Administration
Mrs. Melissa King, Principal
Community
Okeechobee County has eight public education institutions consisting of five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school divided between two campuses. In addition, Okeechobee has four private schools available for students, but only one of these private schools is also accredited—Okeechobee Christian Academy.
School
Okeechobee Christian Academy (OCA) is an interdenominational school that exists to serve all in the Okeechobee area by providing an education that is Christ-centered, Bible-based, and academically distinguished.
Okeechobee Christian Academy began as Grace Christian Schools, a ministry of the Grace Brethren Church of Okeechobee in August of 1976 with a student body of eighteen. The school has advanced considerably from its humble beginning of three grades and two teachers. We now have programs from K5 to 12th grade and students participating in dual enrollment at Indian River State College as well as other instituations offering Dual Enrollment.
Accreditation
- 2011: Florida Coalition of Christian Private School Accreditation (FCCPSA)
- 2015: Cognia
Affiliations
- 1979: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) member school
- 2011: Florida Department of Education Compliant
Calendar
36 weeks; 4 grading periods. The policy is consistent with the Florida Board of Education Rule 6A-1.045111 of at least 180 actual school days and not less than 720 net instructional hours for students in kindergarten through grade three, and not less than 900 instructional hours for students in grades four through twelve.
Admissions
The admissions process is designed to ensure a student’s readiness and potential for having a successful and rewarding experience at Okeechobee Christian Academy and to determine proper academic placement. It also plays a valuable role in confirming compatibility in Christian values, philosophy, and essential beliefs between the Christian home and school. The admissions process includes an interview with prospective parents, a review of previous school performance, and admissions testing.
Faculty
- 1 Administrator
- 16 Teachers
19% with advanced degrees - 12 Support Staff
Student Body Staff-To-Student Ratio: 1:8
- Grades K5–12 213 students
- Elementary K5-6 143
- Secondary 7-12 70
- Senior Class 12 9
Grade Point Average, GPA Calculation, and Graduation Requirements
GPA is computed using quality points for any high school level course taken. All subjects, whether passed or failed, are included in the computation. Honors and Dual Enrollment classes are weighted by one point. Grades are recorded and GPA is recalculated after any course is posted on the transcript. Course and Grade promotions require a C-average or higher. A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation. In addition, each student must complete 100 hours of community service.
Grading scale and quality points
| GRADING SCALE AND QUALITY POINTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Letter | Percentage Points | Quality Points |
| A | 90-100 | 4.0 |
| B | 80-89 | 3.0 |
| C | 70-79 | 2.0 |
| D | 60-69 | 1.0 |
| F | 0-59 | 0.0 |
Secondary Courses Offered
Varies slightly by academic year
- English I
- American Literature
- British Literature
- World Literature
- Algebra 1 & 2
- Geometry
- Physical Science
- Financial Alg
- Earth & Space
- Biology
- Chemistry
- American History
- World History
- American Government
- Economics
- Bible
- Latin 1 & 2
- Culinary
- Yearbook
- Career Experience
- Speech
High School Plan
| Subject Area | Credits Required | Course Option (vary slightly by year) |
| English | 4.0 | • English 1 • American Literature • World Literature • British Literature |
| Mathematics | 4.0 | • Algebra 1 • Algebra 2 • Geometry • Mathematics for College Algebra |
| Science | 3.0 | • Biology • General Science • Physical Science • Earth & Space • Chemistry • Anatomy |
| Social Studies | 3.0 | • American History • World History • Economics • Government |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 | • Personal Finance |
| Foreign Language | 2.0 | • Latin 1 and 2 |
| PE | 1.0 | • HOPE |
| Electives 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 | 5.5 | • Drama • Logic • Culinary • Career Experience • Yearbook |
| Bible | 1.0-4.0 | • One credit for evey year in attendance |
| Required for Graduation | Minimum of 24.0 |
Required Credits for Graduation 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. 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.
Post High-School Placement
| POST HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Count | Percent |
| Class of 2023 | 7 | 100% |
| College/University | 7 | 100% |
| Workforce | 0 | 0% |