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Curtis Baptist School

Curtis Baptist School (CBS) is a private 1-A Christian high school located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It is a private school that has more than 300 students in the elementary, middle, and high school combined. The school colors are red and white and the school mascot is "Curtis the Crusader."[citation needed]

Curtis Baptist School
Address
Map
1326 Broad Street

Augusta
,
(Richmond County)
,
Georgia
30909

United States
Coordinates33°28′46″N 81°58′35″W / 33.479563°N 81.976418°W / 33.479563; -81.976418
Information
Established1964
Head of schoolScott Phillips
GradesDaycare/Pre-K through 12
Enrollment338 (fall 2019)
Campus size5 acres (20,000 m2)
Campus typeResidential
Color(s)Red, black, and white
     
SportsTennis, golf, baseball, basketball, scholastic rifle shooting, cross-country, soccer, track, and volleyball
MascotCurtis Crusader
NicknameCrusaders
Team nameCurtis Crusader
AccreditationAssociation of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Cognia
Georgia Accrediting Commission
PublicationWildcat Scratch[1]
AffiliationChristian (Baptist)
Websitecurtisbaptistchristianschool.org

History

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The daycare and elementary (K – 6th grade) were established in 1964 by the church.[citation needed] 7th and 8th grades were added in 1965.[citation needed] The 9th grade was added in 1970.[citation needed] The remainder of the high school was added and dedicated in 1973.[citation needed]

National Day of Prayer

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Although students are regularly found praying before their meals, on May 8, 2009, the Curtis Baptist students took part in the National Day of Prayer. The whole school gathered in the chapel and prayed for many different things, including the school, state, and nation. Prominent figures from the Augusta area such as mayor Dr. David Minter, and local radio station host Cleve Walker, gathered at the school to pray.[2]

Headmaster has lunch on roof

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On February 4, 2010, then-headmaster Bill Peavey, ate lunch on the roof of the school with his wife, Kitty, because of a reading goal that was met and surpassed by the elementary school students. [3]

Learning Place

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The Learning Place was created for students grades 1-12 who have various learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, and disabilities in reading comprehension, oral expression, listening, written expression, math calculation, math reasoning, or basic reading skills. Students with average or above average intelligence may struggle in just one or multiple areas, and this program is meant to help them learn in a unique environment designed specifically for them. [4]

Elementary school

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Students take part in daily Bible lessons and participate in chapel once a week. The Stanford Achievement Test is administered every year, and the students' performance is substantially higher than the national and regional averages. [5]

Middle school

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High school

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The high school curriculum is college preparatory composed of mainly math, science, and literature classes. A Biblical element is integrated into the curriculum. Students have daily in-class Bible studies and also attend weekly worship service.[6]

Athletics

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About 90% of Curtis students participate in athletics. The school offers a variety of middle school, junior varsity, and varsity level teams.[7]

Championships

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Region Championships

  • Boys' soccer: 1975
  • Golf: 1980, 1981
  • Boys' cross country: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
  • Girls' cross country: 1997, 1998
  • Girls' tennis: 1984
  • Softball: 1981, 1984
  • Boys' track: 1997, 1998
  • Girls' track: 2007
  • Baseball: 1979, 1984
  • Boys' basketball: 1976, 1981, 1983, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2023
  • Girls' basketball: 1976, 1997, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Girls' volleyball: 2020, 2021

State Runner-Up

  • Softball: 1981
  • Boys' soccer: 1982

State Championships

  • Boys' soccer: 1980
  • Softball: 1982
  • Boys' basketball: 1994, 1997, 2013, 2014
  • Girls' basketball: 1996

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Wildcat Scratch
  2. ^ Jasper, Kelly. "Curtis Baptist's school prayer ceremony". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  3. ^ Dicks, Nikasha. "Headmaster doesn't eat his own words". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
  4. ^ "Learning Place". Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  5. ^ "Elementary School". Retrieved November 4, 2011.
  6. ^ "High School". Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  7. ^ "Curtis Athletics". Retrieved December 6, 2011.
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