Curtis Baptist School

Curtis Baptist School CBS 50th anniversary logo
Address
1326 Broad Street Augusta, (Richmond County), Georgia 30909 United States
Coordinates	33°28′46″N 81°58′35″W / 33.479563°N 81.976418°W / 33.479563; -81.976418Coordinates: 33°28′46″N 81°58′35″W / 33.479563°N 81.976418°W / 33.479563; -81.976418
Information
Established	1964
Head of school	Donna Williams
Grades	Pre-K through 12
Enrollment	300 (fall 2011)
Campus size	5 acres (20,000 m2)
Campus type	Residential
School color(s)	Red and white
Sports	Football, tennis, baseball, basketball, cheer, track, and volleyball
Mascot	Curty Crusader
Nickname	Crusaders
Team name	Curtis Crusader
Accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Southern Association of Independent Schools
Affiliation	Christian (Baptist)
Website

Curtis Baptist School (CBS) is a private 1-A Christian high school located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is a private school that has more than 300 students in the elementary, middle, and high school combined. The school colors are red and white and the school mascot is "Curty the Crusader."

Mission statement

"At Curtis Baptist School, the mission is to infuse a Biblical worldview in all areas of academics, fine arts, and athletics developing bold and devoted followers of Jesus Christ."

History

• The daycare and elementary (K – 6th grade) were established in 1964 by the church.
• 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.

National Day of Prayer

Although students are regularly found praying before their meals, on May 8, 2009, the Curtis Baptist students took part in the National Day of Prayer. The whole school gathered in the chapel and prayed for many different things, including the school, state, and nation. Prominent figures from the Augusta area such as mayor Dr. David Minter, and local radio station host Cleve Walker, gathered at the school to pray.^[1]

Headmaster has lunch on roof

On February 4, 2010, then-headmaster Bill Peavey, ate lunch on the roof of the school with his wife, Kitty, because of a reading goal that was met and surpassed by the elementary school students. ^[2]

Learning Place

The Learning Place was created for students grades 1-12 who have various learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and disabilities in reading comprehension, oral expression, listening, written expression, math calculation, math reasoning, or basic reading skills. Students with average or above average intelligence may struggle in just one or multiple areas, and this program is meant to help them learn in a unique environment designed specifically for them. ^[3]

Elementary school

The elementary school's philosophy when it comes to school is simple: to help children develop and expand a love of learning. Students take part in daily Bible lessons and participate in chapel once a week. The low student to teacher ratio helps ensure that the students excel in their studies. Every student's academic development is monitored very closely and the teachers constantly assess the students' progress. The Stanford Achievement Test is administered every year, and the students' performance is substantially higher than the national and regional averages. ^[4]

Middle school

The purpose of the middle school is to aid the children during the shift from childhood to youth. The middle school is designed specifically to target the needs of a child going through adolescence. The curriculum is not like the average middle school curriculum. The learning experience is designed to be hands-on, and rather than being based solely on textbooks, the courses are made to give the teachers more freedom. The philosophy of the middle school is to instill principles in the children that are never changing. They teachers are also, according to the school's website, there to help guide children in their "daily walk with the Lord and to help them understand he is Lord over everything and that everything they do." At the same time the school expects the students to perform at the highest academic level they are capable of. ^[5]

High school

Many life lessons are learned during high school. That's why Curtis believes it is necessary to have a strong foundation in faith. The high school curriculum is college preparatory composed of mainly math, science, and literature classes. A Biblical element is integrated into the curriculum. Students have daily in-class Bible studies and also attend weekly worship service.^[6]

Athletics

About 90% of Curtis students participate in athletics. The school offers a variety of middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level teams. Curtis' athletic philosophy is to help to instill in a person the values of handwork, teamwork, and playing by the rules. Athletics can be used to train a young person and help prepare them for the real world, where teamwork will be a necessity. Winning and losing teach athletes many lessons. It is the school's belief that sportsmanship and exhibiting Christian values on and off the field are what's most important.^[7]

References

External links

• Official website