PROFILE
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Robert T. Burris
Headmaster
Lynn Franks, M.A.
Dean of Academics & Instruction
Kim Baker, M.Ed.
Lower School Principal
Daryl Ann Hudson
Director of Admissions
Christy Evelyn
Business Manager
Elisabeth Murphy
Director of Marketing & Communications
Shannon Hannah, M.Ed.
Director of Guidance
Tammy Jenkins, M.Ed.
Director of K-8 Guidance
Salisbury Christian School is a coeducational, college preparatory school for grades
pre-kindergarten (age three) through twelve. Founded in 1966, SCS has grown from
a small preschool to a leading school with a current enrollment of 530 students.
The three-building campus is home to the Madeline Godfrey Perdue gymnasium, two
fully equipped science labs, a fitness center, an upper school media center and
library, a newly renovated lower school library, two technology labs and athletic
fields for soccer, baseball and softball. With 50 faculty and 10 instructional
assistants, the average class size is 19. The faculty tenure average is 11 years.
Located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Salisbury is the county seat of Wicomico
County, population near 99,000. A growing, mostly rural community, Salisbury is
the location of the Perdue Corporation Headquarters, a thriving medical center and
Salisbury University. Atlantic Ocean beaches and resorts are a short distance away.
MISSION: To honor Jesus Christ by offering a comprehensive educational
program founded upon Biblical truth and academic excellence
VISION: To partner with parents and the Church so students become disciples of
Jesus Christ, walking in wisdom, obeying His Word and living their faith
ACCREDITATIONS
ACADEMICS
Association of Christian Schools International
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Within the framework of a Christian perspective, Salisbury Christian
School provides a challenging educational program for students preparing
for four-year colleges and beyond. The curriculum includes college
preparatory, honors, advanced placement and dual enrollment courses
taught by highly qualified SCS faculty, with the opportunity to earn
college credit in high school. At every grade level, instruction is
technology-infused and inclusive of hands-on, experiential learning
opportunities. Differentiated instruction occurs in all lower school
classrooms for both math and reading.
AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
The College Board
Independent School Management
Maryland Music Educators Association
National Association for Music Education
Eastern Shore Choral Directors Association
Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium
Protect My Ministry
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Christian Coalition for Educational Innovation
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Council for Exceptional Children
Council for American Private Education
International Reading Association
Sussex County Reading Council
Assn. of Supervision & Curriculum Development
Lower Shore Child Care Resources
Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference
Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference
Maryland Christian School State Tournament
Lower School PK3 - 5th
Upper School 6th - 12th
ARTS
SCS has award-winning visual arts, band and choral programs for grades
4 to 12. The lower school participates in the Washington D.C. National
Cherry Blossom Festival, the Salisbury Magi Choral Festival, and on-site
musical productions. Upper school students perform in local and national
band and choral competitions, on-site programs, and visual arts displays.
The upper school drama department produces two shows yearly; recent
productions include Harvey, The Music Man and The Phantom of the Opera.
ATHLETICS
Home of the SCS Jaguars, high school students (JV and Varsity) compete
in soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, golf and track. Middle
school students compete in soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and
softball. Recent championship titles include: Varsity Volleyball PACC
Champions (8 in a row), Varsity Boys Soccer ESIAC Champions, Varsity
Baseball PACC Champions (8 in a row), Varsity Softball PACC Champions
and golf all-conference honors.
807 Parker Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
www.salisburychristian.org
Phone: (410) 546-0661
Fax:
(410) 546-4674
GRADING SCALE & CREDITS
Grade Standard Honors AP
Credit Credit Credit
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 65-69
E 0-64
4
3
2
1
0
4.5
3.5
2.5
1.5
0
5
4
3
2
0
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Broadway show in New York City
TREK Program includes four exciting
yearly outdoor experiences
Field trips at every grade level
POST-GRADUATION DATA
CLASS OF 2014
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Class of
2015-17
English
Science
Social Studies
Math
Bible
Physical Education
Fine Arts
Technology
Foreign Language
Health
Electives
Credits
4
3
3
4
3
1
1
2
Class of
2018
1/2
4 1/2
4
3
3
4
4
1/2
1
1
2
1/2
3
26
26
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
United States History
United States Government & Politics
Biology
Computer Science
Calculus AB
DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES
through Wor-Wic Community College
(taught by SCS faculty)
World Civilizations I
World Civilizations II
Introduction to Psychology
SAT SUMMARY (MATH & VERBAL)
SCS 2014 Graduates 4-year College Bound Top 10%
SCS 2014 Graduates 4-year College Bound Average
Wicomico County Average
State of Maryland Average
National Average
52 Graduates
College-bound 94%
GPA Range 2.7 - 4.38
1334
1118
956
987
1010
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Salisbury Christian School provides opportunities for spiritual growth at every grade level. Subjects are taught from a
Christian perspective and Bible classes are part of the curriculum for all grades. Students participate in Spiritual Emphasis
Days and a weekly chapel service with their age group; for upper school, this includes student-led worship. The senior class
goes on a one-week international mission trip each year.
LEADERSHIP & ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT
It’s Academic Team
Upper school annual leadership conference
Student Government grades 4 to 12
Yearly Speech Meet & Spelling Bee
Rotary Club of Salisbury - Interact Club
Newton Project for Exceptional Learning
Creative Writing Festival
Resource Assistance, including Wilson Reading Program
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SCS welcomes qualified international students to participate in a home stay program. Students from Japan, Korea, Germany,
China, Brazil and Guatemala have been part of the SCS family.
STUDENT RECOGNITIONS
SCS students and graduates have been recognized by and are recipients of the Fulbright Scholar Award, Maryland Board of
Regents Scholarship, Ben Carson Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, AP Scholar Award, Maryland Distinguished Scholars
award and the WBOC-Mountaire Scholar Athlete of the Year Award.
PARTIAL LIST OF COLLEGES THAT HAVE ACCEPTED SALISBURY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GRADUATES
Belmont University
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
Cedarville University
Christopher Newport University
Colorado Christian College
Concordia College
Delaware State University
Dickinson College
East Carolina University
Eastern University
Elizabethtown College
Emerson College
Florida Christian College
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall University
Frostburg State University
George Mason University
Harding University
Indiana Wesleyan University
James Madison University
John Brown University
Lee University
Liberty University
Loyola College
Lynchburg College
Manhattan College
Marshall University
Mercyhurst University
Messiah College
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Radford University
Salisbury University
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Stevenson University
Taylor University
Towson University
University of Colorado
University of Delaware
University of Indianapolis
Univ. of MD Baltimore County
Univ. of MD College Park Honors
University of Michigan
University of New Orleans
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of Virginia
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Wesleyan College
Washington College
Washington & Lee University
West Point Military Academy
York College