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Founded in 2003, Excel Christian School is a K-12 private day school and a non-profit corporation (501 (c)(3).
Licensing There are two types of legal private schools in Nevada: licensed and exempt. Because of our convictions and our philosophy of education, Excel is operated as an exempt school under the provision of NRS 394.211 and as such is exempt from the provisions of the Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act. To maintain our exempt status, we are responsible for providing an education that is comparable to the public schools, and we strive to go even beyond the state and county standards. We are also accountable for the safety of our students by providing a quality facility.
Accreditation Excel is a member of the STAR pre-accreditation program with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). In the spring of 2009 we will be entering the accreditation process and will concurrently seek accreditation with the NAAS.
Student Body Excel has a culturally and economically diverse student body. We are a SEVIS-approved school, enabling us to accept international students.
Academic Program Excel follows the Nevada requirements for the number of days in school (180) and the number of hours per subject of instruction, with additional time for Christian studies. Excel’s middle school and high school classes are on a 90-minute block schedule except for math, which meets daily.
Credits High school graduation requirements are the same as Washoe County’s.
Regular College Bound Diploma
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Courses
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Credits
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English
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4
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Mathematics (Algebra I/II, III/IV, Geometry or Pre-Calculus)
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3
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World History
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1
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American History
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1
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American Govt./Economics
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1
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Science (2 must be in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
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3
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Foreign Language
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2
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Computer
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½
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Health
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½
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Arts/Humanities
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1
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Physical Education
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2
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Elective Courses
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3 ½
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Total: 22½ Credits
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Honors Diploma (8 credits designated Honors or AP)
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Courses
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Credits
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English
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4
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Mathematics (Algebra I/II, III/IV, Geometry or Trig/Calculus)
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3
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World History
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1
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American History
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1
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American Govt/Economics
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1
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Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
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3
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Foreign Language (same)
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2
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Computer
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½
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Health
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½
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Arts/Humanities
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1
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Physical Education
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2
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Elective Courses
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5
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Total: 24 Credits
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Honors Diploma Program Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes are for students who
- maintain at least a 3.4 grade point average with no F’s
- obtain the permission of the instructor
- have the self-motivation to work beyond the normal course requirements and the self-discipline to do independent study
Students who graduate under the requirements of the honors program receive a distinctive diploma and a statement on their official high school transcript indicating they are graduates of the honors program.
AP classes are currently offered in English and American history. Honors classes are available for any of the core academic classes.
Grading and Ranking
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Grade Points
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Grade
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Grade Percentage
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4.0
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A
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100 - 90
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3.0
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B
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89 - 80
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2.0
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C
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79 - 70
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1.0
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D
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69 - 60
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0.0
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F
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59 - 0
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AP and Honors class grades are weighted .25 points. A valedictorian and salutatorian are designated each year, based on grade rank.
Testing Excel administers several tests throughout the year:
- PSAT to all sophomores and juniors
- AP tests for all students enrolled in AP classes
- Nevada Proficiency Exams
- Stanford Achievement Tests
College Attendance Excel’s 2009 graduating class has 12 members, 100% of whom are planning to attend college. In its past five-year history, Excel has graduated 45 seniors: 50% went on to colleges and universities, 15% attended Christian ministry schools, and 6% went into the military. Excel graduates have been accepted at:
- Pepperdine University
- Texas Christian University
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Simpson University, Redding
- University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
- Concordia University, Irvine
- Oklahoma Christian University
- Vanguard University of Southern California
- University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- Alaska Pacific University
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