2010-2011 School Profile
School Code
440-954
School
Brazos Christian School is a nondenominational Pre-K through 12th grade school committed to providing a classical college preparatory curriculum from a Biblical worldview and assisting parents in developing the whole child with a passion for Jesus Christ, a joy for learning, and a lifelong quest for truth, wisdom, and virtue.
Staff
| Headmaster |
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| Head of Rhetoric School |
|
| Head of Grammar and Logic Schools |
|
| Director of Finances/Athletic Director |
|
| Registrar |
|
Accreditation
Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools
Affiliations
College Board
Association of Christian Schools International
Texas Association of Non-Public Schools
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Student Body
| Grades Pre-K - 12 |
|
| Grammar School (Pre-K - 6) |
|
| School of Logic (7 - 8) |
|
| School of Rhetoric (9 - 12) |
|
Calendar
36 weeks; 175 days; two semesters, four grading periods; 55 minute class periods meeting 4 days a week; four 20 minute back-work periods per week.
Faculty
__ full-time teachers; _ part time teacher; __% with advanced degrees; all highly skilled and qualified.
Graduation
2011 graduates include 24 credits - one credit earned for each year-long course and ½ credit earned for each semester course.
| Humanities |
6 credits |
| Senior English |
1 credit |
| Gov’t/Economics |
1 credit |
| Science |
3 credits |
| Mathematics |
3 credits |
| Foreign Lang |
2 credits |
| Bible |
2 credits |
| Fine Arts |
2 credits |
| Technology |
1 credit |
| Phys Education |
1½ credits |
| Elective |
1 credit |
| |
|
| Community Service |
8 hours per quarter/ 32 hours per year |
Honors/Dual Credit Course Offerings
Courses currently offered: Honors Algebra I; Honors Algebra II; Honors Geometry; Honors Pre-Calculus; Honors Biology; Honors Chemistry; Honors Physics; Honors Latin I, II, III; Honors Humanities 9, 10, 11; Honors English IV; Concurrent Credit Government, Economics, biology, and college Algebra.
Class Rank
The Valedictorian and the Salutatorian are determined by the GPA derived from the courses completed at Brazos Christian School in grades 9 - 12; some grades are weighted. No other rank is given.
Curricular Distinctives
Brazos Christian School offers a classical education from a Biblical worldview based on universal truths, foundational principles, enduring traditions and the great literature of history taught in a multi-sensory, integrated format. Brazos Christian humanities program focuses on an intensive study of great writings, people, events, works, and ideas that have formed and reformed civilization, as we know it. Normative works of our culture are studied within their historical settings. This helps the students understand how the works, and the people who wrote them, were influenced by their times. It also reveals the universal nature of the great works, which are classics because they somehow speak to all men at all times. The courses are organized chronologically, moving from ancient civilizations to modern times. Emphasis is placed upon reading, writing, and speaking/listening skills.
Grading
| Letter Grade |
GPA |
Numerical Average |
| A |
4.3 |
98-100 |
| A |
4.0 |
93-97 |
| A- |
3.7 |
90-92 |
| B |
3.3 |
87-89 |
| B |
3.0 |
83-86 |
| B- |
2.7 |
80-82 |
| C |
2.3 |
77-79 |
| C |
2.0 |
73-76 |
| C- |
1.7 |
70-72 |
| F |
0.0 |
Below 70 |
GPA Computation
Each student has a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated from the beginning of ninth grade. Since the school is selective in admission, rank in class is of little significance in predicting success in college. Our strength is such that all of our students have a solid academic foundation and are well-prepared to perform in a demanding college environment. Therefore, we do not rank; however, we do weight classes. DC denotes a Dual Credit course taken at Blinn College and is given a weight of 1.0; AP denotes an Advanced Placement course which is given a weight of 1.0; and H denotes an Honors level course and is given a weight of 0.5.
National Merit Program
Brazos Christian School has had 10 graduating classes with 7 Commended Scholars.
CEEB SAT Summary
| |
Brazos Christian |
Brazos Christian |
Texas |
National |
| |
Class of 2009 |
Top 50% |
2008 |
2008 |
| Mean Verbal |
551 |
674 |
486 |
501 |
| Mean Math |
573 |
573 |
506 |
515 |
| Mean Writing |
530 |
589 |
475 |
493 |
College Choices
Brazos Christian graduates have been accepted to the following Colleges and Universities: Air Force Academy, Andrews University, Azusa Pacific, Baylor University, Baptist Bible College, BIOLA University, Blinn College, Chapman University, Dallas Baptist University, East Texas Baptist University, Evangel University, Howard Payne University, Indiana University, John Brown University, Johnson and Wales University, Louisiana Tech, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Rice University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Texas A&M University, Texas Lutheran, Texas State University, The Citadel, Trinity University of San Antonio, University of Houston, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, University of Maryland, University of Southern California, Southwest Texas State University, University of South Carolina, University of Texas in Austin, University of Texas in And Antonio, University of Wisconsin, Wayland Baptist University, Wheaton College.
2010-2011 School Profile
School Code
440-954
School
Brazos Christian School is a nondenominational Pre-K through 12th grade school committed to providing a classical college preparatory curriculum from a Biblical worldview and assisting parents in developing the whole child with a passion for Jesus Christ, a joy for learning, and a lifelong quest for truth, wisdom, and virtue.
Staff
| Headmaster |
|
| Head of Rhetoric School |
|
| Head of Grammar and Logic Schools |
|
| Director of Finances/Athletic Director |
|
| Registrar |
|
Accreditation
Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools
Affiliations
College Board
Association of Christian Schools International
Texas Association of Non-Public Schools
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Student Body
| Grades Pre-K - 12 |
|
| Grammar School (Pre-K - 6) |
|
| School of Logic (7 - 8) |
|
| School of Rhetoric (9 - 12) |
|
Calendar
36 weeks; 175 days; two semesters, four grading periods; 55 minute class periods meeting 4 days a week; four 20 minute back-work periods per week.
Faculty
__ full-time teachers; _ part time teacher; __% with advanced degrees; all highly skilled and qualified.
Graduation
2011 graduates include 24 credits - one credit earned for each year-long course and ½ credit earned for each semester course.
| Humanities |
6 credits |
| Senior English |
1 credit |
| Gov’t/Economics |
1 credit |
| Science |
3 credits |
| Mathematics |
3 credits |
| Foreign Lang |
2 credits |
| Bible |
2 credits |
| Fine Arts |
2 credits |
| Technology |
1 credit |
| Phys Education |
1½ credits |
| Elective |
1 credit |
| |
|
| Community Service |
8 hours per quarter/ 32 hours per year |
Honors/Dual Credit Course Offerings
Courses currently offered: Honors Algebra I; Honors Algebra II; Honors Geometry; Honors Pre-Calculus; Honors Biology; Honors Chemistry; Honors Physics; Honors Latin I, II, III; Honors Humanities 9, 10, 11; Honors English IV; Concurrent Credit Government, Economics, biology, and college Algebra.
Class Rank
The Valedictorian and the Salutatorian are determined by the GPA derived from the courses completed at Brazos Christian School in grades 9 - 12; some grades are weighted. No other rank is given.
Curricular Distinctives
Brazos Christian School offers a classical education from a Biblical worldview based on universal truths, foundational principles, enduring traditions and the great literature of history taught in a multi-sensory, integrated format. Brazos Christian humanities program focuses on an intensive study of great writings, people, events, works, and ideas that have formed and reformed civilization, as we know it. Normative works of our culture are studied within their historical settings. This helps the students understand how the works, and the people who wrote them, were influenced by their times. It also reveals the universal nature of the great works, which are classics because they somehow speak to all men at all times. The courses are organized chronologically, moving from ancient civilizations to modern times. Emphasis is placed upon reading, writing, and speaking/listening skills.
Grading
| Letter Grade |
GPA |
Numerical Average |
| A |
4.3 |
98-100 |
| A |
4.0 |
93-97 |
| A- |
3.7 |
90-92 |
| B |
3.3 |
87-89 |
| B |
3.0 |
83-86 |
| B- |
2.7 |
80-82 |
| C |
2.3 |
77-79 |
| C |
2.0 |
73-76 |
| C- |
1.7 |
70-72 |
| F |
0.0 |
Below 70 |
GPA Computation
Each student has a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) calculated from the beginning of ninth grade. Since the school is selective in admission, rank in class is of little significance in predicting success in college. Our strength is such that all of our students have a solid academic foundation and are well-prepared to perform in a demanding college environment. Therefore, we do not rank; however, we do weight classes. DC denotes a Dual Credit course taken at Blinn College and is given a weight of 1.0; AP denotes an Advanced Placement course which is given a weight of 1.0; and H denotes an Honors level course and is given a weight of 0.5.
National Merit Program
Brazos Christian School has had 10 graduating classes with 7 Commended Scholars.
CEEB SAT Summary
| |
Brazos Christian |
Brazos Christian |
Texas |
National |
| |
Class of 2009 |
Top 50% |
2008 |
2008 |
| Mean Verbal |
551 |
674 |
486 |
501 |
| Mean Math |
573 |
573 |
506 |
515 |
| Mean Writing |
530 |
589 |
475 |
493 |
College Choices
Brazos Christian graduates have been accepted to the following Colleges and Universities: Air Force Academy, Andrews University, Azusa Pacific, Baylor University, Baptist Bible College, BIOLA University, Blinn College, Chapman University, Dallas Baptist University, East Texas Baptist University, Evangel University, Howard Payne University, Indiana University, John Brown University, Johnson and Wales University, Louisiana Tech, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Rice University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Texas A&M University, Texas Lutheran, Texas State University, The Citadel, Trinity University of San Antonio, University of Houston, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, University of Maryland, University of Southern California, Southwest Texas State University, University of South Carolina, University of Texas in Austin, University of Texas in And Antonio, University of Wisconsin, Wayland Baptist University, Wheaton College.