Gateway Christian Schools:
Gateway Christian Schools, based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a church-related school offering three different programs: a campus school, an Extension Program for grades 2-12, and a Total Home-Education Program for K-12. Home education allows parents to spend quality, one-on-one time with their children. Gateway Curriculum Center has thousands of titles for home-educating parents to choose from and helpful staff to answer your questions. As a church school, we recognize the exclusive authority and jurisdiction of parents over their own children.
College-Preparatory Courses of Study:
English:
Includes all language arts.
Mathematics:
(Including Algebra I, II & Geometry. Additional higher math suggested.)
Geometry or other advanced math course with Geometry as a major component.
Science, Natural/Physical:
Must include at least one credit of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with lab. General Science and Environmental Science typically do not satisfy college-entrance requirements. (Earth Science and Life Science are typically below high school level.)
U.S. History:
May not be taken for high school credit before 9th grade.
Social Studies:
May include World History, World Geography, Ancient History, European History or Modern History.
Single Foreign Language:
Sign language does not meet this requirement
Visual and/or Performing Arts:
May include Art, Music, Dance or an art or music appreciation or art or music history course, etc.
Economics:
Must include both micro- and macro-economics.
Physical Education:
Wellness transferred from previous school is considered .5 credit of Health and .5 credit of P.E.
Health:
Wellness transferred from previous school is considered .5 credit of Health and .5 credit of P.E.
Acceptable Elective Courses:
- Additional math course (beyond Gateway's required 4 courses); e.g. Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry
- Additional science course (beyond Gateway's required 3 courses); e.g. Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, etc.
- Additional social studies course (U.S. History not acceptable for additional credit)
- Additional music, art, dance, or theatre arts course
- Additional foreign language course; e.g. Spanish III, French III, etc.
- Bible
- P.E. (Physical Education)
- U.S. Government (.5 credit)
- Civics (.5 credit)
- Speech
- Debate
- Logic
- Computer Programming
- CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Computer Applications
- Political Science
- Computer Technology
- Principles of Business
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Etymology
- Intro to Computers
- Computer Networking
- Webpage/Website Design
- Intro to Engineering
- Robotics
- Journalism
- Drafting
- Graphic Communications
- Cinematography
- Audio Production
- Multi-Media Productions
- Medieval History
- World Religions
- Church History
- Tennessee State History (Max .5 credit)
- Biblical History
- Mock Trial
- Intro to Electronics
- Constitutional Law
- Anthropology
- Civil Air Patrol
- Flight Instruction
- Intro to Business
- Business Management
- Personal Finance
- Computer Literacy
- Computer I & II
- Apologetics
- Current Events
- Christian Worldview
- Agriculture
- Building Trades
- Criminal Justice
- Theology
- Sign Language (does not meet foreign language requirement)
- Accounting
- Typing/Keyboarding (.5 credit)
- Culinary Arts
- Home Interior Design
- Cosmetology
- Small Animal Science
- Driver Education (Max .5 credit)
- Equestrian Training
- Auto Shop
- Shop
- Carpentry
- Auto Mechanics
- Computer Graphic Design
- Auto Body Repair
- Calligraphy
- Life Management
- Home Economics
- Woodworking
- Small Engine Repair
- Animal Husbandry
- Equine Science
- Ethics
- Horticulture
- Industrial Arts
- Distributive Education (Supervised, paid job)