School Profile
Staff
Curriculum
Colleges
attended by recent graduates
Students Profile
Minimum
requirements for graduation
Spiritual Growth
School Profile
Cornerstone High School has been teaching students since 1978. We are dedicated to educating students in preparation for higher education, as well as helping them to grow in their spiritual lives. We are a Messianic Jewish school, serving students from varied backgrounds. We also serve the homeschool community, allowing students to enroll part time to supplement their education at home. We have begun the process of accreditation, having been established as Cornerstone High School for 10 years. Our student body has grown from 10 to 50 students, in grades 9-12. Our small class size allows for individual attention, and encouraging of each student's interests and abilities.
Staff
This year our staff includes 9 teachers, each one with either a Bachelor's or Master's degree, and an average of 8 years of experience teaching in his/her field. Several on the staff have been teaching for 20-25 years or more. Each one is expert in his/her field of teaching, 5 of them having worked in that field before teaching.
Curriculum
We offer a full senior high school curriculum through the four years. Honors courses are available, including Hebrew, History, English and Mathematics. Honors students in 11th and 12th grade are also eligible to take courses at local colleges, including Eastern University, Villanova, and Delaware County Community College. Students have taken courses there which have been accepted at their colleges once they graduate. All students have the opportunity to work in internships for a full day per week. This gives them an opportunity to try different areas that may be of interest to them. Our mock trial and debate teams have excelled. We also had a team of “senators' who participated in a mock government program.
Colleges attended by recent graduates
Drexel University
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania
Valley Forge Christian College
Eastern University
Messiah College
St. Joseph’s University
George Washington University
Arcadia University
University of Pittsburgh
University of the Arts
Worchester Polytechnic Institute
University of Delaware
Widener University
Philadelphia University
Gwynned Mercy College
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
DeSales University
Pensicola University
School Profile
| Class of 2004 | 9 students 100% attended 4-year college or university National Merit Scholarship Program: 2 finalists, 2 commendations Average SAT : verbal 600 math 620 |
| Class of 2005 | 3 students 100% attended 4-year college or university Average SAT: verbal 550 math 580 |
| Class of 2006 | 2 students 1 attended 4-year university 1 attended 2-year associate college |
| Class of 2007 | 1 student (plus 3 home school students) she attended 4-year university Average SAT: verbal 760 math 580 writing 680 |
| Class of 2008 | 12
students 100% attended 4 year college or university 1 national Merit scholarship finalist Average SAT: verbal 610 math 550 writing 600 |
| Class of 2009 | 4 students 3 attending 4-year college or university 1 attending Community College Average SAT: verbal: 610 math: 500 writing: 540 |
| Class of 2010 | 8 students 100% attending 4-year college or university Average SAT: verbal: 620 math: 600 writing: 580 National Merit Scholarship Program: 1 finalist |
Each year our graduates have been accepted to the college of
their choice, many with scholarships.
One course per year, includes literature, composition,
vocabulary, grammar
Minimum requirements for graduation
Along with these courses offered at Cornerstone, students can take up to 12 credit hours at the college level in areas of interest to them, or as a more advanced program in those subjects.
| Subject | Credit | Discription |
| English Grammer | 4 | One course per year, includes literature, composition, vocabulary, grammar |
| Science | 3 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Genetics, Forensic Science |
| Mathematics | 3 | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus, Business Math, College Algebra & Trig |
| Social Studies | 3 | World History, US History, Modern History, Twentieth Century, US Government, World Cultures, Economics,The Presidency |
| Foreign Lang. | 2 | HHebrew, Spanish, Russian, German (two years of same language) |
| Bible | 4 | One course per year: Messianic Judaism, Basic Life Principles, Survey of Bible, Discipleship, Apologetics, World Views |
| PE/Health | 2 | Required each year |
| Fine Arts | 2 | Art, music, dance, drama, public speaking, photography |
| Electives | 3 | Including mock trial, debate, computer, college courses, drama, oral presentation, yearbook, newspaper, student teaching, band, internships, karate, ornithology, journalism, creative writing |
College Preparation
Right from the start, we work with the parents to plan each
child’s high school program. Along with the regular courses
offered, we also provide:
- SAT training throughout high school
- PSAT testing for practice in 9 th and 10 th grades
- Honors courses in math, history, science and English
- AP courses in areas of interest, as well as preparation for
the exams
- College level courses, for college credit
- Internships in various areas of interest
- Personalized college planning and help with essays and
applications
- Opportunities to enter writing and scholarship contests
- Flexible scheduling, allowing advanced students to move ahead
Spiritual Growth
While we endeavor to provide a high academic education, the students’ spiritual growth is of primary concern to us as well. We want to help each student develop a personal walk with the Lord, and be able to live that walk each day. Our small size allows the teachers to develop close relationships with the students, which gives up opportunities to model behavior, as well as counsel the students in situations that arise. Our student body is from varied backgrounds, but they all come from families who are like-minded. Together we are working towards the goal of having our young people grow into the fulness of what God has set before them.