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Oakdale Christian Academy:
Located in Jackson KY, 90 minutes southeast of Lexington, Oakdale Christian Academy is a Christ-centered college preparatory boarding school for students in Grades 7-12.

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College Preparatory Curriculum (Grades 7-12)
Photo of Private Boarding School in KentuckyWhile the curriculum is demanding, the support is abundant. Faculty members are available to provide extra help for serious students after school or during a mutually agreed period.

Boarding students have mandatory evening study hall which is supervised and supported by their dorm parents. Students who are limited or restricted are required to have Saturday study hall as well.

Graduation Required courses include:
- 4 credits of English, including English 3 and English 4 at Oakdale
- 4 credits of math, including Integrated Math A1 or higher at Oakdale
- 3 credits of science, including 1 credit of biology and ½ credit of earth/space science
- 3 credits of social science including 1 credit of U.S. history and ½ credit of civics
- 1 credit (2 years) of Bible
- 2 credits of the same foreign language (or equivalent proven by proficiency exam)
- 2 credits of business/vocational to include ½ credit of computer and ½ credit of economics
- ½ credit health
- ½ credit of physical education (or equivalent)
- ½ credit of art history
- ½ credit of drama

Examples of electives include:
- Art
- Botany
- Chemistry 
- Geography
- Music
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Typing
- World History
- Yearbook

AP Courses are available through History, Science, English, and Math. A student may also take college credit classes through Central Christian college of Kansas. An Honors Diploma is available for superior students who want to prepare more thoroughly for college.

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Address: 5801 Beattyville Road, Jackson, Breathitt County , Kentucky , USA
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Turning Winds Academic Institute (TWAI)
Courses / Programs
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New Hope Wilderness Camp
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Courses / Programs
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