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GCS
offers classes for three-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade.
It is a non-denominational, private Christian School supported by
tuition and gifts.
Small
class sizes, a qualified caring staff, and a biblical teaching core,
make this school fertile soil for your child's development. All
teachers are believers who have been called to the ministry of
teaching young people. They have been carefully selected based on
their professional qualifications, experience, and devotion to
Christ, allowing us to offer a quality Christian education.
Established in 1983, Grace Christian School is
a ministry of Grace Christian Center.
| Administrator: Corrie
Shiarla |
| Telephone:
870-741-8505 |
Academic
Programs
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GCS offers a variety of academic
honors and pathways to success. A total of 23 credits are required
for graduation. Grace Christian School awards whole or half
credits for courses. No credit less than 1/2 is given.
College Bound Track
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Subject
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Credits
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Subject
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Credits
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English
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4
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Foreign
Language
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2
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Math
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4
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Fine Arts
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0.5
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Social
Studies
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3
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Oral
Communications
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0.5
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Science
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3
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Physical
Ed./Health
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1
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Bible
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4*
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Electives
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1
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General Education Track
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Subject
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Credits
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Subject
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Credits
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English
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4
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Fine Arts
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0.5
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Math
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4
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Oral
Communications
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0.5
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Social
Studies
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3
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Physical
Education
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0.5
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Science
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3
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Health
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0.5
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Bible
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4*
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Electives
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4
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*One year of Bible required for each
year at Grace Christian School. Bible Instruction at GCS
encourages practical application of the Word of God in character
development, interpersonal relationships, and every facet of life.
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Rank and Grade Weighting
Students are ranked according to their cumulative weighted grade point
averages (4.0 base). All subjects are included and are weighted
according to how many periods per week the class meets. Advanced
Placement (AP) courses receive a weight of +1.
Grading Scores
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NUMERIC VALUE
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LETTER
GRADE
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GPA
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100
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A+
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4.00
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90-99
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A
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4.00
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80-89
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B
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3.00
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70-79
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C
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2.00
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60-69
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D
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1.00
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59
and Below
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F
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0.00
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Honor Roll
Being included on the Honor Roll recognizes
students with meritorious scores in all subjects. GCS High School has
three levels of recognition:
- Highest Honors (Maintain
95% or above)
- All "A" Honor
Roll
- "A" and
"B" Honor Roll
Student Competitions
Students participate in competitions with
public and private school students on the local, district, state and
regional leve. Competitions participated in regularly include:
Mathematics, spelling, geography, creative writing, patriotic essays,
science projects, and music (choral and instrumental).
ACSI
Math League is a team of 10th - 12th grade students competing with
schools from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana
in on-site math league testing through ACSI. In 1999, the GCS Pre-Calculus
team won second place in the South Central Region. In 2000, the Calculus
team placed third.
GCS Warriors / Sports
Teams comprised of 6th - 12th grade
students compete in the MOARK Christian Athletic Conference for titles
in Basketball and Volleyball.
MOARK
CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TITLES & AWARDS RECEIVED
Basketball
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2005-06
Jr. Boys & Girls - Awarded Christian Character Award
1997-98
Girls - Conference Champions, tournament runner-up
1996-97
Girls - Conference runner-up, tournament champions, sportsmanship
award
1996-97
Junior Boys - Conference champions, tournament runner-up,
sportsmanship award
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Volleyball
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2002-03
Varsity Boys - Conference champions, tournament champions
2001-02
Varsity Boys - Conference champions, tournament runner-up
Junior Boys - Tournament champions
2000-01
Junior Boys - Conference champions, tournament champions
1999-00
Junior Boys - Conference runner-up
Girls - Conference champions, tournament champions
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School Sponsored Clubs
All clubs and organizations at Grace
Christian School promote opportunities for student leadership, service,
public speaking, music performance, special activities, and relationship
building.
Student Council & Class
Government
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National Beta Club
Started
in 1998-99 school year.
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National Junior Beta Club
Chartered
in 2001
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GCS Spirit-Life Committee
Began
in 2001.
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School
Fees (Revised
starting 2007-2008 School Year)
Tuition per Year
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Family
Discounts
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2nd
Child
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3rd
Child
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High School
7th - 12th
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$2750
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$2250
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$1925
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Elementary
1st - 6th (Full Day)
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2300
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1875
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1620
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Kindergarten
4 & 5 yr old (Half Day)
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1975
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1625
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1400
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Pre-School 3
yr Old (Half Day)
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1900
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1725
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1640
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Tuition Cap
Tuition shall not exceed $7,000 per year, per family. (Pre-school
fees not included)
Payment Options
Tuition and building fees may be paid in ten monthly
payments due the first of each month, August through May, or in twelve
monthly payments, June through May.
Pre-school Fees & Other Fees (All
following fees Due July 1st)
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Registration
Fee
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Grades
K3 - K5
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$55.00/Student
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Grades
1st-12th
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$70.00/Student
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One-Time
Testing Fees
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Grades
K3 & K4
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$25.00/Student
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Grades
K5-6th
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$45.00/Student
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Grades
7th-12th
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$55.00/Student
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Building
Improvement and Maintenance
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$200.00/Student,
Max $500/Family
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A & O
Curriculum Fee
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$60.00/Subject
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Other
Book Fees
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K-3
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$36
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K-4
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$79
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K-5
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$119
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1st
Grade
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$204
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2nd
Grade
If
you have Handbook
for Reading and Primary Bible Reader,
deduct $19
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$117
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3rd
Grade
If
you have Handbook
for Reading and Primary Bible Reader,
deduct $19
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$163
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4th
Grade
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$199
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5th
Grade
If
you have the blue ABeka Bible (KJV),
deduct $11
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$212
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6th
Grade
If
you have the blue ABeka Bible (KJV),
deduct $11
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$205
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7th
- 12th Grades -
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Contact for Price.
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Fees
are subject to change based upon your child's academic
requirements. Extra-curricular activities may incur additional
fees.
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