BEBS Promotional Booklet

Beth Eden Baptist School

�� Wheat Ridge, Colorado

... in a caring, Christian

atmosphere

Educational

Excellence...

A Note from the Administrator

Table of Contents

Doctrine ..................................................................... 4

Philosophy .................................................................. 5

Faculty......................................................................... 6

Discipline Policy ........................................................ 8

Curriculum...............................................................10

Academic Placement..............................................13

Financial Information..............................................14

International Program............................................16

Sample School Calendar .......................................17

2600 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Phone: 303-232-2313 ♦ Fax: 303-233-3027

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.bethedenschool.org

School hours: 8:15-3:30

Office hours: 8:00-4:00

Mr. Edward T. Francis B.A., M.Div.

Mr. Francis moved to Colorado in 2003 to pursue ministry work in helping young people with their educational and occupational decisions. He is a graduate of Northland Baptist Bible College and Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Pam, have been married for seventeen years and are the parents of two elementary children, Adam and Amanda.

Mr. Edward T. Francis Administrator

Beth Eden Baptist School

Pastor James Efaw B.A., M.A., D.D.

Pastor Jim is the senior pastor of Beth Eden Baptist Church. He and his wife, Susan,

moved here from West Virginia in 1991. He is a graduate of Bob Jones University and has

been a pastor for over 35 years. He has a passion for Christian education and takes an

active part in the activities at Beth Eden Baptist School.

Dr. Jim Efaw Senior Pastor

Beth Eden Baptist Church

Administration

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Our Mission

The mission of Beth Eden Baptist School is to develop Christian character, provide solid

academics, and prepare students for life situations. Beth Eden Baptist School will

facilitate the education of all students to their fullest potential in a caring, Christian atmosphere

of educational excellence.

Facts:

Founded: 1971

Affiliation: Ministry of Beth Eden Baptist Church

Membership: American Association of Christian Schools

Colorado Association of Christian Schools

Grades: Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12

Enrollment: 235

Student/Teacher Ratio: 1: 16

General Information

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Our Doctrine

Beth Eden Baptist School is the ministry of Beth Eden Baptist Church and thus maintains the same doctrinal position as set forth in the constitution of Beth Eden Baptist Church.

The following briefly describes our position:

• The Holy Bible was written inerrant in its original languages by men divinely inspired. The Bible is the supreme standard for all human conduct.

• There is one loving and true God - an infinite, perfect Spirit and personal Being. - in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

• The salvation of sinners is completed by grace through the mediatorial work of Jesus Christ, who by His death made a full atonement (covering) for sin.

• In order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or born again.

• Sanctification is a process of growth by which we are made partakers of His holiness. It is carried on in the hearts of believers throughout their earthly life, by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. The speaking of “tongues” today is not a manifestation of the Holy Spirit’s New Testament work.

• All true believers endure unto the end; kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.

• Both Christian ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, are each a memorial, a symbol, and a prophecy.

• The six days of creation in Genesis, chapter one, were solar days of twenty-four hours each.

• The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day and is a Christian institution that is to be honored by worship and Bible study in a local church.

• Jesus rose from the dead bodily. He now exists in His glorified body at God’s right hand.

• The end of the age is approaching. The wicked will be judged to endless punishment (Hell), and the righteous to endless joy (Heaven). We believe in the pretribulational rapture and personal, visible, premillennial return of Christ with the restoration of Israel to her Kingdom.

• In Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Thus, an adequate system of schools is beneficial to complete a spiritual program of the church, and that the cause of education among New Testament churches is coordinate with the causes of evangelism, missions, and general benevolence, and should receive along with these the liberal support of God’s people.

• Every Christian is under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ relevant to his own life and to that of human society.

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Our Philosophy

We believe the foundation for accomplishing our purpose must be and is CHRIST. In I Corinthians 3:11 it states: “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid which is Jesus Christ.” Psalm 11:3 warns, “If the foundation be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The Apostle Paul summarized it this way in Philippians 1:21, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

• We believe that each student is a distinct, individual creation of an omnipotent God; and is the property of God, not civil government.

• We believe that each individual student is directly responsible to God for his life.

• We believe that an individual who allows the Lord to govern his life will demonstrate proper Christian character.

• We believe that we need to establish models of Christian character for students to emulate.

• We believe that the parents have been given by God the responsibility of educating their children, and that Beth Eden Baptist School acts as an extension of Beth Eden Baptist Church to assist parents in their God-given responsibility.

• We believe in utilizing Biblical methods of correction for training and that strong discipline is to be maintained.

• We believe that the inner core of our curriculum is Jesus Christ.

• We believe that our country was founded upon Christian principles and that our students must be taught Christian principles in order to influence America for Christ.

• We believe that the local church is God's organization for this age, thus, it will be promoted through this school.

• We believe in pledging allegiance to the Bible, the Christian flag and the American flag.

• We believe that every student attending Beth Eden Baptist School deserves to be educated to their fullest potential in an atmosphere which is challenging, exciting, caring and uplifting.

• We believe that everyone deserves respect and dignity.

• We believe that Beth Eden Baptist School should provide opportunities for students to develop and practice positive leadership, Christian service and Christian example.

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Elementary Faculty

Faculty Member Classes Total Years Teaching

Years at Beth Eden

Degrees/Qualifications

Educational Background

Diana Williams K4 14 11 Bachelor’s

Work Pensacola Christian College

Amy Styles K5 15 9 BS Pensacola Christian College

Houston Baptist University

Gladys Rapinchuk 1st Grade 16 14 BA Denver Baptist Bible College

Kathie Kittle 2nd Grade 26 4 BS Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

Barb Cleckner 3rd Grade 39 28 BA

Master’s Work

Cedarville College

University of Wisconsin

Debbie Lee 4th Grade 33 19 BS

Master’s Work University of Colorado

Carol North

5th Grade,

Administrative

Assistant

36 30 BS

Master’s Work

Cedarville College

Bob Jones University

Drew Rapinchuk 6th Grade 28 27 BA Denver Baptist Bible College

Jeni Bond Elem. Computers,

Elem. P.E. 8 8 BS

Maranatha Baptist Bible

College

Heather Gruis Strings 11 11 BS Clearwater Christian College

University of Denver

Brian Jansma Band, Choir, Bells 4 4 BS

MM

Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

Bob Jones University

Jo Palm Art 12 10 BA Colorado Christian University

Metro State

Chris Staton Elem. P.E. 4 4 BS Clearwater Christian College

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Secondary Faculty

Faculty Member Classes Total Years Teaching

Years at Beth Eden

Degrees/Qualifica-tions

Educational Background

Jeni Bond Computers 8 8 BS Maranatha Baptist Bible

College

Heather Gruis Strings 11 11 BS Clearwater Christian College

University of Denver

Don Hall HS Choir & Bells 15 12 BS

MM Bob Jones University

Penn State

Brian Jansma JH Choir & Bells,

Concert Band 4 4

BS MM

Pillsbury Baptist Bible College Bob Jones University

Diana Kleven Math 26 12 BS University of Minnesota

Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

Nathan Mauldin History 10 10 BS MA

Bob Jones University Colorado Christian University

Amy Mumford Yearbook 18 18 40 Years in Publishing

Barnes Business College

Gregg Pilchard Yearbook 33 18 BA

Computer Denver Baptist Bible College

Barnes Business College

Merrie Sidles Science 33 7 BS Bob Jones University

Chris Staton Athletic Director,

P.E., Math 4 4 BS Clearwater Christian College

Terri Templin English 29 3 BS

MeD Bob Jones University

David Tucker History,

Art 11 9 BA Pensacola Christian College

Julie Tucker English, Speech

11 9 BS Pensacola Christian College

Rhonda Branson French 15 9 BS Faith Baptist Bible College

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Elementary Discipline Policy

Our Part

We sincerely desire God’s best for your children. The administration and faculty are committed to praying for our students on a regular basis, to recognize each individual student as a unique creation of God, to treat each student with fairness and respect, and to exemplify Christ-like behavior at all times.

Your Part

We urgently ask parents to pray for their children on a regular basis, to encourage them by word and example in the Christian life, and to show total support for the standards of Beth Eden Baptist School. We ask students to be determined to defeat Satan in their lives, and be dedicated to building a closer walk and friendship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Working Together

Beth Eden Baptist School believes in the spiritual admonition, “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). We believe that the school and home should work together for the best interests of the child. To build Christian character in each student, and for the sake of the school, the following behavior will not be tolerated, and may lead to expulsion: swearing, lying, stealing, disobedience, and disrespect.

When a child breaks the rules, we first counsel with him or her. Additional disobedi-ence, depending on the infraction, may result in a missed recess, an extra reading assignment, or some other means to help emphasize the importance of obeying the rules.

Most children do better when they solicit God’s help and further action need not be taken. However, when talking and counseling have no effect, parents will be asked to meet with the teacher and possibly the administrator. Together, a plan of action will be formulated to best meet the needs of the child.

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Secondary Discipline Policy

It is impossible to itemize every act or attitude that might be an infraction of the standards set by Beth Eden Baptist School. Therefore, if a teacher or an administrator sees something in the life of a student that is not in harmony with Christian conduct and the overall standards of the school, the student will be asked to correct it immediately. Discipline will be handled by either a discipline notice, temporary suspension or permanent expulsion.

What we would like our students to reach for:

• Listening to God through His Word: read a portion of

Scripture at the start of each day

• Talking to God: set aside a time for prayer

• Walking with God: determine to “honor God with your

life”

• Hiding God’s Word in your Heart: memorize a new verse

every week

• Talking about God: share an answer to prayer or a blessing

with a friend

What we want our students to run from:

Things that adversely affect the body (and mind): • Drugs of any kind: crack, cocaine, marijuana, etc. • Alcohol in any form: beer, wine, wine coolers, hard liquor, etc. • Tobacco: smoked, chewed or snuffed • Sexual Immorality: fornication of any type

Things that adversely affect the mind (and body): • Ungodly music in any situation: radio, TV, tapes, videos, etc. • Pornography: pictures, movies, videos, magazines, etc. • Watching improper movies: in theaters, on video, or on TV • Reading questionable books, etc.

Things that adversely affect the character (and personality): • Behavior problems in class and at school • Disrespect for school rules and regulations • Disrespect for school personnel • Not giving your best to your studies • Cheating, lying, stealing • Use of non-Christian-like language: swearing, foul talking,

dirty jokes, minced oaths, etc.

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Elementary Curriculum

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Subjects taught in 1st through 6th grades:

• Art

• Bible

• Chapel

• Choir

• Computers

• English

• Geography

• Health

• History

• Language

• Library

• Math

• Music

• Penmanship

• Physical Education

• Reading

• Science

• Spelling

⇒ Most of the textbooks used are published by A Beka Books or Bob Jones Press.

⇒ Individualized tutoring is available. ⇒ Students in 5th grade are required to take beginning band if

not playing a stringed instrument. ⇒ All students in grades 5 and 6 participate in Outdoor Lab.

(4 yr old Kindergarten)

⇒ Early phonics and math skills

⇒ Small class size

⇒ An alternative to Preschool

Children must be 4 by the first day of school.

Beth Eden Baptist School offers two great kindergarten programs designed to give your child a solid foundation.

Quality Academics • Individual Attention • Full-day Instruction Music Instruction • Library • Physical Education • Games • Crafts

Christian Character Development • Bible Memory Readiness Skills • Safe Environment

(5 yr old Kindergarten)

⇒ Phonics-based reading

⇒ Advanced math skills

⇒ Science and art activities

Children must be 5 by September 15.

Secondary Curriculum

Graduation Requirements: 24 credits, including these listed

English 4 credits Physical Education 1 credit History 4 credits Foreign Language 1 credit Bible 4 credits Communications 1 credit Science 2 credits Computers 1 credit Math 2 credits

⇒ Physical Education is required for grades 7 through 10 and includes soccer, flag football, basketball, floor hockey, softball, health, and hygiene.

⇒ Bible is required for all students each semester.

Subject 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Math Math 7/8 Pre-Algebra Algebra I Algebra II Geometry

Advanced Math*

Consumer Math*

Calculus* Consumer

Math*

Science Life Science Earth Science Physical Science

Biology Chemistry* Physics*

English English 7 Speech

English 8 Speech

English I English II English III English IV

Communications

History World History

Am. History Colo. History

Geography World History

U.S. History Economics American

Government

Bible Wisdom in Proverbs

Travel through the

Bible

Principles from the Beatitudes

Christian Leadership

Doctrine of God

Proverbs

Computer Introduction to Computer

Skills

Computer Literacy

Keyboarding

Advanced Word

Processing Intro. to

Programming

Spreadsheet Database

Web Authoring*

Professional Applications*

Foreign Language

Spanish I or French I

Spanish II* French II*

Spanish III* French III*

Other Electives

Band, Choir, Art, Bells

Band, Choir, Art, Bells, Yearbook, Desktop Publishing.

*Indicates elective courses

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Most of the textbooks used are published by A Beka Books

Additional Junior and Senior High Opportunities:

• Girl’s Basketball & Volleyball

• Boy’s Basketball & Soccer

• Geography Bee

• Youth Group Activities

• Senior Leadership Camp

Extracurricular Activities

All students can be involved in the following:

• Fine Arts Competitions

• Private Music Lessons

• Art Program

• Handbells

• Drama

• Band

• Strings

• Choir

Annual School Productions:

• Christmas Concert

• Band & Strings Spring Concert

• Elementary or Junior High Play

• Senior High Play

• Special Event Programs

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Percentile Rank

Academic Ranking

Annual achievement testing shows that BEBS students score higher than the

national average at every grade level.

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K 9 months 6 7 months

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5 2 years, 5 months 11 1 year, 2 months (at least)

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Financial Information

Enrollment Fee: New students (prior to June 1)................................ $ 150.00 New students (after June 1)...................................... $ 175.00

Books/Materials Fee: (per student, due August 1) .... $ 120.00 Testing Fee: (per student, all new applicants)............... $ 25.00

2008-2009 Tuition Rates:

A variety of payment plans are available upon request

K4-12 1st Child No Discount

2nd Child Discount

3rd Child Discount

4th Child Discount

Yearly Rate $3,675 $3,175 $2,650 No enrollment fee or tuition charge - all other fees apply

• Discounts are based on the number of students in a family. A family is defined as children living in the same household.

• Testing fees and enrollment fees are not refundable.

• Tuition and book fees are refundable if the office is notified 60 days before school starts.

Other Fees:

Student Activity Fee Due September 1

$35—grades K4-6 $65—grades 7-12

CACS Fees Individual fees are based on participation.

High School Graduation Fee

Sports Fees: Soccer and Volleyball

$40—grades 7-8 $60—grades 9-12

Basketball $40—grades 7-8 $60—grades 9-12

$50

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Extra Programs

Before and after school child care is available for students in K5 through 6th grade. Qualified staff members provide a safe and fun atmosphere for your children.

Before school 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. $3.50 per day, per family

After school (snack provided)

3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $5.00 per day—first child $2.00 each additional child

3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $8.00 per day—first child $4.00 each additional child

After 6:00 p.m., $1.00 per minute will be charged.

Kitchen personnel provide a well-balanced hot lunch each weekday.

A variety of menus is served every month.

International Student InformationInternational Student InformationInternational Student InformationInternational Student Information

Beth Eden Baptist School is interested in assisting foreign students who desire a Christian education in the United States. Because we are first and foremost a Christian school, one’s personal faith in Jesus Christ is of primary importance. Successful adjustment to the program and atmosphere of the school depends in large part on this prerequisite.

I-20 Beth Eden Baptist School is approved by the United States Department of Justice, Immigration, and Naturalization Service for the training of international students and the granting of the I-20 form.

Requirements Applicants who are not American citizens must develop a proficiency in English. All students must adapt to Beth Eden Baptist School’s program and requirements. We will not modify our program or requirements. Any international student, in the regular program, whose academic subjects fall below a C will be required to get outside tutorial help at the student’s expense.

Fees Increased costs involved with matriculating and assisting international students with their particular needs are covered through the International Student Fee of $150 per semester. Our goal is to insure a positive experience and a “peace of mind” for both student and parent.

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Beth Eden Baptist School 2600 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Phone: 303-232-2313 ♦ Fax: 303-233-3027

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.bethedenschool.org

School hours: 8:15-3:30

Office hours: 8:00-4:00

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