Our Environment
If you are looking for a school committed to educating children who want to achieve, we encourage you to visit First Baptist Church School. Every child is valued here. With small class sizes, our teachers are able to challenge each child according to his or her individual abilities. We want to be your partner in helping your child develop his or her fullest potential in every way.
Location: First Baptist Church School
533 Ockley Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: (318) 869-2361
Fax: (318) 869-0125
School Hours: M-F: 8am – 3pm
Learn By Doing
The curriculum we utilize is similar to a public school curriculum, in which Grade Level Expectations (GLE) and state-approved text books serve as the foundation. However, as our administration and faculty identify potential weaknesses in the curriculum, supplements are strategically implemented to improve instruction. Technology, hands-on activities and manipulatives are highly utilized to support the curriculum at every level.
Mission & Vision
VISION
FBCS strives to produce a generation of confident and self-directed lifelong learners with the strong academic discipline, technological skills, and personal faith necessary to realize their potential in God’s world.
MISSION
FBCS provides a Christ-centered education which nurtures children in mind, body, and spirit, fostering growth and personal development in all aspects of life in order for each child to achieve his God-given potential.
A Word
From Our Head of School
Thank you so much for taking the time to explore our school. As the Head of School, one of my greatest joys is introducing families to the vibrant, loving environment we’ve built here at FBCS.
Our motto, “Rooted in tradition, led by God, and inspired by innovation!” isn’t just a slogan on the wall—it is the heartbeat of our daily life. Serving students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade, we pair rigorous academics with a deep, living faith. We want FBCS to be a second home where Jesus Christ lives in the hearts of both those who teach and those who learn.
Here is what makes our school community so special:
- Teachers Who Truly See Your Child: Our highly credentialed educators maintain small class sizes so they can give every student individual care, encouragement, and attention every single day.
- Tailored Pathways to Succeed: We celebrate that every child learns differently. Through PACE (for academically gifted students), Discovery Lab (for dyslexic learners), and built-in daytime tutoring, we meet your child right where they are.
- Growing the Whole Child: Beyond the classroom, our students grow in faith and talent through daily Bible study, weekly Chapel, athletics, and on-campus music and voice instruction through our Academy for the Arts (AFTA).
Our ultimate goal is to prepare confident, grounded lifelong learners who are ready to excel in high school and lead lives of purpose.
FBCS has been nurturing children for over 50 years, and I would love to show you in person. Please reach out to schedule a tour—I can’t wait to meet you and welcome your family to campus!
Sincerely,
Victor Mainiero
Our School
Academics
Our vision states: First Baptist Church School strives to produce a generation of confident and self-directed lifelong learners with the strong academic discipline, technological skills, and personal faith necessary to realize their potential in God’s world.
To achieve this vision, our instruction at all levels is challenging, enriching, and differentiated whenever possible. Therefore, the academics students receive are top notch, preparing them for the next phase of their education and their lives. Also, the school provides pull-out programs for gifted students as well as a program for students with language differences, such as dyslexia.
The curriculum we utilize is similar to a public school curriculum, in which Grade Level Expectations (GLE) and state-approved text books serve as the foundation. However, as our administration and faculty identify potential weaknesses in the curriculum, supplements are strategically implemented to improve instruction. Technology, hands-on activities and manipulatives are highly utilized to support the curriculum at every level.
In Elementary, the school has adopted the Math in Focus curriculum, which emphasizes mastery of concepts that equip students with problem solving skills for greater achievement while utilizing Singapore Math methods.
Students in grades 2 through 7 take the IOWA Basic Skills Test (ITBS), a nationally standardized achievement test, which provides the school and parents with national percentile rankings on each student and class. The average rankings typically range between the 80th– 90th percentile.
News
Our News & Announcements
Our Patriot Garden is ready!! We are excited for our students to have the opportunity to plant and maintain the beds!🪴
Oh I love this so much!!!