High School

Academics

The success of the RBS academic program is reflected in the fact that an average of 98% of our graduating seniors have been accepted into postsecondary education. Honors and Advance Placement Courses are offered to academically qualified students. Over 50% of the student body maintains a 3.0 GPA. Average SAT I Revised College entrance scores range in the 1500s. The science laboratory is equipped with gas burners, "college level" bi-occular microscopes and a modulated laser. The computer laboratory has 24 computers with Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP.

Athletics

Boys: Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track, and Tennis
Girls: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Softball, and Track

Riverdale Baptist School has established a strong tradition of winning championships. RBS has won the National Championship in Soccer for the American Association of Christian Schools, has placed first and second in a national Soccer Tournament, and first in the girls' basketball national tournament in Dayton, TN. Also, the girls' volleyball team has placed first in the National Christian Athletic Association Tournament. The RBS high school baseball team is regularly ranked No. 1 in Prince George's County.

 

The Arts

Music: Band and Choir provide instruction, performance and competition opportunities.
Drama: Full-length dramatic productions are performed annually.
Visual Arts: Art courses are available.
Yearbook: We have produced first place or  a Gold Medalist Award with Columbia Yearbook National Competitions on a regular basis.

Accreditation

RBS high school is accredited by the Middle States Accrediting Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and Association of Christian Schools International

Added Value

Lifetime friendships are formed through student body activities. Teammates and classmates often bond into lifelong relationships. A vital part of student life is the Student Government. Students learn leadership techniques which prepare them to be leaders of tomorrow. Other leadership opportunities are afforded through special classes and student body organizations.

• Special Art and Science Fairs, along with the state and national fine arts competition, offer the students a wide range of activities to consider.
• Caring teachers are the heart of RBS. All faculty are professionally prepared, love their students and teach in their field of expertise. Teachers make extra time available to help, nurture and encourage their students.
• Spiritual development is a vital part of the RBS experience. The focus is on daily Bible classes, weekly chapels and the example of a godly faculty and staff. All of these contribute to helping the student develop godly moral values and a Christian world view.

 Course Selection Information

Correct course selection is the basis for a successful school year, graduation in the diploma program of  choice and adequate preparation for college. Each student should choose one of the diploma programs at the beginning of the freshman year. Students who demonstrate academic promise prior to their freshman year are encouraged to pursue either the academic track or the honors track of the College Preparatory Diploma Program. Because of the requirements of the College Preparatory Diploma program, it may not be possible for a student to change to this program after the sophomore year.

 

Diploma Programs

College Preparatory (26 credits): This diploma is designed for students who need an academically challenging curriculum in preparation for post econdary education. Students may choose courses from either the academic or honors tracks. Both tracks are challenging, and the students who successfully complete them will be scholastically ready for the demands of college. The GPA for Honors and Advanced Placement courses is weighted, providing students the opportunity to increase their grade point average.

General (24 credits): This diploma program is designed to give students an educational experience that is challenging and which will help them meet requirements for admission to 4-year colleges if they select their courses with college admission requirements in mind. This diploma does not require foreign languages, SAT prep or introduction to psychology.

Community Service: 100 hours required at graduation.  

College Preparatory Diploma

 This is the recommended schedule of core and elective courses per year for students to satisfy the requirements of a College Preparatory Diploma.

FRESHMEN	SOPHOMORES	JUNIORS	SENIORS
Core Courses
Bible	Bible	Bible	Bible/Adv Bible
English/Honors	English/Honors	Am. Lit.& Comp./Honors	British Lit.& Comp./AP English
World History†	Geometry/Honors	U.S.History/Honors	American Govt.
Algebra 1	Alg2/TrigHonors	Trigonometry	Math Analysis (Pre-Calculus)
Geometry/Honors	Biology/Honors	Math Analysis Honors	AP Calculus
Conc Physics/Honors	Chemistry		AP Chemistry***
Electives
Art 1	Art 1, 2	Art 1, 2	Art 1, 2
Band	Band	Band	Band
PE/Health Nutrition‡	Life Skills/Per. Finance	Life Skills/Per. Finance	Life Skills/Per. Finance
Choir	Choir	Choir	Choir
Computer Tech‡	Theatre Arts	Theatre Arts	Theatre Arts
Spanish 1	PE/Health/Nutrition	PE/Health/Nutrition	PE/Health/Nutrition
French 1	Yearbook	Yearbook	Creative Writing
Economics	Desktop Pub 1	Yearbook Honors	Desktop Pub 1
	PhotoShop	Office/Teacher Aides**	PhotoShop
	Creative Writing	Creative Writing	Off/Teacher Aide**
	Algebra 2	Desktop Pub	Yearbook
	Spanish 1,2	PhotoShop	Yearbook Honors
	French 1	Economics	Economics
	Economics	Male Strength & Condition	Male Strength & Condition
		Alg2/Trig Honors	AP Physics
		Algebra 2	AP Chemistry
		SATPrep/Intro to Psych‡†	Anatomy/Phys Honors
		Speech/Debate‡	Trigonometry
		Spanish 3 Honors	Spanish 3 Honors
			Speech/Debate‡†

 **     Juniors and seniors only with approval *** Class will be offered if enough students sign up.
†      World History: may take in 9^th or 10^th grades; Speech/Debate: may take in 11^th or 12^th grades.
‡      Required electives under this program.
         Honors classes require a “B” or better in both semesters in the same subject area the previous year.

General Diploma

 This is the recommended schedule of core and elective courses per year for the General Diploma.

FRESHMEN	SOPHOMORES	JUNIORS	SENIORS
Core Courses
Bible	Bible	Bible	Bible/Adv Bible
English	English	Am. Lit.& Comp.	British Lit.& Comp.
World History†	World History†	U.S.History	American Govt.
Algebra 1/Geometry	Alg2/Geometry	Chemistry	Math Analysis (Pre-Calculus)
Conc Physics	Biology	Algebra 2/Trigonometry	Trigonometry/Math Analysis
Electives
Art 1	Art 1, 2	Art 1, 2	Art 1, 2
Band	Band	Band	Band
PE/Health Nutrition‡	Life Skills/Per. Finance	Life Skills/Per. Finance	Life Skills/Per. Finance
Choir	Choir	Choir	Choir
Computer Tech‡	Theatre Arts	Theatre Arts	Theatre Arts
Spanish 1	PE/Health/Nutrition	PE/Health/Nutrition	PE/Health/Nutrition
Economics	Yearbook	Yearbook	Creative Writing
	Desktop Pub 1	Yearbook Honors	Desktop Pub 1
	PhotoShop	Office/Teacher Aides**	PhotoShop
	Creative Writing	Creative Writing	Off/Teacher Aide**
		Desktop Pub	Yearbook
	Spanish 1	PhotoShop	Yearbook Honors
	French 1	Economics	Economics
	Economics	Male Strength & Condition	Male Strength & Condition
		French 1	Spanish 3 Honors
		Intro to Psych‡†	Speech/Debate‡†
		SATPrep
		Speech/Debate‡
		Spanish 2

 *      Please Note:Electives listed for all diplomas are available based on a minimum number of students requesting specific electives.
**     Juniors and seniors only with approval  ***Class will be offered if enough students sign up.
†      World History: may take in 9^th or 10^th grades; Speech/Debate: may take in 11^th or 12^th grades.
‡      Required electives under this program.
       Honors classes require a “B” or better in both semesters in  the same subject area the previous year