Grade Level Highlights: 8-12th
8th Grade
General
- Most eighth grade classes are held in a designated wing of the high school building to help ease into high school culture come 9th grade.
- Students take Survey of Literature, Science 8, Social Studies, and Math (one of Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, or Honors Algebra 1), Bible, and P.E.
- Bible is a survey class with a study of the Old Testament in the first semester and the New Testament in the second semester.
- Students receive a Chromebook to take home and use the entire school year.
- Eighth graders participate with 9th through 12th grades in weekly chapel called “AXIS,” featuring student-led worship and ministry speakers.
- Students participate in D-Groups (discipleship groups) as they are teamed up with same gender juniors/seniors in mentoring groups to build community and to take a deeper dive into Axis messages.
- Each September, eighth grade attends the three-day “Encounter” retreat to encourage community and spiritual growth among the class.
- A historical trip to Washington D.C. is taken in the fall.
Electives
- French 1 is offered as an 8th grade foreign language elective.
- Fine Arts electives include: Chorus, Drama, Intermediate Band, Percussion, Dance, Digital Media, Study Skills (through Selective Studies program), and Learning Lab.
- STEM is integrated into the Science curriculum with visits to the STEM lab.
Service
- Students are required to complete a minimum of 10 volunteer service hours as part of the MERGE program.
Extra-Curricular
- Sports include cross-country, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, swim, basketball, football, soccer, track, JV baseball and tennis.
- Students in the 2nd semester of 8th grade may run for 9th grade student council, AXIS Team, and Journalism.
- Students can audition for drama productions.
9th Grade
General
- Students receive a Chromebook to take home and use the entire school year.
- Students take 9th Grade Literature/Comp, Biology, Algebra 1 or Geometry, PE & Health, Bible, Foreign Language (Spanish or French). At least two consecutive years of the same language are required in 9th – 12th grades. Honors classes are also available.
- Bible classes are required. Options include studies of a book in the Bible or topical studies.
- Students will take the PSAT every Fall.
Electives
- Electives that are available include: Chorus, Art, Drama, Advanced Band, Percussion, Journalism, AXIS, Study Skills (through the Selective Studies Department), Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Film, Stage Production, Dance, STEM, Digital Media, Learning Lab. Note: Some electives require experience, auditions, recommendations, etc.
- Students participate in the weekly high school chapel called “AXIS,” featuring student-led worship and ministry speakers.
- Ninth graders are eligible to serve on the Axis team to help produce the weekly chapel service by application.
- Students participate in D-Groups (discipleship groups) as they are teamed up with same gender juniors/seniors in mentoring groups to build community and to dive deeper into the Axis messages.
Service
- A minimum of 10 volunteer hours are required as part of the MERGE program, which encourages students to develop a lifestyle of unselfish service to others.
Extra-Curricular
- Homecoming dances are held each year.
- Students may serve on Student Council.
- Students can audition for drama productions, Girls’ Ensemble, AXIS Team.
- Each September, ninth grade attends the three-day “Encounter” retreat at Sharptop Cove to encourage community and spiritual growth among the class.
- Ninth grade can apply to be part of the Encounter Planning Team.
10th Grade
General
- Students receive a Chromebook to take home and use the entire school year.
- Honors classes are available as well as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
- Bible classes are required. Options include studies of a book in the Bible or topical studies.
- Students will take the PSAT every Fall.
Electives
- Electives that are available include: Chorus, Art, Drama, Advanced Band, Percussion, Journalism, AXIS, Study Skills (through the Selective Studies Department), Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Film, Stage Production, Dance, STEM, Digital Media, Learning Lab. Note: Some electives require experience, auditions, recommendations, etc.
- Students participate in the weekly high school chapel called “AXIS”, featuring student-led worship and ministry speakers. Tenth graders are eligible to serve on the Axis team to help produce the weekly chapel service.
- Students participate in D-Groups (discipleship groups) as they are teamed up with same gender juniors/seniors in mentoring groups to build community and to dive deeper into the Axis messages.
Service
- A minimum of 16 volunteer hours are required as part of the MERGE program, which encourages students to develop a lifestyle of unselfish service to others.
Extra-Curricular
- Students are eligible for all JV and varsity sports, including cross-country, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, swim, basketball, football, soccer, track, baseball, and tennis.
- At the beginning of the school year, tenth grade attends the three-day “Encounter” retreat at Sharptop Cove with eleventh and twelfth grade to encourage community and spiritual growth. Tenth graders are eligible to help lead Encounter.
- Students can audition for drama productions.
- Fall and Homecoming dances are held each year.
- Students can serve on Student Council.
- Students can audition for drama productions, Girls’ Ensemble, AXIS Team, Encounter Planning Team.
11th Grade
General
- Students receive a Chromebook to take home and use the entire school year.
- Honors classes are available as well as the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) class “Construction, Engineering and Architecture.” Providence also offers multiple AP courses.
- Bible classes are required. Options include topical studies of a book in the Bible or topics such as ethics and apologetics.
- Students will take the PSAT every Fall.
Electives
- Electives that are available include: Chorus, Art, Drama, Advanced Band, Percussion, Journalism, AXIS, Study Skills (through the Selective Studies Department), Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Film, Stage Production, Dance, STEM, Digital Media, Learning Lab. Note: Some electives require experience, auditions, recommendations, etc.
- At the beginning of the school year, eleventh grade attends the three-day “Encounter” retreat at Sharptop Cove with ninth. tenth and twelfth grade to encourage community and spiritual growth. Juniors are eligible to help lead Encounter.
- Students participate in the weekly high school chapel called “AXIS”, featuring student-led worship and ministry speakers. Eleventh graders are eligible to serve on the AXIS team to help produce the weekly chapel service.
- Students participate in D-Groups (discipleship groups) as they are teamed up with same gender juniors/seniors in mentoring groups to build community and to dive deeper into the Axis messages.
- Eleventh graders are eligible to apply to be Discipleship Group leaders.
Service
- A minimum of 16 volunteer hours are required as part of the MERGE program, which encourages students to develop a lifestyle of unselfish service to others.
Extra-Curricular
- Fall and Homecoming dances are held each year, as well as prom in the spring.
- Students are eligible for all JV and varsity sports, including cross-country, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, swim, basketball, football, soccer, track, baseball, and tennis.
- Students can audition for drama productions, Girls’ Ensemble, AXIS Team, Encounter Planning Team.
- Eleventh graders may apply to serve as a Student Ambassador at the end of their tenth grade year. This service club gives tours to prospective families during the school year and serves as ambassadors to new students.
- Students can serve on Student Council.
- Four days of the school year are available for college visitations.
12th Grade
General
- Students receive a Chromebook to take home and use the entire school year.
- Honors classes are available as well as the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Senior Capstone. Providence also offers multiple AP courses.
- Bible classes are required. The Senior Level Bible class is Systematic Theology.
Electives
- At the beginning of the school year, seniors attend a weeklong “Encounter” retreat at Sharptop Cove to encourage community and spiritual growth. Seniors are eligible to help lead Encounter.
- Students participate in D-Groups (discipleship groups) as they are teamed up with same gender juniors/seniors in mentoring groups to build community and to dive deeper into the Axis messages.
- Seniors are eligible to apply to be Discipleship Group leaders.
- Students participate in the weekly high school chapel called “AXIS”, featuring student-led worship and ministry speakers. Seniors are eligible to serve on the Axis team to help produce the weekly chapel service.
- Seniors can have lunch off campus on Wednesdays.
Service
- A minimum of 16 volunteer hours are required as part of a required Senior project.
Extra-Curricular
- Students are eligible for all JV and varsity sports, including cross-country, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, swim, basketball, football, soccer, track, baseball, and tennis.
- Seniors take a trip to Lost Valley Ranch in Colorado for five days in the Spring.
- Students can serve on Student Council.
- Students can audition for drama productions, Girls’ Ensemble, AXIS Team.
- Fall and Homecoming dances are held each year, as well as prom in the spring.
- Four days of the school year are available for college visitations.
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