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DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY


high school Curriculum
9th-12th grades
​Virginia High School Graduation Requirements
  • Standard Diploma at Dayspring Christian Academy (24 credits):
    • 4 credits of English
    • 4 credits of Social Studies, including U.S. History
    • 3 credits of Science
    • 3 credits of Math, including some creativity
    • 2 credits of Foreign Language or Fine Arts
    • 2 credits of PE/Health/Driver's Ed
    • 1 credit of Personal Finance/Economics
    • 4 credits of Bible (1 Bible per year enrolled in high school at Dayspring Christian Academy)
    • 1 credit of Elective (additional elective credit required for each HS year not enrolled at DCA if needed to make up for missing Bible credits)
​Advanced Diploma at Dayspring Christian Academy (28 credits):
  • 4 credits of English
  • 4 credits of Social Studies
  • 4 credits of Math, including some creativity
  • 4 credits of Science
  • 3 credits of Foreign Language
  • 1 credit of Fine Arts
  • 2 credits of PE/Health/Driver's Ed
  • 1 credit of Personal Finance/Economics
  • 4 credits of Bible (1 Bible per year enrolled in high school at Dayspring Christian Academy)
  • 1 credit of Elective (additional elective credit required for each HS year not enrolled at DCA if needed to make up for missing Bible credits)
​Secondary School Electives (varies by grade)
  • Foreign Lang. (Spanish/French)              
  • Physical Education; Conditioning   
  • Yearbook    
  • Driver Education    
  • Personal Finance    
  • Art
  • Photography
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Math: Calculus AB and Calculus BC
  • Science: Biology and Environmental Science  
  • History & Government: US Government, US History, European History   
  • English: English Language and English Literature
Secondary School Extracurricular Activities
  • Science & Humanities Fairs (alternate years)    
  • High School Clubs: Service Club and Yearbook    
  • Leadership Opportunities: Student Council, Class Officers, Chapel
  • Field Trips: High School Sites in GA, DC, IL, NY; varies by year and grade    
  • Special Events: Fall Retreats, Service Projects, School Picnics, Junior/Senior Banquet, Athletic Awards Night, Graduation Reception, Spring Field Day.
  • Athletics - Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis
Additional electives and activities may occur throughout the year.  We welcome new ideas and parental involvement!