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First Baptist Christian School

2958 N. Main Street, Kennesaw, GA, 30144-0301 -

School Notes Overview:

FBCS is a small Christian learning community and we embrace this philosophy. We believe this is the best way to build the proper foundation for our 2year old through 5th grade students. This enables us to create an environment where each child is known and loved by so many, which allows each child a comfortable place to explore intellectually, physically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. ...

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School Overview:

	First Baptist Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Religious Affiliation	Baptist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded	1969
County	Cobb County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	192 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	19%	31%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 110 students
	Kind - 23 students
	Grade 1 - 18 students
	Grade 2 - 11 students
	Grade 3 - 5 students
	Grade 4 - 18 students
	Grade 5 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	15%
Average Class Size	12
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:32	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Please see website for tuition rates.
Acceptance Rate	99%
Head of School	Nancy Thompson
Admissions Director	Jennifer Faucher
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	4
	Extracurriculars
	Band - 3rd-5th grade	Elective courses for 2nd-5th grade
	Keyboarding - 2nd grade	Yearbook Committee

School Notes:

Our Preschool program is a half-day program beginning with 2 year olds extending through 4 year olds. Our growing elementary division begins with either half day or full day Kindergarten and extends through 5th grade. We offer a challenging academic curriculum with special programs available in Bible study, music, Spanish, P.E., computer, and library. FBCS is proudly celebrating our 39th year of Christian education. FBCS offers a strong academic curriculum for all ages with a focus on math and science. Specials include Spanish (beginning at 18 months), computer (beginning with two-year olds), music, library, and P.E. FBCS administers the Stanford Achievement Test for standardized testing. Historically, FBCS has tested as one of the highest in the area.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2008

In the News:

Teacher of the year answers to a higher calling (Marietta Daily Journal)
posted on August 25, 2009 at 04:25:55 am
MARIETTA - Whether it's establishing a high school coffee shop, where kids with disabilities learn job skills in a real world setting, or continually developing innovative ways to educate, Kelly Bramblett maintains a passion for seeing her students succeed.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (30144)	School Zip (30144)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	38,874 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	21%
Population Average Age	31 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$60,609	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	18 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	66% / 34%