EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Banana River Baptist Academy believes, individual student growth is critical both academically and spiritually. Students come from various backgrounds and academic levels. Not every student learns the same way, nor in the same timeframe, and not every student has the same retention rate. Therefore, individualized instruction is of paramount importance. At Banana River Baptist Academy, we build upon the individual strengths of the student, and bridge the gap in areas of lower performance. Academic strengths and weaknesses are monitored by (STAR Reading and Math)on a tri-monthly basis to examine academic growth. We expect our students to take these assessments seriously so we can effectively gauge the student’s progress. Real effort produces real results.
PROGRESS MONITORING
Our students progress will be monitored through mid-term reports, Star Test and 9-week report cards. Throughout the course of the year, teachers will update student reports and notify parents of progress. If the student is not making adequate progress,
Every student will take an entry assessment (Renaissance Learning STAR Reading and Math tests) within the first 10 days of enrollment. Students will re-take the assessments on a tri-monthly basis. Pupil progression will be measured through these assessments. Students will be given annual goals based upon the baseline data of these assessments. As students make progress towards their goals parents will be informed and changes made accordingly. Successes will be celebrated!
STANDARDIZED TESTING
Banana River Baptist Academy administers standardized testing as required by Florida Department of Education.
EXPECTED FAITH AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME
1. To provide a sound academic education that integrates a Christian world view.
2. To enable students to contend for the faith (1 Peter 3:15).
3. To teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, Savior of the world, and Lord of all ( Phil.2:9-10) (Luke 3: 21-22)
4. To encourage students in growing faith, knowledge, and love of God.
5. Teach and engage in personal evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20).
6. Reach academic and faith-based goals as outlined in Academic Improvement Plans.
