CHEC High School

Two Day - Tuesday & Thursday - Opal Class 8th/9th

CHEC Opal class is comprised of 8th-9th graders. They follow the same 32-week school calendar as our Elementary and Junior High students attending their classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-3pm. Students wear their class t-shirt on Tuesdays and their professional uniform from Flynn O'Hara on Thursdays.

CHEC supports families in preparing for the college dual enrollment process by guiding students through the required prerequisites: English I, Algebra I, and two additional high school courses. Students may begin dual enrolling in 9th grade and all students are required to dual enroll by 10th grade as part of the CHEC high school program. At CHEC, students complete their high school science and history core classes, earning one high school credit per course on their transcript. These core classes are taught using a biblically based curriculum.

In addition to core classes, students can choose from a variety of electives, which rotate annually. CHEC high school electives are designed around four foundational pillars: Liberal Arts, STEM, Business, and Fine Arts, allowing students to earn the equivalent of two high school elective credits each year.

For Math and English, students may either continue with a home-based program of their choice or enroll in CHEC’s three-day program, which includes Math and English classes on Mondays.

Juniors and Seniors that have been enrolled in CHEC for at least 2 years will have a customized program created for them including on the job training, dual enrollment, internships, college visits, mentorship programs, participation in The Presidential Service Award volunteer programs, Bright Futures guidance, HS transcript assistance and more.

Core Classes

Science

High school students participate in a hands-on, science class covering a full biblically based curriculum for high school transcript credit. Students will complete chapter activities that include reading, written assignments, labs, quizzes, and tests. During the school year, Opal students could cycle through subjects such as Biology, Marine Science, oceanography, chemistry, and Physical Science. 1.5-2 hours of mandatory homework is required for this class. Parents will buy the curriculum for the year. Class and lab materials are included in tuition.

History

High school students participate in an engaging, discussion based, history class covering a full Biblically based curriculum. Opal students will take courses such as U.S. History, Civics, World History, and more. There is 1.5-2 hours of mandatory homework for this class. Options are available for HS students to take a corresponding CLEP exam at the end of the year at Palm Beach State University.

High School Electives

Business

Personal Finance
Entrepreneurship
MS Office
Career Readiness

The CHEC Business pillar of our HS electives will expose students to many topics throughout the year that will be useful in their personal life, professional life, college life and financial life.

Liberal Arts

Debate
Public Speaking
Test Prep
Literature (every cycle year)

Our Liberal Arts pillar dives into 2 classic literature books along with many topics across communication. Elevator pitches, resume writing, persuasive essays, test prep, interview role play sessions and personal development.

STEM

Website Design
Typing
Photography

The STEM pillar prepares students to the world of technology beyond personal use. They will take different classes each year in their STEM cycle designed to provide them a well rounded exposure to professional aspects of STEM concepts.

Fine Arts

L.I.F.E in Theatre (every cycle year)
Sports

High School students actively put on a full musical every year in the spring.They participate in the whole process of the theatrical production. Not only is theater an incredible tool for teaching many useful life skills, it is often the fondest memory people hold from their own high school experiences.

CHEC Worship Band

This class will equip students with the foundational knowledge and experience necessary to serve on a worship team, focusing on musical technique, stage presence, team dynamics, and spiritual leadership. Students will explore key aspects of worship leadership, including song selection, arranging, rehearsal strategies, and how to lead worship effectively in various settings, including school assemblies.

Dual Enrollment Guidance/Study Hall

In our Dual Enrollment Guidance course a teacher will be assisting students with their first dual enrollment course. They will assist students with navigating the universities student's portals, time management with assignments, turning assignments in and communication with their professors.

A proctored study hall gives students a chance to complete some of their CHEC homework or out of CHEC work during their school time in order to allow more time after school for extracurriculars and sports. At this age, students tend to prefer working independently alongside their peers and are motivated to complete more work in less time.