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Fast Facts About High School

✓ Who & When: 9th-12th Grades (Traditional & Honors High School options). 5 Days/Week, End of August – Beginning of June

✓ College Prep: During the 2021-2022 school year, 60% of Dayspring sophomores, 81% of juniors, and 100% of seniors are taking college-level courses.

✓ Location: 交通便利,距离宾夕法尼亚州兰开斯特县30号公路蒙特维尔出口仅1分钟路程

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Educational Philosophy

这种经典的美国基督教方法的总体目标是培养一个学生,他不仅从学科的基本知识发展到更高的理解水平, 而是谁学会了如何从圣经的原则推理到主题的概念和问题. 这是自我管理的智力与一颗顺服耶稣基督的心相结合的解放效果,使学生能够充分发挥他或她的上帝赋予的潜力.

Tuition Information

  • Tuition: $13,900 for Grades 9-12
  • Financial Aid Info: Tuition Assistance is available. Call John Riddell at 717-285-2000 for details.

Curriculum for High School

Christian High School Curriculum我们严格的课程包括从代数到微积分和统计学的核心课程, from Earth Science through Physics, from Biology to Anatomy & Physiology. 当学生们探索美国历史的雏形和我们的共和主义形式时,他们被赋予了真理.

  • Languages: Includes Spanish, American Sign Language, and Greek
  • Literature: Includes British and American classics from Beowulf to Ben Hur, with an
    annual study in Shakespeare.
  • Science: Includes Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and Physics. STEM is the science focus for grades 10 and 12.
  • Logic我们的学生学习古老的逻辑学(“思考的艺术”)和修辞学(“说话的艺术”)(韦氏1828年版).
  • Bible:学生学习解经,以便更好地理解和解释圣经的原始语言.
  • Art: Students may participate in art classes, including Introduction to Art and Art Studio.
  • Music选项包括高中合唱团,音乐理论,以及荣誉合唱团(需要试镜). Students may join instrumental ensembles and take music electives.
  • Dual Credit Program: Our dual credit program 让我们的高中生有机会在高中时获得大学学分. These dual credit courses include:
    General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Lab (4 college credits)
    English Composition (3 college credits)
    Survey of British Literature (3 college credits)
    Probability and Statistics (3 college credits)
    Calculus 1 (3 college credits)
    Calculus 2 (3 college credits)
    General Psychology (3 college credits)
    Biology 1 (3 college credits)
    United States History II (3 college credits)
  • Additionally, students may take AP Courses. The course available at Dayspring are:
    AP Statistics
    AP Calculus AB
    AP Calculus BC
    AP 2-D Art and Design (Portfolio)
  • View our Course Catalog and Grading Scale here!
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College Preparation

黎明基督教学院的使命反映了我们对学术卓越的承诺,并为希望上大学的学生做好大学准备. 通常,Dayspring的SAT成绩平均比全国平均水平高出100分左右. 这反映了我们的学生在学校为主工作的承诺,以及我们为学生准备大学所提供的准备. Dayspring高中的学生有机会在毕业前通过我们的课程获得多达30个大学学分 dual enrollment program with Cairn University and our stellar AP courses. Many of our students arrive at college already having earned a full semester of credits!

  • Dual Credit Program学生有机会在完成高中学业的同时,通过我们的 dual credit program with Cairn University. Earning college credits before graduation can save time and money after high school.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) classes include:心理学、美国历史、英国作文、英国文学、物理学、统计学、微积分.
  • Apprenticeship career program for Juniors.
  • Senior thesis is written and defended. Senior thesis is a graduation requirement.
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Honors High School

The Honors High School Dayspring基督教学院的课程为优秀学生提供了独特的教育体验, academically gifted students. Dayspring为荣誉学生的教育需求和目标提供了一个增强的课程. 荣誉高中是我们使命的重要组成部分,我们的使命是培养学生在基督教品格和学术方面成为卓越的公民. 荣誉高中的课程不同于黎明高中的传统课程,因为它们培养了更大程度的以探究为基础的独立学术研究(与科学发现相关的关键技能)。, creative design, and lifelong learning.

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Student Life

Field Trips: Onsite, Interactive In-Depth Learning

In-depth field studies in high school include the study of the rudiments of American history in studies to Boston; Plymouth, MA; New York City; and Washington, D.C. 这位Dayspring高中学生的高三以在以色列为期12天的学习结束. We call this trip “the final Dayspring classroom.” Learn why in this blog.

Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities

Athletics include boys and girls basketball, coed cross country, golf, boys soccer, coed track & field, and boys and girls volleyball. 高中学生还可以通过与麦卡斯基高中的合作赞助参加以下运动:男女同校保龄球, girls field hockey, boy and girls swimming, and boys wrestling. 高中生还可以通过与哥伦比亚高中的合作赞助参加以下运动:男子棒球, girls softball, and girls tennis.

Electives and clubs include worship team, pinewood derby, music-based clubs such as strings and ukulele, history, science clubs, games, cooking, newspaper, yearbook, student government, and so much more!

Dayspring Christian Academy students expore creation vs. evolution on a four-day field study.

FAQ

Are programs available for gifted or students with special needs?
At Dayspring, we see each child as a unique individual, created by a loving Creator, and valued as such. It is because of this that Dayspring has created the P139 program, named for Psalm 139:14, 并设计用于教需要替代或不同教学方法的各个层次的学生, so they may work to their potential.
What school safety/security measures are in place?

Dayspring’s high school classrooms are large, bright, welcoming, and friendly. 适当的安全措施已经到位,以确保我们的家庭对他们宝贵的孩子的安全充满信心, loved, and well-cared for.

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Are before and after school programs available to high school students?
No, before and after school programs are not available to high school students.
Will my child use the same textbook as government schools or other Christian schools?
Dayspring students do use textbooks for skill-oriented subjects, by and large, though, textbooks are used as resource tools. 学生和教师都开发了高度专业化的笔记本,成为主要的教学工具,增强了材料的内在化. 所有的教科书都选择小心与圣经真理对齐,并植根于主要来源.

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Why should I seek Christian high school education for my child?
《BCK体育注册官网》清楚地教导我们,教育的责任属于父母,而不是国家. Proverbs states that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Only by teaching our children the Truth as seen in God’s Word, 我们能否确保他们能够充分地迎接世俗世界的挑战,并为基督的事业动态地影响这个世界.
Can I see the school and meet the high school teachers?
Yes! Visiting Dayspring is a great way to get your questions answered, learn more about the school, meet the high school teachers and faculty, and see how we can meet your child's individual educational needs.

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Is Dayspring Christian Academy high school curriculum focused on college prep?

通常,Dayspring的SAT成绩平均比全国平均水平高出100分左右.

Dayspring high school students are given the opportunity to earn up to 28 college credits before graduation through our dual enrollment program with Cairn University and our stellar AP courses.

Many of our students arrive at college already having earned a full semester of credits!

  • Dual Credit Program: 学生有机会在完成高中学业的同时,通过我们与凯恩大学的双学分项目,建立他们的大学成绩单. Earning college credits before graduation can save time and money after high school.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) classes include 心理学、美国历史、英国作文、英国文学、物理学、统计学和微积分.
  • Apprenticeship career program for Juniors.
  • Senior thesis is written and defended. The senior thesis is a graduation requirement.

In fact, During the 2018-2019 school year, 31% of sophomores, 48% of juniors, and 56% of Dayspring seniors took college-level courses

What is the high school class size?
24 students per class, 1 class per grade level (9th – 12th).
Are there before/after school activities available to my high school student?
Yes, high school students are offered after school activities such as sports, some clubs, and our annual Spring musical.
What athletic programs are available to high school students at Dayspring?

Dayspring offers the following high school sports programs:

  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Coed Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Boys Soccer
  • Coed Track & Field
  • Boys and Girls Volleyball

Dayspring通过与麦卡斯基高中的合作赞助,提供以下高中体育项目:

  • Coed Bowling
  • Girls Field Hockey
  • Boys and Girls Swimming
  • Boys Wrestling

Dayspring通过与哥伦比亚高中的合作赞助,提供以下高中体育项目:

  • Girls Tennis
  • Boys Baseball
  • Girls Softball

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Private tours for you and your child are available. Additionally, 初高中学生可以通过我们的参观项目体验一天的BCK体育注册官网. Call Karol Hasting at 717-285-2000 or use the button below to register.

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