Curriculum - Academic Profile

In preparation for our candidacy for accreditation by Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, we have published a new ACADEMIC PROFILE.

The school is divided into distinct academic divisions:

  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-6) - Grade 6 intentionally overlaps the Intermediate and Middle School Divisions
  • Middle School (6-8)
  • High School (9-12)

Curriculum is governed principally by the requirements for college preparation covering all the traditional “core” academic subjects including Bible as a graded course from kindergarten through grade 12. Advanced Placement courses and electives are offered in high school. Music, art, physical education, foreign language, and computer are offered in all grades. Graduation requirements are outlined on page 56 in the current Parent-Student Handbook.

Curriculum Summary:

ART

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School: Studio in Art, Drawing and Painting, Advertising and Design. Journalism I, Journalism II, Journalism III

BIBLE

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School

COMPUTER

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School: English 9, English 10, English 11, English 11 Honors, English 12, AP English Literature; Communication

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

  • Spanish K-6
  • Spanish I
  • Spanish II
  • Spanish III
  • Spanish IV
  • Latin I

HISTORY

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School: Global I, Global II, US History, AP US History, AP European History, Government and Economics

MATHEMATICS

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School : Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus

MUSIC

  • Elementary Music
  • Elementary Band
  • Middle School Chorus
  • Middle School Band
  • High School Chorus
  • High School Band
  • Strings ensembles
  • Praise Ensemble
  • Music Theory
  • Music History
  • Music Competitions - students regularly participate in All-County and NYSSMA vocal and instrumental festivals throughout the year, and in the annual WNY Academic Day (competition among other Christian schools) hosted by Houghton College.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • Middle School Health
  • High School
  • High School Health

SCIENCE

  • Primary
  • Intermediate
  • Middle School
  • High School: Earth Science, Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics

ADDITIONAL “Specials” and ELECTIVES

  • Teacher Assistant (juniors or seniors only)
  • Drivers Education
  • Library (K-6)
  • Study Skills (7th grade)
  • Independent Learning Programs
  • Love, Marriage and the Bible
  • Biblical Financial Planning
  • Research Skills (primarily seniors)