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First Baptist Christian Academy Pasadena

PROFILE

The mission of First Baptist Christian Academy is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ by providing students an education based upon academic excellence with a biblical worldview.

LOCATION

First Baptist Christian Academy is located at the edge of Pasadena, Texas and within short driving distance of neighboring Clear Lake, La Porte, Deer Park, and Seabrook. (Click here for the Map & Direction)

DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1993, FBCA is a comprehensive, fully accredited, college preparatory Christian  school enrolling 560+ students in grades Pre K - 12. A ministry of First Baptist Church Pasadena, the academy enjoys a multi-denominational body of students and faculty with racial, and socioeconomic diversity.

CHRISTIAN DISTINCTIVE

Students are challenged to develop a vital, daily walk with the Lord Jesus Christ through Bible classes, chapel services, Christian curriculum, community service, and godly staff members who are genuine Christian role models.

ACCREDITATION

First Baptist Christian Academy is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist School (ACTABS). FBCA is a member of the Texas Association of Private  and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and the Texas Private School Association (TPSA).

FACULTY

All teachers are dedicated Christian professionals and are fully qualified with State and/or ACSI certification. All have baccalaureate degrees and many have advanced degrees.

CURRICULUM

FBCA high school students complete the graduation credits required for the Texas Foundation Program with 95% at the Distinguished Level of Achievement. Current advanced courses include Anatomy and Physiology  AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Computer Science, Honors Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Academic Topics. Dual credit courses (US History, Biology, Calculus) are taught on campus under the auspices of Colorado Christian University. English, College Algebra, Sociology, Psychology, and other dual credit courses are offered via San Jacinto College.

ASSESSMENT

Annual testing is done with the Stanford Achievement Test for grades 1 - 7. The PSAT and SAT are used for grades 8 thru 12.

STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TEST  2019

PSAT Fall 2018

10th - 99 points above national average

11th - 64 points above national average

GRADING & SCALE

FBCA uses a 5.0 weighted grade point system. It is based on students' numeric semester averages in all courses taken. Honors/AP classes are weighted with an extra point added to the GPA. FBCA  ranks only the top 10% students because of small class sizes.

The grading scale:     A = 90 - 100        B = 80 - 89           C = 75 - 79        D = 70 - 74        F = 0 - 69

FBCA ranks as follows:  Valedictorian (student with the highest rank);  Salutatorian (student with the second highest rank);  Top 10% (based on class enrollment); Top Quartile (top 25% based on class enrollment);  Top Half (includes 1st and 2nd quartiles based on class enrollment)

EXTRACURRICULAR

Students have advanced in regional and state competitions for academics, fine arts, and athletics through ACSI and TAPPS as well as Euro-Challenge, Mock Trial, Model UN, World Affairs Council and other events. On campus high school organizations include National Honor Society, Student Council, Book Club, Quill and Scroll and Student Leadership Institute.

ATHLETICS

Junior High:

Boys - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Track & Field

Girls - Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis Golf, Track & Field

High School:

Boys -  Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Track & Field,  Wrestling

Girls  -  Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis Golf, Swimming, Track & Field

GRADUATES

The graduation rate is 100% for all senior classes and approximately 97% of all graduates attend a college or university upon graduation. Among the colleges attended by recent graduates are:

Baylor University, Dallas Baptist, East Texas Baptist, Mary Hardin-Baylor, Houston Baptist,  Howard Payne, Louisiana State University, Oklahoma Baptist, Sam Houston State, San Jacinto College, Stephen F. Austin,  St. Thomas, Texas A&M, Texas Christian University, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, Trinity University, University of Arkansas, University of Houston, University of Mississippi, University of Texas.

Head of School - Freddie Cullins                                                  High School Principal and Academic Dean - Toni Shuman

Elementary Principal - Cindy McDonald                                      Athletic Director - Justin Larsen