Curtis Baptist School

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Curtis Baptist School
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Location
Curtis Baptist School

, ,
30909

Coordinates 33°28′46″N81°58′35″W / 33.479563°N 81.976418°W / 33.479563; -81.976418
Information
Established1964
Head of schoolMiller Thompson
GradesDaycare/Pre-K through 12
Enrollment338 (fall 2019)
Campus size5 acres (20,000 m2)
Campus typeResidential
ColorsRed, black, and white
   
SportsTennis, golf, baseball, basketball, scholastic rifle shooting, cross-country, soccer, track, and volleyball
MascotCurtis Crusader
Nickname Crusaders
Team nameCurtis Crusader
Accreditation Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia
Georgia Accrediting Commission
PublicationWildcat Scratch [1]
AffiliationChristian (Baptist)
Website curtisbaptistchristianschool.org

Curtis Baptist School (CBS) is a private 1-A Christian high school located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It enrolls more than 300 =students across the elementary, middle, and high schools. [ citation needed ]

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History

The daycare and elementary (K – 6th grade) were established in 1964. 7th and 8th grades were added in 1965. The 9th grade was added in 1970. The remainder of the high school was added and dedicated in 1973.

Divisions

Learning Place

The Learning Place was created for students grades 1-12 who have learning disabilities. Even students with average or above average intelligence may struggle in some areas. This program is meant to help them learn in an appropriate environment. [2]

Elementary school

Students take part in daily Bible lessons and participate in chapel once a week. The Stanford Achievement Test is administered annually. Student performance is substantially higher than national and regional averages. [3]

Middle school

High school

The high school curriculum is college preparatory, focused on math, science, and literature classes. A Biblical element is integrated into the curriculum. Students have daily in-class Bible studies and attend weekly worship service. [4]

Athletics

About 90% of Curtis students participate in athletics. The school hosts middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level teams. [5] School colors are red and white and the school mascot is "Curtis the Crusader."

Championships

State Runner-Up

State Championships

Notable alumni

References

  1. Wildcat Scratch
  2. "Learning Place" . Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  3. "Elementary School" . Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  4. "High School" . Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  5. "Curtis Athletics" . Retrieved December 6, 2011.