Secondary

DISCOVER SHILOH SECONDARY

The secondary school at Shiloh includes students from 8th through 12th grade with approximately 650 students enrolled this year.  Our secondary school will prepare your student for life with outstanding academics taught by a caring and licensed faculty in a distinctively Christian environment. The secondary school emphasizes rigor, relevance, and relationships as three essential themes.

Shiloh offers a rigorous line of curriculum for our students, including advanced placement courses in five subjects and college credit classes in five subjects, as well.  Students who graduate from Shiloh are prepared to attend college anywhere.  On average, 98% of our graduates go on to attend college.

Our teachers are preparing students for life in relevant ways. Whether it is in the classroom, in a hands-on lab experiment, on a field trip, or on one of the many Global Mission Experiences Shiloh offers, Shiloh's graduates are prepared for life through relevant experiences.

Thank you for your interest in Shiloh Christian secondary school.  Please let us know how we can be of service to you. 

ACADEMICS

Students in grades 8th through 12th at Shiloh Christian School are required to study one subject in each of the core areas each year: English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Biblical Studies.

In grades 9th through 12th, two years of foreign language, one year of both arts and technology, and one semester each of health and speech are required for graduation. Physical Education or participation in athletics is required for at least one semester as well.

Advanced Placement and College courses are available in English, Mathematics, Science, History, and Literature.  Students are selected for these courses on the basis of their test scores, grades, as well as, intellectual curiosity, proficiency, and willingness to study independently.

At Shiloh, there is a directed and determined effort to encourage and motivate each student to perform at the highest level the student can manage. Students participate in the process of choosing their courses, with their opinions and desires assuming a progressively larger role as they near completion of the high school years. However, parents are allowed to make the final choice each year as to acceptance or rejection of the selected courses.  

AP Classes Offered

  • Psychology
  • United States History
  • World History: Modern
  • Spanish Language and Culture
  • 2-D Art and Design

College-Credit Classes Offered

  • College Algebra
  • College Plane Trigonometry
  • College Finite Math
  • Survey of Calculus
  • English Composition I and II
  • World Literature I and II
  • College Biology
  • College Chemistry I and II
  • College Physics I and II
  • College Government
  • College Public Speaking
  • College Calculus I
  • College Statistics

GET INVOLVED IN SECONDARY

SALT

SALT stands for the Service and Leadership Team and is a club available to 8th-10th grade students. SALT meets once a month to learn key leadership topics such as Influence, Relationships, Time, and Motivation.  Each semester they complete service projects with Northwest Arkansas organizations. Enrollment for SALT takes place in late August and dues are $40 with a club t-shirt and study book included. Contact Alicia Brown at aliciab@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding SALT.

Chick-fil-A Leaders Academy 

Chick-fil-A Leader Academy (CLA) is a club made up of a select group of 11th grade students. CLA meets once a month to complete Leadership Labs focusing on developing the student’s personal and team leadership skills. Together the team plans, prepares and executes a community Impact Project as they work to put their knowledge into action. Enrollment for CLA takes place in late August and dues are $40 with a club t-shirt included. Contact Alicia Brown at aliciab@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding CLA.  

Yearbook

Yearbook is a course made up of 9th-12th grade students that centers on the design and completion of the secondary yearbook. Students design the cover of the book as well as develop the theme which is displayed throughout the yearbook. Students learn how to create and design pages and take pictures for the yearbook.  Contact Lindsay Ramsey at lindsayr@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding yearbook. 

HOSA

9-12th grade students involved in HOSA have the opportunity to learn about disciplines within the medical profession while preparing for HOSA’s State Leadership Conference/Competition. The goal of HOSA is to introduce students to a wide variety of careers that medical professions have to offer while simultaneously challenging them academically.  Contact Bailey Boyett at baileyb@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding HOSA.

Robotics

Shiloh’s Robotics team consists of 8th-12th grade students who meet during the school day. Students learn the fundamentals necessary to build their first robot including JAVA programming language, CAD (Computer Aided Design), and how to design and construct a robot for robotics competitions held around the state. Contact Brant Breeding at brantb@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding robotics.. 

DECA

9-12th grade students involved in DECA have the opportunity to learn about disciplines within the business profession while preparing for DECA’s State Leadership Conference/Competition. DECA focuses on marketing, finance, hospitality, and management and offers a comprehensive learning program that integrates classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business, and promotes competition. Contact Delores Breeding at deloresb@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding DECA.

4H

Shiloh 4H is a club for 8th-12th grade students. Members learn essential life skills and engage in activities like leadership development, business planning, goal setting, public speaking showmanship, and understanding parliamentary procedure. Monthly meetings are held at the school in the evenings. Contact Dru Samuelson at drus@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding 4H. 

Musical Theater

The Secondary Musical is a program offered to 8-12th grade students.  Cast members have the opportunity to learn musical theory and rhythm, build confidence, learn to read music, work hard as a team, develop memorization skills, and master stage presence, acting and singing.  Crew members lead in areas such as stage management, choreography, sound, lighting, props, costuming, and makeup. Contact Kim Darr at kimd@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding musical theater.

Quiz Bowl

Quiz Bowl is a club offered to 8th-12th grade students and practices are held during lunch.  Although all are welcome at practices, teams are made of 5 players per team with substitutes.   Competition takes place between school teams with questions including, but not limited to: history, science, math, arts and literature, pop culture, religion, random facts. Contact Mark Tyler at markt@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding Quiz Bowl.

Worship and Media Leadership

Worship and Media Leadership is a class offered to students beginning in 9th grade which seeks to understand how worship and media serves the Church. It is designed to help students understand and recognize the call of God in their lives. Students serve weekly at chapel. Contact Ben Watts at benw@crosschurch.com for questions regarding Worship and Media Leadership.

Art 

Shiloh’s art classes are designed to encourage students’ creativity, develop an understanding of art history and expand their definition of art.  A variety of mediums are explored, including clay, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor and many more. Art is available for 8th-12th grade students. All classes will participate in a yearly SCS art show and will be given the opportunity to enter in local and state art contests. Contact Amy Arsenault at amya@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding secondary Art.

Choir

Secondary Choral music is offered to all Secondary students. Choir is geared toward developing each student’s vocal music ability. Students will be trained in proper breathing, ear training, and sight-reading skills to enhance their individual and corporate singing skills. All students will be required to participate in all group choral events including winter and spring concerts. Contact Dennis Griffin at dennisg@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding choir. 

Band

Band is a class offered to secondary students that promotes both teamwork and individual excellence through large and small group practice, music theory, music listening, games and interactive activities. The three Secondary band courses offered to students include Junior High Band, High School Band, and Intro to Band. These courses build on each other and allow students to gain further experience on an instrument, preparing them for participation in High School Band.  Contact Stephen Hunt at stephenh@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding band. 

Drama

Drama is a class offered to secondary students that teaches the fundamental aspects of theater and participates in fun drama exercises. Each year, students participate in skits, productions, and field trips to local theaters and museums. Contact Shelby White at shelbyw@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding secondary drama.

Athletics

Shiloh Athletics seek to develop champions spiritually, academically, socially and athletically. With over 23 sports available, students have the opportunity to develop individual skills and work together for the good of the team. Contact Tucker Barnard at tuckerb@shilohsaints.org for questions regarding athletics.

GIRLS:

  • Basketball (JH, JV, Varsity)
  • Volleyball (JH, JV, Varsity)
  • Cheer (JH, Varsity)
  • Dance (Varsity)
  • Track (JH, Varsity)
  • Cross Country (JH, Varsity)
  • Tennis (Varsity)
  • Golf (Varsity)
  • Swim (Varsity)
  • Wrestling (JH, JV, Varsity)
  • Soccer (JV, Varsity)
  • Softball (Varsity)
  • Trap Shooting (JH, SH)

BOYS:

  • Basketball (JH, JV, Varsity)
  • Football (JH, JV, Varsity)
  • Track (JH, Varsity)
  • Cross Country (JH, Varsity)
  • Tennis (Varsity)
  • Golf (Varsity)
  • Swim (Varsity)
  • Wrestling (JH, JV, Varsity)
  • Baseball (FROSH, JV, Varsity)
  • Trap Shooting (JH, SH)