Black Belt Training Academy along with Blue Ridge International Academy’s vision is that all students receiving a diploma from our institution be prepared for further education, employment, and lifelong learning. With this in mind, our graduation requirements are both rigorous and comprehensive. We require 21 credits to graduate.

Transfer Students

Students may transfer credits from an accredited high school to Black Belt Training Academy. They must take at least four credits in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies and meet all graduation requirements to receive a diploma from Black Belt.

Maintaining Active Status

Diploma-seeking students must successfully earn two credits within a school year and be enrolled in at least one course each semester to remain on active status. Students may apply for a one-semester leave of absence from the school. If active status is interrupted for longer than one semester, students will be required to re-apply and have their graduation status reassessed in order to continue with their program.

Program Completion

A student enrolled in a diploma program has a maximum of five years to complete the program. Students must remain on active status while they are completing their graduation requirements.

Course Requirements and Sequence

English

1. English I
2. English II
3. English III – American Literature
4. English IV – English Literature

Mathematics

1. Algebra I or Algebra I Parts One and Two – It is recommended that students who have had difficulty in math start with pre-algebra and take Algebra I part one and part two.
2. Geometry
3. One additional math course if the student started with Algebra I

Science

1. Earth Science
2. Biology
3. One additional science.

Social Studies

1. U. S. History
2. American Government
3. World History

Career Education

1. Career Exploration (.5 credits)

Fine Arts

1. Art History

Health Education

1. Health(1/2 credit)

Electives

1. The following courses may be taken for elective credits:
   1. Structure of Writing(1/2 credit)
   2. Algebra II
   3. Consumer/Business Math
   4. Chemistry* and/or Physics*
   5. Geography
   6. Economics
   7. Native American Studies I (1/2 credit)
   8. Native American Studies II (1/2 credit)
   9. Social Issues

Note - Courses are one credit unless otherwise noted.

*Courses may be used as an elective credit if they are not fulfilling another requirement.

2. With approval, students may earn an elective credit in the following content areas:
   1. Service Learning – Students may participate in a service learning project during the time they are enrolled in the school. Service learning is a teaching and learning process tailored to meet learning goals and community needs.  Students engage in an activity to improve the quality of a school or community.
   2. Physical Education – Students may earn one credit for participating in an organized sport or a physical education program.
   3. Performing Arts – student may earn one credit for participating in a band, chorus, drama production or music lessons that have a recital or public performance.
   4. Work Experience – students may earn one credit for participating in an internship, externship, or apprenticeship.

TestPak

In many cases, a student’s ultimate high school success depends on passing a state exit exam. Often, tackling the test can be an overwhelming and frustrating task.

We don’t teach to the test; we teach your students to master the concepts they’ll have to tackle on the exam. In addition, students gain test-taking confidence through a series of practice activities imbedded in their personalized courses.

These differences set us apart from the rest to provide your students with the best opportunities for success.

TestPak content can be delivered in two ways: full course or adaptive assessment mode. Most educators choose the assessment mode because it provides them with a snapshot of a student’s knowledge and allows the student to work on individualized courses, tailored to meet their specific educational needs.

State Test Prep. Students who need to pass the state high school exit exam can sharpen their skills using TestPak. Correlated to state standards, TestPak will focus on the key lessons and skills students need to be successful on the exam.

Remediation. TestPak can help fill gaps in a student’s education through its assessment mode. By using TestPak in assessment mode, student’s weaknesses can be identified and a personalized course is tailored to meet their specific needs.

Assess Abilities. Black Belt Training Academy can identify a student’s abilities by administering TestPak in assessment mode. By determining a student’s knowledge and skill level, administrators can place students in the right courses and decide how to best meet the needs of the student.

Extra practice. Every student can use a brushing up on their skills from time to time. Whether it’s to review before the state exam or just to hone their skills, TestPak is a great resource for students wanting to revisit key concepts.

College prep. Students who are college-bound and need to catch up on key concepts to prepare for college entrance or course placement exams can use TestPak to bridge skill and educational gaps. TestPak’s assessment mode can determine the student’s weaknesses and create a personalized course to target their specific needs.

TestPak Curriculum

Each of the courses we offer is designed specifically to align with your state’s curriculum standards. Because of this, you don’t need to worry about your students missing any of the crucial topics covered in your state’s exam.  on probability and statistics

TestPak Curriculum Includes:

- Language Arts: Reading Comprehension
- Language Arts: Language Usage
- Language Arts: Writing
- Mathematics: Problem Solving
- Mathematics: General Principles

How It Works 

TestPak content can be delivered in two ways: full course or adaptive assessment mode. Most educators choose the assessment mode because it provides them with a snapshot of a student’s knowledge and allows the student to work on an individualized plan, tailored to meet their specific educational needs.

Assessment Mode. First, student skill levels are assessed through TestPak’s assessment, which identifies topics that students have already mastered.

Based on the initial assessment, a personalized curriculum is generated for each student that targets weaknesses in their fundamental knowledge base or skills.

Students work with their teacher to complete each lesson and assignment in their personalized courses, take practice exams, and work on activities to give them more confidence in their testing abilities.

After completing their assignments, they take a post-assessment to evaluate the knowledge gained. If the student has not yet mastered some of the concepts, a new course of study is built to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the subject matter.