Granite Baptist School
7823 Oakwood Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-4243
410-761-1118 (phone) 410-761-3636 (Fax)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Granite Baptist School is a ministry of Granite Baptist Church and is in no way affiliated with, or funded by, the state or federal government. The State of Maryland recognizes Granite Baptist School's diplomas, and our graduates have gone on to excel in Christian and secular colleges and universities both in Maryland and around the country. Among our Alumni are teachers, pastors, missionaries, policemen, firemen, businessmen, doctors, nurses, and graduates of the National Service Academies. Our students have traditionally scored above national averages on standardized achievement tests.
HALF-DAY KINDERGARTENS
Kindergarten classes meet five mornings per week from 8:15 - 11:50. Our K3/K4 programs include Bible, number and letter recognition, phonics, arithmetic, crafts and directed play. The K-5 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. Basic math principles, elements of grammar, science, and social studies are included.
ALL-DAY KINDERGARTENS
Full-day kindergarten students stay for lunch, rest and directed play until 3:00.
BEFORE AND AFTERCARE
Our morning watch program begins at 7:00 for those needing supervision prior to the start of the school day. There is no fee for morning watch. Our aftercare program is from 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for K3 - 6th grade students, and from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for Secondary students (7th-12th). Refer to the Aftercare sign-up form for fee specifics. Our pre-school and extended care program falls under a Letter of Compliance granted to us by the Maryland State Department of Education, through the Office of Child Care.
ELEMENTARY - GRADES 1-6
We offer a Bible-centered curriculum that follows the basic scope and sequence of traditional instruction. We have a comprehensive phonics approach to reading, and a math program that balances traditional and modern math. Music, art instruction, and fine arts competition enhance the educational experience.
JUNIOR HIGH - GRADES 7-8
Granite Baptist Junior High School (grades 7-8) follows the 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 in their lives when they may feel conflict between following the world and following the Lord. Our teachers are concerned beyond the routine academics of the classroom. We care for the spiritual well-being of each student.
HIGH SCHOOL - GRADES 9-12
Our high school students take both required and elective courses for the purpose of accumulating credits for graduation. We offer core subjects, higher level math and science courses, keyboarding, word processing, physical education, health, speech and foreign language.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Yearbook, piano/instrumental music lessons, band, choir, orchestra, and drama along with opportunity to compete in Fine Arts are available for Fine Arts enrichment. Our athletic program includes soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and cheerleading.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Granite Baptist Church 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 athletic and other school-administered programs.
