Bethel Adventist Church School vs. St. James Day School
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School Overview
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Affordability
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Overview
Bethel Adventist Church School serves 9 students in grades Kindergarten-10, is a member of the Other religious school association(s) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Bethel Adventist Church School is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Seventh Day Adventist.
The Venerable Thomas H. Carson, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, together with a small group of Texarkanians founded St. James Day School in 1948.
At that time, the School offered kindergarten and first grade, and met in the old parish house of St. James Church.
A faculty of four handled all instruction, with an enrollment of 32.
An additional grade was added each year. Sixty-four years later, St. James enjoys an unequaled reputation in the four-states area for excellent academics serving grades Pre-K through Six. We welcome inquires for admissions to St. James, and will be happy to set up a campus tour for you.
Grades Offered
K-10
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia/Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1948
Students Body
Total Students
9 students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
1
20
Grade 1 Students
1
21
Grade 2 Students
-
14
Grade 3 Students
2
13
Grade 4 Students
1
16
Grade 5 Students
1
10
Grade 6 Students
1
9
Grade 7 Students
-
5
Grade 8 Students
2
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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35%
Average Class Size
15
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khaki pants, navy blue pants, skirts, white,yellow, blue polo shirts)
(Khaki pants, navy blue pants, skirts, white,yellow, blue polo shirts)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,000
$6,600
Tuition Notes
$300 mo.
$6600.00 for grades K-8
PreSchool starts at $4,860.00
Financial Aid available
% on Financial Aid
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5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,000
Admissions Director
Mrs. S. Clemons
Lindsey Looney
Admissions Associate
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Cheryl Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art, Music, Optional Tennis, Piano, Spanish/Latin, Student Council, Technology