has represented Wesleyan in the International Brain Bee, helped in the creation of a system of measuring micronutrient deficiencies through an computerized app, assisted in over one hundred hours of neuroscience research at Duke University, and still found time to star in our high school musicals, and coach Wesleyan elementary The task of the modern educator is not to students in our annual All Sports Camp. cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts." Nick is an incredible example of the determination - C.S. Lewis Wesleyan students share to pursue excellence in all they do and was one of only six students from NC who has been awarded the Trinity Scholarship valued at more than $260,000.

To Know and Live the Truth. HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9TH - 12TH

To Know and Live the Truth. LEARNING SUPPORT

K-12 LEARNING SUPPORT AND RESOURCE

Wesleyan's Enrichment Center curriculum is designed to teach across traditional grade levels while providing unparalleled support to students who need academic assistance. In addition, our Learning Support and Resource program provides small group instruction to students who need help in the areas of Reading or Math (grades 1-4) and English or Math (grades 6-12). These teachers work in conjunction with our students' homeroom teachers to develop appropriate learning strategies for each student. Wesleyan provides a dedicated resource teacher for each of our schools: elementary, middle, and high. ENRICHMENT

THE ENRICHMENT CENTER

For those students who need more in-depth assistance, the Enrichment Center at Wesleyan Christian Academy provides a unique and vibrant educational option. Students with diagnosed learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing, central processing, ADD and ADHD benefit from multi-sensory teaching methods, assistive technology instruction, remedial and compensatory skills, and smaller student-teacher ratios.

Because the Enrichment Center is part of our larger academic program, students have ample opportunities to excel in academics, athletics, performing and fine arts, student leadership positions, and community service.

Our graduates have gone on to earn merit-based academic and athletic scholarships and are studying at various colleges and universities all Wesleyan understandS that every child is over the U.S. One former graduate was chosen to serve as the national spokesperson for the uniquely created by God and learns according National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). to His perfect design." Whether a student is enrolled in resource classes, Enrichment classes, or traditional classes, our - DR. ROB BROWN, HEAD OF SCHOOL ultimate goal remains the same: to create strong, successful, independent learners rooted in God's word. To Know and Live the Truth. LEARNING SUPPORT

K-12 LEARNING SUPPORT AND RESOURCE

THE ENRICHMENT CENTER

Every facet of Wesleyan's culture exists to ensure that Christian principles are taught, nurtured, and actively lived out in the daily lives of our students. Nowhere is this more evident than through our Spiritual Life efforts. Whether our students are in class, volunteering in our community, playing sports, attending chapel, or serving on the mission field, MISSION TRIPS our Christian faith is at the center of everything. • Jamaica • Guatemala • Haiti MISSION TRIPS • Nicaragua High school students have the amazing opportunity to • Honduras serve on different local and international mission • Columbia teams led by our faculty and staff. When serving, our • Russia students take an active role in spreading the Gospel and • Camp Joy (NC mountains) making a difference in the lives of men, women and • Rural Communities in U.S. children throughout North Carolina and the world.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SERVICE PROJECTS Adopting a servant’s heart is a critical part of the • Samaritan's Feet culture at Wesleyan. Students in all grades participate in WESLEYAN students are given every opportunity to WORSHIP God and • Feed the Hunger developmentally appropriate community service projects. further develop their Christian worldview through the following • Miracle League A list of past projects is listed to the right. activities: • Special Olympics • Big Brothers Big Sisters STUDENT BIBLE STUDIES FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES • Think Pink Cancer Awareness WEEKLY CHAPELS DAILY PRAYER PRAYER GROUPS • Christmas Cards for US Soldiers Every Wesleyan student attends chapel once a week. These • The Pregnancy Care Center WEEKLY CHAPELS CHRISTIAN Worldview COURSES services are grouped by grade level so that our chapel speakers can • Valentine's for Nursing Homes address topics that resonate with our students at their developmental age. LEADERSHIP RETREATS ELEMENTARY MISSIONS FAIR • West End Ministries BIBLICALLY INTEGRATED COURSES • Macedonia Resource Center • Inner City Service • Reading Buddies at Parkview Elementary To Know and Live the Truth. SPIRITUAL LIFE

"PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE...TO GOD." Romans 12:1 WESLEYAN PARIS'S story...

Paris suffered sudden cardiac arrest at softball practice. After Paris rounded the bases, she jogged back into line behind Taylor and a few ATHLETICS other girls. Then, minutes later, Taylor heard a commotion. She turned and saw Paris on the ground.

"She'd slid down the back of the girl in front of her, so some people thought she SINCE 1981 was joking," Taylor said. "But when her eyes rolled back and she started shaking, I WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HAS WON knew it was an emergency." "Does anyone know CPR?!" Someone asked. All eighth-graders at Wesleyan are • 31 Team State Championship Titles required to learn the life-saving technique. Taylor had just finished her training the • 29 Team State Finalists day before. Still, she hesitated. She thought someone might know it better than her. But then she thought, "Wait, I got this." She then went over and began chest compressions. • 40+ Individual State Championships • 170+ WCA Alumni playing collegiate sports A high school senior then called 911. Two more students ran and got the school nurse, who brought out the school's • 9 WCA Alumni playing professional sports defibrillator. Another group simply knelt in the dugout • Nationally and State ranked teams and prayed. When the ambulance arrived, Paris's heartbeat returned.

MEN'S TEAMS WOMEN'S TEAMS Paris's family was told she'd suffered a cardiac arrest. Paris said that her team saved her life. Baseball Soccer Basketball Softball Basketball Swimming Cheerleading Swimming Cross Country Tennis Cross Country Tennis Paris scoring the game winning run of the 2016 Golf Track Golf Track NCISAA State Championship. Lacrosse Wrestling Soccer Volleyball May 23, 2016. To Know and Live the Truth.

"PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE...TO GOD." Romans 12:1 WESLEYAN PARIS'S story...

"Sing a new song of praise to Him; play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy." Psalm 33:3

PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING Elementary students participate in a weekly Music class while 6th through 8th graders can elect to take Band or Chorus. Beginning in 9th grade, students may participate in all-female, all-male, or co-ed choral groups, audition for Praise Band, High School Band, Wind Ensemble or Pep Band, and also opt to participate in Theatre. AND FINE ARTS AWARDS AND ACCOLADES Student artwork is regularly submitted to Scholastic Art and Writing, the nation's longest Wesleyan offers a comprehensive program in instrumental and vocal music, drama, running and most prestigious recognition program for students in grades 7-12. dance, and the visual arts. Whether our students are participating in Music class as Our annual high school musical attracts audiences from all over the Triad and includes past part of their weekly curriculum (grades K-4), or enjoying Band, Chorus, or Drama as performances of Hello Dolly, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Seussical, Singing in the Rain, an elective (grades 6-12), every Wesleyan student has an opportunity to explore their Cinderella, and many more.

God-given artistic talents. Overall, our performing arts students have consistently won awards at local, state, regional, and national competitions including being named the "Regional Harris Teeter Jingle VISUAL ARTS Champions" and first and second place winners in the "NC State-Wide Glee Competition."

Visual Arts are part of our curriculum from kindergarten through 5th grade. Students in 6th through 12th grades may take Art as an elective. Some of the art mediums with which our PRIVATE TEACHING STUDIOS students work include: collage, metal tooling, painting, pen and ink drawing, pencil drawing, Our Private Teaching Studios provide private and group instruction in brass, dance, drama, photography, pottery, weaving, and more. art, guitar, percussion, piano, voice, and woodwind. We employ 22 part-time professional musicians and teachers and provide more than 250 private lessons each week to students and community members. To Know and Live the Truth.

"Sing a new song of praise to Him; play skillfully on the harp and sing with joy." Psalm 33:3

Our Faculty Make All The Difference 2012-2017 College and University Acceptances

Anderson University (19) Meredith College (9) University of Illinois • 100% of our faculty members hold dual certifications from the state of North Carolina Appalachian State Messiah College (8) Urbana-Champaign (1) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). University (66) Michigan State University (1) University of Kentucky (1) Auburn University (3) University of Maryland (1) • 100% of our faculty and staff are believers of Jesus Christ and are dedicated to living Mississippi State University (1) a Christian lifestyle. Baylor University (1) New York University (1) University of Michigan (1) Butler University (1) North Carolina A&T State University of Mississippi (3) • 17 years is the average teacher tenure at Wesleyan. California University University (3) University of Missouri (1) of Pennsylvania (1) • More than 50% of our full-time faculty and staff have earned a master's degree. North Carolina State University of North Carolina Campbell University (12) University (49) Asheville (6) • 4 faculty members have earned their doctoral degree. Carson-Newman University (1) Oral Roberts University (1) University of North Carolina Charleston Southern Pennsylvania State University (3) Chapel Hill (41) University (5) Purdue University (2) University of North Carolina Charlotte (77) The Citadel (1) Savannah College of Art Clemson University (33) & Design (1) University of North Carolina Wesleyan's Amazing Alumni Greensboro (54) College of Charleston (6) Seton Hall University (2) University of North Carolina Cornell University (1) Southern Methodist University (9) Wilmington (57) Wesleyan graduates have gone on to accomplish some amazing things in pursuit of Duke University (2) Texas A&M University (1) University of Notre Dame (1) serving Christ and influencing the world. East Carolina University (40) Texas Tech University (1) University of Oregon (1) East Tennessee State The Ohio State University (2) University of South Carolina (25) University (3) Graduation Statistics Truett-McConnell College (1) University of Tennessee (13) Elon University (11) Tulane University (1) University of Virginia (2) • Wesleyan has graduated more than 1800 students since the high school opened Embry-Riddle Aeronautical United States Army (1) University (1) University of Wisconsin Madison (1) in 1981. United States Marine Corps (1) Fordham University (1) Vanderbilt University (2) United States Naval Academy (1) • Our alumni serve in a variety of careers including artists, doctors, engineers, financial Furman University (7) Virginia Military Institute (1) planners, first responders, judges, lawyers, military leaders, missionaries, musicians, University of Alabama (11) Gardner-Webb University (13) Virginia Tech (16) nurses, pastors, professional athletes, teachers, technology specialists, and more. University of Alabama - Wake Forest University (9) Georgia Tech (5) Birmingham (5) West Virginia University (1) • Just this year, we have over 25 alumni who have enrolled their own children High Point University (17) University of Arkansas (2) at Wesleyan and so, the tradition continues... Western Carolina University (32) Indiana University - Bloomington (1) University of Colorado (1) Wingate University (24) Liberty University (38) University of Georgia (2) Xavier University (2) To Know and Live the Truth. $70,000 THE AVERAGE MERIT- BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD EARNED BY A FACULTY AND ALUMNI WESLEYAN SENIOR.

Our Faculty Make All The Difference 2012-2017 College and University Acceptances

"IRON SHARPENS IRON, AND ONE MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER." Proverbs 27:17

STUDENT PARTNERING WITH PARENTS At the heart of Wesleyan is our vision capitulated in six simple words …to know and live the truth. This principle finds its way in everything we do. In our mission to partner with parents in the raising up of their children, this vision has pushed us to look for ways to provide the DEVELOPMENT following additional resources to support your parenting: Wesleyan Christian Academy offers various student development activities to nurture • Parenting resources available in our Media Center and online the intellectual, spiritual, and physical interests of our students. • Family subscription to Right Now Media • Family Foundations Presentations • 8th Grade Spiritual Leadership Retreat • Homecoming Committee • Parent-Teacher Conferences • 37 Men's and Women's Athletic Teams • Journalism Club • 4th Grade Parent Meeting • ACSI Math Olympics, Spelling Bees, and Science Fair • Junior/Senior Banquet (Prom) • 5th Grade Mother-Daughter Tea • Astronomy Club • Junior and Senior Beta Club • 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Preparing for • Basketball Athletic Training League (BATL) • Lego Robotics Adolescence Meetings • Battle of the Books • Missions Fair • College Counseling Meetings • Bible Study Groups • Mission Trips • Annual Christian College Fair • Chess Club • National Honor Society • College Financial Aid Seminar • Choral Groups • Pep Band • Culinary Club • Praise Band • Diakonos • Photography Club PARENT INVOLVEMENT

• Elementary Talent Show • Recycling Club We rely heavily on our wonderful parent volunteers and their purposeful involvement in • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Red Cross Youth Club the following organizations: • French Club, Latin Club, Spanish Club • Student Government • High School Leadership Team • Swim Lessons • Annual Gift Giving (AGG) • Trojan Club Athletic Boosters • High IQ Bowl • Wesleyan Instructional Soccer League • Classroom Volunteers • Patrons of the Performing Arts • High School Musicals (WISL) • Moms in Prayer • Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

"IRON SHARPENS IRON, AND ONE MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER." Proverbs 27:17

AGG “It’s an honor to serve on the AGG committee with parents, Volunteer faculty, and staff who share the educational experiencethe common for allgoal of ofour enhancing students. Funds raised through the AGG campaign are spent to strengthen the dynamic learning environment for which Wesleyan is known.” - Lindsay Hancock To Know and Live the Truth. TECHNOLOGY STEM Wesleyan recognizes the value of technology in the classroom as a vital teaching SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH aid. That’s why we have interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and voice projection systems in classrooms. We also have two dedicated PC-based computer labs and one dedicated MAC lab available for our students. Wesleyan also provides a MAC Mobile cart equipped with iPads, and Google Chromebook Carts available for classroom instruction and student use.

Our parents are also encouraged to take advantage of our online technological advances including our student information system. This parent portal allows parents and students to check grades and assignments, view or download school calendars, check attendance records, communicate with faculty, and a wealth of other services all designed to make school life just a little easier.

STEM CURRICULUM Wesleyan Christian Academy has made a significant investment to create daily hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. At its core, the STEM program is designed to excite girls and boys of all ages in our K-12 academic program and summer STEM camps. The goal is to provide engaging opportunities that encourage future generations to consider careers in science, technology, engineering or math. Wesleyan's STEM program offers the following experiential learning opportunities:

3D PRINTING LEGO ROBOTICS LEAGUE ASTRONOMY CLUB SALTWATER FISH TANKS DEDICATED STEM CLASSROOM SUMMER CAMPS FIELD TRIPS VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE Middle School elective courses are offered in Adobe Photoshop HIGH SCHOOL STEM CLUB AQUA PONICS Elements, Premier Photoshop, SketchUp, and basic programming. KOI POND To Know and Live the Truth. TECHNOLOGY STEM Wesleyan recognizes the value of technology in the classroom as a vital teaching SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH aid. That’s why we have interactive white boards, projectors, document cameras, and voice projection systems in classrooms. We also have two dedicated PC-based computer labs and one dedicated MAC lab available for our students. Wesleyan also provides a MAC Mobile cart equipped with iPads, and Google Chromebook Carts available for classroom instruction and student use.

Our current 25-acre campus has more than 210,000 square feet of instructional space and includes a performing arts center, private teaching studios, 700+ seat auditorium, three computer labs, a dedicated kitchen and cafeteria, seven science labs, a STEM lab, library/media center, an Early Education Childcare facility, Enrichment Center for students INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DINING with learning differences, six lighted tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, soccer field, softball field, dance studio, FLIK two gyms, a weight room, nurse’s office, wrestling room, and a sports medicine office.

Sandy Ridge Property On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, members of Wesleyan’s school board and administration, current donors of the building campaign, and other special guests gathered at Wesleyan Christian Academy’s future 70 acre location on Sandy Ridge Road for a ground breaking and dedication ceremony for the next phase of our school development. Flik Independent School Dining Flik provides breakfast, lunch, and Weekly FLIK menus can be found It was a wonderful celebration and a blessing for all in is proud to be the dining service an after-school snack to Wesleyan on our website, through a weekly attendance, as the faithful hand of God has clearly been at provider for Wesleyan Christian students and is committed to school-wide email, and in our work from the very beginning, even before the school’s Academy. Flik is the market leader providing our families with whole- weekly Elementary newsletter. inception. Head of School Emeritus, Joel Farlow, shared in independent school dining and some, nutritious meals, prepared that just as “God had a plan beyond anything we could currently serves 135 prestigious from scratch, and made from the have envisioned” when the academy was constructed in private faith-based and indepen- freshest ingredients possible. 1970, we can be encouraged that today God has a specific dent schools. We want to fuel the minds of plan for this phase of development, and the future of WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 our students. Wesleyan Christian Academy. Ground breaking and Dedication for the Next Phase of Development

FACILITIES WESLEYAN HAS BEEN BLESSED TO CALL OUR CURRENT FACILITY HOME FOR 47 YEARS. "UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE, SIMPLY, EAT. LEARN. LIVE. ITS BUILDERS LABOR IN VAIN." Psalm 127:1

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