2007-08 SAT & ACT Dates

Central Academy

High School Program

Preparing future Servant Leaders today.

Central Academy High School offers a challenging program of study for the college-bound student.   Although it is recognized that students may choose various post-high school paths (e.g., military service, mission work, immediate employment), the Academy is committed to preparing students for college.   Students who enroll must be committed to this level of academic performance.

 

Central Academy High School offers programs of study in English, social studies, science, mathematics and foreign language.  Honors courses are offered beginning in 10th grade.   Central to the academic program are two co-curricular programs, college readiness and service learning.

 

The goal of the academic program is to equip students with knowledge, skills and abilities from a biblical perspective, permitting them access to the colleges/universities of their choice.   In addition, this sound academic foundation will position each student to make a profound impact on our culture for Christ.

 

Spiritual Development

Goals:

To integrate the Word of God into every aspect of academic life

To lead each student into a personal relationship with Christ

To equip students with the skills and confidence to defend the Christian faith

To develop servant leaders

 

Bible Courses

Students will learn the value of biblical study, both from a historical perspective and present day application.   They will pursue an active relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ personally and corporately, understanding that all nations will ultimately worship God (Psalm 22:27,28).   Students will learn that God wants all people to know His thoughts (Hebrews 1:1,2) which He reveals through study of His word.

 

The curriculum topics and sequencing are below under Course Offerings.

 

Service Learning

Central Academy is one of the few high schools in the state that aspires to take the service learning approach to community involvement.   Service Learning involves an intentional coordination of academic learning and service in the community.   It represents an experiential educational method that involves students in activities that meet community and human needs within a structured learning environment.

 

One of the foundational scriptures for this process is Micah 6:8, He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.   (NKJV)

Chapel

Students attend and also take direct responsibility for the planning of regular student-led chapel services. Services include a range of approaches to meet students' spiritual needs.  

 

 

 

Leadership Development

Central Academy High School utilizes the servant leadership model for leadership development.   The goal is to develop students who understand, value and exhibit the attributes of a servant leader.   This is accomplished through service learning and other co-curricular activities.

 

Academics

 

 

Course Offerings

The typical high school 4-year course plan is described below.

 

 

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

(begins 2007)

Bible

Bible I: Old Testament

Bible II: New Testament

Bible III: World Religions

Bible IV: Apologetics (Defending the Faith)

 

English

English I: Genres and Composition

English II/(H): World Literature

English III/(H): American Literature

English IV/(H):

British Literature

 

Math

Algebra I

Geometry

Geometry/(H)

Algebra II/(H)

 

Algebra II/(H)

Pre-calculus

Applied/Consumer Math

Pre-calculus

Calculus

Applied/Consumer Math

 

Science

Conceptual Physics

 

Biology

Chemistry/(H)

Physics

Anatomy & Physiology

 

History/Social Studies

World History

U.S. History/(H)

American Govt./Economics/(H)

Elective

 

Foreign Language

Spanish I

French I

Latin I 

Spanish II

French II

Latin II 

 

 

 

 

Computer Science

Keyboarding/ Applications

Key Boarding/ Applications

 

Health

Health

 

 

 

Physical Education

P.E.

Athletic Team/Club Sport

Recommended

Athletic Team/Club Sport

Recommended

Athletic Team/Club Sport

Recommended

College Readiness

 

College Prep

(Study Skills/PSAT Prep)

College Prep Workshop

 

 

Electives

(Offerings vary by year and may be taken as students choose and when available.)

Elective Offerings:

Community  

Service Asst.

Current Events

Library Assistant

Life Skills

Performing Arts I

Visual Arts I

Office Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Yearbook

Praise Band (by audition)

Elective

 

 

Elective

Elective

 

Faculty

Our faculty members include very qualified and educated Christian professionals.  Each has a heart for educating young people and understands how to provided a spiritually nurturing and academically challenging school experience. 

 

History, Social Studies, Critical Thinking


Kevin Aycock teaches middle and high school courses with a primary focus in history and social studies.   His bachelor's degree was earned at UNC-Charlotte, where he is currently completing a masters degree in History.  Kevin has experience teaching at other Christian and public schools in the Salisbury and Concord areas.  

 

Mathematics

Lori Gruginski graduated from Missouri Southern State College with a BS in Education and is in her 14th year as an educator. She and her husband are budget counselors for Crown Ministries and she tutors adults through the Literacy Council of Union County. She enjoys nature trails, scrapbooking, reading and spending time with friends. She and her husband live in Indian Trail and their married daughter lives in Florida.

English


Dr. Michelle Jackson teaches part-time in the English department.  A former professor at Pfeiffer University, Ms. Jackson currently works with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system.  She earned her B.A. at Pfeiffer, her M.A. at UNC-Charlotte and her Ph.D. in English at UNC-Greensboro.  She lives in Concord with her two dogs.

 

 

Bible

Michael Mason teaches high school Bible and middle school Language Arts. He graduated from Ohio University with a B.A. degree in Middle Childhood Education. He is currently enrolled in Southern Evangelical Seminary where he is earning his Masters of Arts in Christian Apologetics.

 

Assistant Head of School

College Prep

Dr. Mildred Similton teaches College Prep.  She has received degrees from Pfeiffer University (BA), University of North Carolina at Charlotte (MA) and North Carolina State University (Ph.D.).  Before joining Central Academy, she spent 12 years teaching at the University level, including 5 years coordinating a University-sponsored college preparatory program for high school students.

  

Science, History

Tom Ward teaches high school science, history and various middle school subjects. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Drew University (Madison, NJ) and a B.A. in Biblicial Education from Florida Bible College (Hollywood, FL). Also, he studied secondary education at Pensacola Christian College. He has over 15 years teaching and /or administrative experience in Christian Schools in North Carolina and New Jersey.

Spanish, Life Skills

Jacqueline Williams teaches Spanish and life skills for the high school.  Her bachelor's degree is from the University of Georgia and she is currently pursuing her M.Ed.  She has research and teaching experience that greatly enhances the rigor of the Spanish program.

 

Mathematics, Science


Olga Zhushma teaches high school math and conceptual physics.  Her impressive educational background includes undergraduate degrees in Mathematics (The College of Saint Rose, NY) and Mechanical Engineering (Union College, NY) as well as a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). Originally from the Ukraine, she now resides in Central Academy with her family. 

Bible, Health & Physical Education


Loreta Eggers teaches Health and Physical Education in the high school.  Her undergraduate degree in physical education and science was earned from the University of Tennessee.  She has over 10 years experience in teaching and coaching.