Cornerstone Christian School’s high school program provides a quality education that nurtures students’ academic growth while fostering their faith, character, and leadership skills. Our commitment to comprehensive development prepares students for success both in and out of the classroom. Discover how our educational approach can shape your child’s future.
Curriculum Overview, 9-12
We choose textbooks from a variety of publishers. This allows us to have the best materials for each subject rather than being tied to any one publisher. See a summary of what is taught in High School.
High School Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Cornerstone Christian School, a student must:
- Complete 260 units of high school credit.
- Complete all the required courses or approved substitutes.
- Complete the specified number of hours in community service during their high school years.
- Participate in Field Day activities as required each year.
Seniors may elect to complete a Senior Project, or they may continue to participate in the high school Leadership class.
Honors Program
Our High School offers an Honors Program to its 10th-12th grade students as an opportunity for them to challenge themselves academically and to go deeper in the subjects they study. This program requires additional reading, writing, community service, and leadership roles.
Program Qualifications:
- Entering 10th-12th grade in the upcoming school year.
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or above
- Submit an application over the summer by the deadline for the upcoming school year.
Program Content:
- Academics: Complete available Honors level courses in Bible, History, English, and Science each year.
- Community Service and Leadership: Complete 10 extra service hours per year and assume an additional leadership role for one year.
Those who complete all requirements will receive a scholarship at the end of the school year, which will be presented at our Awards Assembly. Note: Scholarship criteria and amount are determined annually.
Please see the High School Honors Program Application for more details on the program and to apply.
Leadership Training
Students gain valuable experience in real-life project management through committee-based projects under the supervision and mentoring of staff advisors. Leadership class includes practical training in time management as well as the use of mind mapping, task maps, task lists, and taking minutes. Staff advisors and guest speakers teach and model leadership skills, including delegation, supervision of others, and conflict management techniques. The following committees are active each year: Student Government, Yearbook, Spirit Week, High School Sweatshirts, Senior Banquet, Candy Grams, and Food Days.
Recommended Reading List
Students attending our High School read over 50 books as part of their classwork. We encourage our students to read a wide variety of books outside of their regular coursework and recommend additional reading from this Recommended Reading List.
Students who read 100 books from the Recommended Reading List during their high school career will receive recognition on their transcripts and a special gift at the end of their senior year. This 100 book total includes books students read in class as part of their regular studies and those read outside of class before and during high school.
College Acceptance
As part of our mission, Cornerstone Christian School prepares our students for any college they desire to attend. Our graduates have been accepted to the following colleges across the country: College Acceptance List.
High School Dress Code
“At-A-Glance” Dress Code for High School.
