Welcome
At First Baptist, we strive for academic excellence, but we also seek to provide a holistic approach to education ensuring that our students are well-rounded through service, the fine arts, athletics, and many other extracurricular activities. We believe the secret to our success is our commitment to small class sizes to ensure that each student receives the time and attention he or she deserves.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
PRE-K, KINDERGARTEN, LOWER, INTERMEDIATE, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Welcome from Mrs. Susan Brooks
The First Baptist Pre-K, Lower, Intermediate, and Middle school programs, located in downtown Charleston, integrates Christian worldview with academic excellence. The integration of faith and learning enables our faculty to teach a robust, preparatory curriculum that also nurtures each student’s spiritual life. This nutriment is further developed through weekly chapel where students come together to learn, worship, and pray.
We also boast some of the best teachers in the Lowcountry, and our faculty has created a continuous curriculum that seamlessly transitions from one grade level to the next. By using a variety of teaching strategies, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate technology, our faculty ensures that each student’s academic needs are met.
Our academic curriculum for K2-8th grade is also supplemented with instruction in Spanish, art, music, dance, physical education, and more. Our liberal arts approach to education ensures that our students are exposed to both arts and athletics, which develops fully rounded students.
Our middle school program offers a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum that emphasizes Christian worldview, digital citizenship and technology, and academic rigor. On any given day in the middle school, our teachers focus on developing cognitive reasoning skills, social skills, and growth mindsets through inquiry, experimentation, and service. The middle school program encourages students to become independent learners, responsible students, and thoughtful members of society.
In addition to our well-rounded curriculum, the middle school program continues to develop the whole child through special area classes, extra-curricular activities, athletics, the arts, and weekly chapel. Each of these areas are supported by a nurturing faculty that has decades of cumulative teaching experience.
Thank you for your interest in our school, and I invite you to contact our Director of Admissions to arrange a campus visit.
Sincerely,
Susan Brooks
Lower & Middle School Principal
843-722-6646
JAMES ISLAND CAMPUS
HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome from Dr. John Metallo
First Baptist High School, located on our James Island campus, embodies our mission of "Academic Excellence with a Christian Perspective" through rigorous academics and the integration of Christian values in all subjects. Our aim is to prepare students for life beyond high school. As a college preparatory institution, many of our students enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit (DC) courses, earning college credits while still in high school.
Our students benefit from small class sizes, experienced and caring teachers, and a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and fine arts. Our college counselor meets with each student throughout the school year to ensure they are on track to graduate and achieve their aspirations. We value community and partnerships and are always available to address any questions or concerns. We are here to support families and share the goal of providing the best for their students.
Thank you for your interest in our school! Please reach out—we would be delighted to answer your questions or give you a tour of our beautiful campus.
Yours very truly,
Dr. John Metallo
High School Principal
843-410-1606