Academics
At Emmanuel Christian Academy, we recognize that Jesus Christ is the source of all knowledge and that according to Proverbs 10:4, "Wise men lay up knowledge." The Bible is the guide for life; therefore, Bible study is a recognized part of the curriculum of Emmanuel Christian Academy. All students have a Bible class or chapel each day which includes Bible study, Bible memorization, and practical Christian training. In the Bible classes and chapel, students are asked to use the Old King James Version of the Bible.
In our elementary school, we use a combination of A Beka Book and Bob Jones University Press textbooks. These textbooks place a strong emphasis on phonics, reading comprehension, and math.
Our high school program has a college preparatory track and a general track with textbooks selected primarily from A Beka Book and Bob Jones University Press. Keyboarding, computer, music, speech, and other electives are available to our high school students. A full sports program for both young ladies and young men is also offered.
Course Change
No course (including electives) may be dropped or added after the first two weeks of school. Permission to drop or add a course must be secured from the principal. A course dropped after the first two weeks will be recorded as a failing grade unless such a change is recommended by the administration. Students will keep the same courses throughout the entire school year.
No changes may be made at semester break unless deemed necessary by the administration.
New Student Policy
A new student coming to Emmanuel Christian Academy for just his senior year must take a minimum of five (5) academic classes in order to graduate.
Requirements for Graduation
Emmanuel Christian Academy requires a student to complete a program of study at least equivalent to the state of Connecticut. A student must accumulate at least twenty-four (24) credits to graduate during the ninth through twelfth grades. The following number of credits is required:
- Bible — 4 credits
- English — 4 credits
- Math — 3 credits
- Science — 2 credits
- American History — 1 credit
- American Government/Geography — 1 credit
- World History — 1 credit
- Physical Education — 1 credit
- Speech — 1 credit
- Foreign Language — 2 credits
- Electives — (Keyboarding, Advanced Computer, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Home Economics, Psychology/Sociology From a Christian Perspective, Choir, Handbells, Band, Varsity Sports)
A student must be within one credit of graduation in order to participate in commencement.
Exemptions from Finals
No exemptions for semester finals will be granted except to seniors in the second semester. In order for a senior to be exempt, the overall first and second semester grade must be at least a 94/A-.
Homework
Believing that homework is an integral part of the school program, each teacher is at liberty to give homework to aid each student. Therefore, each student is expected to successfully complete his homework assignment each day.
Homework may be given for the following purposes: drill, practice, remedial reasons, and individual projects relating to school studies. Continued failure to complete homework assignments will result not only in academic penalty, but also disciplinary measures. No homework is assigned on Wednesdays or during other special meetings of Emmanuel Baptist Church. We are happy to work with families who attend other churches who may have special meetings throughout the year in their churches. Please contact the principal.
There will be reasonable amounts of homework given to students of all grades. All homework must be done neatly and correctly and on the exact paper specified by the teacher.
Each Monday, elementary students will take home folders which need to be signed by the parent and returned the next day. Students should make any corrections or complete unfinished work as instructed by the individual teacher. The folder will include tests, class papers, and school notices. While we encourage parents to keep daily work, we ask that they return all tests and quizzes to the teacher.
Elementary parents will receive homework notices if homework is not turned in or is unacceptable. Punishment will be applied as necessary and reduced grades may be given.
Please return signed homework notices the day after they sent home.
