District Mission Statement Recognizing the preeminence of Christ, partnering with parents, Christian Unified Schools Superintendent of San Diego teaches students to think, learn, and live from a Biblical worldview by integrating God and His Word as the primary source of knowledge and truth. Pat McCarty 619-201-8802 [email protected] Our Program Christian High School, founded in 1965 by Tim LaHaye, pioneered private evangelical Christian secondary education in San Diego County. With its tradition of academic, athletic, and artistic excellence CHS created a prototype for Christian schools nation- HS Principal wide. CHS provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum for a diverse population of Scott Marshall 396 students including a dynamic International Program. Located in San Diego’s East County, CHS represents a variety of communities, ranging from neighboring rural areas to 619-201-8812 Mexican border cities. [email protected] The International Program was established in 1990 and currently enrolls 71 students from five countries. Our broad curriculum choices sets us apart from other programs. Students live with American homestay families to experience local culture in and out of Program Director school. The Cross Culture Club enlists students from domestic and international Judy Ford backgrounds to blend and learn from one another 619-201-8840 We are pleased to highlight the following areas for the international community: [email protected] Three day, two night all expenses paid trip each school year especially tailored to the international students. This year will be the LA Experience with Hollywood, Disneyland, Santa Monica, and Pepperdine University as the destinations. Four cultural events planned throughout the year to enhance the American experience Assistant to the for each international student and host family. Director Campus Clubs include the following: Cross Culture, Cooking, Ping Pong, Board Dana Berroth Games, Robotics-Botball, Theater, and Art. Elective classes based on student interest and merit include: STEM, Robotics, Home 619-201-8803 Economics, Woodshop, Oceanography, American Sign Language, Digital Video, [email protected] Advanced Film, On Your Own/Personal Finance, Yearbook, Speech, Leadership. Excellent Fine Arts program with Drama I and II, Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Art I, II, AP Art, and Introduction to Photography classes. Website: Optional travel opportunities during summer and spring breaks. www.christianunified.org CHS is continually honored throughout the community by earning first place and superior ratings in curricular and co-curricular programs including student publications, academic Christian Unified Schools of competitions and fine arts. Over 75% of our student body participates in athletics and San Diego admits students of eleven of our 19 athletic teams have won California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) any race, color, and national or championships over the past decade. ethnic origin. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien Average Class Size: 16 students. (All non-immigrant Students attend 8 classes per day international students enrolled No more than 25% international students in any grade level at CUSSD must be on an F-1 Percentage of 2017 graduates who planned to attend college: 97% visa.) Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Associated Christian School International (ACSI) Page 2 Christian High School High Intensity Language Training Courses Selective CHS College Acceptances 2013-2017 (includes International and Domestic Students) ESL ~ ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE English I ~ Beginner* Abilene Christian University Northern Arizona University English II ~ Beginner and Elementary* American University Occidental College English III ~ Low and High Intermediate * Arizona State University Olivet Nazarene University English IV ~ Advanced Art Center College of Design Oregon State University Azusa Pacific University Pennsylvania State University SHELTERED (CONTENT CLASSES) Baylor University Pepperdine University United States History * Beloit College Point Loma Nazarene Univ.. 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Honors Biology Dartmouth College San Diego, Santa Barbara, Honors Chemistry (Requires an additional fee Santa Cruz paid to the College) Denison University Honors English I University of Colorado Dordt College University of Connecticut Drexel University University of Denver Evangel University University of Hawaii George Fox University SAT and ACT Scores University of Illinois George Mason University University of Kansas Georgia Institute of Technology SAT: University of La Verne Gordon College Percent of Seniors Taking SAT 66% University of Massachusetts, Grand Canyon University University of Miami CR/ERW Math Total Mean Harvey Mudd College University of Michigan Hillsdale College 589 606 1195 University of Minnesota, Johns Hopkins University University of Northern Co. 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