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ACADEMICS
Zanesville Christian School is not chartered or accredited by
the state of Ohio. ZCS is recognized by the state of Ohio by complying with
the minimum standards for non-chartered, non-tax supported schools (3301-35-08)
which are administered by the State Board of Education.
Zanesville Christian School is a member of the Buckeye Christian
School Association (BCSA) and the American Association of Christian Schools
(AACS). Major concerns of both BCSA and AACS are building and battling. Building
occurs through the many activities, publications, and services promoted by
these organizations. The first stages of battling occurs by BCSA and AACS keeping
us abreast of bills which will have detrimental effects on our local churches,
families and Christian school ministries. Both organizations are available
to assist in any other battling which must be done as well.
CURRICULUM
Zanesville Christian School follows a basic school curriculum for all grades.
Our kindergarten program includes the areas of Bible study, listening, speaking,
reading readiness, beginning reading, work and play with blocks, clay, coloring,
scissors, number concepts, beginning social studies, science and God's creation,
health and safety, music, art, games and free play.
The regular school program includes Bible study, citizenship, language arts,
history, civics, mathematics, science and conservation, health, physical education,
manual arts, and fine arts.
Our high school program is basically college preparatory with opportunity
for some vocational courses as well. In order to graduate from ZCS, a student
must earn a minimum of 22 credits. The breakdown of these 22 credits is as
follows: Bible - 4; English - 4; History - 4; Science - 2; Math - 2; Keyboarding
- ½; Physical Education - ½; Health - ½; Electives - 4 ½.
No credit will be given for a class which a student has failed. Any required
class that is failed must be made up before the student's graduation.
Because of the humanistic philosophy permeating secular textbooks, we at ZCS
use Christian textbooks whenever possible. The majority of our textbooks come
from A-Beka Books out of Pensacola, Florida, while we receive the remainder
from Bob Jones University Press located in Greenville, South Carolina.
The key, however, to the presentation and use of materials in a Christian
school is the Christian teacher. Their deep involvement in the study of God's
Word equips them with a discernment necessary to teach all subjects in harmony
with the principles clearly presented in the Bible.
HOMEWORK
We believe that homework is an integral part of the school program and the
teacher is at liberty to give homework to aid each student to advance in his
studies. Each student is expected to complete homework assignments. Homework
is given for several purposes:
- For drill - We believe that most students require solid drilling to master
material essential to their educational progress.
- For practice - Following classroom explanation, illustration and drill
on new work, homework is given so that the material will be mastered.
- For remedial activity - As instruction progresses, various view points
in a student's grasp of subject matter becomes evident. Homework, following
instruction, is given to overcome such difficulties.
- For special projects - Book reports, compositions, special research assignments,
and projects are some of the activities that are frequently the subject of
homework attention.
Limited homework on Wednesday nights are given to allow students to attend
church services. While parents may assist in seeing that the work is done and
in the explanation of the work when necessary, the work must be done by the
student, and he must take responsibility for it.
GRADING
Grade cards are issued each nine weeks while reports slips are issued every
two weeks and interim reports issued once a grading period. The grading system
used is as follows: A (94-100); B (85-93); C (76-84); D (69-75); F (0-68);
I (Work incomplete) - If not made up then a failing grade will be given.
HONOR ROLL
In order to make the Principal's List, a student must receive all A's. In
order to make the B-Honor Roll, a student must receive all A's and B's and
may have one C as long as it is counter balanced by an A of equal or more credit.
TESTING
Standardized tests in mental maturity and scholastic achievement are used
at ZCS. The results of these tests year after year are used by the teachers
to plan realistic objectives in the growth and development of the children
they teach. Tests are tools to be used to bring about successful attainment
of growth in each child. Our goal is to be accountable to the Lord first, and
then to our parents. |
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