2013-2014 Profile
807 Parker Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
www.salisburychristian.org
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. James T. Fox, Jr., Headmaster
Mrs. Lynn Franks, Assistant to the Headmaster
Mr. Daniel D. Thompson, Upper School Principal
Mrs. Kimberly T. Baker, Lower School Principal
410-546-0661
410-546-4674 (fax)
COUNSELORS
Mrs. Shannon Hannah, High School
Mrs. Tammy Jenkins, Lower and Middle School
THE SCHOOL
Salisbury Christian School (SCS) is a thoroughly Christian, interdenominational school serving students from pre-kindergarten (age 3) through
grade 12. SCS is FULLY ACCREDITED through Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and Association of Christian
Schools International (ACSI). The MISSION of SCS is to honor Jesus Christ by offering a comprehensive educational program founded upon
Biblical truth and academic excellence. The VISION of SCS is to lead students to spiritual, intellectual, social and physical maturity, in
partnership with parents and the church, so that students become disciples of Jesus Christ, walking in wisdom, obeying His Word and living their
faith.
FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT DATA
Current student enrollment:
Average class size upper school
ADMISSIONS
556
16
Average class size lower school
Administrative/Support Staff:
19
34
Faculty:
Teaching Assistants:
52
15
Registrar: Mrs. Daryl Ann Hudson
SCS seeks students who desire a Christian education and have satisfactory scholastic and behavioral records from previous schools. The
admissions process includes an application, references, placement testing and a meeting with one of the principals.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
SCS students consistently score above the national average on standardized achievement tests. Students in grades K-8 take the Terra Nova
Achievement Test yearly. All high school students take the EXPLORE, PSAT and ASVAB. On the SAT, our seniors have scored from the
average range (1000) to as high as 1560 (Math and English portions). Students are also encouraged to take the ACT. All juniors are required to
take a college and career research course.
Membership in the SCS Chapter of the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society is available for qualified students.
SCS has had one National Merit Scholarship finalist, two semi-finalists and eight commended students. SCS has also had one University of
Maryland Board of Regents Scholar, one three-time Ben Carson Scholar and numerous AP Scholar Awardees and Maryland Distinguished
Scholar recipients.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must earn twenty-six credits, complete ninety hours of community/missionary service, and complete a senior essay. In addition, for
each year of enrollment between 8th and 12th grades, students are required to read and report on three books per summer, one of which is chosen
by the English Department and one by the Social Studies Department. The students may choose the third book from a recommended reading list.
Credit Requirements: Bible (3 ), English (4), Social Studies (3), Science (3), Math (4), Physical Education (1), Health (1/2 ), Fine Arts (1),
College/Career Research (1/2), Computer Technology (2) and Electives (4). The college preparatory curriculum recommends 2-3 credits in a
foreign language and requires Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
The following advanced placement (AP) courses are currently available: Literature/Composition, Language/Composition, US History,
Government, Biology, Computer Science and Calculus. Additional AP classes are available on-line as requested.
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Dual enrollment courses are available in cooperation with Wor Wic Community College. World Civilizations I (HIS101), World Civilizations II
(HIS151) and Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) are available on the SCS campus. Other courses may be taken by qualifying students at the
campus of WWCC as scheduling permits.
(over)
CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Grades PK3-5:
Grades 6-8:
Grades 9-12:
Differentiated instruction, advanced classroom services as needed
Extra-curricular enrichment activities (grades 1-5), Student government (grades 4-5)
English/writing enrichment for all students, extra-curricular enrichment, Student Government, Leadership Conference
Honors and Advanced Placement courses, extra-curricular enrichment, Student Government, Leadership Conference
RESOURCE PROGRAM
Available for students at all grade levels who have been determined to need these services
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE
SUMMER CAMP
Available for students at all grade levels
Open to students entering a PK4 program in the fall through those entering grade 7
GRADE POINT AVERAGING
Numerical Grade
A
B
C
D
E
Standard Honors
Credits Credits
90-100
80-89
70-79
65-69
Below 65
4
3
2
1
0
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5
0
CLUBS (upper school) *Clubs vary annually
AP
Credits
5
4
3
2
0
Crafts
Band
Outreach
Chess
Bible
Cooking
Candy Making
It’s Academic Team
Book
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Dodge Ball
Brain Puzzlers and Games
Debate
Health and Fitness
Interact
Audio Technician
National (and National Junior) Honor Society
Middle School Worship
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ATHLETICS
Boys: High School - Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Golf
Middle school - Soccer (coed), Basketball, Baseball
Girls: High School - Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Track, Golf
Middle School - Soccer (coed), Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Conferences: SCS is a member of the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) and the Peninsula Athletic Christian
Conference (PACC) and also competes against schools in the following: Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA), Bayside
Conference and Virginia Public School Conferences.
Recent Championships:
Boys Soccer:
Baseball:
Volleyball:
Softball:
Track:
ESIAC Regular Season Champions (2013), Maryland Christian State Tournament Champions (2012)
PACC Regular Season and Playoff Champions (2007-2013)
PACC Regular Season and Playoff Champions (2007-2013)
PACC Regular Season Champions (2013)
ACSI Northeast Region 4 x 400 meter relay Champions (2013)
FINE ARTS
Band: Beginning Band (Grades 4&5), Middle School Band and Advanced Band
Music: Classes for PK-12th Grade
Chorus: Elementary Chorus, 4th & 5th Grade Chorus, Middle School Chorus
and High School Chorus. Performances include Christmas programs,
Spring programs, Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and various community events.
Art: Classes for K-12th Grade
Drama: Yearly fall drama and spring musical.
Recent past productions include Agatha Christie’s And
Then There Were None, A Christmas Carol, Annie and
The Music Man. The 2013-14 year will feature Harvey
and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
POST GRADUATION DATA
From 1999 – 2013, SCS has had 431 graduates. Post graduation percentages:
4 Year College: 58%
Career School:
2%
Work:
11%
2 Year College: 24%
Christian Outreach: 3%
Military: 1%
SCS graduates have been admitted to the following four-year colleges:
Averett University
Asbury College
Belmont University
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
Cedarville University
Christopher Newport University
Colorado Christian College
Concordia College
Covenant College
Delaware State University
Dickinson College
East Carolina University
Eastern University
Emerson College
Elizabethtown College
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Christian College
Frostburg State University
George Mason University
Grove City College
Harding University
Indiana Wesleyan University
James Madison University
John Brown University
Lancaster College
Lee University
Liberty University
Loyola College
Lynchburg College
Manhattan College
Marshall University
Mercyhurst University
Messiah College
North Central University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Radford University
Salisbury University
Southeastern University
Southern Wesleyan University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Stevenson College
Stevenson University
Taylor University
Toccoa Falls College
Towson University
Trevecca Nazarene University
United States Merchant Marine
Academy
University of Colorado
University of Delaware
University of Indianapolis
University of MD Balt. County
U of MD College Park Honors
University of Michigan
University of New Orleans
University of North CarolinaWilmington
University of Notre Dame
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of Utah
Valley Forge Christian College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Wesleyan College
Washington College
Wesley College
West Point Military Academy
Winthrop University
York College