MASTER PLAN Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. ~Proverbs 30:5 (NASB)

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1 MASTER PLAN Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. ~Proverbs 30:5 (NASB) First Baptist Academy is fully accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancEd Orange Blossom Dr. Naples, FL (239) (239) (fax)

2 Table of Contents MISSION STATEMENT 3 CORE VALUES 3 ENDS POLICIES 5 STUDENT OUTCOMES 6 SCHOOL WIDE GOALS 8 PRE KINDERGARTEN & ELEMENTARY IMPROVEMENT PLAN 10 MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 11 HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 12 ACSI ASP PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 13 KINGDOM EDUCATION PLAN 14 FACULTY & STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 15 TEACHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR 16 KINGDOM EDUCATION PARENT PLAN 17 History and Rationale for a Master Plan In the fall of 2007, the first Master Plan was submitted to the School Board. The plan was a direct result of the School Administrator s attendance at the National Kingdom Education Conference held annually in Nashville, Tennessee. Upon submission and approval of the Master Plan the School Board adopted Policy 2.12 With respect to ownership the school administrator shall not fail to provide an annually updated master plan. 2

3 MISSION STATEMENT Partnering with parents to develop students with Christian character and a biblical worldview,equipping them for life, learning and leadership. CORE VALUES The Core Values of First Baptist Academy are Truth, Family, Church and Kingdom Education. Each core value is defined, supported by scripture and detailed (operating Principles) below. TRUTH Definition God s truth is absolute and is revealed to man through creation, the Bible, and the person of His Son Jesus Christ. Supporting Scripture All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3: 16, 17 Operating Principles Natural truth is evident to all and produces great good for humanity; however, its primary function is to draw man to his Creator. The authority of the Bible will supersede all other authority, although it must be clear the truth of the Bible will not yield eternal lasting results apart from one s having a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Biblical principles applied to any situation will yield positive results, although lasting results require a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. FAMILY Definition God has given parents the primary responsibility of educating their children; therefore, FBA is committed to partnering with Christian families in this endeavor. Supporting Scripture You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 6: 5 7 Operating Principles We are ourselves accountable to God s Word through consistent Christ like lifestyle, disciplining in love and training students to make biblical based choices. Educational partnership occurs when the home, church, and school work in harmony agreeing in purpose, character, and biblical worldview. Effective communication, encouragement of active parental participation, and assistance in training their children to fulfill God s purpose for their lives best serves the family. 3

4 CHURCH Definition The local church is God s plan for community and the pillar and support of truth. FBA is dedicated to the local church and is committed to communicating clearly to our faculty, staff, and students the importance of active involvement in a Bible believing local church. Supporting Scripture I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 2 Timothy 3:15 Operating Principles The church will benefit as FBA students grow and mature in Christ. FBA students are equipped to be servants to their community and the body of Christ as they serve the church. FBA is a ministry of FBCN committed to reaching out and serving those in southwest Florida and beyond. KINGDOM EDUCATION Definition Kingdom Education is a life long, Bible based, Christ centered process of leading a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ, and equipping a child to serve Christ (Schultz, 2002, pg. 29). Supporting Scripture That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born, that they may arise and tell them to their children, that they should put their confidence in God and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments. Psalm 78:6 & 7 We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. Colossians 1:28 Operating Principles For Life: FBA will endeavor to lead every student to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Word of God and in the power of the Holy Spirit. For Learning: FBA will provide a Biblically integrated program of studies taught by born again instructors, challenging students to develop and utilize God given talents and abilities for the glory of God. For Leadership: FBA will equip and train students with a biblical worldview enabling them to engage and impact their generation, teaching them to both understand and appropriate biblical truth. 4

5 Ends Policies Policy 1.0 The purpose of FBA is to partner with parents to develop students with Christian character and a biblical worldview equipping them for life, learning, and leadership. 1.1 FBA prepares students for Life, equipping them to: Have a personal relationship with Christ evidenced by a life surrendered to the will of God, directed by His Word and inspired by the Holy Spirit Understand and practice biblical disciplines (i.e. prayer, scripture memorization (Bible study), worship, stewardship, submission, and service) as means of growing and maturing in the faith Recognize that all gifts, talents and abilities originate with and are sustained by God and are intended to be used for His glory and purpose. 1.2 FBA prepares students for Learning, equipping them to: Understand that all truth is God s Truth as revealed in His inspired, inerrant Word and His Creation Develop and apply a biblical worldview as a tool to discern, defend and discuss God s Word engaging their culture Utilize a variety of learning tools as a means of critical thinking and effective communication Reach their full potential in Christ through programs and services appropriate to individual needs. 1.3 FBA prepares students for Leadership, equipping them to: Demonstrate servant leadership as modeled by Jesus Christ Impact their culture as a committed disciple of Christ through a clear commitment to biblical principles, and the fulfillment of each individual s function in the body of Christ Discern and fulfill their God ordained role and function in the Kingdom of God through the local church. 5

6 Student Outcomes The mission of First Baptist Academy is to partner with parents to develop students with Christian character and a biblical worldview, equipping them for life learning and leadership. The core values of First Baptist Academy are: Truth God s truth is absolute and is revealed to man through creation, the Bible, and the person of His Son Jesus Christ. (II Timothy 3:16,17) Family God has given parents the primary responsibility of educating their children; therefore, FBA is committed to partnering with Christian families in this endeavor. (Deuteronomy 6:5 7) Church The local church is God s plan for community and the pillar and support of truth. FBA is dedicated to the local church and is committed to communicating clearly to our faculty, staff, and students the importance of active involvement in a Bible believing local church. ( II Timothy 3:15) Kingdom Education a life long, Bible based, Christ centered process of leading a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ, and equipping a child to serve Christ (Schultz, 2002, pg. 29). (Psalm 78:6,7) With our mission and core values in mind the following Student Outcomes serve as our model for every graduate of FBA. For Life 1. Has a personal intimate relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. (Matthew 10:32) 2. Lives with a life purpose to glorify God by living a generous, sacrificial lifestyle of discipleship. (Habakkuk 2:14) 3. Is actively involved in a local church community, serving God and others. (Hebrews 10:25) 4. Identifies the Bible, God s Word as truth and the authority for all of life. (Hebrews 4:12) 5. Possesses apologetic skills and a biblical worldview in defense of their faith. (I Peter 3:15) 6. Understands and utilizes biblical and good practice principles for managing and resolving conflicts in relationships. 6

7 For Learning 1. Has a knowledge and understanding of people, events and movements in history and word cultures. (Romans 15:4) 2. Appreciates literature and the fine arts as a means of expressing both beliefs and values. (Matthew 12:37) 3. Utilizes technology as a means of finding, analyzing and evaluating information. (Proverbs 18:15) 4. Is committed to lifelong learning. (Proverbs 1:5) 5. Value intellectual inquiry and are engaged in the exchange of ideas as a means of problem solving. (I Thessalonians 5:21) 6. Is culturally competent in the academic disciplines of language arts, science and math. (Titus 2:1) For Leadership 1. Can articulate and defend their biblical worldview while having a basic understanding of other worldviews. (Colossians 2:8) 2. Have the skills to question, solve problems, and make wise decisions. (James 1:5) 3. Understand and defend the worth of every human being as created in God s image. (Genesis 1:26) 4. Respect and relate appropriately with integrity to the people with whom they interact. (Philippians 2:3,4) 5. Enjoys multiple opportunities to identify and obtain leadership skills and abilities. 6. Embraces character, competence and communication as critical leadership attributes. 7

8 Theme/Verse Thy Word, My Word Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. (NASB) School Wide Goals For Life to establish and maintain a daily quiet time and Bible memory plan as a personal priority. For Learning to demonstrate how the knowledge and application of God's Word impacts learning. For Leadership to identify 10 Biblical leadership principles and practice them in our lives. Using the above goals as a starting and reference point, each school will be responsible for developing a School Improvement Plan (SIP). 8

9 Pre Kindergarten & Elementary School Improvement Plan Linda Shaw School Theme: Thy Word, My Word For Life: to establish and maintain a daily quiet time and Bible memory plan as a personal priority. Teachers will explain what a Quiet Time is Teachers will teach & model several approaches to developing a daily devotional routine. Teachers will model several strategies for memorizing scripture Teachers will share scripture to support Bible Reading/Memorization Principal will teach about the benefits of developing personal Spiritual Disciplines in Chapel Classes will recite Bible Memory verses at Chapel Parents and Teachers will provide opportunities at home & at school for children to faithfully practice these Spiritual Disciplines For Learning: to demonstrate how the knowledge and application of God's Word impacts learning. Teachers will provide biblically integrated lessons Teachers will communicate how academic content originates from, & is connected with Biblical Truth, using the five BWV Components Principal will demonstrate how personal application of God s Word impacts learning in Chapel FBA will provide training in effective Biblical Integration FBA will provide Parent training on BWV at B K F Seminar Students gr. K 2 will discern whether a lesson is about God, Creation or Mankind. Students gr. 3 5 will discern which of the five BWV components a lesson is about. For Leadership : to identify 10 Biblical leadership principles and practice them in our lives. Teachers and Parents will participate in all school Read to Lead Principal and Teachers will discuss the distinctives of Biblical Leadership at Faculty Meetings ES Christian Character Awards will recognize students for demonstrating Biblical Leadership qualities Teachers and Parents will partner to provide opportunities for children to develop and practice Biblical Leadership through responsibilities at home and at school. Principal, Teachers and Parents will promote Biblical Leadership through common language. ES STEAM Initiative will equip future Christians leaders in the areas of Science,Technology, Engineering, The Arts, and Math. 9

10 Middle School Improvement Plan John McGillicuddy School Theme: Thy Word, My Word For Life: to establish and maintain a daily quiet time and Bible memory plan as a personal priority. MS Bible classes will teach and model the what, why and how of a Quiet Time. MS Bible classes will teach and model the what, why and how of a Bible Memory Plan Mr. McGillicuddy will teach and model the pattern set forth in God s Word for meeting with Him in quietness and rest. For Learning: to demonstrate how the knowledge and application of God's Word impacts learning. Students will be given opportunity to give testimony and demonstrate how the Word of God is impacting their life and learning. Student Council will share with the student body how the Word of God is a critical resource for life, learning and leadership. For Leadership : to identify 10 Biblical leadership principles and practice them in our lives. Chapels will have a segment of time set aside for students to give testimony to leadership opportunities and how they applied biblical leadership principles. Mr. McGillicuddy and/or Mr. Wilbanks will dedicate some chapels to teaching biblical leadership principles. 10

11 High School Improvement Plan Leigh Anne Bates School Theme: Thy Word, My Word For Life: to establish and maintain a daily quiet time and Bible memory plan as a personal priority. Assist students and families to rely on the sufficiency of scripture to combat the cultural trends of today Intentionally model and share lessons learned in personal quiet time Challenge students to have a personal quiet time and a Bible memory plan For Learning: to demonstrate how the knowledge and application of God's Word impacts learning. Implement Curriculum Trak s Faith Integration Modules for each subject area Use creative instructional practices in each subject area to assist students in discovering and applying their God given abilities Employ instructional strategies in each subject to support concepts from Bible curriculum For Leadership : to identify 10 Biblical leadership principles and practice them in our lives. Teach the 10 Biblical Leadership principles. Encourage the students and families to impact their community by demonstrating the 10 Biblical Leadership principles. 11

12 ACSI/AdvancEd Accreditation Plan Our current term of accreditation expires June 30 th of Our re accreditation visit is scheduled for April 3 5, In preparation for that visit, each member of the faculty and administration as well as parents and board members have been assigned to accreditation committees (standards). We will be using the ACSI REACH accreditation format. Throughout the course of the school year members of the faculty, parents and students will continue to be surveyed in preparation for this visit. When you are surveyed please be prompt and honest in your answers. These surveys should not serve as a means of registering a personal complaint but rather to identify strengths and weaknesses for the entire FBA family. FBA has been a leader in the area of teacher certification for many years. This is also a critical component of the accreditation process. We have maintained a very high level of teacher certification for many years and are committed to maintaining that level. As we continue to prepare for the visit we will be sharing our Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) with all stakeholders. We are excited to join God in what He is doing on our campus. We anticipate receiving another full term of accreditation from ACSI and AdvancEd. 12

13 Kingdom Education Plan Module Name Mission Church Leadership Faculty/Staff Parents Students Curriculum Volunteers Athletics Related Arts Marketing/ Communication Priority Goal Use surveys to both assess and communicate our mission. Identify 3 specific practices that strengthen the relationship between church and school. Look for practical ways to implement the biblical principles of 10 Leadership Maneuvers into daily practice. Emphasize the theme, Thy Word, My Word through a CEU opportunity. Identify and implement a method of tracking volunteer hours. Further develop the Biblical Worldview/Spiritual disciplines assessment program. Complete the transfer of all curriculum documents to Curriculum Trak and implement use. Seek to have 60% of all parents volunteer 20 hours or more. Continue to disciple athletes through daily devotionals within our sports teams. Using our common athletic theme of 4HG is our STANDARD along with emphasis being placed on this years theme of "Thy Word My Word" Following the Biblical charge of encouraging and admonishing one another daily (Heb 3:13) Fine Arts Teachers will partner with parents thru communication about student participation and progress in related arts classes. Incorporate more effective transition activities for current and new students The purpose behind each module: To present, promote, practice and preserve a kingdom focused culture. The principles behind each module: 1. Recognize Christ as preeminent and His Word as absolute truth. 2. Regard kingdom education principles as the philosophical foundation. 3. Require a commitment to excellence in all areas of FBA. The plan behind each module: Connect kingdom principles to all the people who influence and impact the culture of FBA. First Baptist Academy Professional Development Plan (PDP) (ALL employees complete p.1; TEACHERS only complete p.2) 13 Name Current Position Date:

14 PROFESSIONAL GOALS Please list below three professional goals for this year. Your direct supervisor may wish to have input or set one of the goals for you. Professional Goals ( Teachers: Please use Effective Teacher Traits as a resource: ) Date Set Date Completed BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW TRAINING Level 1 Read Assumptions That Affect Our Lives by Christian Overman Level 2 Watch the Think Again DVD series Level 3 (Teachers only) "Making the Connections" Level 4 (Teachers only) Maintaining the Connections Level 5 Watch the The Truth Project DVD Series Date Completed Instructor READ TO LEAD a ll full time teachers are required to read a minimum of one book per year (one book per semester suggested). All support staff members (full time and part time) are required to participate in our quarterly Read to Lead training sessions as well as read one book. This year s selected book is 10 Leadership Maneuvers by Loren Reno. If you choose another book you must have administrative approval. As you complete your book(s) please complete the section below: Book Title Author Date Completed 10 Leadership Maneuvers Loren Reno 14

15 THIS PAGE IS FOR TEACHERS ONLY BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW INTEGRATION LESSONS List below the dates and lesson titles for each Biblical Worldview Integration Lesson you complete. One per semester for returning teachers who have completed the Making the Connections training One per quarter for returning teachers who have completed both the Making the Connections and the Maintaining the Connections training BWI Lessons Lesson Title Date Taught Lesson #1 Lesson #2 Lesson #3 Lesson #4 PROFESSIONAL CEU s (Continuing Education Unit) FBA offers many opportunities for teachers and staff to earn CEU s. For a complete listing of CEU opportunities please see the Teacher Training and Development Calendar: Professional Continuing Education Unit Title (Please list only the CEUs earned in the school year. Include a minimum of one ConNexus CEU) Date Completed Instructor Bible/Edu TEACHING CERTIFICATES Certificate Type (temporary, standard, professional, or lifetime) ACSI: Florida (Optional): Endorsement (elementary, art, social studies, etc.) Expiration Date 15

16 Teacher Training and Development Calendar July May May 1 New teachers: 1) Read Assumptions and 2) View the Think Again DVD series (to be completed prior to May 1 st ) Provider Principals 1 Education CEU August 5 Making the Connections (2 nd yr. teachers) Melissa Rose 1 Bible CEU 5 Maintaining the Connections (3 rd yr John McGillicuddy 1 Bible CEU teachers) 5 Summer Technology Challenge 12 Melissa Rose 1 Education CEU challenges 5 Summer Technology Challenge II 12 Melissa Rose 1 Education CEU more challenges 8 12 Teacher Orientation Week Tech Training Matt Coulter 1 Education CEU January 2 Biblical Worldview DVDs (optional) J. McGillicuddy 1 Bible CEU NOTE: The following opportunities may be completed during the academic year. Thy Word, My Word T. Rider 1 Bible CEU (weekly video devotions and Tuesday morning pods) Read to Lead (only available to groups) TBD 1 CEU ConNexus Online Self study Varies (1 CEU Required) RightNow Media Self study Varies Google Training Tech Team 1 Edu CEU (Required) 16

17 Kingdom Education Parent Plan Attend both mandatory parent meetings August 15 th and January 9 th. 2. Attend a Building Kingdom Family seminar. 3. Volunteer at FBA the equivalent of 20 hours during the school year. 4. Read the following book:10 Leadership Maneuvers by Loren Reno. (Available from Amazon.com or our Lighthouse Bookstore.) 5. Watch at least one family/parenting video using the new RightNowMedia service. 17