IN School Profile - Christian Academy of Louisville

Class of 2016
Colleges and Universities
SAT
52% of the Class of 2016 took the SAT with an average composite score
of 1586.
ACT
The ACT consists of curriculum-based tests of educational development
in English, mathematics, reading and science designed to measure the
skills needed for success in first year college coursework.
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Christian Academy of Indiana 22.67
State of Indiana 22.1
Nation 21
Administration
College Attendance
100% of Christian Academy of Indiana 2016 graduates have pursued
higher education by attending a four-year college, two-year vocational
college or military.
Academic Distinction
The Class of 2016 had one student recognized as an AP Scholar (passing
3 AP exams), three students were recognized as AP Scholars with
Honors (passing 4 AP exams), one student recognized as an AP Scholar
with Distinction and one National Merit Commended student.
Tim Greener,
Superintendent
Moe Lundrigan,
Executive Director
Jeff Mallory,
Chief Financial Officer
Student Scholarships
The Class of 2016 had $1.7 million offered in scholarships
Service
Our students are involved in service and mission projects to the
community, the nation and the world. Last year, our graduating class
completed over 5000 hours of community service over the course of
their high school career.
Warrior Athletics
Fall Sports include Cross Country (boys and girls), Golf (girls), Soccer
(boys and girls), Tennis (boys) and Volleyball.
Winter Sports include Archery, Basketball (boys and girls), Cheerleading
and Wrestling.
Spring Sports include Baseball, Golf (boys), Softball, Tennis (girls) and
Track and Field (boys and girls).
Elementary students participate in intramural programs including
Cheerleading, Co-Ed Soccer and Basketball (boys and girls ).
The Christian Academy Story
In 1976, Christian Academy began with 120 students in two rented church facilities and has
grown to serve almost 3,000 students on four campuses (three in Louisville, and one in New
Albany, IN). Throughout this amazing growth, God has provided certain people with different
gifts at different times, but always in His timing.
Developing Students with a Heart for God
The mission of the Christian Academy School System is to develop students with a heart for God
who grow as Jesus did in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and men. Developing a heart
for God means that Christian Academy focuses, with great intentionality, on four core pillars,
Spiritual, Intellectual, Social and Physical, so that students are taught from solid, Biblical
principles how to integrate God’s Word into critical areas of their lives.
Accreditation
1000 Academy Drive
New Albany, IN 47150
Christian Academy School System admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally made available to students of this school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national ethnic origin in the administration
of its educational policies, admission policy, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered programs.
Christian Academy of Indiana is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International
(ACSI), North Central Association of Colleges and Schools/AdvancED and by the State of
Indiana.
All Christian Academy of Indiana teachers are certified as required by the State of Indiana and
hold at least a Baccalaureate Degree, with more than half having achieved either a Masters or
Doctorate level degree.
Christian Academy of Indiana is also a proud participant in Indiana Choice Scholarship Program.
Indiana Campus
Indiana Univ. Southeast
University of Louisville
Asbury Univ.
Ball State Univ.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indiana Univ., Bloomington
Bellarmine Univ.
Univ. of Kentucky
Alderson Broaddus Univ.
So. Illinois Univ., Carbondale
Univ. of Alabama
Purdue Univ.
Indiana Wesleyan Univ.
Vincennes Univ.
Purdue Polytechnic Inst.
Univ. of Southern Indiana
Boyce College
Olivet Nazarene Univ.
Penn Foster College
Sullivan Univ.
Excellence in Education
Christian Academy
of Indiana
Jr. Academy - Grade 5
1000 Academy Drive
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6200
Monica Allison, Principal
Amber Cook, Asst. Principal
Enrollment
Jr. Academy - 96 students
Elementary - 341 students
The Terra Nova Test
Christian Academy School System administers The Terra Nova
Test, the most current and widely
recognized national standardized
test. Christian Academy students
in grades K-8 consistently score
above the national average on
standardized tests.
Elementary Program Overview
Curriculum
The elementary curriculum holds students to the highest standards
and challenges all students to use their God-given abilities to achieve
their learning potential. The elementary language arts and mathematics
programs foster critical thinking and life application. Language arts
is centered on a strong foundation in phonics, and explicit instruction
in comprehension and writing. Mathematics instruction is focused on
developing conceptual understanding, procedural knowledge, and
problem solving ability.
Special Areas
All students participate in five special areas each week consisting of Art,
Music, Library, Computer and Physical Education.
Highlights
Daily Bible instruction and weekly chapel times help our students
develop a Christian worldview and love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Christian Academy
of Indiana
Grades 9-12
1000 Academy Drive
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6200
Darin Long, Principal
Patty Lindley, Asst. Principal
Enrollment
High School - 218 students
High School Program Overview
Graduation Requirements
The Core 40 Program includes coursework required by major colleges
and universities. The Core 40 with Academic Honors Program provides
a challenging course of study for top students and includes courses that
offer the opportunity to earn college credit while at Christian Academy
of Indiana. Sixty hours of community service are required for graduation.
48 basic credit requirements for both diplomas:
Bible (8 credits)
Language Arts (8 credits)
Science (6 credits)
Mathematics (6 credits)
Social Studies (6 credits)
Health & Safety (1 credit)
Physical Education (2 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
Additionally, five credits of directed electives (Foreign Language, Fine
Arts or Career/Technical) are required for the Core 40 Program.
The Core 40 with Academic Honors Program requires 6-8 Foreign Language credits, two additional math
credits and two credits of Fine Arts. Students earning the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma must earn
a “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma, and a grade point average of 3.0 or above and
meet additional requirements through AP courses, dual credit or SAT/ACT scores for a total of 55 required
credits.
Dual-Credit Program
Students may take courses from an Indiana college or university for high school credit. GPA for postsecondary/AP credit is on a 5.0 scale. Several courses earn dual credit through Ivy Tech Community College.
Middle School Program Overview
Core Courses
Middle School students have the opportunity to engage in classes in
Bible, literature, English, math, science, geography and history.
Elective Courses
Christian Academy offers elective courses in: art, band, choir, computer
and physical education.
Sports
Students may participate in archery, baseball, basketball, cheerleading,
co-ed cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and
volleyball at the middle school level.
Christian Academy
of Indiana
Grades 6-8
1000 Academy Drive
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6200
Darin Long, Principal
Patty Lindley, Asst. Principal
Enrollment
Middle School - 180 students
Extracurricular Activities
Students may participate in Student
Council, Beta Club, eighth grade
retreat, service projects and multiple
other clubs.
Highlights
Daily Bible instruction, weekly
chapel times and student Bible
studies are integral to our mission of
developing students with a heart for
God.
Students in grades 3-8 take the Indiana Statewide Testing for Education Progress (ISTEP), an
assessment tool for evaluating students’ success in math, English and science. On this test, Christian
Academy of Indiana students score exceptionally well compared to state standards.
Honors Courses and Advanced Placement Courses
English, Biology, Government, Chemistry II, Physics, Spanish III, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus,
Computer Programming and Wind Ensemble are offered as honors courses. Advanced Placement courses
are Biology, Calculus, Computer Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature and
Composition, Spanish, World History, U.S. History and U.S. Government.
Program Highlights
Christian Academy students have the opportunity to participate in daily Bible instruction, weekly chapel times,
domestic and international missions trips and community service projects. Students also have the opportunity
to participate in extracurricular activities including choir, band, yearbook, drama, archery, Student Council,
Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, retreats and other clubs andclass
activities.
Technology
Over the years, we have embraced digital projectors, laptop computers and SMART Boards, which have
greatly enhanced the learning experience for students and teachers alike. All students entering high school at
both our English Station and Indiana campuses will receive an iPad.