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A Classical Christian School
Established in 1994, Caldwell Academy offers a Classical education in the context of a Biblical worldview. Our goal is academic excellence, spiritual depth, and moral integrity, which will prepare students for a lifetime of learning. The rigorous Classical education begins with fundamentals (including Latin), and develops logic and rhetoric skills which are demonstrated throughout the curriculum. A Christian education teaches that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”: encouraging students to develop genuine and meaningful relationships with God through the person of Jesus Christ and teaching them to consider all of life, including every academic subject, within the framework of a Biblical worldview. Overall the course of study is demanding and college preparatory, in which students are required to think deeply and critically. Caldwell’s academic offering consists of three distinct, yet unified, schools: the Grammar, the Dialectic and the Rhetoric.
THE RHETORIC SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
Caldwell Academy requires the following Course of Study for graduation:
ENGLISH (4 credits required)
- Classical Literature & Composition
- Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- American Literature
- Ancient & British World Literature
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MATH (4 credits required)
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Advanced Math
- Algebra III / Trigonometry
- Calculus
- AP or Honors Statistics
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SCIENCE (4 credits required)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Conceptual Physics
- Advanced Chemistry
- Advanced Biology
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HISTORY (4 credits required)
- World History & Cultures I (Creation-450)
- World History & Cultures II (450-1700)
- US History
- Modern Political & Economic Systems
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BIBLE (4 half-credits required)
- Principles of biblical Interpretation
- Systematic Theology
- Missions & Periods of Revival
- Apologetics
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RHETORIC (3 half-credits required)
- Rhetoric I & Debate
- Rhetoric II
- Rhetoric III
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE (2 credits required)
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ELECTIVES (4 credits required)
- Physical Education (required)
- AP Government
- Art
- Chorus
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Journalism
- Music Theory
- Yearbook
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Caldwell Academy has high expectations for its students and has therefore established rigorous standards for graduation. In order to graduate from Caldwell Academy, a student must earn a minimum of 25 credits. One credit is earned for classes that meet every day for one academic year. Classes that meet two or three times per week for an academic year earn half-credit.
GRADING SYSTEM, AND GPA
Grade point averages are calculated on a 4-point scale and are computed at the end of each quarter. Grades with a plus or minus began receiving adjusted GPA’s in the 2005-06 academic year. Grades earned in independent study courses, college and/or correspondence courses, and work completed at other schools apply toward graduation requirements but are not factored into cumulative GPA’s.
GRADE |
PERCENT |
GRADE
POINTS |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D |
99+
95-98
93-94
91-92
86-90
84-85
82-83
77-81
75-76
70-74 |
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.0 |
Note: Honors courses carry a weighted GPA on a 5.0 scale and Advanced Placement courses carry a weighted GPA on a 6.0 scale.
FACULTY
All of our outstanding faculty members are certified. The average teaching experience is 12 years, with 33% holding advanced degrees. The student/faculty ratio in the Rhetoric School is 15:1.
ENROLLMENT
Total enrollment at Caldwell Academy is approximately 551 including 101 students in the Rhetoric School (grades 9-12). The class of 2006 has 24 students. Admission is open to all qualified students and is based on academic records, admissions testing, personal interview, and recommendations. Caldwell welcomes students from any race, sex, religion, national, or ethnic origin.
ACCREDITATION
Caldwell Academy is an accredited school with the Association of Christian Schools International. Caldwell Academy is an independent school operating in compliance with the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Many extra-curricular activities are offered at Caldwell, including Beta Club, Yearbook, Drama, Creative Writing, Horse Power Club, Music, and Student Government.
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Caldwell offers competitive athletic programs at the middle and high school level for both boys and girls, including soccer, volleyball, cross-country, lacrosse, baseball, golf, tennis, and basketball. Over 65% of Caldwell’s students participate in our rigorous athletic teams.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SUCCESS
The average SAT score for the Class of 2005 was 1135.
Following is a summary of college acceptances since 2001:
- Appalachian State University
- Asbury College
- Belmont University
- College of Charleston
- Covenant College
- Elon University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Emory University
- Greensboro College
- Grove City College
- Hillsdale College
- LeTourneau University
- Liberty University
- Meredith College
- North Carolina State University
- Pepperdine University
- Queens University
- Toccoa Falls College
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Virginia Tech
- Western Carolina University
- Wheaton College
- Winthrop College
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