Students who graduate from Providence Christian Academy complete a rigorous, traditional,
college-preparatory curriculum, which includes fine arts, the humanities, the sciences,
and four years of Biblical studies. In addition, each student contributes to the
community by providing sixty hours of service.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Accredited with quality by Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) and the Asociation
of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Southern Association of Colleges &
Schools/Council on Accreditation & School Improvement (SACS/CASI).
Affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Georgia
High School Association (GHSA), Georgia Independent School Association, National
Association of Christian College Admissions Personnel (NACCAP), National Association
of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and the Mid-South
Business Officers Association (MISBO).
Enrollment
Providence Christian Academy serves 826 students in grades K4-12. The class of 2009
comprises 106 of the 468 high school students currently enrolled.
Academic Year
The academic year is based on two semesters with approximately 91 days in each semester
for a total of 182 school days. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday are seven period days.
On these days each class meets for 50 minutes. Wednesday and Thursday periods are
extended to 90 minutes. Periods 1-3 meet on Wednesday and periods 4-7 meet on Thursday.
Graduation Requirements
Twenty-four credits are required for a College Preparatory Diploma
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English |
4 credits |
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Math |
4 credits |
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Social Studies |
4 credits (3 credits for Class of 2010 and beyond) |
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Science |
3 credits |
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Bible |
4 credits |
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Foreign Language |
2 credits |
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P.E. and Health |
1 credit |
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Fine Arts |
1 credit |
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Elective |
1 credit (2 credits for Class of 2010 and beyond) |
Advanced Placement Courses Available
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AP Calculus |
12th grade only |
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AP English Literature and Composition |
12th grade only |
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AP Chemistry |
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AP Biology |
11th and 12th grades |
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AP U.S. History |
11th grade only |
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AP European History |
10th, 11th, 12th grades |
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AP Studio Art |
12th grade only |
During the 2007-08 school year, seventy-two students wrote eighty-seven examinations, sixty-nine
percent had a score of three and higher.
GPA and Numeric Grades
Core GPA, core numerical, overall GPA and overall numerical grades are calculated
at the end of each semester. All grades are entered as numerical grades. Honors
and AP courses receive additional points. Honors courses receive two points and
AP Courses receive seven points added to the final subject grade.
Rank
A student’s position in class is given on a percentage scale.
Grading Scale
90-100 = 4.0 80-89 = 3.0 75-79 = 2.0 70-74 = 1.0 69-Below = Failing
Testing
The Elementary Stanford Achievement Test X is given in kindergarten through seventh
grade. Scores for K-7 are in the 95th percentile and above. EXPLORE is given in
eighth grade. The PLAN test is given to ninth and tenth grades and the PSAT/NMSQT
is given to ninth through eleventh grades.
National Merit Scholarship Competition - Class of 2008
3 Commended Students in 2008
Faculty
Providence Christian Academy has 39 academic staff members at the high school level,
and 38 in the elementary. There is a ratio of one professional staff member to 13
students for high school, and in the elementary school, the ratios are as follows:
Kindergarten 1:18
Readiness 1:12
First Grade 1:20
Second-Seventh Grades 1:22
High School
Degrees Held:
Bachelors - 16
Masters - 20 Specialists - 2 Doctorate - 5
Elementary School
Degrees Held:
Bachelors - 26
Masters - 12 Specialists - 1
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