T h e K i i n g ’ ’ s A c a d e m y
Diploma Plans Standard Graduation Requirements
Students may earn a TKA Diploma by completing all
Graduation Requirements, as well as the Unique Graduation
Requirements.
Students may earn this distinction by completing all requirements of the TKA Diploma as well as the following:
 Three (3) credits in Foreign Language, which must consist of Level I, Level II, and Level III in the same foreign language
 A combination of four (4) additional Advanced Measures;
A qualifying score on the PSAT test may count as one (1)
Advanced Measure only, while other measures may be counted more than once. These measures include:
score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced
Placement Exam
earning a grade of “B” or better on courses that count for college credit
earning distinguished award pre-approved by the school in a special competition or project. (i.e.
Earning a distinguished place within an ACSI speech/debate competition, science fair, or the like.)
Because of TKA’s unique high school course schedule that mirrors that of a university schedule, some students attend the school but elect not to complete all of their Texas graduation requirements at TKA nor the requirements of the Distinguished Diploma. In this event, a TKA diploma is not awarded.
Unique Graduation Requirements
 Leadership for 4 years: includes biblical studies and leadership development
 Community Service: at least 100 approved hours completed before April of senior year
 Senior Portfolio four-year portfolio under the guidance of his/her English teachers.
TKA operates on a quarterly schedule.
4.0 credits of English
4.0 credits of Math
4.0 credits of History
4.0 credits of Science
2.0 credits of Foreign Language
1.0 credit Physical Education
0.5 credit Speech
1.0 credits Fine or Performing Arts
2.0 credits Leadership (0.5 credit per year)
3.5 credits of Electives
26 Credits
These requirements comply with the guidelines for the Recommended
High School Program set forth by the Texas Education Agency.
Promotion Requirements
Grade 9: To enter grade 9, a student must have been promoted from 8th grade.
Grade 10: To enter grade 10, a student must have earned at least six credits towards graduation, including English I,
Algebra I, one required science credit, and one required social studies credit.
Grade 11: To enter grade 11, a student must have earned at least 12 credits toward graduation, including English II,
Geometry, two required social studies credits, and two required science credits.
Grade 12
To enter grade 12, a student must have earned at least 18 credits toward graduation, including English III.
Class Rank & gpa
The grade point average is based on a 100 point weighted scale. In calculation of the weighted GPA, if Advanced
Placement courses are offered students will receive an additional 15 point weight and 10 point weight for if pre-
Advanced Placement courses are offered.

Curriculum
The curriculum offered through The King’s Academy high school will be taught at college preparatory level with the aim to prepare students for continuing their education after high school.
English
English 9,10,11,12
Math
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy
Social Studies
History 9, 10, 11 (US History), 12 (Govt/Economics)
Languages
Must consist of Level I and Level II in the same language.
Physical Education
Credit for Physical Education may be completed through courses offered at TKA or through pre-approved outside sports activities.
Speech
Communication Applications
Fine and Performing Arts
Credit for Fine and Performing Arts may be completed through courses offered at TKA or through pre-approved outside courses/performances.
Portfolio program
Each high school student will be expected to produce and maintain a four-year portfolio under the guidance of his/her
English teachers. A student’s selected work will be added to the portfolio annually. During the student’s senior year they will present this portfolio along with a senior presentation before a panel.
Grading System
All grades are recorded numerically. Transfer grades are recorded using the numerical equivalent on the grade scale of the sending school. When necessary, grades are converted using the following scale:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 75-79
D 70-74
F 0-69
Course Schedule
The schedule for high school will be offered on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday with core classes being a length of 1 hour 10 minutes each. A potential professionally staffed study center will be offered half day on Tuesday and/or
Thursday.
Special programs
 Weekly chapel/assembly
 Leadership: focusing on Christian Worldview, apologetics, personal disciplines, and ethics
 Academic Competitions
 Community Service opportunities
 Mission work
Athletics
Based on the interest level of TKA high school students, athletics such as cross country, basketball, six-man football, volleyball, tennis, and swimming could be offered.
Clubs and Activities
Based on student interests potential offerings could include the following:
 Speech/Debate Team
 Art Club
 National Honor Society
 Academic & Arts Competitions
 Student Newspaper
 Drama/Musical Theatre
 Yearbook/Photography
 Student Ambassadors
 Community Service Club
Accreditation
Currently The King’s Academy is working towards accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Council on Accreditation and School improvement
(SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.
When The King’s Academy receives accreditation, the high school will also become an accredited program.
The vision of The King’s Academy is to raise up future generations who are mighty in spirit, champions in character, and excellent in understanding, wisdom, and knowledge that give themselves to a courageous life of whole-hearted devotion to God and the call He has placed on their life.