Preparing Students for Life - Prospective Parent Information Packet - Ben Lippen School
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Preparing Students
for Life.
We are a Christian, international preparatory school with
more than 700 students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
Prospective Parent Information Packet
www.benlippen.com
Thank you for your interest in Ben Lippen School! Founded in 1940, and originally located in Asheville, North Carolina, Ben Lippen is a Scottish phrase meaning “Mountain of Trust.” Today Ben Lippen is a Pre-K to 12th grade Christian school of nearly 800 students on two campuses. Our commitment to academic excellence, spiritual discipleship, and engaging co-curricular activities is evi- denced by 100 percent our graduates gaining college acceptance and earning nearly $4 million in renewable college scholarships including National Merit, Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and Hope Scholarships. Ben Lippen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is a member of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). But at the heart of Ben Lippen are the faculty members and their unwavering com- mitment to your student’s success. Sixty percent of our faculty have obtained, or are working toward an advanced degree, and each one serves as a club sponsor, coach, or advisor giving them the opportunity to invest in your student’s life outside the class- room. Most importantly, every teacher has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The decision of where and how to educate your child is among the most important and most difficult choices you will make. Numerous articles and books have been written on the subject, but for most families it comes down to answering this question: “Is Ben Lippen a convenience or a conviction?” If you are ready to make a commitment to Ben Lippen, I encourage you to visit www. BenLippen.com and click on “Apply Now” to begin the admissions process. Here you will find important deadlines, opportunities to schedule a tour, and more. I look forward to serving you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at (803) 807-4110 or Kelly.Adams@BenLippen.com with any questions. Sincerely, Kelly Adams Director of Admissions
Quick Facts
1940 Ben Lippen opened in
Asheville, NC
1988 Ben Lippen relocated to
Columbia, SC
Ben Lippen is a Scottish phrase meaning “Mountain of Trust”
AdvancEd
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
South Carolina Independent School Association member (SCISA)
STATUS
Private, Christian,
Coeducational, College Preparatory,
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Pre-K to 12th Grade Day Program,
Multidenominational 6th to12th Grade Boarding Program
STUDENT BODY
214 Lower School - Pre-K to 5th Grade (2 campuses)
343
738 Upper School - Grades 6 to 8
Upper School - Grades 9 to 12
181
47% 53%
FACULTY
• Professing Christians
11
Nationalities
• 63 Faculty Members
• More than 62% Received or
Pursuing Advanced Degrees
www.BenLippen.com | (803) 807-4000
A ministry of Columbia International University
About Ben Lippen In 1940, Columbia International University founded a Christian high school in Asheville, NC. It was named Ben Lippen, a Scottish Phrase meaning “Mountain of Trust.” In 1988, Ben Lippen School moved to Columbia, SC. Today it has more than 700 students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade. Ben Lippen School offers spiritual development, rigorous academics and a wide variety of co-curricular activities. The upper school has approximately 520 students, including more than 80 boarding students from around the world. This cultural- ly rich student body is taught by a strong faculty, most of whom hold advanced degrees. To prepare students to lead and work in the 21st century, the biblically permeated curriculum incorporates critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaborative skills. Mission Statement Ben Lippen School seeks to glorify God by educat- ing students from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ and by assisting the family and church in equipping students spiritually, academically, socially and physically under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Within a culturally diverse learning community, Ben Lippen Upper School pre- pares young adults to be stewards of the gifts God has given them in preparation for the calling of God in their lives. The students are trained as indepen- dent Christian scholars who seek God, love people, demonstrate a zeal for learning, think analytically, and communicate effectively.
Statement of Faith The following, together with other Christian principles of doctrine and practice, shall be the basis of the faith and doctrine of Ben Lippen School. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the written record of His supernatural revelation of Himself to men, absolute in its authority, complete in its revelation, final in its content, and without any errors in its teaching. All men in their natural state are lost, alienated from God, spiritually dead: "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) Salvation is only given by grace, a free gift of God, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for our sins according to the Scriptures (I Corinthians 15:3). Those who thus receive Christ by faith have their sins forgiven (Ephesians 1:7), their hearts cleansed (Acts 15:9), are born of the Spirit, become children of God (John 1:12-13), and are made new creatures in Christ (II Corinthians 5:17). God is One God, Who reveals Himself in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, as the Scriptures affirm, is the Son of God and Son of man, was born of a virgin, and is Himself very God. The Scriptures also declare the deity and personality of the Holy Spirit. Our Lord Jesus rose from the dead in the same body that was laid to rest in the tomb (John 20:25- 27). The bodies of all believers who die will be raised from the dead, and they will receive an incorruptible body like unto His glorious body (I Corinthians 15:53; Philippians 3:21). All other men shall be raised unto the "resurrection of judgment" (John 5:28-29). Christians, born of the Spirit, are to live the new life in the present power of the Spirit: "If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk." (Galatians 5:16-25; Colossians 2:6). The Christian's responsibility, and his normal attitude of life, is to yield himself to God (Romans 6:13), trusting Christ to keep him. Christian “living” includes Christian service, the winning of souls around us, and the preaching of the Gospel in the uttermost parts of the earth. In carrying on this work, there is needed the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit, which is granted to every believer as he yields and trusts (Acts 1:8, I Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 3:20; Acts 5:32). And in all of this service, prayer is to have the central place (John 14:12-14; Ephesians 6:18-19). Jesus Christ will come again on earth the second time (Hebrews 9:28), personally (Acts 1:11; I Thessalonians 4:16), bodily, (Acts 1:11; Colossians 2:9), and visibly (Matthew 26:64; Revelation 1:7). His coming will precede the age of universal peace and righteousness, foretold in the Scriptures (Matthew 24:29, 30, 42; II Thessalonians 2:7, 8; Revelation 20:1-6).
2020-2021 Day Student Tuition and Fees
Annual New Student Fee New Family Facility Fee
Grade
Tuition (new students only) (new families only)
Pre-K Half Day $5,005 $40 $500
Pre-K Full Day $7,535 $40 $500
K5 through 5th Grade $9,705 $40 $500
6th Grade $10,925 $75 $750
7th – 8th Grade $11,725 $75 $750
9th – 10th Grade $13,545 $300 $1,000
11th – 12th Grade $13,935 $300 $1,000
Non-Refundable, New Student Application Fee
$75 per new student, submitted with the online application.
Enrollment Deposit
A $500 deposit, per enrolling student, is due in order to secure the student’s enrollment. This
deposit will be applied toward the student’s annual tuition balance. This deposit becomes non-
refundable after February 29, 2020, per the conditions of the BLS Education Agreement.
Additional Fees
Fees that are not covered by tuition include but are not limited to:
Winterim (9th-12th grade required educational experience)
Athletic fees
Fine Arts fees
Field trip fees
Financial Aid
Ben Lippen School uses Facts Grant & Aid to assess the financial needs of those who apply
for financial assistance. Families are encouraged to apply early and will find the link to the
financial aid application on our website. (https://www.benlippen.com/admissions/day-
student/tuition-financial-aid/)
Payment Plans
Ben Lippen offers four payment plan options for Day Students. Please note that options 3 and
4 have time restrictions for eligibility.
1. Annual Tuition
Full tuition (100%) is drafted through FACTS in July.
2. Semester Tuition
Sixty percent (60%) of tuition is drafted through FACTS in July. The remaining 40% is
drafted in December.
3. 10 Month Plan (Payments must be started in July 2020 to be eligible for this
plan)
Monthly drafts are made through FACTS from July 2020 through May 2021. The
February payment will be moved to May, to accommodate the $500 per student
enrollment deposit for the following school year. A payment plan fee of $125 per family
will be charged annually for this option.
4. 11 Month Plan (Payments must be started in June 2020 to be eligible for this
plan)
Monthly drafts are made through FACTS from June 2020 through May 2021. The
February payment will be moved to May, to accommodate the $500 per student
enrollment deposit for the following school year. A payment plan fee of $125 per family
will be charged annually for this option.
Note for senior student accounts:
All fees and tuition must be paid by April 30, 2021. The 10 and 11 month plans for seniors will
be July 2020 through April 2021 and June 2020 through April 2021 respectively. The February
payment will be a regular payment, rather than a continuing enrollment payment.
www.BenLippen.com
7401 Monticello Road | Columbia, SC 29203 | (803) 807-4000 Main Office | (803) 744-1387 Fax
A ministry of Columbia International University
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