Download faith baptist high school

Timothy Rasmussen
Director
Stephania Rasmussen
Secondary Principal
Linda Packer
College Counselor
[email protected]
Marina Francisco
FAITH BAPTIST
HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
Admissions Director
[email protected]
The School
Grade Point Average
Mission: The mission of Faith Baptist Schools is to lead students to a
personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to prepare
college-bound students through an arduous program of academic excellence
by Christ-centered teaching and example.
GPA is based on all courses completed at Faith Baptist Schools from 9th
through 12th grades. Courses taken during the summer at Faith Baptist are
included in the GPA. Algebra 1 and geometry are included in the high school
GPA and posted on the student’s transcript, even if these courses were taken
during junior high school.
Faith Baptist Schools is located in Canoga Park, California, 40 miles northwest
of downtown Los Angeles. Since 1963 Faith Baptist Schools has endeavored
to provide a quality education founded upon the Christian principles of
integrity, dependability, industry, obedience, self-government, and loyalty so
that the practice of these Christian values becomes the rule and not the
exception.
Accreditation
Faith Baptist Schools is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges
The Student Body
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Total students: 233
Students of color: 94%
Seniors: 51
Juniors: 54
Sophomores: 65
Freshmen: 63
The Faculty
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Total faculty: 30
Faculty with advanced degrees: 27%
Student/faculty ratio: 8:1
Average class size: 25
Graduation Requirements
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4 years of Bible
4 years of English
3 years of mathematics
3 years of social sciences
2 years of sciences
2 years of foreign language
2 years of physical education
1 year of fine arts
SAT or ACT by January of senior year
Class Rank
Students are ranked from highest to lowest based on a weighted GPA.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian standings are awarded to those students
ranked #1 and #2, respectively.
Only the first 20 units taken outside of Faith Baptist while a student is
currently enrolled (whether taken at a neighboring high school or college)
are computed into the student’s GPA, and those classes must be preapproved by either the college counselor or high school principal.
Grades are weighted for all AP and UC Honors-approved college courses
(Honors Anatomy & Physiology, Honors Trigonometry, Honors Math
Analysis). AP and pre-approved college course work are weighted at 0.025
per semester.
Most courses passed with a D or higher are award 5 credits per semester.
Teacher’s aide, some arts, and some athletic courses receive 2.5 credits per
semester. Study halls receive 0 credits.
Preliminary GPA’s and rankings for reporting to colleges are based on marks
achieved in all courses in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, as well as Algebra 1
and geometry, regardless of the year these courses were taken.
Passing grade: DCollege recommended grade: C
Credits for graduation: 230
2014 Graduates GPA
High: 4.29
Middle: 3.49
Low: 2.44
Course Weighting Scale
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B
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C
CD+
D
DF
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Regular
97-100%
93-96%
90-92%
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
77-79%
73-76%
70-72%
67-69%
63-66%
60-62%
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AP
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7644 Farralone Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304  Tel: 818-340-6131  Fax: 818-592-0279  faithbaptistschools.com  est. 1963
Timothy Rasmussen
Director
Stephania Rasmussen
Secondary Principal
Linda Packer
College Counselor
[email protected]
Marina Francisco
FAITH BAPTIST
HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
Admissions Director
[email protected]
2014 Graduates
SAT College Board Testing
CEEB CODE: 050467
Advanced Placement
Faith Baptist offers 14 Advanced Placement courses. In May 2014, 59
students took 116 AP exams in 14 different subjects. 81% of students scored
3 or higher. Results are as follows:
Median Scores
Score
SAT Reasoning—Aggregate: 1605
SAT Reasoning—Critical Reading: 527
SAT Reasoning—Math: 523
SAT Reasoning—Writing: 555
SAT Subject—Math 2C: 663
SAT Subject—Spanish Reading: 705
SAT Subject—US History: 700
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Number of
Students
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35
40
Percentage
of Total
16%
30%
34%
AP Courses Offered
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Maximum Scores
SAT Reasoning—Aggregate: 2210
SAT Reasoning—Critical Reading: 750
SAT Reasoning—Math: 710
SAT Reasoning—Writing: 760
SAT Subject—Math 2C: 770
SAT Subject—Spanish Reading: 720
SAT Subject—US History: 710
2014 Graduates
ACT Scores
Median—24
Maximum—31
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
Government & Politics: US
Macroeconomics
Music Theory
Spanish Language & Culture
Statistics
Studio Art 2D Design
Studio Art Drawing
US History
World History
Honors Programs
CSF: California Scholarship Federation is a state-wide organization that honors outstanding high school students. CSF fosters high standards of scholarship, service,
and citizenship. Students must apply each semester for membership, give service to the school or community, and be eligible for 4 semesters to receive life
membership and a gold seal on their diplomas.
National Honor Society: The National Honor Society is an academic honors organization dedicated to actively encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding high academic
achievement in all areas of study. The National Honor Society strives to reward and honor students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship,
leadership, service, and character.
Mu Alpha Theta: The principle purpose of Mu Alpha Theta is to inspire and stimulate a deeper interest in mathematics. Members are required to have at least a 3.0
GPA and be currently enrolled in Pre-Calculus or a higher-level math class. The students pursue self-enrichment and mathematical discussions as well as offer the
schools’ student-run, free math tutoring service.
Co-Curricular Opportunities and Service
Faith Baptist students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, clubs, and fine arts, as well as serving as teachers’ aides in elementary classrooms and
volunteering in Faith Baptist Day Camp. Leadership opportunities are also available in these activities. While Faith Baptist does not require community service hours,
the students are highly encouraged to give back to their community. Many students volunteer in church ministries, at local area hospitals, and in different children’s
organizations. Students also have opportunities to serve their communities with JSA, American Legion Boys’ State program, and American Legion Girls’ State
program.
CIF-SS Varsity & Jr. Varsity Athletics
Boys:
Cross Country (Fall)
Football (Fall)
Basketball (Winter)
Wrestling (Winter)
Baseball (Spring)
Girls:
Cross Country (Fall)
Volleyball (Fall)
Basketball (Winter)
Cheerleading (Fall & Winter)
Softball (Spring)
7644 Farralone Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304  Tel: 818-340-6131  Fax: 818-592-0279  faithbaptistschools.com  est. 1963
Timothy Rasmussen
Director
Stephania Rasmussen
Secondary Principal
Linda Packer
College Counselor
[email protected]
Marina Francisco
FAITH BAPTIST
HIGH SCHOOL
2014-2015
Admissions Director
[email protected]
Academic Courses 2014-2015
Bible, 4 years req.
New Testament Survey
Old Testament Survey
Apologetics
Advanced Bible Doctrines
Advanced Biblical Application
Advanced Bible Quiz
English, 4 years req.
Grammar, Composition & General
Literature
Grammar, Composition & World
Literature
Grammar, Composition &
American Literature
Grammar, Composition & British
Literature
AP English Language &
Composition
AP English Literature &
Composition
Mathematics, 3 years req.
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus
Statistics
Honors Trigonometry (1 sem.)/
Honors Math Analysis
(1 sem.)/
AP Calculus A (1 sem.)
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus Statistics
Social Sciences, 3 years req.
World History
US History
Government (1 sem.)
Economics (1 sem.)
AP World History
AP US History
AP Government and Politics: US
AP Macroeconomics
Sciences, 2 years req.
Biology
Earth Science
Chemistry
Physics
Marine Biology
Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Foreign Languages, 2 years req.
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Electives
Accounting
Advanced Computer
Choir
Choir—Advanced
Finance
Law, Order, & Public Policy
Lifeguarding
Speech
Strength Training
Yearbook
Fine Arts, 1 year req.
(UC Area F approved)
Band
Intermediate Studio Art
AP Studio Art
AP Music Theory
College Enrollment
Because of their high grades, thorough academic preparation, and high national test scores, our students are accepted by many of our nation’s top universities. The
following is only a portion of the schools that have accepted Faith Baptist graduates:
Christian Colleges/Universities:
Azusa Pacific University
Baylor University
Biola University
Bob Jones University
California Baptist University
California Lutheran University
Gardner-Webb University
Golden State Baptist College
Grand Canyon University
Liberty University
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
The Master’s College
Moody Bible Institute
Pensacola Christian College
Seattle Pacific University
Trinity Baptist College
West Coast Baptist College
Westmont College
University of California:
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
California State University:
Channel Islands
Chico
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Northridge
Pomona (Polytechnic)
Sacramento
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
San Luis Obispo (Polytechnic)
Sonoma
Out-of-State Public Universities:
Arizona State University
Colorado State University
Northern Arizona University
Pennsylvania State University
State University of New York
University of Alabama
University of Florida, School of
Medicine
University of Indiana
University of Kansas
University of Massachusetts
University of Michigan
University of Missouri
University of Oklahoma
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin
Utah State University
Private Colleges/Universities:
California University of the Arts
Case Western University
Chapman University
Concordia University
Duke University, School of Medicine
Franklin Pierce University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Hofstra University
Howard University
Ithaca College
ITT Technical Institute
Johns Hopkins University, School of
Medicine
Loma Linda University, School of
Medicine
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University, School of Law
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Mount St. Mary’s College
New York University
Northrop University
Pacific West College of Law
Pepperdine University
Point Loma University
Purdue University
Regent University
Southern California College
Southwestern University, School of
Law
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Taylor University
University of Baltimore
University of George Washington
University of La Verne, College of Law
University of Puget Sound
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia
Vanderbilt University, School of
Medicine
Virginia Commonwealth University,
School of Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis,
School of Medicine
Whitworth University
Xavier University
Military Academies:
US Coast Guard Academy,
New London
US Military Academy, West Point
US Naval Academy, Annapolis
7644 Farralone Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304  Tel: 818-340-6131  Fax: 818-592-0279  faithbaptistschools.com  est. 1963