Baldwinsville Christian Academy School grades K-12 and Homeschool Extension Program located in Baldwinsville New York in the greater Syracuse, NY area

High School Grades 9-12

In grades 9-12, we teach traditional classes for all NY State required classes. We use a combination of materials from A Beka Book, Bob Jones Press and others that fit our goals for student development both academically and spiritually. We supplement our core curriculum with other materials to broaden our base of educational opportunities for our students. Our teacher to student ratio is 1:12.

Chapel

High school students in grades 9-12 participate in chapel every Wednesday. Each week features a guest speaker. Speakers include area pastors, college representatives, and missionaries.

Science Fair

Held every other year, our middle and high school grades participate in the BCA Science Fair. Projects implement the scientific method, creating experiments to test the hypotheses. Projects may be done individually or with a partner.

History Fair

Held every other year, our middle and high school grades participate in the BCA History Fair. Students pic a country or topic to study and present. Projects may be done individually or with a partner.

Music

High school students at BCA recieve general music classes where they learn how to better appreciate and understand music through fun-filled activities such as music listening, movement excercises, rhythm instruments, and games. Comprehensive piano and instrument lessons are also available.

Instrument/Voice Lessons and Band/Choir
Students will receive weekly lessons and have the opportunity to participate in group activities such as band and/or choir (These groups will be determined based on students’ interest). Students will also learn valuable social/life skills such as teamwork, respect, diligence, and responsibility. Students will be graded through cooperation, participation and achievement and will receive musical instruction through:

• Music listening
• Movement through music exercises
• Rote Song Learning (Learning by mimicr.)
• World music (music of different countries)

Instrumental instruction available in:

• Band Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Percussion
• Orchestra strings: Violin, Viola, Cello
• Others: Piano and Voice

Curriculum

Our experienced faculty includes the following classes in your child's curriculum:

• Bible
• Earth Science
• Physical Science
• Creation Science
• Life Science
• World History
• U.S. History
• World Studies
• Geography
• English
• Engligh Literature
• Math
• Consumer Math
• Economics/Government
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• Physics
• Spanish I
• Spanish II
• Physical Education
• Chemistry
• Computer
• Drama

Awards and Honors

Each year various awards are granted to students who have fulfilled the standards and requirements set down for academic recognition. We encourage all students to participate in Christian service and to presnet a Christian testimony in all areas of their lives. Annual awards include:

Character Recoginition Awards
• Christian Servant Award
• Disciple Award
• Most Improved Student
• Nehemiah Award

Academic Recognition Awards:
• Bible Award
• Math Award
• Science Award
• Scholar Award
• Scripture Memory Award

Perfect Attendance Recognition

Honor Roll

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must earn 23 credits. Courses meeting 5 days a week for approximately 45 minutes per day receive .5 credit per semester. Other courses may receive .25 credit per semester, depending upon the number of days met. Minimum graduation requirements by credit hours are: Bible, 4 credits; English, 4 credits; Mathematics, 3 credits; Physical Education, 2 credit; Social Studies, 4 credits; and Science, 3 credits; Spanish, 2 credits; elective, 1 credit. Elective choices are as follows: computer application, .5 credit; drama, .5 credit; creation science, .25 credit.

Grading and Credit

There are 18 weeks in each semester. Letter grades are issued after every 9 weeks (one quarter). Interim reports are issued every 3 weeks. Final semester grades in most classes are a compilation of two quarter grades plus a final exam grade.

High School Forms, Schedules and more

2012-2013 School Supply List

"The strong emphasis on teaching conflict resolution and character development based on that of Jesus is what makes BCA stand out head and shoulders above other schools we have visited." — BCA parent

We have been very pleased with our school choice... we have found all the teachers to be genuinely caring and go the extra mile and model Christian behavior, the school is growing and our children's academics are challenging and very much on level, we hear wonderful things directly from our kids about their day to day activities at school. Above all, they are learning how to apply Biblical truth to their lives - a trait that seems to be harder and harder to find. Although we would like to homeschool our situation will not allow us and we find BCA a great fit to fill our desires of traits we would enjoy from the homeschooling environment. - submitted by teacher, Greatschools.com

This is our sons first year in a private school and he has made such growth in all aspects of his academic, physical, emotional and spiritual life. Our son is in the 8th grade and this is such a critical time in a person's emotional and spiritual life and the atmosphere at BCA has been so encouraging. Our son has been owning his faith and we continue to see him minister to our family and the lives of others and to find peace and acceptance in himself. The pastoral care of the teacher's to the students is obvious in they way we see our son grow and share in his prayer . The feedback and communication between staff and parents is continuous and frequent which we really like. BCA is very welcoming of family involvement. Our younger son is now begging to attend as well. God has been good to provide for the reasonable tuition which has still been a struggle but well worth it. — submitted by parent, independentschools.com

"Christian education has been a huge part of my life since birth. I am one of four children who all attended and graduated from Baldwinsville Christian Academy. Having Christ be the center of my home growing up was huge. Getting to go to school every single day and having that be centered around Christ also impacted me on an even deeper level. I praise the Lord on a daily basis that I was able to have the education, friendships, and experiences from BCA. I am still in constant contact with the school and am now sending my six-year-old son there! I trust that God will help my husband and I raise our son with the same godly values that were being taught to me at school and are still to this day being taught! If the Lord allows, I hope that he can spend all thirteen years at the school just like I did!" — Karilee (Jones) Meaney, BCA graduate