ABOUT US

Thank you for your interest in First Baptist Christian School. FBCS is dually accredited with ACSI and AdvancED for 1st – 12th grade. Since our doors opened for our first school year in 1989, God has blessed us with amazing growth. What began with just three teachers is now a growing school that offers students a quality education, sports and other activities all in a Christian setting.

​First Baptist is a  non-discriminatory school and open to all  students regardless of race, color and ethnic or national origin.

FBCS is dually accredited with ACSI and AdvancED and therefore we follow the National non-common core standards for curriculum in grades 1-12. Our graduating seniors qualify for the TOPS Scholarship Program and FBCS participates in the State Transcript System for 9-12 grades.  FBCS follows the St. Tammany Parish school calendar for start and end dates and for emergency school closings.  Some days may vary.

FBCS Mission Statement:

The mission of First Baptist Christian School is to provide a coeducational, Christian education that is committed to educational excellence for students from first grade through twelfth grade.

FBCS Vision:

Believing each student can reach his/her full potential with hard work, discipline, and encouragement, the school seeks to develop the total child, with an emphasis on each child’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ, high character standards, and exceptional moral values which will enable its students to fulfill God’s plan for service in this world.

FBCS Philosophy:

First Baptist Christian School strongly adheres to the belief that its purpose is to direct the educational experiences of its students while developing their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  The school’s desire is to move its students into active discipleship in a Christian congregation and to equip them to be effective witnesses in the community.  We believe it is our responsibility to nurture the growth of students in the areas of academics, personal relationships, physical growth, and spiritual understanding. ​

We Believe…

1. There is one God eternally existent in the persons of:

  • God the Father, who so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son for our redemption (John 3:16)
  • God the son, born of a virgin (Matthew 1:18-25), sinless in life(2 Corin. 5:21), whose death, burial and resurrection is the good news for humankind’s redemption (1 Corin. 12:1-4), who is coming again (1 Thess. 4:13-18) and
  • God the Holy Spirit, whose present ministry in the life of the believer gives us the grace to live our redemption (John 16:7-11, 13)

2. The Bible is inspired in its original form and the authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
3. Humanity is lost and in need of salvation by grace (Eph. 2:8-10), only through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:6).
4. All believers have spiritual unity in Christ (John 17:21).
5. God wonderfully creates each person as male or female.  these 2 distinct, complimentary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26-27).
6. The term “marriage has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen. 2:18-25).
7. Any form of sexual immorality (including homosexual behavior and bisexual conduct) is sinful and offensive to God (Matthew 15:18-20).
8. God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21).
9. Every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31)

Core values provide a compass to guide First Baptist Christian School students to the future. We can rely on these values to help us fulfill our destiny as an outstanding institution.

These core values comprise the philosophical and behavioral foundations for all that happens at the school.

 

Honor – Jesus Christ Above ALL and IN ALL

Responsibility – accountability, commitment, perseverance

Respect – authority, community, others, self

Integrity – courage, fairness, honesty, trustworthiness

Excellence – academics, athletics, personal conduct, arts

Expected Student Outcomes(ESOs):

Students who graduate from First Baptist Christian School will

Spiritually…

  • Commit to and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Know, understand, and apply God’s Word as a standard for life
  • Are able to articulate and defend their faith and Christian worldview
  • Treat their bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit
  • Personally respond to carrying out the Great Commission locally and around the world
  • Are actively involved in a church community, serving God and others.
  • Become Christian servant leaders of their home, church and community.
  • Commit to developing and using their spiritual gifts.

Academically…

  • Are skilled in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Are proficient in math and science.
  • Have a knowledge and understanding of people, events, and
  • movements of history and the cultures of other people and places.
  • Appreciate literature and the arts
  • Know how to responsibly access resources including technology to find, analyze and evaluate information.
  • Are committed to life-long learning.
  • Have the critical thinking skills to question, problem solve and make wise decisions.

Socially…

  • Value and engage in appropriate social and community activities.
  • Practice justice, mercy, and peacemaking in their family and society.
  • Are good stewards of their finances, time, and resources.
  • Respect and relate with integrity to the people with whom they live, work and play.
  • Value the worth of every human being as created in the image of God.
  • Appreciate the natural environment and practice responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
  • Practice Biblical hospitality towards all people.
  • Access to teachers via email
  • Computer Lab
  • Science Lab
  • Interactive Panels
  • iPads (7th – 12th grades)
  • Daily iPad time for 1st – 6th grade
  • Osmos (1st – 6th grades)
  • Accelerated Math
  • Acc. Reading Classes
  • Music
  • Art
  • Spanish
  • Library
  • P E/Sports Track
  • Recess for grades 1-5th
  • Social Studies Fair
  • Digital Media ​
  • Hands-on learning
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • ​Fieldtrips
  • and More…​

Sports

FBCS is a member of LHSAA (holding State Titles and Records)and offers the following sports programs:

Cross Country 1st – 12th  (holding State Titles)

​Volleyball: 5th – 12th

  • Girls  Varsity Volleyball (District & Regional Champions)
  • Middle School Volleyball

Track and Field: 1st – 12th

  • Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field

Tennis Team (Grades 1-12)

Basketball: 5th – 12th

  • Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball
  • Jr. Varsity Basketball
  • Varsity Boys Basketball
  • Varsity Girls Basketball

Golf (4th – 12th)

Flag Football (4th – 5th)

Baseball (4th – 6th)

Clubs and Organizations

  • BETA Club (9th – 12th)
  • Jr-BETA Club (5th – 8th)
  • Student Activities Council (7th – 12th)
  • Kids Club (1st grade only)
  • Character Club (2nd – 3rd)
  • Good News Club (1st – 5th)
  • 4-H (4th-5th)
  • ​Explore & Create Art (2nd- 6th)
  • National Art Honor Society (9th – 12th)
  • Library Club (5th Grade)
  • Girl’s Night Out (9th – 12th)
  • Guy’s Night Out (9th – 12th)

Title 1 services for qualifying students

Fun Stuff

  • Pep Rallies
  • Homecoming Events
  • Jr High & High School Dances
  • Field Trips
  • Fundraisers
  • 50’s day
  • A/R Class points parties
  • Holiday parties
  • Honor Roll Celebrations
  • High School Hangout Night
  • Junior High Game Night
  • Sports Night
  • Community Service Projects
  • Steam Night
  • 5K Run

A variety of sports related activities and much more..

FBCS is “Dually Accredited through ACSI and Cognia” and open to all students regardless of race, color and ethnic or national origin.
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