APPLY TO THE ACADEMY
Berean Baptist Academy offers an academic program designed to prepare students to enter college, even if God calls them to military service, a technical trade, or directly into a career after high school. Therefore, with a set capacity for enrollment and a high rate of returning students each year, returning and new students with a history of family alignment, excellent disciplinary records, and a demonstrated work ethic and academic integrity are given priority in the application process.
All new students must complete the following steps to apply to Berean Baptist Academy.
If you have questions, please get in touch with us at 910-868-2511 or email our Admissions Department at admissions@bbafnc.org.
Berean Baptist Academy 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. Berean Baptist Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
BBA will, as a religious organization, exercise its prerogative to neither commence nor continue employment, admission, enrollment, or other categories of BBA representation or participation if BBA believes that so doing will cause confusion about, conflict with, or compromise BBA’s mission to disciple students by providing a distinctly Christian education from a Christ-centered worldview. This policy will be applied to all BBA affairs, including all contracts, programs, activities, facilities, publications, and events.
BBA does not employ special education teachers and, therefore, cannot accept most IEP/504P students due to the lack of resources to meet the student’s needs. Due to the limited number of trained resource teachers, BBA will only accept exceptionally mild IEPs for a limited number of students per grade.
Applying for an Open Seat
Step 1 - SPEAK WITH AN ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST
Please fill out our Information Request Form to receive a phone call from a member of our Admissions Team. The team will be able to answer your questions, help you with your unique situation, provide you with admissions criteria guidance, and schedule your tour.
Step 2 - Submit Special Needs Paperwork - If Needed
BBA does not employ special education teachers and, therefore, cannot accept most IEP/504P students due to the lack of resources to meet the student’s needs. Due to the limited number of trained resource teachers, BBA will only accept exceptionally mild IEPs for a limited number of students per grade.
Step 3 - THE BASICS OF BECOMING A BULLDOG
Berean Baptist Academy (BBA) welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. While it is not a requirement for all students to profess Christ as Savior, students, and their parents must demonstrate a willingness to learn the historical doctrines of the Bible and the core beliefs of Berean Baptist Church and Academy (READ THEM HERE).
This openness is essential for admission and continued enrollment.
To be considered for admission, students must maintain a minimum average of “C” or higher in their core academic courses and possess a good disciplinary record.
The family must possess a good reputation and be in good financial standing at their previous school of record.
Transferring seniors from out of town are welcome to apply.
Local seniors will only be accepted under exceptional extenuating circumstances.
BBA does permit students to reclassify when it is determined to provide a significant academic benefit to the student, such as providing academic eligibility for college programs otherwise unavailable.
We look forward to partnering with families who share a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth.
Step 4 - Complete Your Scheduled Tour and Submit Your Review Documents
Families who complete the scheduled tour, have the required documents for review and are determined potential candidates for the academy will be eligible to receive an invitation to apply to the Academy.
An invitation to apply is not a guarantee of acceptance.
The invitation indicates that the family is considered viable candidates for the academy based on the mentioned criteria and that the Academy would like to explore the possibility of partnering with the family a little deeper.
Remember to bring:
Proof of Identification: Birth Certificate
Academic Records: Previous Two Reports (Depending on Age) and Last Standardized Test Scores, High School Students need an unofficial transcript.
Behavior Record: A Parent Portal Printout is Sufficient
International Students Need: A Translated Copy of Transcripts
All applying students must be present on the tour.
The tour will not be possible without these documents or the student(s).
Please plan for one hour to tour the campus and answer the admission department’s preliminary questions concerning your family’s desire to receive an education at BBA.
Step 5 - Entrance Exam
Once your application is submitted and reviewed, provided nothing is disclosed that would prevent your alignment with the Academy, the Admissions Department will notify you of your test date and time options. You will be required to select one of those dates and times. As space is limited, we highly suggest you do not reschedule for another set of dates or times, as you will be moved down the priority list for scheduling.
When your test is completed, the test will be reviewed to determine if the student is eligible for entrance.
An invitation to interview will be based on this eligibility.
Step 6 - Interview & Potential Invitation to Enroll
Families being heavily considered for enrollment will be interviewed by a divisional principal & a member of the Admissions Department.
The interview can last one hour depending on the clarity needed from the application, the student’s understanding of the school’s policies (older students), the parent’s understanding of the school’s policies, and any parental questions for the interviewer.
An admission decision is sent after the interview within 72 hours.
Those invited to enroll understand that enrollment is conditional pending all official records matching the documents submitted throughout the application process and that all references coming back are favorable.
This understanding will be signed during the interview.
Families invited to enroll will have 48 hours to complete enrollment of their seat being offered.
Past 48 hours the seat may be extended to another family, placing them at risk for any standing waitlist.
ENROLLING IN THE ACADEMY
Step 1 - Complete the Enrollment Packet
A non-refundable $250 enrollment fee will be required with your tuition payment plan.
Both the enrollment fee and the payment plan will be collected and setup through FACTS.
Step 2 - Receive Notification of a Start Date
Families enrolling during an ongoing school year will be notified with a start date once the enrollment packet is verified as complete. Normally, the start date is within one to two days of the submission of the enrollment packet. The notification will include the name of your student’s Elementary Teacher or Homeroom Teacher. Upper School students will receive their locker assignment and schedule the morning of their first day.