Parent Connection
March 27, 2025
Parents share much in common. Our first time as parents, my wife and I read books and asked other parents how they dealt with their children in different situations. When we adopted, we even had a second chance to put into action what we had learned from the first time around, but we still had a lot to learn.
Because GCS parents have asked the school for parenting advice and help, we have begun “The Parent Connection” as a means of offering this type of support. While we are already in process with these efforts, it is important that we know what will help you the most and what is the best platform for delivery of this content. To this end, we have created a One Minute Survey to learn how we can better serve you in this area. Thank you for taking the time to give us guidance and direction. Click here for the LINK TO THE SURVEY.
God Bless
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
A Successful Reaccreditation
November 13, 2024
I want to thank everyone who contributed to our successful reaccreditation–those who participated on the committees, attended the interviews, fixed meals; faculty, staff, students, parents, and Dr. Nan Schmitt who led this team effort!
The ACSI team provided commendations and recommendations which we will share later, but they could not stop praising GCS. Comments included the following:
“This was the easiest accreditation process that I have been a part of.”
“The Self-Study was the best I have seen.”
“You have a great school and community.”
“We saw a Biblical Worldview displayed in the classrooms, by teachers, and from students–well done!”
“GCS is an example of what a Christian school should be.”
The team sends their report with the recommendation to the Accrediting Council which will approve the report and provide us with official notification in December. We will be accredited for six years by the Association of Christian Schools International and Cognia.
Thank you again to everyone for this great achievement!
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Parenting in a Crazy World + Scholarship Opportunity
September 26, 2024
Do you ever look around and ask, “What is wrong with this world?” When a British newspaper asked this question, G.K. Chesterton answered, “Dear Sir, I am!” With this answer, he points out that we are all fallen people and contribute to the problem with this world, but how can we make this a better world. This is a difficult question as a parent, because we have to navigate these uncertain waters not only for ourselves but also our children.
The world is after our children. How do we prepare them for the battles they will face? On October 17, Jeff Keaton, president of Renewanation, will speak to us about navigating these problems as parents. Jeff is a dynamic speaker who will help us, as parents, prepare our children for this crazy world.
To sweeten this event, GCS will be giving four $500 tuition scholarships for the 2025-26 school year. You will sign in at the beginning of the meeting and must be present at the time of the drawing. Invite your family and friends to come hear Jeff speak at Victory Worship Center on October 17 at 7 PM.
For more information on Renewanation, please click on this link: https://www.renewanation.org/about
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Accreditation Update
May 16, 2024
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the accreditation process–from taking the Flourishing School Cultural Index survey to those who have led and participated in the Domain Committees. This is an important process that will help GCS become a better school.
There are three parts to accreditation. We are almost finished with the first phase, which is the Self-Study. We have six committees which are made up of parents, students, teachers, and staff. Each committee is responsible for one domain: Purpose, Relationship, Teaching & Experience, Expertise, Resources, or Well-Being. These committees have collected evidence and rated each Indicator within the domains. We are in the process of completing the write-ups for each domain which identifies the strengths and areas for improvement. In the beginning of the new school year, we will have to update a few of the evidence files which must be dated for the year of the visit. Other than these few updates, we should be finished with the Self-Study this summer.
The next step in the process is the team visit which will take place in November. They will interview different stakeholders and confirm the evidence submitted in the Self-Study. They will write a report which identifies Major Commendations and Areas for Improvement.
The last step will be an Action Plan, created by GCS, to address the identified Areas for Improvement. We will submit an annual update that provides the progress GCS has made in achieving the areas of improvement.