Academics

EL Bethel Christian Academy has an excellent approach to developing a child's academic abilities. The unique set up of our program combines the ABeka curriculum and the A.C.E. (Accelerated Christian Education) School of Tomorrow curriculum. These programs combine creative integration of values and individualized learning along with innovative classroom instruction. Both curriculums are based on Biblical principles that equip a child to make morally responsible decisions. Our program prepares students to assess priorities, set goals, and assume responsibility for their choices. 
Kindergarten - Level 1
This program will prepare each student in recognition of name, sound and picture for short vowels and consonants; formation of vowels and consonants in upper and lower case; language development, listening skills, health, safety and scientific discoveries; sounding of blends, one and two vowel words; reading of sentences and stories with one and two vowel words. Also our unique combination of curriculum also teaches the formation of letters, cursive writing, blends and words along with poetry, number recognition and Bible memory verses.
Level 1 will also have History, Geography and Health lessons. 
Happy Kindergarten graduates
Happy Kindergarten graduates
2nd - 5th Level Program
In this program our students learn to read, strengthen phonic skills, perfect letter formation and cursive writing skills. They are exposed to Language Arts, Poetry, Arithmetic, Social Studies, Science, Art, and the Bible. Levels 4 & 5 will also have Florida History lessons.
6th - 8th Middle School Levels
In these upper levels our students are encouraged to work and excel at their own pace to achieve academic understanding and excellence in each subject. This curriculum also continues to reinforce all foundational skills.
9th - 12th High School Levels
Offers General, Vocational, College Prep, and Honors track, designed to prepare students for real life in the 21st Century.
After School Program
The After School Program is an interesting and innovative entity that challenges the creativity of each individual. Students are encouraged to enhance reading skills, explore dancing and drama.
Extra Curricular Activities
Intramural Team Sports
  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Kickball
Student Convention
  • Track & Field
  • Spelling Bee
  • Bible Bowl
  • Science Fair
  • Debate
  • Art Experience
  • Spoken Word
  • Talent Show

Grades V.S. Levels

Conventional Learning
  • Placed in a grade based on their age.
  • Promoted to the next grade based on grades and/or standardized test results.
A.C.E.
  • Placed on a level that they can perform.
  • Promoted to next level when course of study is completed.

Setting goals

Picture of Goal Card
Goal Card
  • Help students get prepared for the real world.
  • Teaches the students autonomy.
  • Goal setting is one of the keys to academic and personal achievement.
  • Fact: The amount a student can accomplish in a year is not as important as the amount he can accomplish each day.
  • Tool: Goal Card

Curriculum Comparisons

Conventional Schools

Textbooks - Typically a large book that a teacher goes through teaching the important concept that they need to cover. Teachers do not have enough time or resources to get through the entire textbook in one year, so students may not learn all that they should have.
 photo of PACEs
A.C.E.
PACES - A PACE is like a chapter taken out of a textbook and give to the student to master all the concepts within at their own pace. Once concepts in the PACE are mastered as evidenced by the PACE Test they move to the next chapter (PACE).

Tools of measurement

  • Quizzes - Measure knowledge of sections studied throughout textbooks
  • Chapter Test/Exams - Measure knowledge of the materials learned from several sections and concepts in textbook (passing score at least a 66% or a "D").
  • Final Exams - Teachers measurement of knowledge of content taught during the entire year  (passing score at least a 66% or a "D").
  • Checkups - Measurement of learning in a small segment of the PACE.
  • Self Tests - Students evaluation of their understanding of the entire PACE (passing score is 90% or a "A")
  • PACE Test - Supervisor's evaluation of students understanding (passing grade at least 80% or "B").

Things to consider as a parent

  • Self Paced Curriculum - Is your student responsible enough to maintain a level of academic excellence at their own pace without someone standing over their shoulder?
  • Maintaining Academic Excellence - Is your student willing to work hard every day in spite of anything else that may be going on in their life?
  • Home Life - Are you willing to help us in the education of your student by providing a home environment that is stable and conducive to their academic and spiritual success?