The high school division of the Delaware County Christian School, as an extension of the elementary and middle school divisions, strives to meet the needs of the whole student in both theory and in practice. Through extensive curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular programs, the school seeks to effect growth in students academically, spiritually, and physically.

Spiritual Growth
Daily Bible classes, weekly student-based chapels, annual fall retreats, spiritual emphasis weeks, and voluntary student-led prayer sessions-all of these activities stimulate our high school students to view life through the lens of Scripture. In addition, DC faculty consciously teach their respective disciplines--math, science, literature, history, foreign language, fine arts, or physical education--from a thoroughly biblical perspective. Rather than merely superimposing Bible verses on lessons, our instructors seek to help students develop a Christian world view which is capable of tracing God's hand in all academic pursuits while engaging non-Christian philosophies.

Academic Achievement
The high school curriculum includes a full complement of academic subjects including Advanced Placement-level and honors-level courses. Numerous electives--including debate, creative writing, yearbook, journalism and film--as well as a wealth of extracurricular and co-curricular academic pursuits ranging from reading and math clubs to Bible and academic quiz teams are featured. Over the past ten years, DC's graduating seniors (95% of whom attend college) have distinguished themselves with SAT scores well above national averages (Class of 2007: 1123). Approximately 14% have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Foundation. About 90% of the high school students take Advanced Placement classes and earn college credit during high school. At the same time, DC strives to meet the needs of academically challenged students within the school community through several intervention programs, including a full-time Resource Room and several therapists trained through the NILD (National Institute of Learning Disabilities).

Athletic Accomplishments
In addition to the physical education and health classes offered throughout the 9-12 curriculum, a wide range of athletic opportunities are made available to students at DC. Prior to last year, DC was a member of Pennsylvania's Keystone Athletic Conference, the Knights have accumulated the greatest number of combined sports victories in the KSAC for seventeen consecutive years. Beginning with the 2002-03 school year, DC joined the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Southern Chester County League. DC coaches are quick to reinforce the preeminence of Christian character and sportsmanship among their athletes.

The Arts
DC's outstanding fine arts program includes:

• Eighty-voice choir, whose activities culminate in an annual five-day spring tour
• High school band, whose performances include an annual three-day spring tour
• Stellar overall music program, highlighted by numerous appointments of participants to various district, regional, and state-level bands, chorus, and orchestras
• Vocal and instrumental ensembles, including handbells
• Visual arts classes involving 60% of all high school students--several of whom have received scholarships from Moore College of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, and Maryland Institute of Art
• Multiple drama electives in which students benefit from a new 550-seat, state-of-the-art auditorium as well as an exclusive instructional area for training; past theater productions include Oliver!, The Vigil, Meet Me in St. Louis, Our Town, Annie Get Your Gun and Nicholas Nickleby.

Although the school is not a perfect place, the grace of God allows us to share the beauty of corporate life within the body of Christ at Delaware County Christian School. As part of this "body life, " we share both the joys and sorrows of life together as faculty and students.

Our High School Leadership Team of Mr. Andy Alford (610-353-6522 x 2219, aalford@dccs.org), Mr. Gary Davis (610-353-6522 x 2231, gdavis@dccs.org), and Jim Favino (610-353-6522 x 2217, jfavino@dccs.org) would welcome your calls and questions.