High School
Grades 9-12

The importance of the High School years cannot be exaggerated. It is a time for building relationships, gaining knowledge and understanding, growing spiritually, becoming independent, and preparing for college. Arlington is a co-educational, Christ-centered, college preparatory day school. At Arlington Christian School, the emphasis is upon providing a healthy and well-balanced environment-one in which all students can form worthwhile and meaningful life-long goals.

Accreditation

High School is more than just a time of textbooks and studying. Friendships, activities, working with teachers who care about you, and feeling good about yourself are part of "growing up" at Arlington Christian School.

Important for post-high school pursuits is the fact that Arlington is accredited by both state and regional accrediting commissions. It is accredited "with quality" by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, and it is accredited by the respected Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This stamp of approval guarantees that credits earned at ACS will be accepted without question by colleges, universities, and other high schools.

A Christian School

Permeating life at Arlington is a commitment to be a Christian school. Bible classes are a regular part of our academics, just like English, Math, and Foreign Languages. These Bible classes are designed to represent the Bible as God's message for today for standards and values and to equip students with the tools needed for lifelong personal study. Also, a focal point of each day is the chapel/assembly time.

Academics

The daily schedule at ACS is built around a seven-period academic day, plus lunch and chapel. Arlington requires that all students earn a minimum of 25 Carnegie Units for graduation. Students may earn either the college preparatory diploma or the general studies diploma. Although emphasis in academics is placed upon the fundamentals (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), a variety of courses are offered, including Drama, Band, Psychology, and Foreign Languages (French, Latin, and Spanish). Frequent field trips broaden understanding of subject matter, as does the optional bi-annual European studies program.

Faculty

Standing behind the academic quality is a High School faculty with an average of 11.8 years of teaching experience. Sixty-two percent have earned a Master's degree.

Student Body

Arlington Christian has a diverse make-up of students from South Fulton, Douglas, Coweta, Fayette, Cobb, and Clayton counties.

College Preparatory

The academic structure of the High School program at ACS is to prepare students for the rigors of college. About 90 percent of Arlington students continue their education on the college level. Recent graduates have received acceptance at such schools as:

Colleges Attended by Graduates

Agnes Scott College
Auburn University
Belmont University
Berry College
Brenau University
David Lipscomb
Emory University
Florida State University
Freed-Hardeman University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia State University
Harvard University
LaGrange College
Oglethorpe University
Oxford College of Emory
Purdue University
University of Alabama
University of Florida
University of Georgia
Vanderbilt University
Washington University
Young Harris College

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High School Grades 9-12