High School Profile

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Horizon Christian Schools is an educational community gathered around the person of Jesus Christ and grounded by Biblical truth. We seek to provide a comprehensive education, in harmony with the purposes of God for each student and in partnership with parents, producing students who are fully alive.

FACULTY STATISTICS

  • 12 Certified or Formally Certified through State Agencies or ACSI
  • 19 with Bachelor's Degree
  • 15 with Master's Degree
  • 15 Years average Teaching Experience

SCHOOL AND GRADING INFORMATION

  • The school is accredited through Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC)
  • The school is organized into two 18-week semesters with permanent report cards issued at the completion of each semester. Students take three 90-minute (A day) classes and three 90-minute (B day) classes, that meet every other day. They also take two 45-minute classes that meet daily (C day) classes.
  • Classes are graded on a scale of A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0, W=Withdraw, I=Incomplete and P=Pass. (Withdraws, Incompletes and Pass grades are not included in the GPA).
  • Weighted classes are graded on a scale of A=5, B=4, C=3, D=1 and F=0.
  • Class rank and GPA may be reported by both weighted and unweighted grade point averages on the final transcript.

HCHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2012-2013

4 Credits in English 1 Credit in Health
4 Credits in Social Studies 1 Credit in Physical Education
3 Credits in Math 3 Credits Foreign Language
3 Credits in Science 1 Credit in Fine Arts or Tech Ed
1-4 Credits in Bible 9 Elective Credits (Including Bible)

(Students are required to take Bible each semester enrolled)

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 28

Our Motto

Bringing Life to Learning

Contact Us

Horizon Christian High School

23370 SW Boones Ferry Road
Tualatin, OR 97062 Phone: 503-612-6521
School Website: www.horizonchristianschools.org
Athletic Website: www.horizonathletics.com
Fax: 503-783-2361 School Code: 381181
Principal:  Bill Smethurst
Dean of Students:  Scott Olson
Athletic Director:  Dave Brown
Admissions Coordinator:  Samara Hand
Student Enrollment: 137
Faculty on Staff: 20
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PROGRAM OF STUDIES

ENGLISH
  • English 9
  • English 10
  • English 11
  • English 12
  • Honors English 10
  • Honors English 11
  • Honors English 12
SCIENCE
  • Physical Science
  • Biology
  • Conceptual Physics
  • Forensics
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Physics
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
  • Spanish 1
  • Spanish 2
  • Spanish 3
  • Spanish 4
MISCELLANEOUS
  • Study Hall
  • Teacher's Aide
  • Cadet Teacher
  • Independent Study
MATHEMATICS
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Forensics
  • Algebra 2
  • Honors Algebra 2
  • Pre-Calculus, PCC Col. Level
  • Calculus, PCC Col. Level
  • Statistics, PCC Col. Level
FINE ARTS
  • Ensemble
  • Drama
  • Theater Productions
  • Art
  • Advanced Art
HEALTH
  • Health
SOCIAL STUDIES
  • Ancient World History
  • Modern World History
  • US History
  • Government
  • Economics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  • Athletic PE
  • Athletic Training Philosophy
BIBLE
  • Old Testament Studies
  • New Testament Studies
  • Bible Themes
  • Christian Worldview
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Mission of God
BUSINESS
Business/Professional/Tech.
  • Marketing
  • Sports Marketing

 

SPORT OFFERINGS

FALL WINTER SPRING
  • Football
  • Girls Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Boys and Girls Cross Country
  • Boys Varsity Basketball
  • Boys JV Basketball
  • Girls Varsity Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Boys Track and Girls Track

 


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