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ELEMENTARY DIVISION

SCHOOL DAY

Early Bell 7:55 a.m.
School Bell 8:05 a.m.
Dismissal 3:10 p.m.

 

CURRICULUM

The Administration and faculty plan the curriculum using the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic, with special emphasis upon phonetic reading, for the essential basis of all educational progress. There is a relationship between discipline in a school and the quality of education offered by the school; therefore, the school maintains high scholastic and discipline standards in a formal atmosphere which is synonymous with quiet lines and halls and controlled behavior.

AWARDS

The purpose of awards is to encourage and promote excellence in academics and character.  Note: some awards are only given when there is a qualified recipient.

Elementary Principal’s List: All grades must be an A or a S

Elementary Honor Roll: All grades must be a B or above or S

Academic Excellence Medallion: Given at the end of the school year to the student who has the highest overall grade average for his grade level (grades 1-12).  The grade average must be 3.0 or above.

President’s Award for Education Excellence: Given at the end of the school year to students in grades six (for 1st-6th grades), eight (for 7th-8th grades) and twelve (for 9th-12th grades) who have earned a grade average of A-or above through their current grade level and who have achieved 85 percentile or higher in math or reading on Standardized Achievement Tests or who have been recommended by a teacher and one other staff member.

Citizenship Medallion: Given at the end of the year to the student who exemplifies the following criteria at his grade level (grades 1-12): courteous, grateful, industrious, compassionate, dependable, honest, loyal, cooperative, teachable, obedient, respectful.

SECONDARY DIVISION

SCHOOL DAY

Early Bell 7:55 a.m.
School Bell 8:05 a.m.
Dismissal 3:10 p.m.

 

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Students who receive an F on their report card in any subject will be placed on Academic Support and will lose the privilege of participating in all extra-curricular activities (athletic teams, drama teams, Fine Arts Competitions, etc.) until the mid-term Progress Reports come out. If the grades improve, the student is removed from Academic Support; if not, the student remains on Academic Support until the end of that quarter. If a student remains on Academic Support for two consecutive quarters, that student shall be evaluated to determine whether the school program is suited to the needs of this student. See also Extra-Curricular Activities (page 33) and Discipline Policy, Our Practice (page 43).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To be awarded the Faith Baptist School Diploma, a student shall have earned a minimum of 25 credits (for those entering grade nine in 2004 and after) at the completion of grades 9 -12. Students shall also meet the specified core credit requirements listed below. At least 4 of these credits shall be earned after the completion of grade 11.

A unit of credit by definition is 120 clock hours of classroom work and/or instruction pertinent to one specific subject. At Faith Baptist School this is a class that meets every day of the school year for at least one 50 minute period per day. Classes that meet for one 50 minute period per week count as .2 credits, twice a week as .4 credits, etc.

To be awarded the Faith Baptist School Diploma, a student shall earn the following specified core credits as part of the 24 credit requirement:

English -four credits of organized instruction in listening and speaking, reading and literature, and written composition and use of language;

Fine Arts -one credit in visual arts, music, speech and/or drama;

Bible -four credits (Students transferring to Faith Baptist School above grade 9 will have their Bible credit requirements adjusted accordingly.);

Mathematics -three credits in which algebraic and/or geometric concepts and topics are an integral component and at least one credit with instruction in fundamental or advanced algebraic concepts and topics;

Physical Education/Health -one credit;

Science -three credits from the earth, life, or physical sciences, or all of the above, in which laboratory experiences are an integral component;

Social Studies -four credits including one credit in United States History, one credit in world history, and one credit in local, state and national government;

Technology – one credit that includes the application of knowledge, tools and skills to solve practical problems and extend human capabilities.

Language -two credits of foreign language or American Sign Language

These specific credits are in partial fulfillment for the Faith Baptist Diploma.

SENIOR TRIP—In addition to the credit requirements for graduation, each student must attend the senior spiritual emphasis week as determined by the Administrator. This is in partial fulfillment for the Faith Baptist School Diploma and is required.  See also page 6.

AWARDS
Secondary* Principal’s List: 3:95 -4.3 grade point average (GPA) and no grade less than C

Secondary High Honors: 3.5 -3.94 GPA and no grade less than C

Secondary Honors: 3.0 -3.49 GPA and no grade less than C *All graded courses are included in calculating the GPA.

Salutatorian: Given at the end of the year to the senior who has the second highest cumulative average for all four years of high school (grade nine through the third quarter of grade twelve). The GPA must be 3.0 or above for all four years.

Valedictorian: Given at the end of the year to the senior who has the highest cumulative average for all four years of high school (grade nine through the third quarter of grade twelve).  The GPA must be 3.0 or above for all four years.

Benaiah Medallion: Given, not as an award but as an invitation to a young man in the rising senior class who will commit to exemplifying loyalty to Christ and our school without regard to personal cost, demonstrated by support and encouragement to the Administration, faculty and students and evident obedience to Christ. This individual is chosen by the current holder of the Benaiah Medallion.

Permission from the Administrator is required for juniors and seniors to drop or add a course after enrollment. No course may be dropped or added after the second week of school. After this date a student dropping a course will receive a grade of F in that course. There are no refunds on class fees if the course is dropped.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students must pass all required subjects to be eligible to participate in extra­curricular activities (athletic teams, Fine Arts activities, etc.).  Students with a 1.8 GPA or higher on the previous Report Card/Progress Report will be eligible to participate in all activities. Students who are ineligible will be re-evaluated after the next Progress Report/Report Card. Any student receiving two demerits or one detention in one week will be ineligible for one game the next week. See also Academic Support (page 31).

JUNIOR CLASS RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Fee: During the Junior year, each junior must pay their Senior Fee (see page 6).   This fee covers the cost of their Senior Trip and is due by June 1.

Senior Graduation Reception: The juniors and their parents are responsible for providing the reception after our Senior Graduation Service. This includes planning of the reception, set-up, decorations, providing refreshments and paper products, serving during the reception and the clean-up afterwards.

SENIOR RESPONSIBILITIES

During the senior year, the student has specific responsibilities and deadlines to meet. These include, but are not limited to, ordering the required cap and gown, preparing a “Senior Page” for the yearbook, writing the required high school biography and attending the Senior Trip. A Senior “Punch List” is provided at the beginning of the school year as a means of reminder throughout the year.   See pages 6 and 31.