Bangor Christian Schools Explained

Bangor Christian Schools (BCS) is a K-12 Christian school in Bangor, Maine.

History

The school began operations in 1970. In 2004 it had 117 high school students and 235 elementary and middle school students.[1]

Prospective parents were plaintiffs in Carson v. Makin.[2]

The Office of the Attorney General of the State of Maine in 2021 stated that the school does not employ LGBTQ teachers and the school culture discourages students from expressing LGBTQ identities, with the possibility that the school may expel students for doing so.[2]

Operations

The annual tuition in 2004 was $2,900 per year per pupil, and at the time the state did not provide any funds, nor did the federal government.[1]

Curriculum

Its elementary school curriculum promotes phonics at early stages.[1]

Athletics

It is a part of the Penobscot Valley Conference.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Swartz. Brian. Bangor Christian Schools stresses traditional values, quality education. The Bangor Daily News. Bangor, Maine. 2004-04-24. FP2. - Clipping from Newspapers.com. Text detail A and Text detail B
  2. Reilly. Katie. Carlisle. Madeleine. The Supreme Court Could Let Religious Schools Take Taxpayer Money. LGBTQ Alumni Say That's a Mistake. Time. 2022-01-03. 2022-07-18. - The brief is from 2021