School Profile

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission at Delmarva Christian High School is to train students spiritually, academically, and physically to know and accomplish God’s will for their lives.

VISION STATEMENT

The curriculum at DCHS is designed to support the mission of the school, which is to train students to walk with God, walk with their fellow believers, and walk in, but not of, this world. The curricular goal is to develop and extend the knowledge (grammar) phase of a student’s education with understanding (logic) and wisdom (rhetoric). Additionally, the curriculum provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical and productive ways to further God’s kingdom.

THE SCHOOL

DCHS is a non-denominational, regional Christian high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. In its eighth year, enrollment has grown to over 180 students. The 44-acre campus includes the 126,000 square foot high school building, a 4,000 square foot technology building, practice, and playing fields. The 14,000 square foot Draper Family Foundation Gymnasium holds 650 spectators and houses the only indoor pole vault pit in downstate Delaware.

ACADEMICS

DCHS teachers have developed an academic curriculum that is unique to the school. The classically-oriented curriculum is taught at the college preparatory level offering Advanced Placement courses in Chemistry, Calculus, U.S. History, and English Literature & Composition. Academic support is provided through after-school academic coaching and special needs support.

All students are tested annually with the Terra Nova Achievement Test, Third Edition. Additionally, by the junior year students take the PSAT and before graduating take the SAT. Students are also encouraged to take the ACT.

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

DCHS students have several unique educational opportunities as they pursue God’s plan for their lives:

• J-Term – The DCHS J-Term enables students to pursue their passions.  These activities and mission ministries take place over a 2-3 week period of intensive Christ-based study and work between the fall and spring trimesters.
• Science Olympiad – DCHS won the Sussex County Trophy for the 4th consecutive year and the Spirit Award for the 2nd consecutive year in 2011.
• iLearn – DCHS has partnered with several universities to offer online and on-campus dual enrollment college courses for high school Juniors and Seniors.
• iPad 1:1 – All DCHS students receive an iPad for use at school and at home.  DCHS is the first and only school in the State to offer a one-to-one program.
• SAT Scores – DCHS students have the highest SAT scores in Sussex County, averaging 503 in math, 525 in critical reading, and 509 in writing with an average total score of 1537.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn a minimum of 32.25 credits, perform a minimum of 100 hours of co-curricular service to the community, and successfully complete the Senior Testimony Project in order to earn a DCHS diploma. The Senior Testimony Project (STP) consists of a 25-page APA formatted research/reflection paper, a tangible product/process, and an oral presentation/profession.

Minimum Graduation Requirements: Bible (4), English (4), Social Studies (4), Math (4), Science (3), Technical/Electives (6), Senior Testimony (1), Physical Education (1 1/2), Biblical Lifestyles (1), Health (1/2), Foreign Language (2), Computer (1), and Driver’s Education (1/4).

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

AP courses are college-level courses offered in high school. Currently, DCHS offers the following AP courses:

AP Chemistry	AP Calculus A/B
AP U.S. History	AP English Literature & Composition

GRADING SYSTEM

A 93-100	B 86-92	C 75-85	D 70-74	F Below 70

Students with a GPA of 93 or higher per tri-mester earn Honor Roll status.

CERTIFICATION/ACCREDITATION

DCHS teachers must be certified by the state of Delaware (or reciprocal state) or be certifiable by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). DCHS received accreditation by ACSI and Middle States in 2008.

BLOCK SCHEDULE

DCHS operates in a block schedule format. Students are enrolled in four courses during the seventeen-week fall tri-mester ending right before the Christmas holiday. Students return for a two- to three-week J-Term course; a course that provides opportunities for intensive study of a particular subject or ministry area. The J-Term is followed by the spring tri-mester in which students enroll in four more classes of study that conclude in June. The tri-mester system enables a deep study of each subject in a manageable format and provides students the opportunity to tailor their schedules to meet their individual needs.

ATHLETICS

DCHS is a member of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA), the Diamond State Conference, and Maryland’S Eastern Shore Interscholastic Athletic Conference (ESIAC).  DCHS students earned All-Conference and All-State honors in the school’s first year of play and the Royal Boys Basketball team has celebrated many ESIAC Tournament Championship wins. Boys basketball, girls basketball, soccer, ladies volleyball, and track teams have also competed in the State Championship Tournaments bringing home multiple pole vault State champions.

Girls Sports	Boys Sports
Volleyball	Soccer
Field Hockey	Cross Country
Cross Country	Basketball
Basketball	Indoor/Outdoor Track
Indoor/Outdoor Track	Lacrosse
Cheerleading	Baseball
Lacrosse
Softball

Formation of sport teams such as golf, swim, and tennis is dependent upon student interest.

FINE ARTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

As DCHS continues to grow, the school will continue to offer more courses and extracurricular activities to assist students in discovering the gifts and talents God has given them. Following are fine art elective courses and extracurricular activities offered at DCHS:

Art	Science Olympiad
Culinary Arts	Software Engineering
Performing Arts	Student Leadership Council
National Honor Society	Systems Engineering
Yearbook

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

98% of DCHS graduates are successfully pursuing college degrees. DCHS graduates have been accepted to the following colleges and universities:

Arizona State University	Georgia Tech	Southern Wesleyan University
Baptist Bible College	Gordon College	St. Mary’s University
Belmont University	Grove City College	St. John’s University
Bridgewater College	High Point University	Temple University
Campbell University	Houghton College	The University of South Florida
Cedarville University	Indiana Wesleyan University	Toccoa Falls College
Clearwater College	Lancaster Bible College	Union University
Colorado Christian University	Lee University	University of Delaware
Concordia College of New York	LeTourneau University	University of Maryland
Corban College & Graduate School	Liberty University	Univ. of the Sciences-Philadelphia
Davis & Elkins College	Lynchburg College	Valley Forge Christian College
Delaware State University	Manhattan College	Valley Forge Military College
Delaware Tech	Messiah College	Vanguard University
DeVry University	Millsaps College	Villa Julie College
Drexel University	Multnomah Bible College & Seminary	Virginia Union University
Eastern University	Palm Beach Atlantic University	Wake Forest University
Eastern Mennonite University	Philadelphia Biblical University	Washington College
Eastern Nazarene College	Radford University	Washington Bible College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	Regent University	Wesley College
Erskine College	Rocky Mountain College	West Liberty State College
Frostburg University	Rutgers University	West Virginia Wesleyan College
Full Sail University	Salisbury University	Widener University
Geneva College	Shepherd University	Wilmington University
George Washington University	Southeastern University	York College

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mrs. Marlene Elliott-Brown, President	Mr. Steve Theis	Mr. James Brown
Mr. Jeff Banning, Vice President	Mr. Lynn Moore	Mr. Carl Vincent
Mr. Jay Stevens, Treasurer	Mr. Bob Weed	Mrs. Susan Burris
Dr. Harriet Smith Windsor, Secretary

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. W. Scott Kemerling, Principal
Mrs. Mary Beth Rimmer, Counselor
Mrs. Susan Gum, Marketing
Mr. John Sadler, Admissions