Purpose and Vision
Grace Christian School (GCS) will:

• be recognized nationally for academic excellence as a Christian school;
• form a partnership with believing parents in the task of establishing our children in a total biblical world view;
• help train up a generation of godly leaders who love learning and are sought after for their wisdom; and
• prepare students, spiritually, academically, and in accordance with their God-given talents thus enabling them to handle the rigors of life with courage."

History
Grace Christian School (GCS) began operation in August of 1978 and is a separately incorporated educational ministry of Grace Church, a charismatic church, founded in Tulsa in 1972. Our school has grown dramatically since 1978 and continues to be blessed of the Lord. Grace Christian School’s beliefs, curriculum, policies and procedures are based on the adopted Tenets of Faith of Grace Church.

Accreditation
Grace Christian School is fully accredited through North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA), and the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation (CITA). In 2006, NCA CASI came together with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) and National Study of School Evaluation (NSSE) to create a unified organization known as AdvancED. AdvancED is now the world’s largest education community, representing 23,000 public and private schools and districts in 30 states and 65 countries and serving close to 15 million students.

Curriculum
Our curriculum is selected from various publishers including Abeka, Bob Jones, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Student Responsibilities
We consider attendance at GCS to be a privilege, therefore Christ-like behavior is the primary responsibility of each student. Our student body is one of strong, obedient Christians.

I Timothy 4:12 says, “In speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself an example of a believer.” Ephesians 6:4 commands parents to raise their children in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord.” To nurture a child is defined as training by means of rules and regulations, rewards and punishments. Admonition suggests giving verbal instruction with a view to correct.

Because of our desire to adhere to Biblical standards of character and conduct, all students will be expected to read or have read to them a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook in its entirety.

Dress Code
GCS students are required to follow a standardized dress code. A copy may be obtained from the school office.

TUITION & FEES (Same tuition prices as last year)

General Tuition

Enrollment Fee

$150.00 per student

General Fees

General fees include, but are not limited to, lab fees, workbooks, textbook rental, field trip
t-shirt, Stanford testing, liability insurance, PowerSchool, library fees,
accreditation fees, copier/printer expenses, internet service, and computer licensing.

OTHER FEES

Sports Fees :
$75.00 per child for each sport, including cheerleading.

After School Care (ASC):
$25.00 registration fee, which is later applied toward your ASC expenses.

Additional Fees :
May be incurred that are activity or need specific ie. field trips, special needs, etc.

FOUR TUITION PAYMENT PLANS

Payment in full

Payment by Automatic Draft:
Due on the 10th day of each month.

Payment by Check or Money Order:
Due the 1st day of each month.

Payment by Credit Card:
Due the 1st day of each month.

LATE CHARGES / NSF CHARGES

Late charge of $15.00:

Assessed to all check payments received after the 10th of each month.

Assessed to automatic drafts that do not clear for payment of the draft date.

Non-Sufficient Fund (NSF) charge of $15.00:

Assessed to all returned checks.

Assessed to all drafts that do not clear for payment.

Admission Procedures

Applications
Applications may be picked up at the school office Monday-Friday, 8:10am-4:00pm. Please fill out the application and all the included forms completely. No student can be processed for enrollment until all forms are completed and signed. You may return the completed application and processing fee in person or by mail to GCS (attn: Records Office). An initial evaluation of the student’s application will be done when the application is returned. This will include a review of disciplinary records and school records.

Grade Requirements
No student carrying less than a 2.0 (C) grade average in the current or last grading period will be considered for admission.

Attendance and Discipline
No student having previous disciplinary problems and/or attendance problems from the school last attended will be considered for admission.

Acceptance
The school will contact applicants to schedule dates for entrance testing and further evaluation. After review of the enrollment application, interviews, and test results, you will be notified as to the status of your acceptance.

Enrollment Fee
A non-refundable enrollment fee of $150 per child is due at the time the application is submitted.

Parent Orientation and Student Handbook
Upon acceptance parents will be expected to attend Parent Orientation Night held prior to the beginning of school. At least one parent must be present. At that time parent and students will receive a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook and review the contents.

After School Care (ASC)
Grace Christian School offers an After School Care Program. This program is only available to the students of Grace Christian School and is provided at an additional charge. For more information, please contact the GCS Elementary office at 249-9100.

Fundraising Activities
Fundraisers are an integral part of the school budget. All parents and students are expected and counted upon to participate. (See Parent Agreement with application).

Non-Discriminatory Policy
Grace Fellowship Christian School, Inc. d.b.a. Grace Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of it’s educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs or athletic and/or other school administered programs.

Enrollment Forms and Handbooks

Grace Christian School
9610 South Garnett Road
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-249-9100
Fax: 918-317-5158