Bishop Seabury Academy

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Bishop Seabury Academy
Address
4120 Clinton Parkway Lawrence, Kansas, 66049, United States
Website
http://www.seaburyacademy.org
Information
Religious affiliation	Episcopal
Principal	Christopher Carter
School type	Middle School/High School
Grades	7-12
Mascot	Seahawk
Colors	Blue, Green
Founded	1997
Enrollment	123 (October 2006)

Contents 1 About the School 2 History 3 Academic Curriculum 3.1 7th Grade 3.2 8th Grade 3.3 9th Grade 3.4 10th Grade 3.5 11th Grade 3.6 12th Grade 4 School Programs 4.1 Athletics 4.2 Drama/Theatre 4.3 Forensics 4.4 Journalism 4.5 Overseas Trips 5 Issues

[edit] About the School

Bishop Seabury Academy is a private, co-educational, Episcopal junior high and high school (grades 7-12) in Lawrence, Kansas. The school is accredited by ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States) and is a member of KSHSAA. It is named for Samuel Seabury, first bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States. The school heavily stresses individuality and equality and also has one of the lowest tuition rates for a private school in Kansas.

[edit] History

It was founded in 1997 by its Board of Trustees and opened with about 32 students at 1411 E. 1850 Road, east of Lawrence in what used to be the Kaw Valley School. In 2003 it moved to the Alvamar Racquet Club building at 4120 Clinton Parkway in southwest Lawrence, and is located there today.

[edit] Academic Curriculum

[edit] 7th Grade

• Algebra I or Pre-Algebra
• English 7
• Intro to Chemistry/Physics
• Latin 1A
• World Geography
• CHAD (Computer/Health/Art/Drama)
• Gym and Chorus on alternating days

[edit] 8th Grade

• Algebra I or II
• English 8
• Earth Science
• Latin 1B
• World Religions
• CHAD (Computer/Health/Art/Drama)
• Gym and Chorus on alternating days

[edit] 9th Grade

• Algebra II or Geometry
• English 9
• Biology
• Latin II, French I, or Spanish I
• World Civilization I
• Art, Drama, or Chorus

[edit] 10th Grade

• Geometry or Pre-Calculus
• English 10
• Chemistry
• Latin III, or French II
• World Civilization II
• Art, Drama, Journalism, or Chorus

[edit] 11th Grade

Note: Though classes are marked AP (Advanced Placement), they may be taken as AP or Non-AP.

• AP Calculus AB, Pre-Calculus, or Algebra III
• AP American Literature
• AP US History
• Physics
• AP Latin or French III
• Art, Drama, Journalism, or Chorus

[edit] 12th Grade

Note: Though classes are marked AP (Advanced Placement), they may be taken as AP or Non-AP.

• AP Calculus BC or AP Calculus AB
• AP British Literature
• Scripture/Ethics
• Elective (AP US Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Latin, French IV)
• Art, Drama, Journalism, or Chorus

Note: More than one elective can be taken if it fits into the student's schedule.

[edit] School Programs

[edit] Athletics

Bishop Seabury Academy has several competing athletic teams in KSHSAA division 1A. Teams are:

• Boys Soccer
• Girls Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Tennis
• Girls Soccer

[edit] Drama/Theatre

One play each season (fall, winter, and spring) are produced by both the upper school and lower school (ninth graders can be cast in either upper or lower school plays, depending on where they are needed). There is also an annual variety show called Applause every spring.

Some previous productions include:

• Antigone
• A Midsummer Night's Dream
• Ruthless
• The Music Man
• Oliver
• Zombie Prom

The Theatre program director is Dr. Don Schawang.

[edit] Forensics

During the fall and spring Bishop Seabury Academy's forensics team is active. The team comprised of 9th-12th graders competes on Saturdays at area high schools. Seabury has also hosted forensics tournaments. The team is led by Dr. Don Schawang.

[edit] Journalism

The Journalism program consists of an afternoon program and a class and is responsible for the production of the school's newspaper, "The Seabury Chronicle", and the yearbook, "The Anchor." The yearbook is provided free to all students each year. The journalism program is directed by Judith Galas.

[edit] Overseas Trips

The academy sponsors multi-day field trips to international destinations every year during the two week spring break. Past trips have included destinations such as Rome, Italy, Paris, France and London, England.

[edit] Issues

Many parents and students express their displeasure for the Headmaster and the faculty. Some students believe that there is favoritism in the school for those who are more well off and as a result there is not very much respect for the faculty from the students. The students also claim that while some of the teachers are excellent, a handful of them are quite poor teachers [1]. The school has trouble retaining students to stay for their high school year. Many students who complete the 9th grade enroll into the Lawrence Public School system to finish their High School years. The school also moved to a later location in 2003 to expand in order to accommodate more prospective students for the future. Original plans called for a second story to be added onto the property. Unfortunately the foundation was deemed too weak and due to the higher cost, and the second story was not added [2]. There was original anticipation that the school would draw in at least 20-25 new students annually. Unfortunately, enrollment has been less than expected with an overall of 123 students since the move to the new facility with 101 students in 2003 [3]. While there has been a new advertising campaign for the school, it is uncertain of how successful it will be given the cost and limited space.