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What is the typical number of students per class or your class size? |
At the elementary school level, the maximum
classroom size is currently 27 students. It is our goal for the 2007-2008 school year is to reduce class size
to 25 students maximum. Five years ago, our maximum class size was 32 students per room; therefore, we're continuing
to reduce class sizes. At the secondary level, the maximum classroom size is 32, but the average is 30 for middle
school and 20 for high school.
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Do your classroom teachers have teachers' aides? |
Berean has three teachers' aides. A time each morning is committed to our kindergarten classes. The balance of their
time is spent in various elementary grade levels as needs arise.
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How much time should we expect to spend daily on homework? |
| Kindergarten |
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15 - 20 Minutes |
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4th - 5th Grade |
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45 Minutes to 1 Hour |
| 1st - 2nd Grade |
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20 - 30 Minutes |
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6th - 8th Grade |
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1 to 1 1/2 Hours |
| 3rd Grade |
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30 - 45 Minutes |
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9th - 12th Grade |
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1 /12 to 2 Hours |
NOTE: Teachers often allow students time during the daily schedule to start on homework.
(Minimum homework is suggested for Wednesday night.)
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Do you provide tutoring? |
Many teachers provide help class sessions "by appointment," either prior to school starting or immediately after
school. For additional instruction, several teachers offer to tutor students for an hourly fee. The administrative
offices can provide referrals to parents.
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What elective classes do you offer? |
Kindermusic
Art
Bible
Chapel
Library
Computer
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Preshool
Elementary
All Students
All Students
Elementary
Elementary |
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What time does school start and dismiss? |
| Kindergarten and First Grade |
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8:00 AM - 2:45 PM |
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Wednesday = 1:45 PM |
| Second and Third Grade |
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8:00 AM - 2:55 PM |
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Wednesday = 1:55 PM |
| Fourth and Fifth Grade |
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Wednesday = 2:00 PM |
| Middle / High School |
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8:00 AM - 3:15 PM |
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Wednesday = 2:20 PM |
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What grade levels are in your school? |
Berean Christian Preschool serves children from age two to age four.
Berean Christian Schools has children from Kindergarten (K5) through 12th grade.
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How can I get involved? |
We have a parent volunteer organization called PAWS - Parents Always
Willing to Serve. They typically meet every third Thursday at 8:15 AM. Please sign up
to be an active member to help with special events throughout the year such as Harvest Day, Grandparents' Day, and our
School Auction.
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How does your curriculum compare to other schools? |
Berean Christian School is a college preparatory school; therefore, we use an accelerated curriculum. Our students are
typically ahead of public school students by one or one and a half years academically. Our curriculum is Christian based.
A few examples below illustrate our students' academic achievements:
- One third of our 7th grade qualifies for the Duke University TIP program (Talent Identification Program)
- In our recent classes, most of our seniors qualified for the Florida Bright Futures Program, Some with 100%
scholarship.
- The norm for our elementary students on the Stanford Achievement Test is well above the national average.
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Is your grading scale the same as public schools? |
Yes.
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What form of standardized achievement tests do you administer? |
We use the Stanford Achievement Test (ACSI SAT10). We do not administer the FCAT.
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Are you accredited? |
Yes - We are fully accredited by ACSI -- Association of Christian Schools International. We are also a members of
Christian Schools of Palm Beach County and the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).
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Are your teachers certified? |
All teachers in K5 through 12th grade have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. Most are ACSI certified. We have some that
have a Florida State Teaching Certificate, and we are working with the state to certify more of our teachers.
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What are the first steps to enroll my child? |
- Complete an application form. Attach copy of birth certificate.
- Attach copy of most recent report card and/or progress report from last school & a transcript for HS students.
- Submit $35 testing fee for K5 - 12th grade students.
- Reference forms are to be submitted by two confidential references who complete the forms and return them directly to
Berean.
- The admissions office will contact you for a testing date.
- Typically, we begin testing in February for the following school year.
- The registration fee of $325 is required to complete the registration process.
- Once accepted, annual tuition will be billed in ten monthly payments - July through April.
- The activity fee of $225 is charged in July.
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