First Baptist Academy is a coeducation

Coeducation

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al independent school

Independent school

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 located in the Memorial Park

Memorial Park, Houston, Texas

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 area of Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas

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, USA. First Baptist Academy offers Early Childhood though 8th grade college preparatory education. First Baptist Academy Primary School students range from early childhood through age 4. Lower School grades include Kindergarten through Grade 5, and the Middle School includes Grade 6 through Grade 8.

2009-10 tuition is $10,460 for Grades K-2; $11,285 for Grades 3 through 5; and $12,530 for grades 6 through 8. Partial to full need-based scholarships are available.

Mission

To equip First Baptist Academy students with the Truth of God's Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to explore, create, challenge, and lead.

Overview

First Baptist Academy is a premier faith-based college preparatory early childhood to eighth grade school that promoted leadership through the development of sound moral character, the enhancement of spiritual life, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. The primary school also serves families with little ones by providing flexible weekday options for infants through twos.

History

First Baptist Academy, a ministry of Houston’s First Baptist Church, was first established in 1970 by James Moody and Marcene Adams. The school served the families of Northwest Houston by providing a safe environment and challenging education. In 1980, the school became a ministry of HFBC and continued to meet the spiritual and educational needs of its students. In 1998, HFBC joined with other local churches in establishing an area high school, and the lower school and middle school grades were moved to a beautiful new campus at the church.

Students With Advanced Needs

Every First Baptist Academy teacher earns a Gifted and Talented Endorsement from the Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency

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. This requires 30 hours of initial training, followed by annual training to maintain the endorsement. As a result of this intensive training, every First Baptist Academy teacher is able to provide a range of in-class activities which develop higher thinking skills. Additionally, students reading above grade level are provided separate enrichment readings which allow them to progress faster than their peers. Advanced students in other subjects are provided opportunities to expand their special talents through the GT/Enrichment program, Innovations. Innovations instructors teach students by questioning, challenging, and encouraging students to analyze and problem solve.

Accreditations and Memberships

National Association of Independent Schools

National Association of Independent Schools

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 (NAIS)

Independent School Management (ISM)

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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(SACS)

Accreditation Commission for the Texas Association of Baptist Schools (ACTABS)

Texas Association of Non-Public Schools (TANS)

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)