MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Students in grades 7-12 receive instruction and numeric grades in a variety of the following academic courses (based on grade level and credits needed):
- Bible
- History and Geography
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- The Sciences
- Health and Nutrition
- Physical Education
- Varied electives
The Secondary Program has been developed to promote higher learning and critical thinking skills in correlation with the Florida State Department of Education standards. Student grades will be formulated on the basis of their skills practice, quizzes, tests, and special assignments or projects. Seniors who successfully complete their tenure at Okeechobee Christian Academy will receive a high school diploma and transcripts reflecting their work and achievement.
GRADING SCALE
- 4.0 GPA = A 90-100
- 3.0 GPA = B 80-89
- 2.0 GPA = C 70-79
- 1.0 GPA = D 60-69
- 0.0 GPA = F 59 or below
GRADUATING STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC CREDITS, FOR A MINIMUM TOTAL OF 24.00 CREDITS:
- English 4.00
- Mathematics 4.00
- Science 3.00
- History 3.00
- Physical Education 1.00
- Foreign Language 2.00
- Bible Electives 1.00-4.00 (1.00 required per enrollment year)
- Open Electives 3.00-6.00 (Students enrolled fewer than four secondary academic years at OCA will need to supplement Bible electives with Open electives to meet the minimum requirement of 24.00 credits.)
GRADUATING STUDENTS MUST ALSO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100 VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS.
SECONDARY COURSES OFFERED*
BIBLE INSTRUCTION
- Offered year of high school
LITERATURE & WRITINGEnglish I
- American Literature
- World Literature
- British Literature
MATH
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Financial Algebra
- Geometry
SOCIAL SCIENCE
- World Geography
- American History
- World History
- Economics
- American Government
SCIENCE
- Biology
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Earth & Space Science
- Anatomy
ELECTIVES
- Foreign Language
- Critical Thinking
- Culinary
- Yearbook
- Career Experience
- Speech
- Personal Financial Literacy
- Digital Info Tech
*Course list may vary slightly by academic year
High School graduation requirements at Okeechobee Christian Academy include a minimum of 100 hours of community service. These hours must be planned and executed then documented and signed by the student, the student’s guardian, and the representative of the organization for which the student performed the volunteer service work on the official Community Service Documentation Fillable Form. Return printed and signed forms to the OCA office to receive credit.
Students may begin volunteering the summer following 8th grade after official promotion to 9th grade. It is highly recommended that students volunteer at least 25 hours per high school year to help avoid procrastination.
Good news! These required graduation community service hours are applicable toward various Florida Bright Futures Scholarships (academic/tech/vocational), as well as other financial aid possibilities. Click Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs to find out more.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION
Okeechobee Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.