Purpose
The Association of Christian Schools International is an organization of biblically based Christian schools and colleges. Its mission is to provide leadership, programs, and services in order to glorify God through excellence in these schools. It is the Association’s desire that “...in all things He might have pre-eminence.” (Colossians 1:18)
Goals
The ACSI Student Activities Program seeks to encourage and inspire students toward a standard of excellence in leadership, communication, and performance by enhancing the academic and fine arts education program of the Christian school. It provides opportunity for the practical application and development of skills necessary for confident Christian leadership. Each activity is planned to impact the educational and spiritual growth of each student, encouraging them to be a testimony to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each event also seeks to provide opportunity for Christian fellowship and positive interaction between students and teachers of participating schools.
Schools begin their participation at the school level, which impacts the highest number of students. As students progress to the district and regional levels, they are challenged by interaction with students of similar interests and abilities. Parents, friends, and the general public benefit from the ministry of these students in music, speech, and academic programs.
The awards program for ACSI Student Activities affirms the individual effort of each participant, while recognizing those whose skill and ability provide an inspiration and a challenge to excellence for all who participate.
At the beginning of each school year, a packet of student activity information is sent to member schools from the ACSI regional office. The packet includes the Student Activities Registration Form and information concerning specific events. After registrations are received in the regional office, schools receive specific information and support materials to assist in preparing for the event in their schools.
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General Materials
General Welcome Letter
General Updates and Changes
Objectives
ACSI student activities are designed to meet the following objectives:
- To provide incentives for students to develop skills necessary for Christian leadership.
- To facilitate the learning process of each student.
- To help develop the skills to be an effective communicator.
- To provide a gauge to determine how effectively each school has prepared their students in these various activities.
- To provide a degree of competition to develop the composure and confidence of each participant.
- To provide for a time of fun and fellowship with other Christian young people.
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District Events
► District events vary from region to region.
► Events are available for all age groups—elementary, junior high, and senior high students.
- Art Festivals—Student submitted artwork is evaluated and awarded ribbons for recognition.
- Athletic Tournaments—Students compete in athletic events, such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball.
- Chess Tournaments—Students go head-to-head to reveal the ultimate chess champion.
- Creative Writing Festivals—Student submitted writing is evaluated and awarded for talent and inventiveness.
- Fellowship of Christian Cheerleader Camps—Cheerleaders can enhance their safety-awareness and chearleading skills at this professional training camp.
- Geography Bee—Students are challenged with questions pertaining to local, national and world geography.
- Leadership Conferences—Training today's student leaders today!
- Math League—Recognizes the achievements of students in Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.
- Math Olympics—Elementary and middle school students participate in reasoning and comprehension events.
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- Music Festivals—Students are evaluated and awarded in intrument, choir, and band competition.
- Science Fairs—Students develop and apply creativity, skill, and logical thinking to the solutions of science.
- Speech Meets—Students compete in memoizations and oratory skills.
- Spelling Bees—Students progress through district, regional, and ultimately national spelling bee competition.
- World Concern Conferences—Students are given insight and oppurtunity to participate in world issues.
- Yearbook Evaluation—Student yearbook designs are evaluated and awarded based on effectiveness and creativity.
- Young Authors and Illustrators Olympics—Students works are evaluated in story and illustration.
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National Events
- Math League and Spelling Bee advance to a national level.
- Regional Math League school winners participate in national level tests.
- Regional Spelling Bee winners qualify for the National Spelling Bee.
HandBooks Copyright Information
Handbook attachment files may NOT be posted on your school website. ACSI member schools may include a link to the student activities web page at http://www.acsi.org/Students/StudentActivities/tabid/591
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