ACADEMICS
JCS exists to provide Christian families with a Christ-centered, biblical education for students K-12. We strive to nurture each student in cooperation with their individual churches and families. We exist to promote academically sound, spiritually directed servant leaders. For more detailed information on our curriculum, graduation requirements and our honors program, click below.
CURRICULUM
JCS offers leading-edge instruction with a Christian worldview for children from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In order to keep textbooks updated, a textbook selection cycle calls for review and update of one or more subject areas each year. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic skills. Curriculum materials in use are the most current :
Bible Instruction
For Bible Instruction, the Purposeful Design series from ACSI is used for grades K-6. Bible memorization is a key component to this curriculum. Bible instruction course descriptions for grades 7-12 are found in the student handbook.
Science Instruction
The Science curriculum for grades 1-5 is published by ACSI Purposeful Design Science. This Christian curriculum acknowledges God as the creator and designer of our world and universe. The facts and theories are based on creationism. The curriculum uses many activities and experiments to discover and interact with the world around us. Grades 6-11 use BJUP Science curriculum for the same reasons listed above.
Christian Values
Constant integration of Christian values and truth permeates the school program. Daily prayer and devotional experiences, with weekly chapel and Bible memory work are vital parts of the overall school program.
Enrichment / Remedial Program
Enrichment/Remedial Program: JCS offers a program of academic enrichment to qualifying students, and a remedial program to assist students with special needs. These programs are provided through the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 (TIU) in a classroom staffed by qualified TIU staff.
Elementary Offerings
Elementary Course Offerings: The curriculum for K-5 covers English, reading, phonics, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, Spanish, music, physical education, art, Bible and computer for grade 5 only.
Secondary Offerings
Secondary Course Offerings: The middle school/high school schedule runs on a five-period morning with a mid morning break between periods two and three. Lunch is held after fifth period and followed by a three-period afternoon. The afternoon accommodate most electives.
CO-CURRICULUM
Middle School Students (grades 6-8) participate in service projects within the school and sometimes within the local community during the school year. Students may be divided into cross-grade groups that travel with and are chaperoned by a JCS Staff member. Local agencies sometimes participate with these projects.
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High School Students (grades 9-12) may be involved in an overnight or day service project, which may be combined with their class field trip. Every other year the junior and senior class will participate in a cross-cultural trip to Jamaica for one week during the school year. This project may be used to complete the graduation service project required for credit towards a high school diploma from JCS. On alternates years, projects range from assisting needy families in the local community, to cleaning up around the school.
Enrichment Offerings (grades 6-7): Art, Chorus, Home Economics, Technical Education.
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Enrichment Offerings (grades 8-9): Art, Health, Home Economics, Technical Education.
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Ministry Elective Offerings (grades 6-8): Drama or Praise Team
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Ministry and Elective Offerings (grades 9-12): Choir, Drama, Praise Team, Organic Gardening, Chess, Ministry Team, Student Teacher Aids, Web Design and Yearbook.
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Skill Elective Offerings (grades 9-12): Art, Home Economics, Physical Education, SAT Preparation, Technical Education, Personal Organizational Management (grades 6-12)
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
Honor Roll Grades 4 through 12
The honor roll for each grading period is determined according to the following:
High Honors - 94% average in core subjects,
Honors - No grade below 86% in core subjects.
Students must also attain no less than an 77% in all of the non-core subjects in order to be on High Honors or Honors. JCS became a charter member of the National Honor Society (NHS) in 2006.
The NHS is a service organization that serves by giving any student tutoring and help with schoolwork. Students are selected to be inducted into the society by the Faculty Council which consists of five faculty members appointed by the principal. The NHS advisor serves as the sixth, ex-officio member of the Faculty Council. This selection process occurs once every school year with the induction of new members at a special ceremony each spring. Candidates and members must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.3 on a non-weighted 4.0 scale. Candidates are also considered on the basis of service, leadership and character. The NHS also earns scholarships through working with the American Red Cross.
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the LORD and not for man," - Colossians 3:23
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To earn a high school diploma, students must fulfill the following requirements during their high school years. Students who do not achieve a passing grade in a required course will have the opportunity to complete an independent correspondence course or an online course to receive partial or full credit. Additionally, students may enroll in a summer school program or repeat the course during one of their remaining high school years to obtain the necessary credit.
COURSES & CREDITS
English 4
Math 3
Social Science 4
Science 3
Bible 4
Foreign Language 1
Physical Education 1.6
Electives 3.2
Technology 1.6
Graduation Project /
Community Service* 1
Total Credits 26.4
GRADUATION PROJECT / COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Graduation Project/Community Service requirement can be fulfilled through an overseas mission trip sponsored by JCS or by a project that expresses faith through a faith-based activity in the community. For detailed information and specific requirements regarding the graduation project, please consult the High School Principal.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not evil, to give you a future and hope." - Jeremiah 29;11