FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2008
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

Registration opens June 9–13 for Bethel Baptist summer high–school

Classes begin June 16 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church; scholarships available for eligible students

Registration for summer intervention high–school classes at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church will be open June 9 through June 12 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., and June 13 from 9 a.m.–noon. Space is still available for students in grades 9–12 needing another opportunity to obtain passing grades—and high–school credit—toward promotion or graduation. Students may register at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church.

There is a registration fee of $250, due at registration. A number of scholarships are available for students currently on the free or reduced lunch program, or who can prove that they were on that program sometime in the last two years.

Registrants must bring their report card and FCAT scores, Social Security card, birth certificate or driver’s license and a waiver from their school. A parent or guardian must accompany students to registration.

Summer classes will run for six weeks, June 16 through July 25. Twenty–six courses offered include Algebra I–II, Geometry, English I–IV, Earth/Space Science, World History, American Government, Biology, Chemistry and Liberal Arts Math. Student attainment of competencies will be verified by testing and/or portfolio assessments.

FCAT reading, science and mathematics courses are also available for rising 11th and 12th graders who failed the FCAT but have completed all other requirements. Twelfth graders who have failed the FCAT but have completed all other graduation requirements may also take the FCAT courses.

Bethel Baptist Church is located at 215 Bethel Baptist St., and may be reached by calling 904.354.1464. The College’s Downtown Campus is located at 101 W. State St. For more information call 904.632.5094.