Annapolis Area Christian School

Annapolis Area Christian School

Annapolis Area Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Annapolis, Maryland. It was founded in 1971 in the Reformed tradition and currently enrolls about 1,000 students. There are three campuses, one for grades K-5 at the Ridgely campus in Annapolis, one for grades 6-8(middle school) at the Bestgate Road campus in Annapolis, and one for grades 9-12 (high school) at the Severn Run campus, about 19 miles northwest of Annapolis. In 2007, 95 of the graduating class of 98 attended college. The main business offices of the school are located at the Bestgate Road campus.

Academics

AACS teaches students how to view the world from a Christian worldview. All Bible classes are biblically based, encouraging students in how they are to bear the image of God in engaging the culture of their contemporary world. Students are taught to live and think to the glory of God and to develop a life of service to others.

Math classes at the upper school include:
*Algebra IA
*Algebra IB
*Algebra I
*Geometry
*Honors Geometry
*Algebra II
*Honors Algebra II
*Advanced Math
*PreCalculus
*Honors Calculus
*AP Calculus

English classes at the upper school include:
*Rhetoric
*Principles of Writing
*Introduction to Literature
*Literary Analysis and Composition
*Basic Composition
*World Literature
*Intermediate Composition
*Critical World Literature
*Writing and Research
*Humanities in America
*Journalism/Editorial Staff
*American Literature and Criticism
*AP Language and Composition
*Advanced Composition
*British Literature
*Writing for College
*Young Adult Literature
*Major British Writers
*AP English Literature and Composition

Athletics

At the upper school the various sports include:
*Baseball
*Basketball (boys and girls)
*Cheerleading
*Cross Country (boys and girls)
*American Football
*Field Hockey
*Equestrian
*Golf
*Lacrosse (boys and girls)
*Soccer (boys and girls)
*Softball
*Tennis
*Volleyball (boys and girls)
*Wrestling

All boys sports participate in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), while all girls sports participate in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM).

Clubs and organizations

* National Honor Society
* Student Government
* Yearbook
* Newspaper
* Belle Arte (advanced women's choir)
* Women's Chorus
* Men's Chorus
* Concert Band
* Madrigal Singers
* Marching Band
* Praise Band
* FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics
* Drama
* Cinema Appreciation Club

Madrigal Singers

The Madrigal Singers started in 1991 as an after school activity and was established in 1992 as part of the daily curriculum of the school. This sixteen member a cappella group represents the school in many local and regional events throughout the year. Students learn and perform madrigals, as well as many other styles of a capella choral music.

Golden Eagles Marching Band

The Golden Eagles Marching Band topped off the 2006 season with an 8th place finish out of 25 in the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships. The band placed second in 2007 in the Chapter 9 TOB championships.

External links

* [http://aacsonline.org/ Official site]


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