Providing a Christ-centered, quality education for your child.

                 Academics

First Baptist Christian School came into existence in 1953 as an educational ministry of First Baptist Church.  The purpose of the school is to glorify God through evangelizing, edifying, and the educating of young people.

 

As an arm of the church, the school seeks to assist parents in the development of young lives for the glory of God, and to make Jesus Christ preeminent in their lives.

 

The school has two major divisions:  elementary (K3-6), and secondary (7-12).

 

In recent years, First Baptist Christian School has broadened its program to more effectively minister to Christian young people.  First Baptist students also enjoy the opportunity to attend DACC as dual enrollment students in the afternoons.

 

Extra-curricular opportunities are many and include interscholastic athletics, choir, yearbook, drama, and other exciting activities.  Membership in the Illinois Association of Christian Schools and American Association of Christian Schools has provided interscholastic fine arts and academic competitions with other Christian young people.

 

First Baptist Christian School’s campus is located at the church facility in Danville, Illinois.  The building consists of a three-floor educational wing with 16 well-equipped, air conditioned classrooms.  The school uses the church sanctuary as a chapel, and our school library is growing each year.  Our new computer lab features a modern computer system that is networked throughout the entire building. 

       First Baptist Christian school

A FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Habla Espanol?  Parlez vous Francais?  We provide instruction in Spanish I & II and French I & II on alternating years.

 

A STRONG MATH DEPARTMENT

Math skills are taught from elementary school on up.  Special emphasis on algebra, advanced math, and geometry is provided for First Baptist High schoolers.

 

A TOP NOTCH ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Learning how to stand up and speak out is what First Baptist teaches young people.  Our English and grammar classes teach our students about God’s gift of written and verbal communication.  Training in speech and drama is also available for junior and senior high students.

 

A MUSIC DEPARTMENT THAT HONORS THE GOD OF ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL

Music is taught in grades K-10.  Musical performance groups exist at all levels: elementary, junior high, and high school.  We offer a third grade recorder band as well as an elementary band.  Private piano lessons are available to our students as well.

 

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Students needing special remedial help may attend special tutoring sessions to help them learn all they need to know.

 

A WELL-EQUIPPED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Competent instruction in general science and specialized instruction in chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology for high school students is given priority at First Baptist.  Of course, a proper view of creation and evolution, based upon Scriptural principles is foundational.

                         

 

Other Reasons to Consider FBCS

 

As a ministry of First Baptist Church, First Baptist Christian School provides your child with a quality Christian education experience.

 

We believe that Christ and the Bible should be the heart of our curriculum as we seek to develop your child in the four primary aspects of education:

 

WISDOM

Through carefully planned academic training, our students learn to build strong character.

 

STATURE

Through regular physical activity that is both healthy and fun, our students learn to responsibly maintain their bodies..

 

FAVOR WITH GOD

Through the instruction of God’s Word, our students learn to discern God’s will and to grow spiritually.

 

FAVOR WITH MAN

Through daily opportunities to interact with others, our students learn to sharpen their social skills in a Christ-like manner.

 

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

                                                                                     Luke 2:52