DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
C.A. Scholars Diploma
Awarded to graduating seniors who have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5 and earned 25.5 credits as outlined below:
Subject............................................................ Credits
Religion ......................................................... 4
English........................................................... 4
Math (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus) 4
Science: must include Biology, Chemistry & Physics + 1 other
(Cannot include Phys. Science)..................... 4
Social Studies................................................ 3
Personal Finance............................................ 0.5^
Foreign Language (two years of a single language) 2
Great Books................................................... 0.5
Fine Arts........................................................ 1
Practical Arts/Technology.............................. 1.5
Wellness (1 semester of health and 1 of PE). 1
P.E................................................................. 4 of 8 sem.
TOTAL......................................................... 25.5
College Preparatory Diploma--check with your post secondary institution of choice for complete list of requirements for acceptance.
Awarded to graduating seniors who have earned 24 credits as outlined below:
Subject............................................................ Credits
Religion.......................................................... 4
English........................................................... 4
Math .............................................................. 3-4*
Science........................................................... 3#
Social Studies................................................ 3
Personal Finance............................................ 0.5^
Foreign Language (two years of a single language) 2
Fine Arts........................................................ 1
Practical Arts/Technology.............................. 1.5
Wellness (1 semester of health and 1 of PE). 1
P.E................................................................. 4 of 8 sem.
TOTAL......................................................... 24
Standard Diploma:
Awarded to graduating seniors who have earned 24 credits as outlined below:
Subject............................................................ Credits
Religion.......................................................... 4
English........................................................... 4
Math............................................................... 3-4*
Science .......................................................... 3#
Social Studies ............................................... 3
Personal Finance............................................ 0.5^
Fine Arts........................................................ 1
Practical Arts/Technology.............................. 3.5
Wellness (1 semester of health and 1 of PE). 1
P.E................................................................. 4 of 8 sem.
TOTAL......................................................... 24
Legend:
* Mathematics: beginning with the Class of 2013 all students will be required to take four years of math.
# Science: starting with the Class of 2013 must take either Chemistry or Physics with Biology and one other lab science.
^ Beginning with the Class of 2013, all students must take Personal Finance.
DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES
Collegedale Academy is able to offer dual enrollment courses through Southern Adventist University at a reduced SAU tuition rate. Seniors with a 3.0 G.P.A. are eligible. Courses offered:
• Composition 101 & Composition 102 (one each semester)
• Earth Science (year long, billed in fall)
• Listening to Music (year long, billed in spring)
The TN Hope Scholarship offers dual enrollment grants to eligible seniors each semester (3.0 GPA for SAU classes). The grant of $300.00 may be applied to one course each semester of the senior year. Please see the web site for the grants at:
http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays/mon_college/dual_enroll_grant_rules.htm
College Credit by Exam:
• Pre-calculus: 3-5 hours of college credit via challenge exam. Exam fees apply. Test is arranged & administered at SAU.
• Calculus: 3 semester hours via AP exam. Exam fees apply.
Online Courses or classes taken at SAU would also qualify for dual enrollment scholarships, CA schedule permitting and SAU availability.
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR EACH YEAR
Freshmen
Religion I
English I
Math: Algebra I or Geometry (determined by placement test)
Biology or Physical Science
Computer Applications
Life Skills/Wellness (health): 1 semester of each
P.E.
Elective
Sophomores
Religion II
English II
Math: Geometry or Algebra II
Chemistry (or other 2nd science)
World History
Foreign Language (Prerequisites apply, may start Junior year)
P.E.
Electives
Juniors
Religion III
English III
Algebra II
Third Science
U.S. History
Foreign Language (1st or 2nd year)
P.E.
Electives
Seniors
Religion IV
English IV or Composition 101/102
Math: Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus (Class of 2013+ must take 4 maths)
American Government (1st semester) & Economics (2nd semester)
Foreign Language (2nd year, if begun Junior year)
Personal Finance: Class of 2013+
Electives
PLEASE NOTE: those seeking entry into a selective university should check with the university in question for specific course requirements and dual enrollment, AP, and CLEP credit acceptance policies.
FOREIGN/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Foreign Students will be considered for admission after the following sequence is complete:
1. Fill out application and all associated paperwork
2. Provide scholastic transcripts
3. Take the *SLEP scores—Collegedale Academy requires a combined score of at least 47. We do not have an ESL program; therefore, students must score well on the SLEP to indicate academic readiness.
4. Return the application materials, transcripts, *funding affidavit, *housing affidavit, application fee, and *SLEP score to Collegedale Academy.
*Funding affidavit—the individual(s) responsible for the student’s tuition, fees, and living expenses must write a letter and provide bank documents indicating proof of funds.
*Housing affidavit—the applicant must provide proof that living arrangements have been made. Students must live in a family setting. A shared house/apartment with college students does not constitute a family setting.
*SLEP scores—Collegedale Academy requires a combined score of at least 47. We do not have an ESL program; therefore, students must score well on the SLEP to indicate academic readiness.
5. If you are accepted, upon notification you must provide the following information for the I-20 to be processed.
• Applicant’s official name
• Birth date
• Grade Level
• Country of Birth
• Country of citizenship
• Official residence address: Street and apt. #, City, Province, Postal Code
• Phone number of delivery site
• Dates/years of planned attendance at Collegedale Academy
• Mailing address for I-20 form
• Official name of recipient
• Street and apt. #, city, Province, Postal code, and Phone number of delivery site
6. After the applicant receives the I-20 in the mail and pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, the applicant then submits the I-20 with evidence of I-901 payment to the American Consulate in the applicant’s home country. See the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration’s website for further information.
ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Prospective students and parents are invited to visit the campus at any time. The regularly scheduled Academy Day is in April. An appointment to visit on Academy Day or at another time may be made by calling the Academy office. Students must apply and be accepted before registering. Application fees are updated yearly; please see the school web site for current fees.
A pre-registration for courses is conducted during the spring for currently enrolled students. Before fall registration, returning students will receive information regarding forms to be filed and financial obligations due before their registration process can be completed. When all of the registration procedure is done, students will be considered registered. The following items must be cleared before registration is completed:
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Starting February 1st each year |
1. Application signed by the student and parent. 2. A signed Financial Agreement and paid application fee |
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June |
3. Evidence of having completed the eighth grade or OFFICIAL transcripts from another secondary school if transferring. |
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Spring/Summer |
4. Three recommendation forms received. 5. Consent to Treatment form signed by parent/guardian 6. Permanent Tennessee Certificate of Immunization—required of all students. 7. Physical Examination Form (for all new students)
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August |
8. Payment of entrance fee and one month’s tuition 9. Turn in any outstanding paperwork from 3-7. |
Upon the receipt of the above information, a letter of response will be sent for new students. Application materials are available at http://www.collegedaleacademy.com under the General Information link.
Arranging a visit to Collegedale Academy
If your son/daughter is interested in CA, please call (423) 396-2124 to arrange a tour time and possible class visitations for your student.