Curriculum
Excellence Academy currently utilizes the ABeka Curriculum for most academic classroom courses in all grades. ABeka Publishing Company is the publishing extension of Pensacola Christian College, which is renowned for its outstanding training of Christian workers. ABeka classroom publications are built upon a foundation of Scriptural truth and are written by dedicated, talented Christian scholars who are well grounded and qualified in the practical aspects of classroom teaching. Excellence Academy also utilizes the ABeka’s Christian School video program in many aspects of the daily classroom environment. A highly qualified, experienced teacher is on-site for each classroom pod to offer individualized instruction and maintain a high level of integrity and excellence.
Students’ course of study grades 1st through 12th are complemented by:
- Art programs
- Music programs
- Various forms of the Dramatic Arts
- Computer Technology
- Foreign Language
Classroom Structure
Preschool 2, 3, and 4 Year Olds
Excellence Academy’s Preschool revolves around three principals:
- Develop within each child a recognition of Godly identity
- Develop each child’s awareness of the wonderful world around them
- Prepare each individual child to succeed in the Excellence Academy Christian Day School environment at a tremendous level of success
Kindergarten
Excellence Academy's Kindergarten program includes:
- Language Arts
- Phonetic Awareness
- Reading
- Mathematical Concepts
- Cursive Writing
- Wonder of the World Science
- Social Studies
- Structured Music Programs
- Quarterly Chapel Presentations
Lower Elementary (1st-5th Grades)
Excellence Academy's Elementary program includes:
- Language Arts
- Reading
- Phonetic Awareness (grades 1st through 3rd)
- Mathematical Concepts
- Cursive Writing (grades 1st through 3rd)
- Science
- Social Studies
- All classes participate in a monthly assembly where they will receive exposure to Public Speaking and Acting
- Quarterly Family Chapels
Middle School (6th-8th Grades)
Excellence Academy's Middle School program includes:
- Language Arts
- Reading
- Mathematical Concepts
- Science
- Social Studies
- All classes participate in a monthly assembly where they will receive exposure to Public Speaking and Acting
- Quarterly Family Chapels
High School
In accordance with the State of Georgia’s Graduation Requirements, Excellence Academy’s graduates must complete a minimum of 23 units prior to graduation. All subject descriptions followed by (C) denote core classes which are required classes; (E) denotes electives courses that may vary from year to year.
These requirements may be pursued through two different venues at Excellence Academy:
- College Prep Seal
- Tech Prep Seal
College Prep Seal Requirements:
English(C) - 4 units
(9th Grade Introduction to Literature, Grammar & Composition, World Literature, American Literature, and English Literature)
Mathematics(C) - 4 units
(Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry, Advanced Math, Business Math Concepts, Concepts of Problem Solving, Money Management)
Science(C) - 4 units
(1 unit of Biology, 1 unit of either Physical Science or Physics, 1 unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, or Environmental Science, and one additional Science. The fourth unit may be used to meet both the Science requirement and an elective requirement.)
Social Studies(C) - 3 units
(1 unit of United States History, 1 unit of World History, .5 units of American Government or Civics, .5 units of Economics)
Foreign Language(C) - 2 units
(Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III)
Health(C) - 1 unit
Physical Education(C) - 1 unit
Elective Courses(E) - 4 units (minimum)
(Speech, Technology, Keyboarding, Drama, Art, Art Appreciation, Home Economics, Yearbook Publications, Teacher’s Aides, Career Teaching Assistant, Office Aide)
TOTAL UNITS EARNED: 23 units
Tech Seal Requirements:
English(C) - 4 units
(9th Grade Introduction to Literature, Grammar & Composition, World Literature, American Literature, and English Literature)
Mathematics(C) - 3 units
(Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry, Advanced Math, Business Math Concepts, Concepts of Problem Solving, Money Management)
Science(C) - 4 units
(1 unit of Biology, 1 unit of either Physical Science or Physics, 1 unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, or Environmental Science, and one additional Science. The fourth unit may be used to meet both the Science requirement and an elective requirement.)
Social Studies(C) - 3 units
(1 unit of United States History, 1 unit of World History, .5 units of American Government or Civics, .5 units of Economics)
Foreign Language(C) - 2 units
(Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III)
Health(C) - 1 unit
Physical Education(C) - 1 unit
Elective Courses(E) - 4 units (minimum)
(Speech, Technology, Keyboarding, Drama, Art, Art Appreciation, Home Economics, Yearbook Publications, Teacher’s Aides, Career Teaching Assistant, Office Aide)
TOTAL UNITS EARNED: 23 units
Community Service
Excellence Academy High School students are also challenged to serve by helping to make the world in which they live a better place. This is accomplished through many yearly projects as well as committing 5 hours of service each to their school, the church of their choice, and an outreach or missions ministry of their choice. These requirements are documented and become a part of the student’s permanent school record. |
