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About FBS - Frequently Asked Questions
What type of school is First Baptist?
First Baptist School is a traditional Baptist Christian day school for grades K4 through the 12th grade.
Is First Baptist School affiliated with any organization?
First Baptist School is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Rosemount. The school is a member of the Minnesota Association of Christian Schools which is a state chapter to the American Association of Christian Schools headquartered in Washington DC. Our charter gives us opportunity for various academic, speech, art and music contests as well as a varsity athletic conference which First Baptist also belongs to.
Is Kindergarten an all-day program?
Kindergarten is all day Monday through Friday. Students must be five years old before September 1 to be considered for enrollment in kindergarten. Our K4 program is all day, three days a week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
What curriculum do you use?
Our school uses ABeka, Bob Jones Press and Positive Action for Christ for most all of the curriculum school wide. For mathematics in the secondary, Saxon math is used.
Do students have to wear a uniform?
A uniform is in use school wide at FBS. In the elementary (K4 through 6th), the French Toast line of clothing is used. Uniforms in the secondary are to be purchased through the Donald's Uniform Store only, located in St. Paul. These companies are used exclusively for our uniform needs. Girls are required to wear skirts.
If I am interested in having my son or daughter attend school, what is the first step?
Please call the office and request a packet which includes information about our school as well as a school handbook. Realizing that attending FBS is a privilege and not a right, an interview with the administrator is required of each student along with their parent or guardian. The purpose is to present the school's philosophy and provide the parent/guardian a better understanding of the basis for Christian education.
We would then like to make arrangements with you to have your son or daughter attend or visit our school for a day or two. This will give them the opportunity to meet the staff and students and sit in classes at our school. A student will be assigned to your son or daughter throughout the day to show him or her around.
General screening tests are conducted for all students entering the 2nd through the 12th grade. Admission is complete when all required forms are received.
What extra-curricular sports programs are offered at First Baptist?
In the 6th through 12th grade for the girls, volleyball is in the fall, basketball and cheerleading are in the winter and softball is in the spring. For the guys, soccer is available in the fall, basketball is in the winter and baseball is available in the spring.
How long has your school been in existence?
We have been educating children since opening our doors in the fall of 1971. We will be starting our 37th year of Christian education on Monday, August 27, 2007.
What is the student/teacher ratio within the classroom?
The schoolwide ratio from student to teacher is one teacher for approximately every sixteen students.
Where is your school located?
First Baptist School is located on the corner of Diamond Path and 145th Street in far western Rosemount. We are just a few blocks north of the intersection of County Road 42 and Diamond Path West. All of the classes and facilities are on the same campus.
Is transportation provided to your school via bussing?
Students in grades K5 through 12th grade living in School District 196 may ride the public school buses. For public transportation, call the school district office at 651-423-7685 for more information.
Does First Baptist offer elective classes?
In the secondary grades, First Baptist does offer elective classes such as yearbook, Sign Language, Greek, Latin, Spanish as well as Speech and Drama.
What is the enrollment of First Baptist School?
Our enrollment is approximately 170 students in the K4 through the 12th grade.
How often is chapel time?
In elementary, chapel is held one time a week on Friday morning. In the secondary, chapel is held on Tuesday and Thursday.
What statewide tests does your school administer?
First Baptist School administers the Stanford Achievement Test - Edition 10 each spring schoolwide. Our scores continue to show excellence over our entire school body with students testing well above their actual grade level.
After high school, what do your graduates do?
We have had nearly 100% of our graduates attend college for the last several years. Most graduates from First Baptist seek a four year college degree in a specialized field of study with other students extending their education by receiving master's degrees and beyond. We have had several students serve our country by joining the Armed Forces. As of 2007, First Baptist School has graduated over 400 graduates.
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