MPCS School Profile 2015-2016

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ACCEPTANCES CLASSES 2012-2015 *Indicates Matriculation

• Agnes Scott College • University of Alabama* • Alfred University • Appalachian State University* • Auburn University* • Bard College • Bates College* • Baylor University • Belmont University • Benedictine University* • Berry College* • Binghamton University • Birmingham Southern College* • Boston College* • Boston University • Butler University • Centre College • University of California-Berkeley* • University of California-Davis • University of California-Los Angeles • University of California-San Diego* • University of California-Santa Barbara • University of California-Santa Cruz • Clemson University* • Colby College* • College of Charleston* • College of William and Mary • College of the Holy Cross • University of Colorado-Boulder • Columbia College • Connecticut College • Cornell University* • Davidson College* • DePaul University* • Drexel University • Eckerd College* • University of Edinburgh • Elon University* • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Emory & Henry College* • Emory University* • Flagler College* • University of Florida • Florida State University* • Full Sail University* • Furman University* • The George Washington University • Georgia College* • University of Georgia* • Georgia Institute of Technology* • Georgia Southern University* • Georgia State University* • Greensboro College • Haverford College • University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign* • Indiana University • Jacksonville University* • Kennesaw State University* • Kenyon College* • LaGrange College* • Lehigh University* • Liberty University • Louisiana State University*

2015-2016 school year Educational Philosophy Founded in 1986, Mount Pisgah Christian School’s mission is to Enrollment (K-Grade 12): 673 provide an outstanding collegeStudents of color: 18% preparatory education grounded in Enrollment (Grades 9-12): 281 Christian faith and values. Located in the greater Atlanta area, Pisgah is Class of 2016: 65 an independent, coeducational day school serving students from age six weeks through 12th grade. The school offers a learning environment that challenges, nurtures and strengthens students intellectually, spiritually and physically. Our students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities in order to develop the whole person as a contributor to a thriving school community.

Pisgah’s Upper School was established in 2001. Academic, artistic and athletic excellence, along with the spiritual and interpersonal growth of young people, are central to our mission. An active advisory program, honor code and service learning program instill values of respect, honesty and good character.

Contact Information

CEEB: 110062

John D. Marshall Head of School

Trey Arnette Director of Admission

Mary Ann Morris Upper School Head

Susan R. Reilly Director of College Counseling sreilly@mountpisgahschool.org

9820 Nesbit Ferry Road | Johns Creek, GA 30022 | 678-336-3402 | experiencepisgah.org

Academic Information Students are required to complete 23 academic credits in the Upper School to graduate. Based on the rigor of our curriculum, Pisgah typically limits the number of AP courses/exams to one in Grade 10, three in Grade 11 and three in Grade 12.

Course Offerings English - 4 credits English I, English I Honors English II, English II Honors English III, English III Honors American Literature Survey English IV, English IV Honors British Literature Survey AP Language and Composition AP Literature and Composition Mathematics - 4 credits Geometry, Geometry Honors Algebra II, Algebra II Honors Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Statistics, Statistics Honors Pre-Calculus Honors AP Statistics AP Calculus AB Science - 4 credits Biology, Biology Honors, Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Integrated Science Human Anatomy and Physiology Environmental Science Physics AP Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry Social Studies - 3 credits Government World History, World History Honors US History, US Honors Economics, Economics Honors

AP World History AP US History Foreign Language - 3 credits Spanish I Spanish II, Spanish II Honors Spanish III, Spanish III Honors Spanish IV Honors AP Spanish Christian Education - 2 credits Old Testament Survey New Testament Survey Practical Theology World Religions PE/Health - 1 credit Weight Training Strength and Conditioning Physical Education Health Fine Arts - 1 credit Design Fundamentals Art History Advanced Studio Painting 1 and 2 Digital Photography Drawing 1 and 2 AP Art AP Music Theory Band Choir Introduction to Drama Advanced Acting Stage Craft Orchestra

Electives - 1 credit Psychology Topics in History SAT/ACT Prep Shakespeare Creative Writing Speech and Debate Media Production Culture & Christianity Senior Leadership Integrated Computer Applications Microsoft Office Web Design I Web Design II Animation Data Structures and Algorithms Robotics AP Psychology AP Computer Science A AP European History Community Service 80 hours (20 hours per year) All service activities are performed outside of school hours, are selected by the students and approved by Student Life Office.

Class of 2016 GPA Distribution*

Grading System A

90-100

Quartile

GPA

B

80-89

Maximum

99.68

C

70-79

Q3 (75th)

92.85

F

Below 70

Median

90.96

Q1 (25th)

86.93

A cumulative GPA is calculated annually on the basis of grades earned in classes completed at Pisgah during a student’s Upper School career. AP courses are given a 6 point weight. Honors courses are given a 3 point weight.

*Class of 2016 GPA distribution is cumulative for grades 9-11 for Mount Pisgah coursework only.

Due to the academic quality of each graduating class, Pisgah does not rank its seniors.

Class of 2014-2016 ACT/SAT Results The middle 50% range is reported for students who took the SAT and ACT through June 2015.

Class of 2014-2016 SAT Results Critical Reading

490-640

Math

520-650

Writing

490-620

2015 Advanced Placement Scores

In 2014-2015, Pisgah offered 13 year-long AP courses. Of the 280 students enrolled in the Upper School at the time, 101 students completed 190 exams. 57% scored 3 or above. All students who are enrolled in an AP class are required to take the AP exam.

Class of 2014-2016 ACT Results Composite

22-28

Reporting Policy For Academic Or Behavioral Misconduct When asked by a college, serious misconduct in grades 9-12 that results in out-ofschool suspension or expulsion is reported.

Accreditation and Membership Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

Membership: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Council for Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), National Business Officers Association (NBOA), Mid-South Independent School Business Officers Association (MISBO), Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC), Atlanta Christian School Association (ACSA) and College Board.

The Class of 2015 Achievements 100% of the Class of 2015 (54 students) was accepted into a four year college or university. Members of the Class of 2015 received academic, athletic and special achievement scholarships in excess of $3.5 million 2 U.S. Military Academy Appointments 8 NCAA Athletes 5 Visual and Performing Arts Majors 6 AP Scholars 5 AP Scholars with Honor

1 AP Scholar with Distinction 1 Commended Scholar 1 Georgia Youth Leadership Entrepreneur 1 Golden Key Scholastic Award Winner (Art)

• Maritime College (SUNY)* • Marymount Manhattan College • Maryville College* • University of Massachusetts-Amherst* • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences* • Methodist University* • University of Miami • Miami University* • University of Michigan* • University of Mississippi* • New College of Florida • Newberry College* • University of NC School of the Arts • North Carolina State University • North Carolina Wesleyan University • University of North Georgia* • Northeastern University • Norwich University • Oglethorpe University* • Ohio University* • University of Pennsylvania* • Pepperdine University • University of Pittsburgh • Pratt Institute • Presbyterian College • Princeton University* • Rhodes College* • Saint Louis University* • Samford University* • Savannah College of Art & Design* • School of the Art Institute of Chicago* • School of Visual Arts* • Seton Hall University • Sewanee: The University of the South* • University of South Carolina* • University of Southern California • Southern Methodist University • Stetson University • Stony Brook University* • Syracuse University* • University of Tennessee • Texas Christian University • Trinity College • Tulane University • United States Air Force Academy* • United States Naval Academy* • Vanderbilt University* • Virginia Military Institute* • University of Virginia • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University* • Wake Forest University* • Washington & Lee University* • Western Carolina University* • Wofford College* • Yonsei University* Other Notable College Acceptances From Previous Years: • Colorado College • Dartmouth College • Johns Hopkins University* • New York University* • Northwestern University • Stanford University* • Tufts University* • United States Coast Guard Academy* • United States Military Academy* • University of Washington* • University of Wisconsin