The Baptist Preparatory School (or Baptist Prep) is a

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. Founded in 1981, The Baptist Preparatory School via its Lower School and Upper School provide Christian-based education to more than 550 students annually in kindergarten through grade 12.

The Baptist Preparatory School

The Baptist Preparatory School serves as the private school that consists of the two campuses: * Lower School - serves as the elementary school (prekindergarten through grade 6). * Upper School - serves as the secondary school (grades 7 through 12). The Baptist Preparatory School is accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accreditation Association (ANSAA) and by the

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(ACSI).

Academics

Students complete regular courses and exams and may select

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(AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit. Concurrent college credit courses are offered through

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. Students must complete 26 credits (22 credits + 4 credits Bible) to graduate from Baptist Prep, which equates to the

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requirement of 22 credits for public school students. Three types of diplomas are offered: the Standard Diploma (26 credits), the College Preparatory Diploma (27 credits), and the Student of Distinction Diploma (28 credits).

Extracurricular activities

The Baptist Preparatory School mascot and athletic emblem is the ''

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'' with navy blue, white, and red serving as the school colors.

Music

Baptist Prep has a full band and choral music program for grades 5-12.

Athletics

Baptist Prep plays in the 3A Classification administered by the

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. The school participates in

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, golf (boys'/girls'), cross country, basketball (boys'/girls'), cheer, dance, soccer (boys'/girls'), baseball, softball, swimming and diving (boys'/girls'), tennis (boys'/girls'), volleyball, and track and field (boys'/girls'). Baptist Prep supports after school programs in archery and trap shooting. The

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team participates in the Arkansas Youth Shooting Sports Program,

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’s Academics, Integrity, and Marksmanship (AIM) Program, and the Scholastic Clay Trap Program. The Baptist Prep Eagles have won numerous state championships: * Boys' Golf (9): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020 * Girls' Golf (4): 2008, 2014, 2016, 2017 * Boys' Tennis (4): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2013 * Boys' Basketball (6): 1997, 1999, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018 * Baseball: 1999 * Girls Softball 2021

Clubs and traditions

The Baptist Preparatory School students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations including

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, Chapel Praise Team, Eagle Forum,

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(FCA), Future Business Leaders of America, International Club,

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(math honor society),

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(NHS), Quiz Bowl, and

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and Drama Club.

Notable alumni

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- Class of 1997 * David Venable

References

External links

* {{authority control 1981 establishments in Arkansas Baptist schools in the United States Christian schools in Arkansas High schools in Little Rock, Arkansas Preparatory schools in Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1981 Private K-12 schools in Arkansas