Academics

School Profile


Community

Bradenton Christian School currently enrolls over 560 students in grades Pre-K through 12.  It is located on the central west coast of Florida.  The school serves students of Manatee and Sarasota counties.


School

Established in 1960, Bradenton Christian School maintains a high standard of academic achievement integrated by out belief in the Lordship of Jesus Christ.  An interdenominational, co-educational, parentally governed school, BCS employs 45 full-time faculty members, many holding advanced degrees, as well as a number of professional staff and FHSAA member athletic coaches.

 

Mission

The mission of Bradenton Christian School is to serve as an extension of the home, and as a partner with the local churches, in the Christian education of children.

 


 

Testing

12th Grade
  SAT I, SAT II, ACT, AP
11th Grade
  PSAT/NMSQT, SAT I, SAT II, ACT, AP
10th Grade
  PLAN, AP
9th Grade
  DAT, (Differential Aptitude Test)
8th Grade
  Explore Test
7th Grade
  ITBS


Test Scores

 

SAT

ACT

BCS

1047

22.7

Local Public Schools

1004

20.9

State

996

20.5

National

1026

20.8

                                      *Based on 2003 Graduates


National Merit Scholarship Program

1998 Number of finalists:  1

1998 Number of Commended Students:  1

2000 Number of finalists:  1

2000 Number of semi-finalists:  1

2000 Number of Commended Students:  2

2001 Number of Commended Students:  3

2002 Number of Commended Students: 3


 

Grading Scale

Only semester grades  from the

Bradenton Christian School

transcript are used in the calculation of a student’s GPA.

In addition, the grades that appear on the Bradenton Christian transcript

are based on a weighted scale.


A

95-100

C+

77-79

A-

90-94

C

73-76

B+

87-89

C-

70-72

B

83-86

D+

67-69

B-

80-82

D

63-66

 

 

D-

60-62

 

 

F

59- Below


Grading Scale Prior to 2001/2002

A

97-100

C+

83-84

A-

94-96

C

79-82

B+

91-93

C-

77-78

B

88-90

D+

75-76

B-

85-87

D

72-74

 

 

D-

70-71

 

 

F

69-Below

 

 

 

 

 



Graduation Requirements

Minimum Requirements – 75 Community Service hours.  Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and complete a 26.5 credit program which includes the following diploma options:



 
College
Prep
Honors

English                                          

4

4

Bible

3.5

3.5

Math (Algebra I and above)

3

4

Science

3

4

Social Studies

3

3

Foreign Language

2

2

Physical Education

1

1

Computer Applications

1

1

Life Management Skills

.5

.5

Fine Arts

1

1

Electives

4.5

3.5

Total

26.5

27.5


Honors Diploma

The requirements for our Honors Diploma exceed the Florida Academic Honors Scholarship with the exclusion of the minimal SAT or ACT score.  Honors diploma students must take Physics and Pre-Calculus Honors. (Senior Math is not recognized as a requirement for math in the honors track).  A minimum GPA of 3.5 must be achieved and no final grade below a “C” is accepted on the transcript.  75 Community Service hours required.

 

Interim

Bradenton Christian School Secondary School Interim is designed to provide students and faculty opportunities to learn and teach in areas outside the regular classroom.  It is our desire to offer courses which enhance our students with a broader perspective of education as well as strengthen them spiritually.  Each senior high student is required to participate in Interim.  Grades and credit are given by the instructors.  Instructors include BCS teachers, parents, community leaders, and Alumni.

Interim is held every-other year between semesters.  Courses are held at various locations depending on the nature of the course and instruction given.  Some courses are held on campus while others are taught at locations off campus.  Classes involving travel out of state and country have also been offered.

 

Advanced Placement (AP)

Available in U.S. History, European History, Psychology, and Calculus AB.

 

Honors Classes

Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, American Literature, British Literature, Spanish IV, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Calculus

 

Renaissance

Renaissance is a concept that encourages academic excellence, improvement, and citizenship. It is the first and only national education-focused program, sponsored by Jostens, created to recognize and reward academic achievement. The primary goals are to increase student performance, teacher enthusiasm, as well as raise the level of community participation in schools. We have structured and implemented our own Renaissance program to meet the needs of our school.



Opportunities for Involvement

The following is a list of extra-curricular and co-curricular organizations and clubs available to secondary students:

                 

Athletics

Sports Offered

Accomplishments

Tennis
Cross Country
  • 2002-03: State Final Four in Girls Basketball
  • 2001-02: State Final Four in Girls Basketball
  • 1998:       State Champions in Baseball
  • 1997-98:  FHSAA All Sports Award
                    Outstanding Sports Program
  • 1997:       State Final Four in Soccer
  • 1996-97:  State Champions in Girls Basketball
  • 1985:       State Champions in Softball
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Volleyball
Golf
Soccer
Cheerleading
Track & Field

Organizations

Student Council
Yearbook
National Beta Club
French Club
SADD
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Spanish Club
Mock Trial
Random Acts of Kindness

Fine Arts

BCS has a fine Concert Band, String Ensemble, Pep Band, and Drum Corps.  These extraordinary groups perform and minister through music at a variety of venues, including local, statewide and out of state.

 

There are also two vocal ministry groups, Boyz of Christ and FAITH (Forsaking All I Trust Him).  Boyz of Christ is a contemporary “Boys Band.”  FAITH is a contemporary “Girls Band.”  Both groups present the gospel of Jesus Christ through scripture, drama, and testimonies that focus on the issues of today’s youth.

 

The C.R.E.W. (Created to Rock the Entire World) is a contemporary synchronized movement and drama troupe that presents the gospel through scripture, drama, and testimonies that focus on the issues of today’s youth.

 

 


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