Academics
Academic Excellence
What does it take to prepare young people for life in a highly sophisticated culture of competing worldviews and constantly shifting values? The answer is excellent Christian education... but excellence does not happen by accident. Excellence in Christian education is possible only when it is undergirded by a Biblical worldview, nurtured by a committed faculty, and driven by an academically-challenging atmosphere.
While we adopt a firmly traditional pedagogical approach, we consistently stay at the cutting edge of education by learning better teaching techniques and bolstering them with state-of-the-art technology. Our faculty members are not only highly trained professionals, but also godly Christians who are dedicated to the success of their students. In this dynamic environment, students are equipped to think and live from a thoroughly Christian worldview.
As a result of our commitment to academic excellence, our students consistently score higher than the state and national averages in IOWA Tests of Achievement Scores, MACS Academic Testing, and ACT testing.
Accreditation
NATIONAL AND STATE ACCREDITATION
Faith Baptist is accredited by the American Association of Christian Schools, the National Council for Private School Accreditation, the North American Christian School Accrediting Agency, and AdvancED. These associations aid us in teacher development and remaining informed about current methods and materials development.
Faith Baptist School is recognized as a private school by the State of Michigan Department of Education.
All full-time teachers are certified.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our faculty and staff are required to attend teacher workshops at state and regional conferences. Our in-services are designed to train teachers in the latest technology and educational trends. Our faculty has an extensive professional development program that includes supervised visits, and formative and summative reporting.
A hallmark of FBS education since 1978
BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION
- Mark of excellence: external recognition for a school's commitment to quality education. Philippians 1:10 “Approve all things that are excellent.”
- Proven success for continual improvement: continual school improvement grounded in best practices from education fields. 1 Corinthians 14:40 “Let all things be done decently and in order."
- Reciprocity: transferability of credits for students from school to school.
- Access without compromise: greater access to federal loans, scholarships, post-secondary education, and military programs that require regional accreditation.
Standardized Testing
ACHIEVEMENT TESTING (K5 - 11)
Every spring, a nationally recognized standardized achievement test is administered to all students in grades K5-11. While it is not the only way to assess our school, it is an important method of evaluating our students, the scope/sequence/content of our curriculum, and the effectiveness of our teachers.
COLLEGE TESTING (SENIORS)
In lieu of taking achievement tests, the senior class is required to take the ACT or SAT college entrance test. Seniors must register for the test on their own and meet the financial obligations. It is highly recommended that this process be handled at the beginning of the school year. While there are several dates from which to choose, students are strongly advised to register for the April test date. Research suggests that students perform better at this time of the school year since they have completed most of their coursework for the twelfth grade. Seniors will not receive a diploma until the school receives the test results.
Awards & Recognition
NATIONAL COMPETITION AND RECOGNITION
Faith Baptist School participates in two national competitions in the academic and fine arts area. The Bob Jones University Fine Arts Festival and the American Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts Competition in the fall and spring respectively help prepare our young people for future ministry and service. Faith Baptist has nationally-ranked winners in a variety of academic, music, fine arts, and speech categories.
ANNUAL AWARDS
Faith Baptist School recognizes student achievement, service, Christian testimony, fine arts, athletic team awards, and numerous spiritual awards throughout the year and at a special end of the year recognition.
Graduation Credits and Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The following academic units are required for graduation from Faith Baptist School. These requirements exceed the requirements of the State of Michigan and the state universities of Michigan.
- English: Grammar, Fundamentals of Literature, Elements of Literature, British Literature, American Literature (Equivalent grammar and literature credits may be accepted in transfer.)
- Mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, a fourth credit of math that has Algebra II as a prerequisite.
- Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Social Studies: World History, US History, Government/Economics
- Foreign Language: Two credits in the same language
- Bible: a half credit per year
- Physical Education: one credit
- Speech: one credit
- Keyboarding/Computer: one credit
- World Views: one credit
- Fine Arts electives are encouraged to meet graduation requirements.
Total: 22 credits for a General Diploma and 24 credits for a College Preparatory Diploma. A student must have a 2.0 GPA out of a 4.0 to qualify for the College Preparatory Diploma.
"Faith Baptist School exists to develop a quality academic foundation,
reinforce Christlike character, teach biblical values,
and promote excellence in fine arts
to equip our young people to serve Christ."
Faith Baptist School | 7306 E. Atherton Road | Davison, Michigan 48423
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