First Baptist Christian School

I have had a connection with this school for over twenty years. I have had my children at FBCS and wish they were still there but due to unforseen circumstances we moved. Whilewe were there my youngest son flourished and is now even ahead in his schooling. He grew so much as a christian that when he prays it is so hearfelt that he makes me cry each time because they helped me to continue his growth in the Lord. This school has also helped so many students that they not only have graduated but they come back to be teachers. The ones who have negative to say it is because you CAN NOT buy your way with Ms. Nelson, they do not allow the student body to carry on in vulgar ways nor do they allow them to mistreat one another. I hope that I can one day have my child back at FBCS. The graduating class of this year as always is given pleanty of time to get there photos in, maybe the person who was complaining needs to ask why your child waited so long to get her photos in and I could go as far as to ask the mom "Why were you not following up better" I have one that graduated and I was ready with photos b4 they asked for them. You should be ashamed of how easy you seem to blame others.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not even close to being a Christian school. Mona, the youth pastor, the teachers---ALL OF YA'LL SHOULD BE ASHAMED WHAT YOU DID TO THAT CHILD. This is not over. God knows what ya'll did, and you WILL have to answer to Him. She will never get her senior year back. You robbed her of her accomplishments because she was not a teacher's child. You played pictures of every other graduate from infant to graduation. You had her infant and childhood pictures, but you only play 4 or 5 of her as a senior. Why would you leave her pictures out, but play other ones. You have caused irreversible harm to that child. SHAME ON YOU. HOW DO YOU SLEEP? I cannot wait to see this exposed to the public, as well as the courts.

First Baptist has exceeded our expectations. The administration has made and continues to make improvements to the school. Our daughter has grown in her faith and academics in elementary. First baptist offers a very nurturing and challenging school experience.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a Senior and a Freshman, both have attended FBCS sinceFirst Grade. I am pleased with their education, Christian piers, and character training. With all schools, you'll find hiccups along the way. Show me a school that doesn't have or have had some bumps. I'm impressed with the current administration, faculty and staff. I feel both of my children have received a great education and are prepared for college demands. As to the previous post challenging the Christian attitude of those on staff, I feel that to be totally unfounded, and incredibly un-called for. One may disagree with an admistrators decision, but to question their Christian walk is mean spirited and unjustified. Great school, Great people, Great staff! I'm happy to leave my name, as the previous disgruntled parent/ staff member did not. Warmly, Brandi Hollingsworth
--Submitted by a parent

If all you are looking for is for your child to pass high school, then all you have to do is make sure the check clears every month......the teachers do their very best to educate the children, but if any of the students (high school especially) start to fail because they are lazy or dont want to do their homework, then the parents go to the administration about the teacher being not a good fit.....the parents definetly run this school, not the administration....if you are looking for hipocracy, this is the place for you.....do yourself a favor, if an education for you youth is wanted, put them in a public school.....from what I have seen done here, I am offended that they call themselves christians....I give this school 1 star only because this site will not allow me put select none.....

I have two children at FBCS and love it. The teachers are very loving and they are getting a great education. There is a lot required of the students which I think is good. The administration and faculty are constantly engaging the kids in fun learning activities as well as fun events out side of school. As far as being biased and trying to convert the kids, I find that hard to believe. My kids aren't Baptist and have always felt comfortable and loved there. Great school!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I had two children in this school. One in junior and the other in elementary. There is much need for improvement. For my child in the elementary school, the teacher was wonderful and communicated constantly. As for my child in the junior high school, the teachers were not as wonderful especially in core subjects of Math, Science, and English. If there were sweeping changes in the teacher quality (many are not educated in the subjects they teach), we would have enjoyed this school although I agree with the previous reviews concerning the favoritism issue and the religion. If you are not religious specifically ,Baptist, this school is not a good fit for you.You might as well homeschool if you choose to continue after I say the 3rd grade.
--Submitted by a parent

Horrible! The teachers and principal are gender biased, girls over boys. Very little communication between parents and teachers. If you don't attend that church, they discriminate against the student and try to get them to convert. For a 'supposed' christian environment, they have a tendency to be snide and belittling to students. Will not be back.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been at this school for 3 years and i have found it to be a great enviroment with loving faculty and staff. My kids grades are great and I am very happy with the school.
--Submitted by a parent

I would have to say that FBCS Slidell is one of the best places that I have ever worked. The administration is always looking for ways to improve so that student learning continues to progress. The teachers work together in order to provide each student with the tools that they need to learn. First Baptist Christian school is a family environment that provides the students with a safe place to receive a christian education.
--Submitted by a teacher