Achievement
We use a variety of standardized tests as a form of external accountability to ensure that we continue to provide an excellent program for every student.
MAP (1st-9th Grades): The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is designed by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) to provide continuous formative and summative assessments to teachers and parents about student progress. MAP is a computer adaptive test that adjusts to each student's abilities, providing questions of varying degrees of challenge according to the students' responses. This online test is used three times a year to assess growth in Language, Reading, and Math.
PSAT (Grades 10 and 11): The PSAT is a college readiness test given to juniors in the fall and sophomores in the spring that measures skills needed for college success, including reading comprehension, writing, and math.
SAT (Grade 11): The SAT is a college readiness test taken by juniors in the Spring. It is a standardized exam that assesses college readiness.
University Acceptance: In recent years, our graduates have gone on to a variety of Christian or secular colleges/universities in and out of state including Cornerstone University, Ferris University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Indiana Wesleyan, Kuyper College, Michigan State, Spring Arbor, the University of Michigan, and many more.
MAP (1st-9th Grades): The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is designed by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) to provide continuous formative and summative assessments to teachers and parents about student progress. MAP is a computer adaptive test that adjusts to each student's abilities, providing questions of varying degrees of challenge according to the students' responses. This online test is used three times a year to assess growth in Language, Reading, and Math.
PSAT (Grades 10 and 11): The PSAT is a college readiness test given to juniors in the fall and sophomores in the spring that measures skills needed for college success, including reading comprehension, writing, and math.
SAT (Grade 11): The SAT is a college readiness test taken by juniors in the Spring. It is a standardized exam that assesses college readiness.
University Acceptance: In recent years, our graduates have gone on to a variety of Christian or secular colleges/universities in and out of state including Cornerstone University, Ferris University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Indiana Wesleyan, Kuyper College, Michigan State, Spring Arbor, the University of Michigan, and many more.
Enrichment
Advanced Placement: High school students who have the ability and inclination to take more challenging courses that can lead to college credit can take AP classes. We offer AP United States History junior year and AP English Language and Composition senior year. Other courses may be added as enrollment permits.
Dual Enrollment: Juniors and seniors can enrich their high school experience with dual enrollment courses through their local community college or other colleges/universities. They must meet the college's requirements and follow their calendar.
Kent Career and Technical (KCTC): Juniors and seniors can attend programs at KCTC. ACS students attend 1st session from 6:55AM-9:10AM and then return to ACS for their core classes.
Dual Enrollment: Juniors and seniors can enrich their high school experience with dual enrollment courses through their local community college or other colleges/universities. They must meet the college's requirements and follow their calendar.
Kent Career and Technical (KCTC): Juniors and seniors can attend programs at KCTC. ACS students attend 1st session from 6:55AM-9:10AM and then return to ACS for their core classes.
Support
We understand and appreciate that God has designed each individual with unique skills and talents, and we recognize that every child learns in different ways and often at their own pace. While teachers are able to accommodate most children in the regular classrooms through the use of differentiated instruction, there are some children that need extra assistance in certain subjects or at certain times along the way to graduation.
Whenever possible, we schedule time for students who need support to receive small group tutoring from our interventionist. Sometimes these sessions are instead of the regular classroom instruction, and sometimes they are in addition to it. Either way, the goal is to provide the necessary support so that all students can develop the knowledge and skills that will help them succeed.
Whenever possible, we schedule time for students who need support to receive small group tutoring from our interventionist. Sometimes these sessions are instead of the regular classroom instruction, and sometimes they are in addition to it. Either way, the goal is to provide the necessary support so that all students can develop the knowledge and skills that will help them succeed.
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