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Athens Christian
Preparatory Academy
Excellence
Balanced
Preparatory
Creative
A word from the Headmistress…..
Greetings,
How often have you thought about the issues that face education today? Have you heard a
news report or read an article and wondered to yourself how are we going to handle the
education of our children? Education……it’s a battlefield of sorts. How do we decide what is
relevant and what is effective? When is it appropriate to keep with tradition and when is it
appropriate to be innovative? While there are certainly no easy answers, it is important that
we keep asking the right questions.
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy is a school that never stops asking questions. The
culture of our youth today makes it difficult for students to stay focused on their education.
ACPA is constantly looking for methods that inspire, motivate, discipline, and refine
students in their journey intellectually and spiritually. We are striving for transformation
not just information.
The high school years are important transitional years. Placing your student in the right
learning environment may be critical to their future. ACPA teaches to the whole
child….mind, body, and spirit. ACPA is not only college preparatory, but life preparatory as
well.
Consider taking the next step with us. Call us and visit. We welcome the opportunity to help
you make a sound and informed decision about your student’s education.
Warmest Regards,
Teresa J. DeMay-Headmistress
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
Education that is college preparatory and life
preparatory!
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy is an independent private Christian school that
offers an exceptional course of study that balances academics with creativity. ACPA
understands that today’s student needs more than academics to really be prepared and
successful. We teach to the “whole” student……body-mind-and spirit.
The ICM Model Difference
INTEGRATED COLLEGIATE MAGNET MODEL OF EDUCATION
Imagine an education where knowledge endures with time and is not
forgotten after the test or grade has been taken.
The Four C’s
ACPA uses a four-tiered application of
academics:
1. CONCEPT
2. CONTEXT
3. CONNECTION
4. COMMUNITY
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INTEGRATED
The progression of culture and knowledge is taught by identifying relationships between
subjects…..connections. This integration of ideas creates for the student a truer sense of
the relationship of ourselves to past, present, and future. It also establishes real
knowledge that endures with time and is not forgotten as soon as the grade is recorded.
Students develop the ability to critically analyze information because they have been
given a contextual framework within which to process information.
COLLEGIATE
At ACPA we are methodical about our
ACPA researched the issue of college preparedness by speaking directly to a wide range of
delivery of academic lessons. When
students from being fully prepared for college. ACPA has written a Scope and Sequence
introducing a new concept we are
that addresses those issues head-on. The majority of our students participate in advanced
careful to include the historical and
cultural context surrounding the
topic. We further discuss the
connection the topic has to the
student themselves and to the world
around them. We attempt to always
emphasize an international
perspective to learning. Finally, we
seek out every opportunity to use and
apply new ideas and concepts to the
community around us.
model
universities. We felt it important to find out the most common issues blocking high school
measure studies by the time they graduate. These studies are carefully selected according
to a student’s determined area of aptitude and interest.
MAGNET
Magnet schools are typically known for their emphasis in a particular area of the arts. We
have a higher than state requirement in Fine Arts because we believe there is a
correlation between cultivating creativity through Fine Arts instruction and innovation in
other areas of academics.
ACPA desires to produce a well-rounded student by incorporating academics, the arts, and
creative opportunities for the application of knowledge.
……………..it’s the ACPA way
Interdisciplinary Days
REMEMBER FUN??
ACPA understands that there are many
different learning styles. Interdisciplinary
Days are specially designed educational
days that allow all learning styles to be
utilized.
We average at least one interdisciplinary
day a week. One week a month is a
scheduled field trip.
The following are examples of past
Interdisciplinary days:
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Renaissance Day
Sailing
Meadows Museum
Dallas Museum of Art
Ballroom Dancing
French Cuisine Cooking
Debate current topics
Texas Parks & Wildlife speaker
Museum of Science
NASA astronaut speaker
TVCC theater day
Gaylord Texan “ICE” exhibit
Planetarium
Community Service Days
Community Leaders
COMMUNITY AT HEART
ACPA believes in instilling a “servant’s
heart” into each and every student.
Students are required to have a minimum
of 40 hours of community service a year.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
BIOTECH ENGINEERING
BioTech Engineering is a foundational engineering program that enables high school
students to get a jump start on their engineering degree. Courses count as dual-credit for
both college and high school graduation.
BUILDING THE INTELLECT
Building the Intellect is an individually designed program that helps any student
strengthen academic weaknesses or capitalize on strengths. Specialized testing is used to
measure a student’s intellectual abilities. Individualized training programs are then
written based on results. Training sessions can usually be accommodated within the
regular school day.
*NEWS* ACPA was invited in the Spring of 2010 to participate in a national experiment
involving the Building the Intellect precepts. Our participating students will be supplying
data from their Brain Building sessions to a national databank that will be studying the
results of this leading edge program.
CAREER INTERNSHIPS
Internships are programs for upperclassmen that allow students to “try-out” a career by
being placed alongside people in the marketplace.
DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
The majority of ACPA students participate in our dual credit program. Dual credit can be
achieved by taking courses at Trinity Valley Community College, by AP examinations, or by
ACPA students logged approximately
3000 hours of community service in the
2009-2010 school year. Way to Go!!!!
CLEP examinations. Earning at least some college credit while still in high school can be
very beneficial to students applying for college. Dual credit on a high school transcript is
an indication to colleges that a student is capable of college-level work. Every student is
assessed to determine the prudent level of participation in this program. Some students
may benefit more from an intensive internship program. ACPA does its best to
individualize opportunities for our students based upon their interests and aptitudes.
programs
THE EXTRA MILE
In addition to Athletics and Fine arts, ACPA offers many alternatives for
school involvement.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council elections are held at the beginning of each school year. The Council
offers an excellent way for students to become involved in the leadership of the student
body.
STUDENT CLUBS
Student clubs are student-organized. A group of three or more students may organize a
COMPETITIONS
club. Clubs are usually organized around a common interest. Once a club is formed an
adult sponsor is located to oversee meetings/gatherings. Clubs may have a year-long
ACPA offers numerous opportunities for
students to compete.
schedule or may be scheduled seasonally……..it’s all up to the club. Examples of clubs in
the past:
THE “STORM”
ACPA athletic teams are known as “The
Storm” and compete in the TCAF athletic
league.
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Paintball Club
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Theater Club
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Spanish Culture Club
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Movie Critics Club
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4-H Club
THE “BRAINSTORM”
ACPA academic/fine arts teams are
known as “The Brainstorm” and compete
in TCAF, ACSI, E. TX Academic Rodeo, and
numerous writing contests on local,
state, and national levels.
COMMUNITY EVENTS HOST
ACPA enjoys hosting events that give back to the community. The entire student body
participates in these large events. Examples are:
THE “STORMCHASERS”
Parents, grandparents, family members,
friends, and fellow students who attend
games, competitions, and out-of-town
events are known as “The Stormchasers”.
ACPA enjoys a dedicated group of
spectators that often travel to events to
offer their encouragement to our
students.
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Annual Father/Daughter Winter Ball
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Veterans Day Luncheon
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Food Drives
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Christmas Gift Drive
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NEW FOR 2011-Good Friday Breakfast Event
SOCIAL EVENTS
In addition to athletic, academic, club, and community events, ACPA offers social
gatherings such as Prom, Ballroom dance lessons, and formal banquets.
TRAVEL
ACPA offers travel opportunities both foreign and domestic. Trips are planned for
THE ACORN AWARDS
educational and/or mission work purposes. We believe in instilling a global perspective
into each student. Group fundraising raises a portion of the necessary funds and
The Acorn Awards is a special award
ceremony at the end of the school year
that recognizes all of the awards earned
throughout the year.
The top award, The Acorn Award, goes to
the student who logs the most
community service hours in a year.
students/families are responsible for the rest.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
ACPA has adopted two foreign schools as a mission project. This new project is a Christian
Ed to Christian Ed mission in which we offer to the foreign school:
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Shipments of school supplies, curriculum, gifts
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International penpal letters of encouragement/student-to-student
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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES will include mission trips to school in Kenya, Africa and
possible student exchange programs to Kenya and Slovakia.
Art: Drawing, Painting, Pottery,
Prop Design, Special Projects
Music: Composition,
Performance, Small Ensemble
Instruments, *New for
2010…Orchestra!!
Theater: Original and Classic
Productions
Photography
Graphic Design *New for 2010
Fine Arts…….teaching creativity!
FINE ARTS…….NOT FORGOTTEN AT ACPA
At ACPA, we believe in a heavy dose of Fine Arts. We believe that the arts
contribute to a student's ability to think creatively and innovatively in all
areas of academics.
Each student is encouraged to be original. Whether it is a stage
production, a musical composition, or a piece of artwork....... we want our
students to know how to create......how to be unique.
Learning to create in groups creates friendships on a whole new level.
We encourage our students to appreciate each other's talents as well as
their own.
ACPA offers more fine arts options than any other private school in the
area. We are working continually to increase the variety of programs in
which our students can participate. Ask us about new programs for the
upcoming year.
Media Art
Yearbook
Fine arts
STORM ATHLETICS
ACPA understands and is committed to the importance of a good athletic program.
Athletics promote well-being through physical discipline and a sense of teamwork.
STORM athletics include:
Football
Volleyball
Girls/Boys Basketball
Baseball
Softball
New for 2010-2011….Tennis and Golf
STORM athletics proudly has produced All-District and All-State honored student
athletes, as well as State tournament qualifying teams in their first year. Such an
extremely successful start can only mean more great accomplishments to come.
Homeschooled students are always welcome to participate.
STORM’S A-BREWIN!!!!
Forecast………STORM
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Fine arts
admissions
tuition and fees
Prospective students who are interested in attending
ACPA are required to go through a process of
admission.
Full-time enrollment constitutes five or more
classes. Part-time (homeschoolers) may
participate by paying by course.
Step 1: Complete an ACPA enrollment packet
Annual Tuition
$5000
Part-time
$1000 per course
Enroll/Registration $ 300
Part-time
$150
Curriculum
$100-$400 (used available)
Tuition may be paid annually, semi-annually,
over 10 months, or over 12 months starting June
of the previous summer.
Step 2: Submit accepted test scores or schedule
entrance testing
Step 3: Parent/Student interview
Once a student is accepted into ACPA, a guidance
counseling session is scheduled to prepare the student
for registration of classes.
New students admitted for the Fall semester will be
invited to attend a special ORIENTATION CAMP along
with their parents, to aquaint them with the policies
and of course TRADITIONS of ACPA. Special break-out
sessions headed by ACPA students and staff will
prepare new families for a smooth transition into
ACPA. Orientation Camp ensures that no one feels like
a stranger the first day of school.
ATHENS CHRISTIAN
PREPARATORY ACADEMY
P.O. Box 2157
Athens, TX 75751
903.386.0400
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.acpacademy.org
other possible expenses
Athletic Fees
Uniforms
Club Fees
Lunches
$130 per sport (avg)
$150 (avg-used available)
varies
$3.25 per lunch
financial aid
ACPA offers financial aid in the form of our
Workstudy Scholarship Program. Qualifying
students and their parents are offered working
positions (custodial, kitchen, office help, etc.) to
decrease the amount of tuition to be paid. These
opportunities go fast so apply early if interested.
ACPA admits students of any race, color, nationality, religion, or
ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
ACPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
or ethnic origin in administration of its educational or
admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic or other
school administered programs.