Griggs International Academy (Griggs) seeks ways to support and serve existing Adventist schools. The Griggs administrative team believes Adventist schools should work together to create a strong foundation to keep Adventist education a viable option for students nationwide. Our accreditation allows us to work with students globally; however, we have certain initiatives designed specifically for our North American Division (NAD) schools.
Dual Credit Algebra I and American Sign Language for NAD Students
This opportunity is offered to seventh and eighth grade students attending an NAD school full time who are advanced in math or who are simply interested in American Sign Language for high school credit. The Enrollment Fee is waived, and the tuition is discounted only if the student is taking one of these Griggs courses.
Qualifications
If enrolling in Algebra I, you must:
- Submit a standardized test report showing 85% or higher score in math
- Submit a report card showing a letter grade of “A” in previous math
- Submit a signed and dated letter of recommendation from math teacher
- Be supervised by the NAD math teacher during the appropriate class period at the school
If enrolling in American Sign Language, you must:
- Submit a report card showing above average grades overall
- Submit a signed and dated letter of recommendation from a school administrator such as the principal, world language teacher, or principal
- Be supervised by the NAD teacher the appropriate class period at the school
Cost
The cost for the course per student is:
Tuition: $415
eTextbook: $35 (Algebra I)
Total: $450
Steps to Enroll
Step 1: New Student Form
If student has never taken a Griggs course, please complete the new student application. Please allow one-two business days for processing after submitting. If student is a returning student, please DO NOT submit this form and proceed to step two.
Step 2: Enrollment From
Complete the Dual Credit Algebra I Enrollment Form. You have the option to enroll student in just one or both semesters of the course. Additional documents are also needed for academic approval (as listed in the “Qualifications” section) and should be uploaded within this form.
Step 3: Payment
If paying with a credit card, please use our online payment service
Step 4: Enrollment Confirmation and Logging Into Griggs Online
Once the enrollment confirmation is received, you may log in to view the following:
- Course Content
- Messaging System
- eBook information (check Griggs Online emails)
Step 5: Attend Student Orientation
Students must schedule and attend orientation within the first month of being enrolled.
Griggs Accredited Program for Learning Environments (APLE)
APLE was developed cooperatively by the North American Division Office of Education (NADOE) and Griggs to meet the needs of our students unwilling or unable to go to a boarding academy hundreds of miles away.
By enrolling in the APLE program, NAD schools are able to use a combination of Griggs and local school resources to offer grades 9-12 to students who might otherwise enter the public school system. It is designed to fit into the traditional school year schedule.
Griggs has a multi-tiered Learning Management System (LMS) that allows our partners, teachers, supervisors and students to be directly involved in student progress. This portal enhances the way Griggs communicates and manages the Adventist schools that partner with us.
On occasion, and with approval from both conference and union, schools may offer a complete high school program using the APLE program. Students in these schools receive Griggs (Maryland state-approved) diplomas. The APLE program may be viewed as an interim solution for a school wishing to permanently expand its program.
All partnerships between Adventist Schools and Griggs must be approved by the local conference and union education departments before the start of school.
Ready to get started?
Follow the steps below to get your school started and your students enrolled!
Step 1: Get Your School Approved
Step 2: Enrollment Confirmation
APLE School Facilitators will receive the students’ log-in credentials upon receipt and processing of the APLE Student Enrollment Form.
Questions? For more information on becoming a Griggs Partner, please contact:
Lamar Nangle
Vice Principal, Director of NAD Services,
High School Academic Advisor
