Curtis Baptist School Explained

Curtis Baptist School
Seal Image:Curtis Baptist School Crest.jpg
County:(Richmond County)
Zipcode:30909
Affiliation:Christian (Baptist)
Head Of School:Scott Phillips
Head Label:Senior Pastor
Grades:Daycare/Pre-K through 12
Campus Size:5acres
Campus Type:Residential
Mascot:Curtis Crusader
Sports:Tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, scholastic rifle shooting, cross-country, soccer, track, and volleyball
Team Name:Curtis Crusader
Nickname:Crusaders
School Colors:Red, black, and white
Publication:Wildcat Scratch[1]
Established:1964
Enrollment:338
Enrollment As Of:fall 2019

Curtis Baptist School (CBS) is a private 1-A Christian high school located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is a private school that has more than 300 students in the elementary, middle, and high school combined. The school colors are red and white and the school mascot is "Curtis the Crusader."

History

National Day of Prayer

Although students are regularly found praying before their meals, on May 8, 2009, the Curtis Baptist students took part in the National Day of Prayer. The whole school gathered in the chapel and prayed for many different things, including the school, state, and nation. Prominent figures from the Augusta area such as mayor Dr. David Minter, and local radio station host Cleve Walker, gathered at the school to pray.[2]

Headmaster has lunch on roof

On February 4, 2010, then-headmaster Bill Peavey, ate lunch on the roof of the school with his wife, Kitty, because of a reading goal that was met and surpassed by the elementary school students.[3]

Learning Place

The Learning Place was created for students grades 1-12 who have various learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and disabilities in reading comprehension, oral expression, listening, written expression, math calculation, math reasoning, or basic reading skills. Students with average or above average intelligence may struggle in just one or multiple areas, and this program is meant to help them learn in a unique environment designed specifically for them.[4]

Elementary school

Students take part in daily Bible lessons and participate in chapel once a week. The Stanford Achievement Test is administered every year, and the students' performance is substantially higher than the national and regional averages.[5]

High school

The high school curriculum is college preparatory composed of mainly math, science, and literature classes. A Biblical element is integrated into the curriculum. Students have daily in-class Bible studies and also attend weekly worship service.[6]

Athletics

About 90% of Curtis students participate in athletics. The school offers a variety of middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level teams.[7]

Championships

Region Championships

State Runner-Up

State Championships

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://wsa.net/news-media/scratch-archive Wildcat Scratch
  2. Web site: Jasper. Kelly. Curtis Baptist's school prayer ceremony. The Augusta Chronicle. 11 November 2011.
  3. Web site: Dicks. Nikasha. Headmaster doesn't eat his own words. The Augusta Chronicle. 3 November 2011.
  4. Web site: Learning Place. 4 November 2011.
  5. Web site: Elementary School. 4 November 2011.
  6. Web site: High School. 6 December 2011.
  7. Web site: Curtis Athletics. 6 December 2011.