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Erie First Christian Academy (EFCA) in Erie, PA, is a private, accredited day and boarding school that provides a full-time college preparatory education for young men and women from all over the world. We provide co-educational day programs for Pre-K-12th Grade students, and boarding programs for Grades 8-12. Our program is designed to bring out the best in each student through immersion in a nurturing environment that combines structured guidance with self-reliance and personal development and discovery.

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Middle School Subjects - Grade 8:
Middle School students study English, math, science, and social studies as required major courses. Required minor courses include art, computer, guidance, study skills, health, music, and physical education. Optional minors are band, choir and drama.

High School Graduation Requirements (Grades 9-12):

Core Classes:
- Algebra I and II, Geometry, Consumer Math, Business Math, Civics, World History, World Geography, Economics, Psychology, American History, American Government, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, English 9, 10, 11 and 12 and Bible 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Electives:
- Art, Band, Chorus, communications, Culinary Arts, Drama, Drivers Education, Financial Peace, Fitness, French 1, II and III, Introductory to Computer, Literary Lab, Logic, Newspaper, Poetry Appreciation, SAT Prep, School Service, Spanish I and II, Speech, Stage Craft, Study Skills, Video Production, Website Design and Yearbook.

Advanced Placement (AP) Classes:
- English Composition and Literature, English Composition and Grammar, French.

Honors Classes:
- Trigonmetry and Pre Calculus, Calculus, Advance Chemistry, Physciology and Anatomy.

College Credit:
As college is a goal for most of our students, EFCA offers dual credit college courses through RCI’s (Regional Choice Initiative) Dual Enrollment Program.

RCI provides:
- College credit courses to high school students.
- College credits with direct instruction from college professors
- College preparation and experience before high school graduation
- College courses and preparation at a reasonable cost
- Help bridge the difference between high school and college
- Provide courses that can compress the number of years to receive a college degree

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Address: 8150 Oliver Road, Erie, Pennsylvania , USA

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