THE ACADEMY 2007-2008
Grades 7 - 12
Niceville Campus 2101 N Partin Dr. Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-7358

Rocky Bayou Christian Academy
2007 - 2008 PROFILE

RBCS is a ministry of the Northwest Florida Christian Education Association

Accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) and the

National Institute of Learning Disabilities

Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI)

CB/ACT Code Number 101233

LOCATION

Rocky Bayou Christian School is located in Niceville, FL, the heart of Okaloosa County. The school serves the entire county and enrolls students from surrounding counties as well.

FACULTY

26 certified full and part-time members compose the RBCS Academy faculty. 4 hold Doctorates, 10 hold Masters and 2 are Masters candidates. The remainder hold Bachelors degrees.

ENROLLMENT 2006-2007

Seniors 33

Juniors 37

Sophomores 44

Freshmen 36

8^th Grade 47

7^th Grade 47

STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO

10:1

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

18 Students

NATIONAL TEST SCORESB2006

ACT RBCA avg (Regular and Advanced)-25.4

National avg-21.0

State avgB20.6

SAT RBCA avg (Regular and

Advanced )-1167

National avgB1019

100% of RBCA seniors took ACT and/or SAT

RBCS has led the state of Florida in recent years in overall performance by

K-12 schools on the Stanford Achievement Test.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR COMPETITION

Classes of 2000-2007:

6 National Merit Scholars and 17 Commended Scholars.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Honors Diploma

Successful completion of at least 28 credits including:

4 English

4 Mathematics

(including AP Calculus)

4 Science* (must include AP Physics or AP Chemistry, may include AP Music Theory)

4 Bible

2 Foreign Language

(3 recommended)

3** Literature (including Philosophy, Apologetics, and Senior Honors Lit or AP Lit )

4 Social Studies

(Including Government and Economics)

1 Physical Education

2 Electives

*Students must complete at least 2 science projects in grades 9-12 to earn an Honors Diploma, at least one of these in 11/12 grade.

**May replace 1 Lit credit with 4 credits of Symphonic Band

Regular Diploma

Successful completion of at least 26 credits including:

4 English

4* Mathematics (must include

Alg II)

3 Science (must include Chemistry)

4 Bible

1 Foreign Language

(2 recommended)

3** Literature

4 Social Studies

1* Physical Education (may be replaced with AP Music Theory)

2 Electives

*As of Class of 2011

**May replace 1 Lit credit with 4 credits of Symphonic Band

All students must complete a minimum of 50 hours of Christian Service to graduate.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Technology

Intro to Computers

Intro to Java

Web Design

PC Hardware

Windows

Adobe Photoshop

English

English I-IV

Advanced English

AP English

Fine and Performing Art

Art I-IV

AP Studio Art

AP Music Theory

Symphonic Band I-IV

Jazz Band I-IV

Chorus I-IV

Drama and Speech

Foreign Language

Latin I-III

AP Latin

Spanish I-III

AP Spanish

Literature

American Literature

British Literature

Great Books

Philosophy

Apologetics

Honors Senior Lit

AP Literature

Mathematics

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Integrated Math

Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Natural Science

Physical Science*

Biology*

Human Anatomy

Chemistry I*

Environmental Science*

AP Physics and Lab

Marine Science

Astronomy

Physiology

AP Chemistry and Lab

*denotes Lab science

Physical Education

Physical Ed. I-IV

Varsity Sports

Bible

Tools and Techniques

New Testament

Old Testament

Harmony of the Gospels

Systematic Theology

Honors courses are offered in English, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics. Academic levels: Regular and Advanced.

Advanced Placement courses are offered in Calculus, English Language and Literature, Latin, Spanish, Chemistry, Physics, Studio Art, US History, and World History.

*The Stanford Achievement Test is administered annually to all students grades 7-11.

Classes of 2001-2007 totaled 227 graduates. Of these, 183 (81%) were eligible for Florida Bright Futures. A total of $8,814,842 (avg $38,832 per graduate) in scholarships was awarded.

RBCS helps parents design and obtain necessary curriculum guides and materials. Additionally, RBCS provides counseling and testing services, and can grant access to campus classroom and athletic activities according to the availability and particular desires of the family.

weighted GPA, 0.5 quality points are added for each honors course and 1.0 quality points are added for each AP course.

Report Cards are mailed at the end of each quarter and semester. Interim grades are mailed to parents at mid-quarter. Students= grades are also available to parents through an online gradebook program.

First Honors are earned by students achieving above 94.5% and Second Honors by students achieving between 89.5% and 94.5%.