Parkview Baptist High School
| Parkview Baptist High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
5750 Parkview Church Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70816 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Education With an Eternal Foundation |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Baptist |
| Established | 1981 |
| Superintendent | Don R. Mayes |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and blue |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www.parkviewbaptist.com |
Parkview Baptist School (PBS) is a K-12 school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Overview
Parkview Baptist School, the largest private school in Louisiana,[1] is divided into three administrative units: Parkview Baptist Elementary School (K-4, also known as PBS kids), Parkview Baptist Middle School (5-8), and Parkview Baptist High School (9-12).[2] PBS is also governed by a School Board that consists of appointed church members hailing from the school, church, and community as a whole. Grade 5 was moved to be part of the middle school in fall 2008.
Parkview Baptist School is certified by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as an approved K-12 education program. Additionally, PBS is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)[3] and has been approved to receive foreign students by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Services.
Notable Alumni
- Darry Beckwith, former NFL and CFL linebacker, graduated in 2005. [4]
- Brad Wing, NFL punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, graduated in 2010. [5]
References
- ↑ "Parkview Baptist headmaster fired". KATC.com. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ↑ "Christian School Baton Rouge/Parkview Baptist School". ParkviewBaptist.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ↑ "Parkview Baptist Accredited". TheAdvocate.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ↑ "Darry Beckwith". rivals.com. Retrieved 29 Apr 2013.
- ↑ "Eagles Media Guide". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.