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“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15

Although academics play an extremely important part in the preparation for each young person's future, SPIRITUALITY is the key to true success (Romans 8).

We use curriculum from four sources.  Our primary curriculum comes from Accelerated Christian Education's School of Tomorrow (SofT) in Lewisville, Texas, and BCF, located in Palm Desert, California.  Additional or supplemental curriculum is occasionally used from Landmark's Freedom Baptist Curriculum (LFBC) in Haines City, Florida.  A BEKA Publications in Pensacola, Florida provides curriculum resources as we deem necessary.

School of Tomorrow Curriculum:
School of Tomorrow is a Christ centered, Bible-based curriculum combining academic excellence with Scripture memory and Christ-like character training.  School of Tomorrow is an individualized self-paced program.  Upon enrollment a student is given diagnostic tests in math, English, word building, and reading/vocabulary comprehension.  A ninth year student or below will also be given a social studies and science diagnostic test.  Diagnostic test results are usually available after five school days and may be obtained by speaking with the academic office on the phone between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. most week days.

Placement is based upon the results of the diagnostic test, not on chronological age/grade.  For example, a fourteen year old student who is in the ninth year of school would be expected to be in high school freshman English.  If this student's diagnostic test indicated that he did not have mastery of English on a sixth grade level, we would place that student in the sixth grade level in the School of Tomorrow curriculum.  We would not place him in our freshman level curriculum simply because he was fourteen and in the ninth grade.  A similar example would apply to math.  The diagnostic tests may show "gaps" in learning; in other words, a student may only have missed parts of a level not the entire level.  In this case only the "gaps" would be completed and the student would not repeat material previously mastered.  Placement in science and social studies for a tenth year student is based upon the student's previously completed courses and demonstrated ability.  Electives are also available through School of Tomorrow and are assigned to students according to need and demonstrated ability. 

Each course in School of Tomorrow is divided into twelve work books that are called "PACEs".  Each PACE is completed individually by the student.  Mastery of material in each PACE must be demonstrated by achieving a minimum score of 80% on the PACE test.  If a minimum score is not attained the student must repeat the PACE until mastery can be demonstrated on the PACE test.  Successful completion of twelve PACEs per subject constitutes a year's work and earns the high school student one (1) credit toward graduation.  High school students who complete twelve PACEs in materials below actual high school level (PACEs 0001 through 1096) earn credit towards a Vocational diploma, while students who complete high school level material earn credit toward either a General, College Preparatory, or Honors diploma.

Computer Based Courses:
Computer training is desired for all students.  This training is provided indirectly through computer based programs, such as School of Tomorrow's Readmaster and Typemaster.  Students in high school math and science may be placed in the computer video interactive (CVI) programs available through School of Tomorrow.  Direct computer literacy training is also available.  The extent of computer training a student may be assigned will be based upon meeting prerequisites of academic level or core curriculum needs.

Landmark’s Freedom Baptist Curriculum:
Landmark's Freedom Baptist Curriculum provides an alternate Bible curriculum as well as some core and electives additional to School of Tomorrow.  Landmark's Freedom Baptist Curriculum material is prepared and distributed through the Landmark Baptist Church in Haines City, Florida.  Subjects are divided into thirty-six weeks of material with weekly quizzes and quarterly tests.  Credits are given upon successful completion of the course.  Our standard is 80% minimum average to be successful.  Students are able to move through this curriculum at their own pace similar to School of Tomorrow.

A BEKA Curriculum:
A BEKA provides us with a more conventional type curriculum via video classes.  This material is prepared and distributed through Pensacola Christian College.  A number of students will be enrolled in a given subject.  They will attend class by watching video taped lessons each day.  We provide a staff member to act as a facilitator.  Homework is assigned, quizzes and tests are given, and grades are recorded.  Credits are given upon successful completion of the course.  Our standard is 80% minimum to be considered successful.

BCF (Biblical Counseling Foundation):
Offers five discipleship training courses.  Students are required to complete Course One, which is a 24-lesson course, before graduating LCA.  Some of the subjects covered in Self-Confrontation, a Manual for In-Depth Biblical Discipleship are as follows:

  • You Can Change Biblically
  • Man’s Way and God’s Way
  • Biblical Dynamics of Change
  • Biblical Basis for Change
  • Biblical Structure for Change
  • Biblical Practice Achieves Lasting Change
  • Dealing with Self:
  • Anger and Bitterness
  • Interpersonal Problems:
    • Learning How to Love Your Neighbor
    • The Marriage Relationship
    • Parent-Child Relationships