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Bible Version

The KJV, NKJV,NIV and NASB will be the primary Biblical translations used in the classroom for memory work and for tests. Other versions may be used for reference purposes. Students in grades one through twelve should bring their own Bibles to school.

Curriculum

Grace Academy currently uses curriculum from A Beka Publication, Bob Jones University Press, ACSI, and other recognized publishers.

Teaching Staff

Grace Academy teachers are born-again Christians, hold degrees in the areas in which they teach, and are certified by ACSI or achieve certification soon after hire. Many staff members have graduate degrees and many years of teaching experience. Teachers area expected to continue their education, improve their teaching skills, and maintain their ACSI certification.

Student Enrichment Activities

• Choir, Music, Elementary Band
• Art & Graphic Arts
• Fine Arts Competition
• Newspaper and Yearbook
• Chess Club and Mission Club
• Sprint Banquet Committee

Grading Scale

K4 and Kindergarten

K4 and Kindergarten students are given a general letter indicating excellent, average, or below average progress in a number of skill activities and citizenship areas.

First and Second Grades

Students in first and second grade receive letters of a general grade on the following scale:

Third through Sixth Grades

Students in third through sixth grade are eligible for the school honor roll and will receive numerical grades for academic classes as follows:

In non-academic classes such as physical education, music, art, penmanship, phonics, and also for the student’s behavior grade, C, S, M, or N will be awarded. (See above scale.)

Honor Roll criteria:

Distinguished Honor Roll
All grades 90 or above
“C” or “S” for the non-academic classes listed above

Honor Roll
All grades 80 or above
“C” or “S” for the non-academic classes listed above

Behavior, citizenship marks, and subheadings on the report card have no bearing on honors eligibility.

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