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 8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: 561.686.4244 Fax: 561. 686.8017
www.TKA.net
Email:
r.carrier@tka.net
Email: k.morrissette@tka.net
2014-2015 Academic Profile
CEEB/ACT Code: 101821
The School: The King's Academy, a private Christian school with a strong college preparatory program, educates students from
Pre-School through 12th grade. Current enrollment is approximately 1200. The King's Academy, situated on a 60 acre campus,
is located in the heart of Palm Beach County within suburban West Palm Beach, Florida. The graduates of the past forty-four
years reflect The King’s Academy’s reputation for producing quality students who are successful in colleges, universities, and in
the community at large. The King’s Academy’s high academic and spiritual standards aid in the growth of a student’s spiritual,
intellectual, social, and physical development.
The Accreditation: The King’s Academy is fully accredited by three accrediting bodies: Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Mission Statement: The King’s Academy exists to assist the home and church in their endeavor to “train up a child in the way
he should go” (Proverbs 22:6). Its mission is to graduate Christian leaders who seek to impact their world for the King of kings
through academic excellence and spiritual vitality.
The King’s Academy Academic Program: Classes meet five times a week for a total of 37 weeks per school year. The school day
consists of a seven period rotation with 244 minutes of class time per class per week. Students are required to take a minimum
of 6 classes per day.
Faculty/Student Ratio:
1 to 14
Average Class Size:
17
Secondary Faculty:
63
The King’s Academy’s Administration
and Support Staff
Jeffrey Loveland
President
High School Principal
Sonya Jones
Assistant Principal
Jim Kolar
Terry Toulson
Assistant Principal
Athletic Director
Adam Winters
Academic Counselor
Joanne Hansrote
Robin Carrier
College Counselor
College Counselor
Kristina Morrissette
Sylvia
College Counseling Assistant
Scarola
Director of International Students
Brian Burrage
Registrar
Krista Mills
Grading Scale
A+
= 4.25
99-100
C+
=
2.25
79-78
A
=
4.0
98-92
C
=
2.0
77-72
A-
=
3.75
91-90
C-
=
1.75
71-70
B+ =
3.25
89-88
D+
=
1.25
69-68
B
=
3.0
87-82
D
=
1.0
67-62
B-
=
2.75
81-80
D-
=
0.75
61-60
College Attendance: Ninety-nine percent of the class of 2014 will be entering college. Ninety-six percent of the class of 2014
will be entering four-year institutions. The 112 graduates of the Class of 2014 received acceptances from 110 different
colleges and universities in 17 states and two countries and are matriculating into 48 different colleges in 17 states.
College Scholarship: Sixty-seven members of the Class of 2014 were collectively offered 195 academic, athletic, and special
achievement scholarships valued at over 5 million dollars.
National Merit Scholarship Program: C la s s o f 2 0 1 4 : 2 S e m i f i n a l i s t s , C l a s s o f 2 0 1 3 : 1 F i n a l i s t , Class of 2012: 1
Finalist, Class of 2011: 1 Semifinalist, Class of 2010: 1 Finalist and 1 Commended Scholar, Class of 2009: 3 Finalists and 2
Commended Scholars, Class of 2008: 1 Commended Scholar, Class of 2007: 2 Commended Scholars, Class of 2006: 1 Finalist
and 3 Commended Scholars, Class of 2005: 4 Commended Scholars, Class of 2004: 1 Semifinalist and 4 Commended Scholars,
Class of 2003: 2 Semifinalists and 6 Commended Scholars
Class Rank: Class rank is computed using all graded high school courses. Rank is numerical, weighted, and cumulative. Class
rank is on final transcripts and includes TKA and transferred credit.
Class of 2014
SAT Standardized Test Scores
Class of 2014
ACT Standardized Test Scores
Average ACT Composite
Top 5%
33
Top 10%
32
Top 25%
29
Top 50%
27
Average SAT Reading
Top 5%
670
Top 10%
658
Top 25%
633
Top 50%
605
Average SAT Math
Top 5%
733
Top 10%
715
Top 25%
670
Top 50%
630
Class
of 2014
GPA Profiles
Class Size: 112
Highest GPA
Average GPA
Top 10%
Top 25%
Top 50%
Average GPA Overall
4.589
4.322
4.252
4.082
3.66
Quality Points: Students enrolled in rigorous courses are awarded additional quality points. These additional points are called “weighted” points. One
full quality point is added to the Grade Point Average (GPA) of students who take AP classes. Honors courses receive an additional .5 to the GPA.
Advanced Placement Program: The King’s Academy adopts the “open door” policy for all AP courses as suggested by College Board.
In 2014, 227 students took 432 AP Examinations administered in 20 different subjects. In
2014, 56% received a score of 3 or higher and 32% received a score of 4 or 5. Since 2009 The King’s Academy has produced 178
AP Scholars, 41 AP Scholars with Honor, 45 AP Scholars with Distinction, and 4 National AP Scholars.
AP C o u r s e s : Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature and
Composition , Environmental Science, Macroeconomics, Psychology, Physics C Mechanics, Statistics, Spanish, Studio Art: 2D Design, US History, US
Government and Politics, World History, and Music Theory.
Honors Courses: Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese III, English I, English II, European History, Geometry, His People Choir,
Human Physiology, Marine Science, Physics Pre-Calculus, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Statistics, and Wind Symphony.
Dual Enrollment Courses: College Algebra, General Chemistry I, General Chemistry I Lab, General Chemistry I Recitation, General Psychology,
Introduction to Business, Introduction to Music, Life Span Development, Public Speaking, and Trigonometry/Geometry.
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015:
English
History
Math
Science
Bible
Electives
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
1.5
2.0
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Fitness and Health
Critical Thinking
PE Elective
1.0
2.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
Total Credits: 24
2014-2015 Course Offerings
ENGLISH
AP English Lang & Comp
AP English Lit & Comp
English I
English Honors I
English I through ESOL
English II
English Honors II
English II through ESOL
English III
English IV
Writing I
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AP Spanish
Latin I
Latin II
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese II
Mandarin Chinese III Honors
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
MATH
Algebra I
Algebra I Honors
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Analytic Geometry/Trigonometry
AP Calculus-AB
AP Calculus-BC
AP Statistics
College Algebra (DE)
Geometry Honors
Pre-Calculus Honors
Probability & Statistics Honors
Trig./Analytic Geometry (DE)
SCIENCE
Anatomy & Physiology Honors
AP Physics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Biology
Biology I Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Environmental Science
General Chemistry I (DE)
General Chemistry I Lab (DE)
General Chem. I Recitation (DE)
Marine Science I Honors
Physics I
Physics I Honors
SOCIAL SCIENCE
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP US Government & Politics
AP United States History
AP World History
Economics with Financial Literacy
European History Honors
General Psychology (DE)
Jewish History
Life Span Development (DE)
United States Government
United States History
World History
BIBLE
Bible 10
Bible 11
Bible 12
BUSINESS
Music
COMPUTER
Theatre
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Business & Entrepreneurial
Principles
Ethical Business Practices
Introduction to Business (DE)
Marketing Essentials
AP Computer Science A
Applied Computer Business Skills
Computer Programming I
Multimedia Presentations
Personal Fitness & Health
Team Sports I
Weight Training I
Weight Training II
Weight Training III
FINE ARTS
Band
Band I
Band III (Concert)
Band IV (Symphonic)
Band VI Honors (Wind Symphony)
Cadet Band
Instrumental Ensemble I (Percussion)
Instrumental Ensemble II (Percussion
Jazz Band
Orchestra I (Strings)
Orchestra II (Strings)
Dance
Ballet I
Ballet II
Dance Repertory I
Dance Repertory II
Dance Repertory III Honors
AP Music Theory
Chorus V Honors
Introduction to Music (DE)
Praise Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble IV Hon. (His People)
Acting I
Design & Production Lighting & Sound
Musical Theatre I
Musical Theatre II Musical Theatre III
Technical Theatre: Design & Prod. I
Visual Arts AP History of Art
AP Studio Art 2D Design Portfolio
Creating 2D Art
3-Dimensional Studio Art I
Figure Drawing
Painting I
Portfolio Development Drawing Honors
Visual Technology I
Additional Fine Arts
Debate I
Speech I
Public Speaking (DE)
Journalism I (Lion Ledger)
Journalism II (Elementary Yearbook)
Journalism III (High School Yearbook)
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Administrative Office Technology I
Critical Thinking & Study Skills
Critical Thinking for International Students
Introduction to Education
Learning Strategies
TKA ONLINE COURSES
Please visit www.TKA.net for a complete
listing of our online courses.
2010-2014 College Acceptances
Alma College
American University
Anderson University
Appalachian State University
Arkansas Tech University
Asbury University
Auburn University
Auburn University Montgomery
Averett University
Barnard College
Barry University
Baylor University
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont University
Beloit College
Bentley University
Berry College
Bethune-Cookman University
Bob Jones University
Boca Beauty Academy
Boston College
Boston Conservatory
Boston University
Briar Cliff University
Broward College
Brown University
Bryan College
Cabrini College
California Institute of Technology
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Northridge
Campbell University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Catawba College
Cedarville University
Charleston Southern University
Christopher Newport University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of William and Mary
Concordia University
Cornell College
Cornell University
Cornish College of the Arts
Covenant College
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
Daytona State College
Dickinson College
Drew University
Drexel University
Duke University
Eastern Kentucky University
Eckerd College
Edison College
Elon University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emerson College
Emory University
Endicott College
Erskine College
Fairfield University
FAU Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Five Towns College
Flagler College
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Culinary Institute
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida International University
Florida Southern College
Florida State College, Jacksonville
Florida State University
Fordham University
Francis Marion University
Franklin Pierce University
Furman University
Gardner-Webb University
Geneva College
George Fox University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Grand Valley State University
Guilford College
Hanover College
High Point University
Hofstra University
Hollins University
Houghton College
Huntington University
Howard University
Husson University
Indian River State College
Indiana University
Iona College
Iowa State University
Ithaca College
Jacksonville University
James Madison University
Johnson & Wales University
Jones County Junior College
Knox College
LaGrange College
Lee University
Liberty University
Limestone College
Lipscomb University
Longwood University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University, Chicago
Loyola University, Maryland
Lynn University
Mars Hill University
Marymount Manhattan College
Maryville College
MCPHS Massachusetts
Mercer University
Messiah College
Methodist University
Miami University, Oxford
Michigan State University
Middlebury College
Mississippi College
Mississippi State University
Montreat College
Moody Bible Institute
Moravian College
Morehead State University
Mount Ida College
Nassau Community College
New College of Florida
New York University
Nichols College
North Carolina State University
North Iowa Community College
Northeastern University
Northwest University
Northwestern University
Northern Kentucky University
Northwood University, Florida
Norwich University
Nova Southeastern University
Oakwood University
Occidental College
Ohio Northern University
Oklahoma State University
Oral Roberts University
Otterbein University
Pace University, New York City
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach State College
Pellissippi State Technical College
Pennsylvania State University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Park University
Princeton University
Purchase College State
Purdue University
Quinnipiac University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rider University
Ringling College of Art and Design
Roanoke College
Roger Williams University
Rollins College
Saint John's University
Saint Leo University
Salve Regina University
Samford University
Santa Clara University
Santa Fe College
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of Visual Arts
Sewanee: The University of the South
Shorter University
South University
Southeastern University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Union State Community College
Sri Ramachandra Medical Institute
St. John Fisher College
St. John's University, Queens
Sterling College
Stetson University
Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk University
Sweet Briar College
Syracuse University
Tallahassee Community College
Taylor University
Tennessee Technological University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
The American Musical & Dramatic Academy
The American University of Paris
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
The Catholic University of America
The Citadel
The George Washington University
The King's College
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Georgia
The University of Iowa
The University of North Carolina
The University of Tampa
The University of Texas
Trine University
Tufts University
Tulane University
United States Naval Academy
Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia
University at Buffalo
University College, Dublin
University of Advancing Technology
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Maine
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of Mount Union
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of North Carolina
University of North Florida
University of North Georgia
University of Pennsylvania
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Southern Mississippi
University of St. Thomas
University of Tennessee
University of the Sciences, Philadelphia
University of Tulsa
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of West Florida
Valencia College
Valparaiso University
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Wake Forest University
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington University, St. Louis
Webber International University
Webster University
West Virginia University
Western Carolina University
Western Connecticut State University
Western New England University
Widener University
Woodbury University
Word of Life Bible Institute
Campus Life
Student Leadership: In accordance with our mission statement to graduate Christian leaders who seek to impact their world,
The King’s Academy offers many leadership opportunities for students. Some leadership activities are designed to help
identify/teach/build leadership skills in all students, while others seek to sharpen leadership skills within our student
leaders. Some of the leadership opportunities available to our students are the following: Student Council, Prefect Council,
TKA Ambassadors, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Chapel Leadership, National Honor
Society, Science National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, English National Honor Society, National Junior
Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Newspaper -The Lion Ledger, Yearbook – The Sceptre, Debate Team, Peer
Tutoring Program, Leadership Rocks, Student Leadership University, and Job Shadowing Day.
Clubs and Organizations
Advisory Groups
Chinese National Honor Society
Color Guard
Debate Team
English National Honor Society
Environmental Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Film Club
Fused Bible Study
Key Club
Math Team
Mathematics National Honor Society
National Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society
TKA Ambassadors
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Peer Tutoring
Political Science Club
Prefect Council
Student Council
Athletics
Girls:
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Volleyball
Fine Arts
Choir “His People”
Christmas Program
Dance Classes
Fall Play
Jazz Band
Marching Band
Musical Theatre
Pep Band
Spring Musical
Symphonic Band
Winter Concert
Boys:
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
La Crosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Travel Program - Educational & Outreach Trips
College Counseling -Florida College Tours
Fine Arts-New York City
Marine Science-The Florida Keys
Senior Trip- Europe
Spanish-Puerto Rico
Study Abroad-Universidad de Salamanca
Study Abroad-Colegio de España
School Publications
Literary Magazine - The Hub
Newspaper - Lion Ledger
Yearbook - Sceptre
Business Program: Students interested in pursuing business are provided with solid business fundamentals prior to
entering a university program. A certificate of completion will be awarded to students who complete the following courses (in
addition to courses required for graduation): Business and Entrepreneurial Principles, Economics, Ethical Business
Practices, Introduction to Business (DE), Marketing Essentials, Statistics, and two years of foreign language. Membership
with the Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA is encouraged. Prefect Council: The Prefect Council is a council of student leaders who lead the entire student body. The Prefect Council is
an umbrella of student leadership that coordinates student life in the areas of athletics, fine arts, guidance, spiritual life,
service and student life itself. The Prefects are selected by a panel of administrators and faculty through a stringent
interview process. They are senior leaders who possess a high degree of commitment to the school’s values and ideals.
Their emphasis is on service, not privilege.
Community Service: The King’s Academy does not have a minimum number of community service hours for graduation.
However, community service is strongly encouraged and is integrated into the secondary program. The112 seniors of the
Class of 2014 logged 26,050 community service hours during their four years of high school.
Ambassadors: The King’s Academy Ambassadors conduct school tours, welcome prospective and new students, and assist
at events both on and off campus throughout the year. Student Ambassadors are selected by the Administration, Faculty
and Staff to represent The King’s Academy. Students who are selected have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,
maintain good grades, are willing to meet and greet the public, and have a friendly personality.