K3 and K4 students receive a progress report four times per year when the upper grades receive report cards. The following grading criteria appear on the progress report: Above Average, Average, and Needs Improvement.

All students K-5 through twelfth grade take the Stanford Achievement Test and the OLSAT test. Tenth and eleventh grade students take the PSAT. The ASVAB test is given to all 11^th - 12^th graders. Though not offered on our campus, seniors are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT before graduation.

 Transfer credits from other schools are accepted by W.F.C.S. at face value. Students transferring to the senior high school (grades 9 - 12) will not be responsible for the Bible requirements missed. However, the 24 credit requirement must still be satisfied for graduation.

Examples of elective courses are; Drama, Foreign language, Choir, Speech, etc.

A complete list of courses offered is included in the Academic Manual located in the school office and on our web site.

Students who complete 24 credits are eligible for graduation. Credits are based upon 150 hours of instruction which include fifty minutes per class per school year. All students who are planning on attending college must take all of the required courses, as well as four math and four science courses.

Academic honors are determined based upon the Grade Point Average (GPA) earned for all courses taken in high school as calculated through May 1^st of the Senior year.

The Valedictorian must have a minimum of a 3.50 GPA, an outstanding Christian Testimony and must be approved by the school board.

The Salutatorian must have a minimum of a 3.00 GPA, an outstanding Christian Testimony and be approved by the school board as well.

Freshman - Completion of 8th grade

Sophomore - Attain 6 credits, including a math and English credit

Junior- Attain 12 credits, including 2 English and 2 math credits Senior - Attain 18 credits

Report cards are issued every nine weeks (four times each year). Each student’s ability, attitude, and effort are considered in grading. Report cards should be signed by parent or guardian and returned to the student’s teacher the day following their issue. Students not returning signed report cards will be charged $1.00. Report cards will not be given to students who have an outstanding unpaid bill.

Students in grades one through twelve are issued progress reports at three-week intervals (two times between each report card). This report should be signed by the parent and returned to the school on the day following its issue. Students involved in a sports program must show their progress report to the athletic director. Students must maintain a "C" average with no failing grades in order to participate in sports.

W.F.C.S. believes that those students who achieve academic excellence should be recognized. Therefore, three honor rolls have been established.

The following applies for grades 1 through 12:

1. Principal’s List - All A’s
2. Distinguished Honor - A’s with one B
3. Honor Roll - B average and no grade below a C

At the end of the year, students earning honors are given awards.

Students who make the Principal’s List, Distinguished Honor and the Honor Roll will be recognized by having their names published in The Reporter. Students who maintain all A’s in each quarter will be treated to lunch at a local restaurant with the principal.

Elementary students will receive recognition for their contribution throughout the school year at the Awards Chapel at the end of school.

High school students will also receive recognition for outstanding achievement at the Awards Chapel.

We are a local chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, grades 7-9, and the National Honor Society, grades 10-12. Students must prove themselves in their seventh and tenth grades in order to be inducted into the Society. The criteria for membership includes:

1. Scholarship - Students must maintain a 90% G.P.A.
2. Leadership - Students must demonstrate academic initiative and have few tardies.
3. Character - Students must maintain an attitude of good conduct in the school and community.
4. Service - Students are encouraged to be active in the community and their church.

Failure to maintain scholastic standards will result in a probation period to improve their cumulative average. If the cumulative standard is not raised, the student will be dismissed from the society. They will not be permitted to rejoin at a later time. A student who becomes involved in a serious moral/discipline problem shall be dismissed after proper investigation verifies the charge of misbehavior.

Homework is an integral part of the school program. Each teacher is at liberty to give homework to aid the student in his studies. Each student is expected to complete all homework assignments. Homework is given for:

Drill and practice. Students benefit from meaningful drill to master material essential for academic progress. Homework is given to reinforce classroom instruction.

Remedial performance. As instruction progresses, various weak points in a student’s grasp of subject matter become evident. Homework is given to help overcome difficulties.

Special projects. Book reports, compositions, research assignments and projects are some of the activities subject to assignment by a teacher.

Student work at West Florida Christian School is evaluated on the basis of what is expected for a college-bound student. From time to time, the principal may consult with a teacher to create a special grading scale for a student with particular needs.

Elementary students are promoted to the next highest grade level if they pass all of their subjects. Elementary students may be required to repeat their grade if they fail Math and English. Students who fail three subjects can expect to repeat their grade.

Students in grades six through eight are promoted to the next highest grade level if they pass all their subjects. Sixth through eighth graders may have to repeat their grade if they fail Math and English or three classes.

High school students are promoted to the next highest grade level if they pass at least four subjects.