Faith Baptist School (Salisbury, Maryland)
| Faith Baptist School | |
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| Address | |
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30505 Dagsboro Road Maryland's Eastern Shore, Delmarva , , 21804 | |
| Coordinates | 38°25′13″N 75°33′14″W / 38.42028°N 75.55389°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Private Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Junior High School, High School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Baptist |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Robert Reinert |
| Status | Enrolling |
| School board | Deacon Board of Faith Baptist Church |
| Administrator | Mark Zockoll |
| Staff | 2 |
| Faculty | 14 |
| Grades | PreK-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 3 years old to 18 years old |
| Enrollment | 110 |
| Average class size | 12 students |
| Color(s) | Maroon Gray |
| Slogan | Educating for Eternity |
| Song | Victory in Jesus |
| Athletics | Junior Varsity, Varsity |
| Athletics conference | Delaware Valley Christian Athletic Conference |
| Sports | Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball |
| Mascot | Falcon |
| Newspaper | The Falcon Flyer |
| Tuition | < $4,000.00 annually[1] |
| Website | http://www.faithbaptistschool.ws/ |
Faith Baptist School (commonly abbreviated "FBS") is a preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school located in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. It is one of three bonafide church schools in Wicomico County along with St. Frances de Sales and Salisbury Baptist Academy. Faith Baptist School currently enrolls grades Preschool through 12th Grade. The school's mascot is the falcon, and its colors are maroon and gray.
Faith Baptist School is a member school of the Maryland Association of Christian Schools and the American Association of Christian Schools.
Missions statement
"The goal of Faith Baptist School, as a ministry of Faith Baptist Church, is to help the family prepare their children to live a Christ-centered life."[2]
History
"Faith Baptist School opened its doors in 1983 with 17 students. Kindergarten through sixth grade were the first grades offered. The school's first administrator, Mark Jago, along with Mrs. Martha Wood, and Mrs. Kim Sterling made up the school's original faculty. Mr. Jago was responsible for choosing the Falcon as the school's mascot as well as the grey and maroon color scheme, the same characteristics our students take pride in today. In the school's second year its student population doubled. Each successive year following its inception, the school would add a new grade until it reached the full compliment it retains today."[3]
Historically, FBS students have participated in the community around them, such as local contests, Handbell and Choir Concerts, and other volunteer opportunities. In 2014 John Zockoll was recognized for his artwork in the "Geocache Dash and Bash" Art Contest.[4] A recent fourth grader placed first in the region for her essay in the Maryland Municipal League "If I Were Mayor" Essay Contest.[5]
Current administration
- Faith Baptist School Board - Benjamin Reinert, Kevin Lager, Daniel Tarr III, Laurence Lembeck, John Jochum, Brent Zockoll, Larry Scott
- School President - Pastor Robert Reinert
- Administrator - Mr. Mark Zockoll
Membership
- American Association of Christian Schools[6]
- Maryland Association of Christian Schools[7]
Affordability
Faith Baptist School, according to The Manna, March 2014, is the most affordable PreK-12th institution in Salisbury.[8]
See also
- List of high schools in Maryland
- Manna March 2014 including FBS
- School's Listing on Church Exempt List of the Maryland State Department of Education Site
- School's listing as a member of the Maryland Association of Christian Schools
- School's listing on the American Association of Christian Schools Website
References
- ^ Mark Zockoll. "Tuition Information". faithbaptistschool.ws.
- ^ Chris Van Buskirk. "Mission Statement". faithbaptistschool.ws.
- ^ Chris Van Buskirk. "Our History". faithbaptistschool.ws.
- ^ Jon Bleiweis (29 May 2014). "Geocache Dash & Bash set for June 7". Delmarva Daily Times.
- ^ "Maryland Municipal League Announces Eleven Fourth Grade Winners of Statewide 2014 'If I Were Mayor' Essay Contest". Westminster, Maryland Patch.
- ^ http://www.aacs.org/?school=faith-baptist-school-3
- ^ "Maryland Association of Christian Schools". macs-edu.org.
- ^ Maranatha, Inc. "ISSUU - The Manna March 2014 by Maranatha, Inc". Issuu.