School Profile
Upton Lake Christian School is a ministry of the Evangelical Free Church of Clinton Corners.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Upton Lake Christian School’s purpose is to serve students of Christian families, or parents desiring a Christian education for their offspring, or students desiring a Christian education, but does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, age, or nationality.
Our Community
A suburban community located 15 miles northeast of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York.
School
Private Christian School for grades K through 12
Enrollment: 65 - 80
Faculty and Staff: 14 - 18
Student to Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Diverse Christian student body representing over 15 local churches
Testing Program
ACSI Iowa Assessments for grades 3 -10
PSAT/NMSQT offered in sophomore and junior year
SATs for college are taken off campus
Curriculum
The instructional program is designed to train students for college. Twenty-two & three quarters credits are required for graduation with a three course sequence each of math and science but preferably a four course sequence in each to prepare for college admissions. The breakdown is as follows:
Bible 4 Credits (one credit for each year student attends Upton Lake)
English 4 Credits
Social Studies 4 Credits
Mathematics 3 Credits (4 credits are offered)
Science 3 Credits (4 credits are offered)
Foreign Language 1 Credit (2 credits are offered)
Fine Arts 1 Credit
Physical Education 2 Credit (1/2 credit for each year 9-12)
Health 1/2 Credit
Computer 1/2 Credit
Community Service
Community service hours are averaged as part of the final grade for Bible in grades 7-12.
Grades 7, 8, 9 = 14 hrs required
Grades 10,11,12 = 18 hrs required
Marking System
A - 100 - 93 Excellent
B - 92 - 85 Good
C - 84 - 75 Average
D - 74 - 70 Lowest acceptable average
F - 69 and below Failure
Facilities & Location
Our school meets at 37 Shepherd's Way, Clinton Corners, NY 12514.
Tours can be arranged by calling the main office.
Phone: 845-266-3497
*Please note: Our mailing address is PO Box 63, Clinton Corners, NY 12514.