Good Shepherd Episcopal School vs. Arcadia First Baptist Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
At Good Shepherd Episcopal School the well being of your child always comes first! Good Shepherd School offers high quality educational programs in a Christian environment.
The teaching staff is nurturing, educated, experienced, and works in partnership with the parents.
When you choose Good Shepherd Episcopal School you are choosing to nurture the whole child-academically, spiritually, physically, and emotionally.
Good Shepherd is accredited by the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, which is recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
Instilling Christian Values and Academic Excellence. AFBCS seeks to advance learning, knowledge, and wisdom as we instill Christian values and academic excellence into the lives of our students.
We take this responsibility very seriously and are thankful for each student with which God blesses us. We work hard to earn the trust of parents and families, believing that we are a team together in God`s plan to help raise up children in a healthy, productive and safe environment. Our purpose is to help students develop the necessary skills for success in finding God`s plan for their lives. We pray that the Lord will bless you as you seek Him and His plan for you.
Grades Offered
NS-PK
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1980
2012
Students Body
Total Students
44 students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
16%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
100
Pre-K Students
44
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Kindergarten Students
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13
Grade 1 Students
-
16
Grade 2 Students
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16
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
31
Grade 5 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
11
Grade 9 Students
-
5
Grade 10 Students
-
5
Grade 11 Students
-
5
Grade 12 Students
-
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
8%
Average Class Size
10
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$400
$5,000
Tuition Notes
Different tuition packages starting at $400 per month.
2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
Annual Tuition and PaymentsK-5th grades – $5000 per student (K-5th grade siblings – $4800 annually)Jr. High & High School (6th -12th) – $5800 per student (High school siblings – $5500 annually)(Annual tuition is $5800 for high school students taking four or more classes.)Annual tuition may be paid in full by the first day of school or broken down into 12 monthly payments if the first tuition payment is begun on June 1, the last payment being due May 1 of the following year. AFBCS administration is happy to sit down with prospective families to work out a payment plan.Book Use Fee, Technology and Equipment Fee (PER STUDENT)K-3th grades – $315 per student4th and 5th Grades – $375 per student6-8th grades – $395 per studentHigh School – $450 per studentFees are due by May 1 (or at time of new student registration after May 1st). A $25 late fee will be assessed if book fee is paid after May 5.Other FeesApplication Fee – $50New Student Registration Fee – $165 (due immediately upon acceptance)Returning Student Registration Fee – $140 (if paid by March 15th. If paid after March 15th, fee goes up to $165 for returning students.)Withdrawal Fee – $350Mandatory Security Fee (due by Aug. 1) – $225 per child; $450 max per familyPLEASE NOTE: All fees are non-refundable.Athletic Sports FeesStudents are required to pay an Athletic Sports Fee for each sport played. This fee is due upon the first day of practice for each sport played. These fees help cover the costs of referees, uniforms, gas to out of town games and needed equipment.Girls Volleyball – $75, plus the cost of camp (camp dates and times TBA)Girls or Boys Basketball – $75 plus cost of camp (camp dates and time TBA)Girls Softball – $75Co-Ed Soccer – $75Golf – $75Track – $75Cross-Country – $75Baseball – $75Extra-Curricular FeesGirls Cheerleading – Uniform cost determined each new season. Required Cheer Camp – Camp Dates & Times TBA.Band – Student is responsible for purchasing or renting his or her own instrument.National Honor Society – $25 (Student requirements must be met for membership.)*For any questions, please call the school office at 409.925.2825, ext 2.
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3%
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
Leah Jones
Julie Beanland
Admissions Associate
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Katy Wheeler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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CHARACTER Education, Coding & Robotics, Creative Writing, Elementary Co-Ed Sports, Journalism Club, Math Club, Mentorship, NaNoRimo Book Writing Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Technology: 3D Printing