Arcadia First Baptist Christian School vs. Bay Area Christian School
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Overview
Instilling Christian Values and Academic Excellence. AFBCS seeks to advance learning, knowledge, and wisdom as we instill Christian values and academic excellence into the lives of our students.
We take this responsibility very seriously and are thankful for each student with which God blesses us. We work hard to earn the trust of parents and families, believing that we are a team together in God`s plan to help raise up children in a healthy, productive and safe environment. Our purpose is to help students develop the necessary skills for success in finding God`s plan for their lives. We pray that the Lord will bless you as you seek Him and His plan for you.
Bay Area Christian School provide quality Christian education impacting lives for now and eternity.
The curriculum contains the traditional scope and sequence for grades K-12. Bob Jones, ACSI Purposeful Design, A Beka, and others are used as needed. BACS teaches to and beyond state standards but does not embrace Common Core.
Christian values are encouraged through daily Bible class for all students, weekly chapel, scripture memory verses, Christ-centered curriculum, Christian teachers as role models, and outstanding Christian leaders as guest speakers.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2012
1973
Students Body
Total Students
253 students
907 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
100
-
Pre-K Students
-
134
Kindergarten Students
12
64
Grade 1 Students
18
61
Grade 2 Students
11
48
Grade 3 Students
14
59
Grade 4 Students
17
52
Grade 5 Students
18
69
Grade 6 Students
20
76
Grade 7 Students
16
64
Grade 8 Students
11
65
Grade 9 Students
10
57
Grade 10 Students
2
55
Grade 11 Students
2
53
Grade 12 Students
2
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
8%
23%
Average Class Size
12
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
4
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:19
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Land's End Uniforms)
(Land's End Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 23
Tuition Cost
$5,000
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Tuition Notes
2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
Annual Tuition and PaymentsK-5th grades – $5000 per student (K-5th grade siblings – $4800 annually)Jr. High & High School (6th -12th) – $5800 per student (High school siblings – $5500 annually)(Annual tuition is $5800 for high school students taking four or more classes.)Annual tuition may be paid in full by the first day of school or broken down into 12 monthly payments if the first tuition payment is begun on June 1, the last payment being due May 1 of the following year. AFBCS administration is happy to sit down with prospective families to work out a payment plan.Book Use Fee, Technology and Equipment Fee (PER STUDENT)K-3th grades – $315 per student4th and 5th Grades – $375 per student6-8th grades – $395 per studentHigh School – $450 per studentFees are due by May 1 (or at time of new student registration after May 1st). A $25 late fee will be assessed if book fee is paid after May 5.Other FeesApplication Fee – $50New Student Registration Fee – $165 (due immediately upon acceptance)Returning Student Registration Fee – $140 (if paid by March 15th. If paid after March 15th, fee goes up to $165 for returning students.)Withdrawal Fee – $350Mandatory Security Fee (due by Aug. 1) – $225 per child; $450 max per familyPLEASE NOTE: All fees are non-refundable.Athletic Sports FeesStudents are required to pay an Athletic Sports Fee for each sport played. This fee is due upon the first day of practice for each sport played. These fees help cover the costs of referees, uniforms, gas to out of town games and needed equipment.Girls Volleyball – $75, plus the cost of camp (camp dates and times TBA)Girls or Boys Basketball – $75 plus cost of camp (camp dates and time TBA)Girls Softball – $75Co-Ed Soccer – $75Golf – $75Track – $75Cross-Country – $75Baseball – $75Extra-Curricular FeesGirls Cheerleading – Uniform cost determined each new season. Required Cheer Camp – Camp Dates & Times TBA.Band – Student is responsible for purchasing or renting his or her own instrument.National Honor Society – $25 (Student requirements must be met for membership.)*For any questions, please call the school office at 409.925.2825, ext 2.
K-6th Annual $8,625
7th-12th Annual $9,850
% on Financial Aid
3%
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Acceptance Rate
90%
95%
Admissions Director
Julie Beanland
Denys Watson
Admissions Associate
Katy Wheeler
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
CHARACTER Education, Coding & Robotics, Creative Writing, Elementary Co-Ed Sports, Journalism Club, Math Club, Mentorship, NaNoRimo Book Writing Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Technology: 3D Printing
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