ADVANCED CURRICULUM
Teachers in all grade levels target higher level thinking skills across the curriculum. The P.A.C.E. program accommodates the academically gifted child. These students receive enrichment instruction in problem solving and independent study. Middle school students are able to receive high school credit in French I, Spanish I, Algebra I and Computer Literacy.

DISCOVERY LEARNING LAB
In the elementary classes, students attend Physical Education 5 days per week, Music, Spanish and Art class two days per week, Library and Computer Lab once a week each. These enrichment classes are held outside the classroom by experts in these fields. Middle school students have a wide variety of electives to choose from in the areas of technology, language arts, broadcast, athletics and more.

DUKE TALENT SEARCH
FBCS participates in the national search of high achieving students. Each year approximately one third of our 7th grade students qualify for this program.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
Our nondenominational Bible curriculum instills Christian morals and values for everyday living. All students attend chapel on a regular basis. Middle school and elementary students contribute to their community through service hours. Many of our students have received Presidential awards for completing 50, 75 and 100 hours of service work. Jesus Christ truly lives in the heart of those who teach and those who learn.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION
Student teams compete in problem solving competitions with presentations that include team created drama, music, costumes, props, backdrops, technical elements and spontaneous problem solving.

ATHLETICS
School sponsored basketball teams for both boys and girls are available for 5th through 8th grade students. Boys are able to play football on a team comprised of students from area private schools. FBCS has a middle school golf team. We are also the nucleus for many soccer, baseball and basketball teams formed through the YMCA or Cabosa for all age groups.

CHEERLEADING/PEP SQUAD
Students in 5th through 8th grade are eligible to join Pep Squad. 7th and 8th grade students may elect to join cheerleading. Students attend summer camp, support our athletic programs, and have scheduled rallies for the entire school.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
In the elementary classes, students attend Physical Education 5 days per week, Music, Spanish and Art class two days per week, Library and Computer Lab once a week each. These enrichment classes are held outside the classroom by experts in these fields.

Middle school students have a wide variety of electives to choose from in the areas of technology, language arts, broadcast, athletics and more.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In addition to its athletic program, FBCS has a very active Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, and Yearbook Staff. Our Student Council has been recognized and annually receives awards at State Convention.

PATRIOT PUBLISHING COMPANY
Students in K-5 through 5th grade publish a hardback book with their own creative story.

TECHNOLOGY
FBCS has two state-of-the-art computer labs, and a video production lab, and SMART Board interactive white-board systems in every classroom. FBCS also broadcasts live on closed circuit television and radio daily and has an onsite Technology Coordinator.