As college admissions become increasingly more competitive, it is imperative that students and parents receive the most up-to-date and accurate information concerning the admissions process.  The college advising program at Cambridge Christian School is designed to address the individual needs of students and families and to assist each family to better understand the process as well as to help in the finding of colleges that best serve the academic, social and financial needs of the family.

The college counseling program begins in the ninth grade as students are advised on the types of courses that will best accommodate the student’s academic needs.  This advising process continues throughout the student’s high school career.

Students are encouraged to meet with the college advisor to discuss college options at anytime during their school experience.  In an attempt to provide the most accurate and current information there are several information nights which are provided for families at various grade levels. There is also a communication system that provides families with pertinent information on the college process.

Realizing that the college admission process is a cumulative one, the college advising process begins in earnest in the eleventh grade.  Students are asked to meet with the advisor in order to begin prioritizing the student’s needs and interests.  Students will be given information concerning testing and academic course requirements, advice on the application process, and an overall evaluation of the student’s entire background and how that information will be viewed by colleges.

Cambridge Christian School believes that finding the right “fit” for college is extremely important.  As a college preparatory school it is assumed that all Cambridge Christian students will be attending college.  As the process is uniquely personal, students are provided the opportunity to investigate all of their available options.   As a result the college advising process focuses on helping students find the school that will best suit their needs.

For additional information regarding the college advising program at Cambridge Christian School, please call the Guidance Department.  Further assistance may be found at the following websites.

www.collegeboard.com
            SAT online registration, question-of-the-day, test taking tips and strategies, scholarship search, college search
www.actstudent.org
            ACT online registration, FAQ’s, testing strategies, financial aid estimator
www.fafsa.ed.gov
            Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
            Information about Federal Student Aid
www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture
            Florida’s Bright Future Scholarship website
www.fastweb.com
            Free financial aid and scholarship search information
www.ncaa.org
            Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse, check your status, and view NCAA eligibility requirements.
www.bls.gov/oco
            Occupational Outlook Handbook, information about employment in hundreds of occupations, includes training and degrees, salaries, and employment outlook.

Cambridge Christian Graduation Requirements

Courses offered at Cambridge Christian are offered on both the semester and annual basis. One-half (1/2) credit is awarded for the completion of a course that meets for a semester and one (1) credit is awarded for any course that meets for the full academic year.

In order to graduate from Cambridge Christian for the classes of 2009 - 2011, students must

1. earn a minimum of 24 credits in specified classes, (see below)
2. earn at least 6 credits each year,
3. each year take at least math, English, Bible
4. complete all Community Service hour obligations, and
5. complete all financial obligations.

Specified classes
4 credits English
4 credits Math to include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
3 credits Science to include: Biology, Chemistry
3 credits Social Studies to include American Government, Economics, World History and US History
½ credit Personal Fitness
½ credit PE Elective
½ credit Health
1 credit fine or practical arts (choir, art, journalism, band, computer etc.)
2 credits same Foreign Language
4 credits Bible (or one for each year in Cambridge Christian high school)
1 ½ elective credits

Graduation Requirements beginning with class of 2012

4 credits English
4 credits Math to include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
4 credits Science to include: Biology, Chemistry (AP Psychology may count for one science credit.)
3 credits Social Studies to include: American Government, Economics, World History, and US History
3 credits Foreign Language, at least two in the same and three in the same recommended
4 credits Bible (or one for each year in Cambridge Christian high school)
1 credit Fine Arts
1 credit Technology
½ credit Personal Fitness
½ credit PE elective
½ credit Health

Note: While technology has been integrated in research, presentation and connectivity aspects of many of our courses including Humanities and Sciences, and this integration has included instruction in computer fundamentals, we see value in additional specific training for our students in these areas. Therefore, an additional, separate course requirement is added for students currently entering the 9th grade.  Total credits required are 25 ½.