Victory Baptist Academy

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: Victory Baptist Academy

 

Victory Baptist Academy (VBA) is a private, co-educational Baptist Christian school in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Founded as a ministry of Victory Baptist Church, it is committed to a traditional, Christ-centered education that integrates strong academics with spiritual formation and Christian character development.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Independent Christian School (Baptist Affiliation)

  • Location: Shelbyville, Tennessee (Bedford County)

  • Grades Served: Kindergarten (K) – 12th Grade (Also offers Pre-Kindergarten)

  • Enrollment: Approximately 133–153 students

  • Core Mission: To assist parents in training their children by providing an academically strong education based on a biblically sound worldview, equipping students to wholeheartedly seek and serve the Lord.

  • Accreditation: Accredited through TANAS (Tennessee Association of Non-Public Academic Schools) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).

  • Curriculum: Often utilizes curriculum such as Abeka or Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), emphasizing foundational skills.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

VBA is distinguished by its strong spiritual focus, traditional curriculum, and personalized environment:

  • Christ-Centered Worldview: A Biblical worldview is integrated into all academic subjects. Students participate in daily Bible classes and weekly Chapel services, with challenges focused on discipleship, memorization (sword drills), and spiritual growth.

  • Traditional Curriculum: Emphasizes a traditional, structured, and fundamental academic program focused on mastering core subjects, designed to prepare students for college and future vocational success.

  • Unified K-12 Campus: Serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade on one campus provides a consistent culture, curriculum progression, and a tight-knit, family-like atmosphere.

  • Small Class Sizes: Maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio (around 14:1), allowing for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment, which caters to students who thrive in smaller settings.

  • Character Development: High priority is placed on discipline and Christian character development, with all policies designed to reinforce moral integrity and responsible Christian citizenship.

  • College Prep Outcomes: Graduates maintain a solid academic foundation, with reported average GPAs of 3.66 and an average ACT score of 25.

  • Affordable Tuition: Known for having a comparably low tuition rate among private Christian schools.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 2200 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Phone (931) 684-8115
Website vbashelbyville.com or victorybaptistacademy.com

Recess Policies

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Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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