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Elementary subjects include the following:

Art
Bible
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Spanish in DK through 12 grades
Spelling
Handwriting
Physical Education
Vocal Music
Computer (Keyboarding begins in 3rd Grade)
Instrumental Music (Available in 5th and 6th grade)

Our reading programs use a phonics-based curriculum and teaching techniques and we have a Resource Teacher for students that need extra help.

We allow a maximum of 14 students for our developmental kindergarten class. We allow a maximum of 24 students in our kindergarten through 6th grade classes. Currently we have two kindergarten and two 1st grade classes. When the class exceeds our maximum, we consider having an additional class in that grade. We determine class rosters from the following: spiritual maturity, academic ability, gender, race/ethnicity, spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence (behavior), and personality.

Jr. High subjects include the following:

Art
Bible
Computer
Grammar
History
Instrumental Music (elective)
Life Skills
Literature
Math
Physical Education
Science
Spanish

High School subjects include the following:

2012-2013 Course Summaries
Bible: Bible 9, Bible 10, Bible 11, Bible 12
English: English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12, Composition, Journalism
Math: Consumer Math I, Applied Math (Consumer Math II), Pre-Algrebra, Algebra I, Geometry, AlgebraII, Pre-Calculas, Accounting, Algebra 1/2, Life Skills Math, Business Math
Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Studies: World Geography, United States History, World History, American Government, Economics
The Arts: Art I, Art II, Art III, Drama I, Drama II, Family Consumer Science I, Family Consumer
Science II, Family Consumer Science III, Speech
Computer: Computer Applications, Computer Graphics, Computer Technical Assistant
Foreign Language: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV
Music: Chapel Team, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music (Ensemble)
Physical Education, Health

Our students have the opportunity to participate in ACSI Math Olympiad, Speech Meets, Art Festival, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, and Vocal and Band Competitions.

Chapel:

Each week ACA conducts two chapel services, one for elementary students and one for 7-12th grade students. Many local Pastors and Missionaries share a message at both chapels. The elementary chapel includes: singing, prayer; and a brief message. Students play a major role in secondary chapel. Secondary students are led through worship and prayer by the chapel team.

Social activities include student government, class socials, formal homecoming banquet, high school retreats, leadership weekends, and class trips including a trip to Washington DC. Community service activities are also included in the high school curriculum to help students become socially responsible. These include community activities and local charity outreaches.

College Preparatory:

The secondary curriculum is designed to provide a selection of college preparatory coursework for future collegiate studies. Our graduates have been accepted to many Colleges and Universities. Several have received both sport and academic scholarships. A recent ACA graduate received a $4000.00 scholarship to Iowa State University for class rank and another received a full ride $65,000 scholarship to AIB for an accounting degree.