CUCA Academic Profile

Charlotte United Christian Academy endeavors to be a Christian school in more than name only. Rigorous attention is given to the development of strong character, personal integrity and social responsibility within all students. Students are taught and encouraged to grow in servant-hood; and consistent involvement in a variety of ministry practica and service projects such as working with the elderly and the handicapped and volunteering with such agencies as Love INC, Metrolina Foodbank and Crisis Assistance Ministry are a regular part of the required curriculum of the school as well as a graduation requirement (minimum requirement for graduation: 104 hours).

Graduation Requirements

* adjustments allowed for transfer students

CUCA students perform well on nationally normed standardized test and generally go on to further their education at the university level. CUCA students have attended the Air Force Academy, Emmanuel College, King College, Montreat-Anderson College, Purdue University, Queens College and numerous schools in the UNC system including Appalachian State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, East Carolina University and NC State University.

While not formally accredited through any offical accrediting agency, CUCA is approved as an educational institution as defined by the North Carolina Constitution, the North Carolina General Statutes and the Rules and Regulations adopted by the State Board of Education of North Carolina. CUCA is currently seeking accreditation wih the National Association of Private Schools.(NAPS) is also a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and GCACS (Greater Charlotte Association of Christian Schools).

Grading, Coursework and GPA
Grading Scale

CUCA is a college prepatory school with an accelerated curriculum (CEEB: 340-690). All courses are taught at an advanced level with honors and AP classes so designated.

GPA is based on the traditional grading sytem, with the exception that Honors courses receieve one extra quality point and Advanced Placement courses receive two extra quality points. All courses are included in the caluclation of GPA.

CUCA awards diplomas based on the requirements for graduation above. In addition to the academic requirements, all students are required to particpate in community outreach and service projects in order to graduate.

CUCA SAT Distribution Comparisions (2006-2007)
 National, State and Local Level*

(Critical Reading, Writing, Math)

* based on most recent data available at time of printing

Awards and Scholarships
Charlotte United Christian Academy students have received awards and scholarships including:

• Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
• Guidepost Young Writer's Award (2nd place nationally)
• National Merit Scholarship
• King College Vocal/Academic Scholarships
• McGraw Scholar-President's Scholarship (Montreat College)
• Bellhaven College Academic/Dance Scholarships
• American Cancer Society Scholarship
• Bi-Lo Rohaley Scholarship
• Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarship
• Queens College Mecklenburg Scholar
• Wal-Mart Scholarship
• NC Contract Grant
• NC Legislators tuition/grant
• Jr. Police Academy
• CPCC - tuition/books
• St. Andrews Merit Scholar

Warriors in Service
Guidelines and Requirements

The Warriors in Service Program is a fundemental way to train our students in the Core Values of Charlotte United Christian Academy as well as a graduation requirement. This program is also designed to aid them in discovering their natural gifts and skills and employing them in the community. This service is desinged to take students out of their comfort zone (family, church, neighbors) and into the greater community. Because it is a promotion/graduation requirement, all students in Grades 9-12 are required to participate.

The minimum number of hours per grade per year** are:
Freshman - 20 hours
Sophomore - 24 hours
Junior - 28 hours
Senior - 32 hours
** Allowances will be made for transfer students

Students will not be limited to the minimum requirements per school year. Service hours can be accumulated from 9th grade through the 12th grade and at graduation, specail recognition will be given to those who have excelled in this area.

• 200 hours of Saints in Service will receive a bronze cord to be worn at graduation
• 250 hours of Saints in Service will receive a silver cord to be worn at graduation
• 300 hours of Saints in Service will receive a gold cord to be worn at graduation

Service hours completed during the summer will be applied to the upcomming school year, not the previous year.

Students will need to complete the required number of service hours at an approved non-profit agency. Students may also choose his or her own agency and/or project with prior approval from the Saints in Service director. Services for which a student is paid may not be counted. All student transcripts will indicate the number of service hours completed.

Charlotte United Christian Academy students have been accepted at colleges/universities

• Appalachian State University
• King College
• Wake Forest University
• Queens College
• Montreat College
• Winthrop University
• University of Colorado
• University of Maine
• Pfeiffer University
• North Carolina State University
• CPCC & SPCC
• North Carolina A&T
• University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
• University of North Carolina Wilmington
• University of North Carolina Greensboro
• University of North Carolina Pembroke
• University of North Carolian Charlotte
• Emmanuel College
• Toccoa Falls College
• Johnson and Wales University
• St. Andrews College
• East Carolina University
• Elizabeth City State University
• Boston College
• Georgia State University
• Carolinas College of Health Services
• Belhaven College
• Purdue University
• Lee University