FAQ

What is your fax number?
Elementary/Administration 501.227.0060
Jr/Sr High 501.868.5403

What are your operating hours?
Elementary
K3, K4 & K5 Half Day: 8:00 a.m.—11:45 p.m.
K3, K4 & K5 All Day: 8:00 a.m.—2:45 p.m.
1st-6th Grades: 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Extended Care opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.
Junior High (7th & 8th Grades)
8:05 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Extended Care 3:20 p.m.—5:30 p.m.
Senior High (9th—12th Grades)
8:05 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Extended Care 3:20 p.m.—5:30 p.m.

What are your summer operating hours?
For the months of June and July, we will be open from 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Otherwise, the times are the same as the school year.

What curriculum does ABSS use?
Under the Elementary and High School menu options, you will find links to our curriculum. This information is provided for each individual grade.

How do I arrange a visit and/or have my student shadow a current ABSS student?
To arrange a tour, e-mail Robbie Bennett at rbennett@abhs.org or call her at 501.227.7077, ext. 368. She will arrange a visit that fits your schedule.

Are ABSS teachers certified?
All of our teachers are certified to teach and many hold Master’s degrees.

What kinds of sports do you offer?
Sports begin in the 4th grade with basketball for both and girls and football for boys. Beginning in the 5th grade, girls may participate in cheerleading. In junior and senior high school, the following sports are offered: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, track, cheerleading, archery, and sport shooting.

How can I receive financial aid?
There is a limited amount of financial aid available to ABSS families each year. Financial aid is given on a needs-basis as determined by an independent outside organization. A family must be fully registered in order to apply for financial aid.

Where can I get information on the Home School Satellite program?
To receive information about the Home School Satellite program, contact Holly Singleton at 501.224-4990.

If my child is academically advanced, how will he/she be challenged?
Before being accepted at ABSS, a student’s academic credentials are gathered and placement is evaluated. The daily curriculum content is accelerated, and students will be highly challenged. At the high school level, college-prep, honor and AP classes are offered to our students. Should a student evidence the need for advancement, the teachers will individually meet that challenge to benefit the student.

How many students will be in my child’s class?
K3 Full or Half Day 12 maximum
K4 Half Day (3 days) 13 maximum
K4 Half Day (5 days) 13 maximum
K5 Half Day (5 days) 13 maximum
K5 Full Day 17 maximum
1st—3rd Grades 18 maximum
4th—6th Grades 20 maximum
7th—12th Grades Class size varies according to subject matter.

How many students do you have?
The school system has approximately 760 students.

How much do lunches cost?
Elementary lunches are $3 and juice or milk is $.35 per day.
Junior and Senior High lunches are $4 a day.

Does ABSS have Accelerated Reader?
Yes.

Is it required that a family be a member of a Baptist church in order for a child to attend ABSS?
No. Our student body is representative of a diversity of faith expressions. Over 110 churches in Central Arkansas are attended by the ABSS family. Families who are not presently invested in a church home are also welcome to explore the opportunities offered at ABSS.

What is your tuition?
Under the About AB menu, you will find Admissions information. Here, you may view our current rates and fees. Should you have any further questions, please contact our registrar Robbie Bennett at 501.227.7077, ext. 368.

How can I get involved with the school?
No matter what age your child is, there is a place for you to get plugged into ABSS. We have Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) for both the elementary and high school. If you are interested in either band or athletics, we have booster clubs for both.

I have a question about my bill. With whom do I speak?
Call our business office at 501.227.7077, ext. 346 to speak with Cheryl Olmsted.

Do you have any job openings?
Click on the Employment Opportunities option under the About AB menu to learn more about our current job openings.

What is your inclement weather policy?
Should it become necessary to dismiss school due to inclement weather or other reasons, parents should watch local TV stations for announcements regarding ABSS closings or visit this web site for more information.

When are the athletic games this week?
Under the Athletics menu option, you will find the athletic schedules for each athletic team at ABSS.