Students in grades 6-12 must be able to perform at an appropriate grade level that will prepare them for future college course work. These address similar concepts and skills as the honors courses. Good study skills, maturity, and the ability to do independent work are necessary.

Students may be recommended for Geometry and Algebra II math courses. These courses address similar concepts and skills as the college preparatory classes, but at a faster pace. The levels of accelerated and college preparatory are designed to ensure appropriate levels of challenge for students, based on teacher observation and assessment data. Good study skills, maturity, and the ability to do independent work are necessary.

Students in grades 6-12 must have previous teacher’s approval to enter an honors course, as well as a B grade average or better in the subject area. Students must demonstrate advanced ability in both critical and conceptual thinking. Concepts will be explored in greater depth and often at a quicker pace than in College Preparatory classes. In history and English, students should have demonstrated advanced skill in reading and writing and be prepared for greater demand in reading quantity and complexity of text. In science and math classes, students should have demonstrated advanced skill in problem-solving and analytical ability and be prepared for greater demand in complexity and pace of instructional concepts. In High School, courses are weighted at 4.33 on a 4.0 grade scale.

We have two categories of courses that can be taken for dual enrollment: on campus through Covenant College, or online through Dordt University. Courses are weighted at 4.33 on a 4.0 grade scale.

Dual enrollment courses through Covenant College are available to juniors and seniors and are taught by CCS teachers who are also professors at Covenant College. Students eligible for college credit will be in grades 11 and 12, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have teacher recommendation for the desired course. Students have the option to take DE courses for high school credit only (fee included in tuition) or for college credit (separate fee required). Enrollment in DE courses for high school credit only is included in tuition, and students will receive honors level credit for each course. To receive college credit for Chemistry DE, or to attend DE courses on Covenant’s campus, students will pay a fee of $50 to $100 per college credit hour to the college. Specific information is available through Academic and College Counselors.

Chattanooga Christian School offers advanced placement (AP) courses in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Art and Design, US History, US Government and Politics, Microeconomics, Statistics, Calculus, Physics, Spanish, French, Computer Science Principles, and Computer Science A. 

Students who wish to enroll in AP courses must meet the following criteria: demonstrate commitment to advanced-level studies, successfully complete prerequisite courses in the content area, and receive both a recommendation from a current teacher and permission from the AP instructor. 

Students are required to take an AP examination at the end of the year, which requires an additional fee under $100. Courses are weighted at 4.67 on a 4.0 grade scale. Although not an AP course, Biology II Honors offers similar rigor and is also weighted at 4.67 on a 4.0 grade scale.