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High School
High School
The high school years are arguably the most important years in a student’s life. As they transition from children to adults, you will want to know that your children possess the necessary spiritual maturity to navigate college life and beyond without losing the faith you have instilled in them. Excellent academics combined with spiritual maturity are the hallmarks of The King’s Christian High School. Each child is recognized as unique and special. Their individual gifts are enhanced through the acceptance, nurture, and encouragement of loving teachers.
Spiritual Maturity
Discipleship, Christian ethics, and apologetics are the focus of our high school Bible curriculum as students are prepared to enter the world spiritually mature and equipped to live out, share, and defend their faith.
Students develop spiritually throughout their four years of high school at The King’s Christian School. Each year, the entire high school, including teachers, spend valuable time growing together in their faith at the annual high school retreat.
Weekly chapels feature guest speakers who encourage and instruct our students throughout the year while student-elected class chaplains take the lead with their peers during class meetings and other school events.
Global Missions
For the past 24 years, The King’s Christian School has sent out teams of students to share the love of Jesus Christ locally, regionally, and around the world. Our students have served in U.S. cities such as Boston, New York and Washington D.C. as well as countries in Europe and Africa.
Our 2024 missions team will travel to Phoenix, Arizona. The missions program at The King’s Christian School involves a year-long discipleship and training program to prepare high school students for their mission experience.
College Bound
At TKCS we strive for academic excellence. Each year, between 95% and 100% of our high school seniors continue their educations at colleges and universities across the country, so our high school program is designed for college-readiness.
In addition to a full range of college preparatory, honors, and AP courses, King’s requires its students to successfully complete courses above the New Jersey state standards. Beginning in freshman year, students are required to complete courses in public speaking, advanced writing, and information literacy in order to fully prepare them for their studies at the next level.
High School Curriculum
The King’s Christian School has a comprehensive curriculum, offering 70+ courses in language arts, mathematics, science, history, world language, Bible, technology, careers, public speaking, information literacy, art, music, physical education, health and financial literacy in a small classroom setting. All classes are offered at college preparatory, honors, and/or Advanced Placement levels.
Required courses such as Writing and Research, Information Literacy, and Public Speaking set our students up to achieve in college and beyond. Browse our English Scope and Sequence and our Bible Scope and Sequence.
The King’s Christian School is a G Suite for Education school. We are accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Christian Schools International.
High School Graduation Requirements
The King’s Christian School has a comprehensive curriculum, offering 70+ courses in language arts, mathematics, science, history, world language, Bible, technology, careers, public speaking, information literacy, art, music, physical education, health and financial literacy in a small classroom setting. All classes are offered at college preparatory, honors, and/or Advanced Placement levels.
All graduates of the classes of 2020 through 2024 must complete at least 136.5 credits (140 credits is considered typical), meet attendance requirements, and complete each of the following minimum curriculum requirements with a passing grade of 65% or better:
- 20 credits in biblical studies (5 credits per year of enrollment at TKCS)
- 20 credits in English language arts (International transfers need only 5 credits/year of enrollment)
- 20 credits in mathematics:
- 5 credits in Algebra I
- 5 credits in Geometry
- 5 credits in Algebra II
- 5 credits in Consumer Math, Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC, or Precalculus
- 15 credits in a lab science:
- 5 credits in Biology
- 5 credits in a lab science (Chemistry is encouraged)
- 5 additional credits in a lab science (Physics is encouraged)
- 20 credits in social studies:
- 5 credits in world history
- 10 credits in United States history
- 5 credits in Government
- 10 credits in world language (2-4 years of the same language encouraged)
- 12 credits in physical education/health
- 5 credits in the visual and performing arts
- 5 credits in 21st century life and careers
- 2.5 credits in financial literacy
- 3 credits in advanced writing
In addition, a computer science course will be offered and fulfill credit requirements in 21st century life and careers. Also, technology is integrated into every high school course offering.
High School Course Offerings
BIBLE
SCIENCE
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
HISTORY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
DUAL ENROLLMENT
“High school students today are confronted with a world in which there are no moral absolutes and science provides the solutions to all of man’s problems. Having my grandson at The King’s Christian School assures me that all his subjects are taught by individuals who are committed to the absolute authority of God’s Word and are presented in a manner that is consistent with His truth.”
– FRANK G.
High School Co- and Extra-curricular Offerings
Service
Quarterly Local Missions
Class Service Projects
Short-term Mission Trips
Activities
Annual Spiritual Retreat
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddles
Field Trips
Homecoming Dance
Junior/Senior Prom
Tech Crew
Yearbook Staff
New Jersey Mock Trial Competition
Chess Club
Math Club
Pro-life Club
Art Club
Sports
Boys and Girls Soccer
Boys and Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Softball
Baseball
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls Cross Country
Boys and Girls Winter Track
Performance Opportunities
Musical Ensembles
Christmas Concert
Spring Concert
Music Showcase
Art Show
Spring Drama
Leadership Opportunities
The TKCS chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS)
Student Council
Worship Team
Experience The King’s Christian School today!
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Questions? Contact our Admissions Office at info@tkcs.org or (856) 489-6720.