LOGANVILLE, Ga. — Loganville Christian Academy is happy to announce that it has earned a spot on the Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll School list for the 2023-24 school year.
This is a way to recognize schools that have done amazing work to introduce students into more AP courses and support them on track for a flourishing college career.
Head of School Rachel Ernst commended all parties involved for their dedication to offering LCA students these chances.
“Over the past several years, LCA has been committed to continued academic excellence and increasing rigorous academic opportunities for our students. This recent recognition from the College Board is evidence of that commitment,” Ernst said. “Our teachers are preparing students for the rigor of Advanced Placement courses and our students are working hard to exceed expectations within the AP classroom and to see success on the AP exams. Together we are continuing to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for God's call on their lives.”
LCA received silver level distinction by having a 51 percent in college culture, 38 percent college credit and 11 percent college optimization. The minimum requirements for silver are 50, 30 and 5 percent, respectively.
LCA also met gold level criteria in two of the three categories.
In addition to this recognition, LCA has 18 AP Scholars and the school’s SAT average is 40 points above the national average.
Karen Wages, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, recognized the significance of LCA garnering such recognition.
“Being named an AP Honor Roll school is quite the achievement,” Wages said. “It highlights not only a student's commitment to challenging coursework, but also both teachers and the school's commitment to support high standards of learning and dedication to academic excellence.”
There is research done by AP that indicates students who enroll in AP courses and exams are more likely to attend college plus graduate on time.
“Our teachers are preparing students for the rigor of Advanced Placement courses and our students are working hard to exceed expectations within the AP classroom and to see success on the AP exams.”
In the letter informing LCA of this distinction, Head of AP and Instruction Trevor Packer explained the importance of AP presence in schools. AP credits earned while in high school serve as an accelerant for students’ four-year college journeys to graduation.
Even for students who do not obtain college credit, the courses give a glimpse into college-level courses, according to Packer.
“We know it takes a significant schoolwide effort — dedication from teachers, counselors, administrators, students, and parents — to make AP access a priority,” Packer said. “We join you in celebrating this inspiring achievement for your community. Again, congratulations! I'm inspired by your commitment and grateful for the chance to honor your success.”
Silver Categories Definitions
College Culture - Percent of students in the graduating class who took an AP exam at any point in high school, regardless of score. To avoid pressure on students to take large numbers of APs, only 1 AP exam per student contributes to this indicator.
College Credit - Percent of students in the graduating class who scored 3+ on any AP Exam in high school. To avoid pressure on students to take large numbers of APs, only 1 AP exam score of 3 or higher, per student, contributes to this indicator.
College Optimization -Percent of students in the graduating class who took 5 or more AP Exams in high school, where at least 1 exam was taken in 9th or 10th grade. Because research finds that 6 or more APs do not improve college graduation rates beyond the optimal total of 5 such courses in high school, no exams beyond 5 per student contribute to this indicator. The Honor Roll also recognizes schools that encourage students earlier on their AP journeys so as not to overload them with AP courses their junior and senior years.
