History & Governance

History

Indian Rocks Christian School was established as a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. In 1984, under the direction of Dr. Max Gessner, Indian Rocks opened its doors to 42 Preschool and Kindergarten children. Additional elementary and middle school grades were added in subsequent year.
Significant milestones were met during the 1988/89 school year by completing their Elementary and Middle School programs, adding a Preschool/Elementary Principal to the Administrative Team, and moving the 450 student body into the Ulmerton Road facilities. In addition Indian Rocks was granted accreditation by the Florida Association of Christian Schools & Colleges.
The first Senior Class was awarded their diplomas in June 1995. With enrollment reaching 854, a School Team was established by FBCIR in January 1996. The Team was charged with the responsibility to identify the purposes and scope of the school and provide the foundation and direction for the administration, faculty, and staff to accomplish established goals and objectives.
By 1999 a Preschool Principal was hired for the K2-K4 program. In 2000 the Indian Rocks enrollment reached 1,000 students in Preschool through Grade 12 and the Golden Eagle Athletic Complex was opened.
Today Indian Rocks Elementary, Middle and High Schools hold accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the High School has also been awarded accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Governance

Indian Rocks Christian Schools are a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. The Pastor, as the primary overseer of the school ministry, directs the School Team as well as provides direct supervision of the Superintendent of Schools through the School Team and Church.
The School Team is selected by recommendation from the school and church at large through the Church Nominating Committee. The School Team serves under the direction of the Pastor and consists of eleven members. The Superintendent is a non-voting member. The School Team is responsible for identifying the purposes and scope of the school and provides the foundation and direction for the administration, faculty, and staff to accomplish established goals and objectives. The School Team meets monthly to evaluate staffing, finances, long range planning, and the ongoing operations of the school.
The Superintendent is responsible for the operation of the schools according to the established policies and philosophy. He serves under direct supervision of the Pastor.