Welcome

We appreciate your interest in Granite Baptist School, a place that cares about your children.  GBS was established in 1975 out of a desire to provide a Christian education for our church members and other Christian families.  Since then, our campus and student body have grown considerably, and we now have a consistent enrollment exceeding 260 students in grades K4-12.

Each day begins with the pledge to the American flag and prayer.  The textbooks used in our classrooms (A Beka/BJ Press) are of high academic quality and emphasize our Christian heritage, traditional family values and patriotism.

We encourage you to visit us and see first hand the excellent programs that are available for your child. 

Our Mission/Purpose

Granite Baptist School exists to glorify God through a Bible-centered educational ministry dedicated to assisting parents and the local Bible believing church in the task of training their children to reach their fullest potential, both academically and spiritually.

Our Program

Granite Baptist School offers you what you would expect from a quality Christian school:

A Bible-centered Education

The Bible is integrated into classroom instruction and is at the core of our philosophical direction.

A Strong Spiritual Atmosphere

We strive to bring each student to a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ.  Daily Bible classes and weekly chapels help students to focus on Biblical principles for living.

Emphasis on Christian Character

We emphasize development of Christian character by teaching proper respect for authority as it relates to God, parents, government, and school.  Obedience, responsibility, dependability, and integrity are also stressed.

High Academic Standards

Our students consistently score well above the national norms on the Stanford Achievement Testing program.  Over 82% of our graduates pursue higher education and 100% of all who apply are accepted at various colleges and universities.

A Quality Fine Arts Program

Opportunities for student involvement include band, choir, hand chimes, and drama.  Lessons are available in brass, woodwind, percussion, and piano.  Students may also participate in annual Fine Arts Competitions.

A Competitive Athletic Program

GBS offers Jr. High/Sr. High students boys' and girls' soccer and basketball, girls' volleyball, boys' baseball, and cheerleading.  Teams compete in state and regional tournaments.

Fair and Firm Discipline

Early Care and AfterCare Availability

Field Trips

Reasonable Tuition Rates

Our K4/K5 Program

We offer your child an enjoyable educational program in a warm, caring Christian atmosphere.  The K4 program includes Bible, foundational skills in phonics and numbers, hand-writing, science, history, along with music and art opportunities.

The K5 curriculum is an advanced approach toward first grade readiness.  While fluent reading is not our first priority, many students are reading very well by the end of the year.  Students enjoy sharing their own basic reading books with Mom and Dad after they have mastered them in school.  Daily Bible lessons, character building stories, and Bible-memory is an important part of a kindergarten day.  Math training includes number concepts 1-100, addition, subtraction, money value, and telling time.  Science, social studies, beginning elements of grammar, as well as music and art experiences are included.

Elementary

Elementary school offers a loving, caring, and disciplined learning environment.  Emphasis in the traditional program is placed on mastery of skills in reading, language, math, and writing.  Spelling, history, science, geography, and physical education complete a well-rounded program.  Music offerings, art instruction, and fine arts competition enhance the educational experience.

Junior High

Grades 7 and 8 follow regular curriculum for these levels.  The Biblical emphasis and example of the faculty augment a strong academic program.  We offer security to young people at a time when they may feel conflict between following the world or following the Lord.

High School

Sharpening your minds and building their testimonies to influence the world for Christ is the heart beat of Christian education.  Academic subjects are presented within the framework of a Christian world view.  We offer a college prep. curricula.  In addition to core subjects, we offer higher level math and science courses, computer science, accounting, and foreign languages.  Upon graduation, 85% of our students attend college.

Our Strengths

There are things that make Granite Baptist School stand out from the crowd.

A Dedicated Faculty

Our faculty takes very seriously their calling to the classroom.  They understand what a precious opportunity sits in front of them every day and they provide vital input into the lives of their students, helping them prepare for a lifetime.  We're not just the typical "faculty, staff, and students".  We are a family.  We laugh together, cry together, pray together, and learn together.  Years after graduation, many of our alumni come back to see our ball teams play, chat with the next generation of students, and even consult with their former teachers about life issues.

Supportive Parents

Our parents don't just sit there, they get involved.  Whether it is Grandparents' Day, Elementary Field Day, or even "Special Snack Day", our parents are always willing to help and make our school a true family affair.

Sensitive Students

Our students have a way of making you feel welcome as a new student.  Oftentimes, a new student will have several new friends by the end of their first day.  With as many diverse personality types as our student body has you're sure to find a "bosom buddy" soon!

A Sound Reputation

Many area churches encourage their members to send their children to Granite Baptist School.  Don't just take our word for it, read for yourself!

"For 13 years, it was my privilege, pleasure, and priority to enroll my son in the ministry of Granite Baptist Church School.  The philosophy of GBCS was complimentary to my philosophy as a pastor and parent, in that it was based upon the Word of God."

Pastor Michael Huber

Fellowship Baptist Church
 

Ferndale, Maryland

"I heard a high school student speak of how comfortable the other students made her feel.  In order for any student to excel in their studies, they must feel accepted.  I recommend GBCS."

Pastor Steven Fleck

New Southwest Baptist Church
 

Baltimore, Maryland 

Non-Discriminatory Policy

Granite Baptist School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletics and other school- administered programs.