High Point Christian Academy
High Point Christian Academy (HPCA) is a private, college preparatory, Christian school located in High Point, North Carolina, United States serving students in preschool (2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds) through twelfth grade. HPCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and Triad Association of Non-Public Schools (TANP). History. Founded by the Green Street Baptist Church, High Point Christian Academy opened in August 1996 with 96 students in kindergarten through third grade. One grade was added per year which made the first graduating class  the class of 2006. The school had added its high school program with the 2002–2003 school year. There are now well over 600 students in attendance. Admissions. The Admissions process at High Point Christian Academy varies. For transitional kindergarten students applicants must be at least five years of age before his or hers school year. Grades 1–12 admissions are based on the students recent report cards, standardized test scores, while grades 6–12 applicants must provide information from the previous school where the student most recently attended. For applicants seeking admission in grades 10–12 must submit a copy of his or  hers high school transcript and conduct an interview with the principal at HPCA. Candidates will receive a notification on their status for admission. Campus. High Point Christian Academy shares a campus with Green Street Baptist Church. TK–8th grade is located in one building and 9–12 is in a separate building. Extracurricular activities. Athletics. High Point Christian Academy fields teams in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and volleyball. The Cougars field 33 competitive athletic teams in these 12 different sports and compete at the 3A level in the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC) and  North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA). The first teams in the school's history were the boys' and girls' basketball teams, which began in the 1999–2000 winter season. In 2015–16 season the boys varsity team received national attention by adding five-star recruit Edrice Adebayo. HPCA was ranked 1st in North Carolina and 21st in the nation. HPCA finished with a record of (27–6). State championships. The HPCA Cougars have won 9 NCISAA / PTAC championships & 44 Conference championships in total. Fine arts. High Point Christian Academy also contains a fine arts program which includes art, band, drama, publications and  chorus. Curriculum. Certified teachers lead the challenging academic program, utilizing a variety of textbook resources in the teaching of Math, Science, Language, Reading, Spelling, Social Studies and Bible. Integration of Scripture takes place across the curriculum as Biblical principles are applied to everyday learning. Additional areas of study include Art, Computers, Physical Education, Music, Foreign Language, and Library. The textbooks used are from A-Beka, ACSI, Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary, MacMillan/McGraw-Hill, and Bob Jones. Advanced Placement. In the 2010–2011 school year, some high school students took Advanced Placement exams in the following categories: AP Calculus AB AP Chemistry AP  English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition AP Environmental Science AP European History AP Statistics AP US History