Coast Hills Baptist Schools

The School

Coast Hills Baptist School was founded in 1996 for the purpose of teaching and training young people in sound academics while rooting them deeply into the Word of God. Our goal is to provide each young person with a biblically based education that will enable them to pursue God’s will for their lives.

CHBS is a ministry and extension of Coast Hills Baptist Church. It is primarily designed for the members of Coast Hills Baptist Church, yet outside inquirees may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Program

We use the Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) program and curriculum. With over 7,000 schools and thousands of home educators nationwide and around the world in 135 countries, A.C.E. has been a successful and proven system since 1970.

A.C.E. has published an individualized curriculum and provided training in its implementation for grades K-12. Students are tested diagnostically upon entering the school. Students are then placed in the curriculum in each subject as their own performance level is determined by the results of the diagnostic tests.

The unique format of the curriculum allows students to advance from unit to unit as they demonstrate mastery. Students move independently through the curriculum under the supervision of the instructors who provide one-on-one tutoring.

A.C.E. is more than quality academics. The curriculum is built on a theistically philosophic foundation. Students learn to see life from God’s point of view. Their personal relationship with God and their personal responsibilities to their family, church and community are of primary concern.

The Four Keys to A.C.E.

1- Individualized
The A.C.E. model adapts to the learning speed of your child. This is unlike the “public school model” where the group is lock-stepped regardless of the student’s academic abilities. The A.C.E. model allows your child to progress independently through the curriculum and not as a group. The “public school model” holds back the faster learner and forces all students forward regardless of their learning gaps.

2- Diagnosis
The child is given a diagnostic test to determine the current academic ability and clearly identifies any learning gaps within all subjects. For example, your child’s English grammar may be above his/her grade level. However, their punctuation skills may be below their grade level. Your child is then placed in curriculum at his/her academic performance grade level in each subject and learning gaps are then addressed.

3- Goal Setting
The students learn through setting daily goals and are challenged by marking their achievement. This key to learning allows the child to visualize and plan daily progress. This unique discipline of A.C.E. places the responsibility and accountability for learning on the student. This establishes a lifetime appreciation for goal setting and achievement.

4- Mastery
The biblical value of excellence in all things we do is translated into mastering subject content. This is the foundation upon which all future learning is built. The A.C.E. model reinforces honest achievement that results in advancement. Students must master a minimum of 80% of the material before advancing.

The Learning Centers

The ABC Program (Kindergarten)
This program teaches the child to learn the reading skills in the alphabet and phonics concepts. They will in turn be able to advance to the next level of their education process.

Elementary Learning Center
This class for those 1st through 6th grade puts a child in an environment that encourages the learning process at their age level.

Junior/Senior High Learning Center
This class creates a very positive learning environment. Social maturity and growth is enhanced along with their regular academics as students are taught to walk with God and the importance of a personal relationship.

The Elective Opportunities
Through the school year, the young people are involved in a variety of electives and extracurricular activities. This involves music, speech, fine arts competition, and competitive sports- just to name a few.