Academic Programme

Any parents enrolling their children in this school should acknowledge that " He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths…" Isaiah 2:3

The curriculum is the result of nearly thirty years research and annual revision continues. We have chosen to use the ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) programme because of its uniqueness in promoting the highest academic standards whilst instilling Biblical principles with their practical application in everyday situations.

New students will undergo diagnostic testing which will ascertain the level of understanding and mastery reached in the core areas of Maths, English, Social Studies, Science, and Word Building (writing and spelling). This will then enable an individualized course of study to be implemented, which will meet with the students’ needs rather than an age-based expectation. This raises self-esteem for students who may perceive themselves as lagging behind their age group peers and stretches those who are ready to progress beyond their grade level.

Students using this curriculum have gained admission to Tertiary courses throughout Australia where authorities have been quick to recognise the advantage of graduates who are self-motivated and acquainted with the standards of mastery and excellence implicit within the ACE programme. The University of Tasmania recognises the school’s Pre-Tertiary Certificate for alternative entry to its courses. (See the UTAS website under "Alternative Entry") Likewise, employers who study the transcripts of other school leavers will be impressed by the ease with which exact standards of achievement can be analysed by studying the academic objectives set down by the Scope and Sequence guidelines. These qualifications have already allowed former students to gain entry into their chosen fields of music, law, furniture making, construction, child care and hospitality.

Individualised Curriculum

The program is individualised so recognizing the unique God-given abilities of each student. They then have the opportunity to work at their own level of achievement and can be encouraged to gain mastery in weaker areas or progress faster in their stronger subjects

The curriculum includes five major academic disciplines: Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science and Word Building (spelling). Each subject contains 144 numbered PACE’s (“pack of Accelerated Christian Education”) beginning with Grade 1 (PACE 1001) and ending With Grade 12 (PACE 1144).

Each curriculum grade course consists of 12 PACE’s. A student would normally be expected to complete an average of 60-70 PACE's per year. This culminates in the awarding of the school’s Grade 10 Junior Certificate which is a superior pre-vocational preparation, or the Grade 12 Pre-Tertiary Certificate which prepares graduates for Tertiary admission.

High School Curriculum

The High School curriculum includes 4 levels of Maths, 4 levels of English, 3 levels of Social Studies, 5 levels of Science, and 2 levels of Word Building. All students participate in the subjects of Physical Education and ICT . Electives may be taken for credit. The Year 11 Intermediate Certificate which prepares students for further education or employment. It should be noted that Southern Cross Educational Enterprises (SCEE) is the educational service provider with which Community Christian Academy is affiliated. This organisation has devoted much time and expenditure in formulating a curriculum, which caters specifically for the academic requirements of Australian students. A curriculum audit completed in 2007 has found 90% of subject areas to be compliant with the National Goals for education. The school will continue to match curriculum outcomes with these goals as required of all schools by 2011.

Pre-vocational & Pre-tertiary Admission

The timetabling flexibility within our school allows students to utilise the facilities and expertise of other educational institutions. An arrangement exists whereby the Academy will meet half of the tuition cost.

Junior Extra Curricula Studies

Languages (Indonesian), Information Communication Technology, Design and Technology, Music, Art and Craft, Inter-School Sport

High School Electives

All of our core subjects are supplemented by such electives as Outdoor Education, Languages, Performing Arts, Design & Technology, Information Technology, Graphic Design, Music, and Home Economics where appropriate to the age and abilities of students.

Physical Education

All enrolled students engage in at least 2 hours of sport and exercise per week. It is our policy that no student is excused from the required Physical Education course without a medical certificate of exemption.

School Excursions & Camps

There will be an opportunity for students to attend camps. Honour Roll and Merit excursions at the end of term reward excellence in work practices. N.B. Where casual clothes are to be worn, these must meet the standards of modesty.

Transport of Students

Permission notes will be sent home for any out of school program excursions. Our own bus or charter will be used. Whenever staff vehicles are involved this will be specified in the note. Please note permission notes will not be issued when students travel as part of their curriculum schedule. i.e. school assemblies (fortnightly on Mondays 1:15-2pm); weekly Physical Education and inter-school sport; movement of students to Junior Campus for elective programs. Parents should consult the student’s own written timetables in diaries for more details.

Music Tuition

There are opportunities for students to receive tuition by staff members outside of school hours.