2026–2027
School Profile ADMINISTRATION
SILVERDALE AT A GLANCE
Becky Hansard
Silverdale Baptist Academy (SBA) is a comprehensive Pre K–12 private Christian academy, consisting of a K–12 and preschool grade-level configuration. SBA is accredited by Cognia and ACSI, both of which are dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide. In addition to its strong academic foundation, SBA offers a variety of specialized programs, including a Writing Center, Learning Lab, STEAM labs, Culinary Arts Lab, and Outdoor Education, providing students with unique opportunities to explore, create, and grow beyond the traditional classroom.
Head of School bhansard@silverdaleba.org 423-892-2319 ext. 2204
Taylor Hasty High School Head thasty@silverdaleba.org 423-892-2319 ext. 2241
COMMUNITY
High School Principal of Academics mioannidis@silverdaleba.org 423-892-2319 ext. 2242
Located in one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing areas, Chattanooga enjoys a diversified economic base. SBA serves the educational needs of the more than 500,000 in the metropolitan area. The student body has a cultural diversity consistent with the area population that is 84.9% Caucasian, 3.05% African American, 2.4% Bi-racial, 2.0% Asian, 0.07% Hispanic, .0.02% Native American, and 7.6% other.
Robert Hetrick
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
High School Principal of Student Life rhetrick@silverdaleba.org 423-892-2319 ext. 2215
The academic program is organized on a modified block schedule. SBA offers a STEAM, Arts program, Academic Support, and Ministry paths to prepare students for careers in these areas. SBA also has an Outdoor Education program with electives, J-Term courses, experiential learning trips, and service/mission team opportunities. Students have the opportunity to receive over 40 college credit hours through the AP & Dual Enrollment classes.
Margarita Ioannidis
Suzanne Bayne Director of College & Career sbayne@silverdaleba.org 423-892-2319 ext. 2278
CEEB Code: 430308
AP Courses: Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, European History, Government, Psychology, and U.S. History are offered with criteria in place for enrollment. AP scoring success showed 100% of our students scored 3 or higher on exams and received college credit.
K–12 ENROLLMENT
Honors Courses: English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies with criteria in place for enrollment.
TOTAL. . . . . . . . 1,172 High School. . . . . . . . . 423 Middle School. . . . . . . 317 Elementary School. . . 423
Dual Enrollment: SBA partners with Lee University to provide Dual Enrollment classes in English College Writing and Rhetoric and Research. SBA partners with Chattanooga State Community College to provide Dual Enrollment Precalculus 1 & 2, Statistics, and Spanish 1 & 2.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Before high school graduation, students will complete the specified credits with satisfactory records of attendance/conduct, and take the ACT or SAT. Students will complete 29 credits in one of the following academic paths: College Prep, STEAM, Fine Arts, Ministry, or Academic Support.
silverdaleba.org • 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421 • 423-892-2319
2026–2027
School Profile GRADING AND RANKING Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are given 5 additional points, and Honors courses are given an additional 3 points to the semester average. Students are not ranked, and we use an unweighted GPA.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) CALCULATION GPA is computed using the quality points referenced under the Grading and Ranking section. All high school subject, whether passed or failed, are included in the computation. A minimum of 27 credits is required for graduation (only 20 required by the state of Tennessee). Grades are recorded on the transcript and GPA is computed in January and May.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT DATA FOR 2025–2026 4 classes offered 100% scored 3 or higher Biology — 1 student scored 5, class average: 3.43 Psychology — 3 scored 5, class average: 3.9 Government — 9 scored 5, class average: 4.43 U.S. History — 1 scored 5, class average: 3.86
AP SCHOLARS SBA has 8 AP Scholars who have demonstrated exemplary collegee level achievement on AP exams since 2024–2025.
CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION REPORT Scan the QR code to view a report of the Class of 2026 and their accomplishments.
silverdaleba.org • 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421 • 423-892-2319