School Curriculum
Students follow a United States based curriculum that follows the Common Core Standards of the US. Students have classes in Math, English, Science, French, Social Studies, Technology, and Physical Education at each Grade. Since many of our students are not native English speakers, they have added English instruction in ESL classes (English as a Second Language) to advance their skills. There are other activities for students which include Student Council, Community Service, art, music, chess, robotics, dance, table tennis, drumming, and sports including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
Program of Studies
High School Curriculum
Ninth Grade – credits
- English (Anthology and Literature and Reading)-
1 credit - Physical Science – 1 credit
- Algebra I – 1 credit
- Spanish/French – 1 credit
- World History – 1 credit
- Physical Education – .5 credit
- Computers/Technology – ½ credit
- Elective (1) – 1 credit
Tenth Grade – credits
- English American Literature – 1 credit
- Geometry – 1 credit
- Biology – 1 credit
- Spanish/French – 1 credit
- World Geography – 1 credit
- Physical Education – .5 credit
- Computers/Technology – ½ credit
- Elective (1) – 1 credit
Eleventh Grade – credits
- English British Literature – 1 credit Pre AP-Language and Comp.
- Algebra II – 1 credit
- Chemistry – 1 credit
- African History – 1 credit
- Spanish/French – 1 credit
- Philosophy and Art History – ½ credit College Prep / SAT
- Computers/Technology – ½ credit
- Physical Education – .5 credit
- Elective (1) – 1 credit
Twelfth Grade – credits
- English World Literature – 1 credit Pre AP-Language and Comp.
- Pre-Calculus / Calculus – 1 credit
- Physics – 1 credit
- Spanish/French – 1 credit
- Entrepreneurship/Business – 1 credit College Prep / SAT
- Computers/Technology – ½ credit
- College Prep / Health – 1 credit
AP Courses online
Middle School Curriculum
Sixth Grade – credits
- English (Anthology – Literature and Reading) – 1 credit Composition / Writing
- Physical Science – 1 credit
- Mathematics – 1 credit General Math
- French – 1 credit
- Social Studies – 1 credit Ancient Civilizations
- Introduction to Computers/Technology – ½ credit
- Physical Education – ½ credit
- Humanities (Art and Art History or Music) – ½ credit
Seventh Grade – credits
- English (Anthology – Literature and Reading) – 1 credit Composition / Writing
- Life Science – 1 credit
- Mathematics – 1 credit Pre-Algebra
- Spanish/French – 1 credit
- Social Studies – 1 credit Early Western Civilization
- Physical Education – ½ credit
- Humanities (Art and Art History or Music) – ½ credit
- Introduction to Computers/Technology – ½ credit
Eighth Grade – credits
- English (Anthology and Literature and Reading) – 1 credit Composition / Writing
- Earth & Space Science – 1 credit
- Pre-Algebra / Algebra I – 1 credit
- Spanish/French – 1 credit
- Social Studies – 1 credit Geography
- Physical Education – ½ credit
- Computers/Technology – ½ credit
- Humanities (Art and Art History or Music) – ½ credit
Calendar
The school year starts in mid-August and ends in late June. It is based on 181 school days throughout the year. There is a four-week Christmas break, Easter week break, a few long weekends, and all national holidays.
Standardized Testing
Students K to 11TH grade at BAIA take the NWEA, MAP Test (Measurement of Academic Proficiency) twice a year. As well High School students take the SAT Tests in 11th and 12th grades and the PSAT test in 9th and 10th
Grading System (Middle and High School)
| A+ | 97 – 100% | C+ | 77 – 79% | |
| A | 93 – 96% | C | 73 – 76% | |
| A- | 90 – 92% | C- | 70 – 72% | |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | D+ | 67 – 69% | |
| B | 83 – 86% | D | 63 – 66% | |
| B- | 80 – 82% | D- | 60 – 62% | |
| Below 60%, F |
Grading System (Middle and High School)
| Academic Performance Grades | Category | Score |
| 1 | Excellent | 90- 100% |
| 2 | Above Average | 80 – 89% |
| 3 | Average | 70 – 79% |
| 4 | Below Average | 60 – 69% |
| 5 | Unsatisfactory | Below 60% |
| N/A | Not Applicable |