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Baytown Christian Academy is a spiritual learning center within our community that takes pride in welcoming students of all backgrounds to study together in an atmosphere of faith and understanding. Since 1979, this community of faith has been committed to a classical program of development that encourages each student to explore their individual potential within a supportive environment. Baytown Christian Academy believes strong emphasis on academics as well as extra-curricular activities fosters an ethos of participation. Students follow a balanced program of academic work and activities to build up a strong record of achievement, necessary for successful university and employment applications as well as providing depth of character.

Baytown Academy is a successful school with an excellent reputation. We believe learning is exciting. We believe it is our mission to offer this experience to each and every student with the spirit to succeed. We must continue to grow our nurturing campus for the good of the greater community. However, we know we cannot do it alone. Our doors and hearts are open. If you believe in children as we do, won’t you help?  

Help us help them.

Section One: Grammar School

Young student’s voice: 
I like going to school at Baytown!  

Principal’s voice: 
At Baytown, our students are challenged to…know.
We understand our young students want to know answers to the question, “why?” 
At Baytown Christian Academy, we encourage them to explore to the limits of their curiosity.
We know they want to know… more.

At Baytown Christian Academy there are opportunities to fill every waking hour. In the Grammar School (grades K3-5), learning is based on developing good study habits. Our students are taught via a range of teaching methods to enrich their understanding of the subject matter. Our extensive curriculum aims to develop intellectual curiosity and a thirst for learning, encouraging the students to think independently and put their knowledge to good use. Communication of ideas and fluent expression is taught along with mathematical concepts, cultural history, conversational Spanish and religious education. Students make the most of this balanced program of creative and scientific subjects by learning a disciplined approach to study, with the guidance of their teachers. The overall impact of the grammar stage in a classical Christian school is that it provides students with dependable foundations for the stages ahead. Our aim is that when each student proceeds to the next stage of their education, they will be responsible, confident and adaptable.
Help us help them know.

Section Two: Middle School

Student’s voice: 
At Baytown I don’t ever feel as if I’m asking a dumb question.

Principal’s voice: 
At Baytown our students are challenged to… question.
All answers begin with a question. Knowledge has always been fueled by a quest. We know our students can ask any question and be taken seriously at Baytown Christian Academy.
We challenge them to do this every day.

The middle years of classical schooling are referred to as the Dialectic Stage (Grades 6-8). A distinct emphasis of this stage is building confidence in the use of logical reasoning. Therefore our teaching methods begin to shift to systematic study habits. The students are taught to set their own targets for improvement and build on the skills they learned in the Grammar School. One of the aims of Baytown Christian Academy is to offer a wide and exciting academic education to students who can learn alongside each other. This stage encourages the students to reason and question effectively.

 Help us help them question.

Section Three: High School

Student’s voice:
I’ve grown up at Baytown.

Principal’s voice: 
At Baytown our students are challenged to… grow. 
Inch by inch we measure our students’ growth. We believe our students stand taller because they have grown in character while at Baytown Christian Academy. It is their confidence they can point to as measure of that growth.

High School in a classical education is referred to as the Rhetoric Stage (Grades 9-12). Students are provided academic and social experiences to combine foundational learning with effective communication skills. Students are also encouraged to take Advanced Placement courses, consistent with their abilities and goals. We include a variety of teaching strategies to suit the different learning styles of our students. They are encouraged to build on the skills they have learned in the previous stages of their schooling as well as continue to strive for academic excellence. In this way, students are prepared for a life and career in which they can find fulfillment.

 Help us help them grow.

Section Four: Extra Curricular

Student’s voice:
There’s so much choice at Baytown.

Principal’s voice: 
At Baytown our students are challenged to… see further.
Knowledge is the building block of our students’ imaginations. At Baytown Christian Academy, we challenge them to turn what they learn into imaginative ideas... to see beyond the obvious and dare to imagine the impossible.

There is much more than the classical academic curriculum for Baytown Christian Academy students. The school defines education in its broadest sense, playing a role in the development of the whole individual – their social interests, moral values and life skills. Thus students participate in academics, arts, vocal/instrumental ensembles, athletic leagues and drama activities, enabling them to discover their individual strengths, abilities and special gifts. These in turn foster the development of leadership, team skills and citizenship.  

Help us help them see further.

Section Five: Moral Education

Student’s voice: 
It’s fun to help others.

Principal’s voice:
At Baytown our students are challenged to… help others.
Our students say that one of the greatest feelings of accomplishment for them has been mentoring younger students. When they encourage others and help them to understand, they learn more about who they can be.

Families who instill moral and ethical teaching in the home, partnered with Christian teachers and administrators, create an invaluable and unbeatable support team in today’s society; a team concerned with the overall development of children, including the emotional and spiritual aspects of life, academics and athletics. The goal of Baytown Christian Academy is to help students grow in spiritual awareness, learn Christian principles and acquire a set of moral values, ensuring that the partnership between parents, students and school is nurtured. Emphasis is placed on the importance of an individual's spiritual and moral growth and the development of self worth and social skills. Students are taught to take responsibility within the school and outside community, learning that part of our development is giving, not just taking. Among the most rewarding and enjoyable activities that unite and inspire students are those involving community service. Through our initiatives and encouragement, students learn the value and joy of giving.

 Help us help them help others.

Section Six: Spiritual Education

Student voice:
It’s cool to be me.

Principal voice:
At Baytown, our students are challenged to… be themselves.
Our teachers see potential in our students and help them achieve all that is inside them.

Baytown Christian Academy believes in valuing each individual’s uniqueness and in a cultural diversity that embraces individuals and promotes community spirit. Students are respected as unique individuals created in the image of God, each with special abilities and talents. Respect for God, authority and others is stressed in all activities and high expectations are placed on all our students and staff in the areas of self-discipline, personal responsibility and behavior. We expect everyone in the school community to treat each other with respect, exhibiting compassion and humanity. Just as importantly, parents can see that their children are well supported, happy and successful.

Help us help them.

Section Seven: Faculty

Student’s voice: 
Every day, I try.
Every day, I achieve.
Every day, I learn more.

Principal’s voice: 
At Baytown, our students have learned that the biggest obstacle to achievement is to never begin. We teach them not be afraid to try...and not be afraid to fail. 

Teachers at Baytown Christian Academy strive to recover the lost art of teaching. Within small classes, they provide an education that challenges students to engage in conversations about our world today. Teachers provide continuation of care from Kindergarten to High School, guiding their students through their education in a sensitive and enthusiastic manner. They provide perspective on controversial issues while encouraging students to ask questions for themselves while living through their faith in God. Baytown Christian Academy provides an environment where young men and women are willing to learn, achieve and make positive decisions about tomorrow.

 Help us help them achieve.

Section Eight: Learning for a lifetime

Student’s voice:
I’m happy at Baytown.

Principal’s voice: 
At Baytown, our students are challenged to… create.
Ideas come freely to our students because they are inspired by what they are learning. They have the courage to create because the Creator is their guide.

One of the aims of Baytown Christian Academy is to encourage students to develop questioning minds, inventiveness, creativity and initiative. The school is committed to providing a learning environment characterized by a wholesome setting while developing high academic standards, supported by well-qualified, committed and enthusiastic staff who have high expectations of their students. Help us help them create.

Conclusion

Student’s voice: 
I might be a: President, astronaut, missionary, teacher, football player, lawyer, counselor, doctor, musician, pastor, artist, athlete, writer… 
Baytown will help me.

Principal’s voice:
At Baytown, our students are challenged to… dream.
Whatever they dream to be, they can be.
Whatever they dream to do, they can do.
Their dreams are the possibilities of their lives yet to be.

Baytown Christian Academy provides a supportive, enjoyable and stimulating environment where all in our community will be inspired and encouraged to achieve. In small classes, our committed teachers develop in our students an enthusiasm for learning, and encourage achievements in religious education, music, drama, art and sport; creativity is certainly on the curriculum. Historically, the graduates have been highly sought after by colleges and universities. We expect students to work hard in all activities and to develop a community spirit and vibrant maturity as Christian leaders, which extends beyond the school campus. 

We cannot do this alone. We need our friends and supporters to lift us up in their hearts and prayers. If you believe in children as we do, won’t you please help us reach our goals? With your financial and spiritual support, we can achieve miraculous things.

Baytown Christian Academy is a dynamic, welcoming school and we are part of a thriving community. We encourage you to visit our campus to see for yourself.

Help us help them dream.

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