Instructional Excellence!
BCA has an excellent academic program that is rigorous and challenging.  We are intentional and purposeful in our choice of curriculum and learning experiences.  Our school provides opportunities for students to grow cognitively, socially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.  BCA’s instructional program is characterized by integrated instruction, a focus on student application and transference of knowledge and skills, developmental appropriateness, critical thinking and problem solving, and a variety of instructional methods.

In terms of Grade Mean Equivalent on the Stanford Achievement Test (April 2009) our students scored as follows:

• 6th grade scored at 10th grade, 4th month
• 7th grade scored at   9th grade, 8th month
• 8th grade scored at 12th grade, 9th month

High Academic Standards
Each year, the Duke University Talent Identification Program recognizes a large number of BCA’s seventh graders.  Almost 50% of our students qualify for the TIP program by scoring within the top 5% in the nation in the math or verbal areas of a nationally recognized standardized test, such as the California Achievement Test, which we use at BCA. In elementary school, almost 70% of our students qualify for the Duke TIP program with scores in the top 10% in the nation.

Spiritual and Christian Development

• Committed Christian teachers who are positive role models.
• A Worldview Class that equips students with the knowledge needed to understand and defend their Christian faith.
• A science and history curriculum that recognizes God's hand in creation and the story of man.
• Daily devotions, biblical instruction, and discipleship.
• Annual, three-day spiritual retreat.
• Mission opportunities with local community service events.
• Chapel programs geared to young adolescent issues and concerns.

Warm, Nurturing, and Positive Learning Environment

• Friendly teachers who demonstrate love, nurture and enthusiasm.
• Warm, orderly classrooms where there is continuity and consistency.
• Ongoing positive reinforcement, praise and feedback during the learning process.
• Classroom management models that teach procedures to students and communicate expectations. Students feel safe while being encouraged to take risks.

Many students participate in various activities and sports programs during the middle school years. Some of the activities include the annual fall retreat, Junior Beta Club, Student Government, regular middle school socials, overnight spring trips and various service opportunities that arise.

Our growing sports program currently offers the following:

• boys' and girls' golf, soccer, tennis, and basketball
• boys' baseball
• girls' volleyball and cheerleading.