Academics
In 1927, the high school met the qualifications required by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and was accredited. In 1981 the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades were classified as the middle school. The next year, the fifth grade was added to the middle school. In addition, Richard Jones was appointed the first director of the primary and secondary education units (K-12) in 1983 and the first K-12 mission statement was soon adopted. The curriculum and offerings at the academy continue to undergo change and adaptation. Beginning in Fall, 2000, Advanced Placement classes were added in the high school. Curriculum enhancements also included wireless technology, increases in graduation requirements, and elective classes in Bible. The Office of Campus Minister was added to the Campus School in the 2002-03 school year and began providing spiritual counseling to students and families. In 2010, David Sessions and Karen Wood became the Directors of Spiritual Development.One member of the class of 2012 was named National Merit Scholar, while 3 students in the current senior class have been named semifinalists in the National Merit competition.
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Famous quotes containing the word academics:
“Almost all scholarly research carries practical and political implications. Better that we should spell these out ourselves than leave that task to people with a vested interest in stressing only some of the implications and falsifying others. The idea that academics should remain “above the fray” only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.”
—Stephanie Coontz (b. 1944)
“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)