   New Leaders, New Organization Advances GAC Village, Elementary, and Junior High
March 3, 2010
“Selecting a new group of GAC leaders is incredibly serious business, and we took months to reflect, weigh, and pray. Our Deans, Coordinators, and Assistant Principals are about to bring new energy, passion, and commitment to advance GAC’s vision of excellence again.” President David Fincher Read More
 Boys #1 in Swimming!
February 19, 2010
The Greater Atlanta Christian boys won the State Championship in the Class AAAA-A swim meet Thursday night at Westminster. The GAC boys scored 271 points, finishing ahead of Wesleyan (264) and Westminster (248). Girls took 3rd place. “I know Karen Blackman had something to do with this—she gave us a little push from heaven,” McGee said. “I know she’s smiling. She started this program.” Click and read the entire Gwinnett Post Story. From a Teacher's Perspective - Christian School or Public School?
February 17, 2010
While some comparisons of teaching in a Christian vs public school may be obvious, such as small class size, individualized attention, advanced curriculum, discipline and safety, other distinctions may be more subtle. Read More
 Personalized Podcasts in 9th Grade Bible
February 17, 2010
Ms. Jessica Terry’s Bible podcast project promotes spiritual growth, while encouraging creativity and collaborative learning. Read More How We Communicate at GAC
February 17, 2010
As parents, you may feel bombarded with all the emails, e-news and blog postings you receive from GAC during any given week in the school year. Read More
 GAC Swim Team Hosts 1st Karen Blackman Invitational Meet
February 17, 2010
The first annual Karen Blackman Invitational proved to be a great success as the swimmers from GAC, St. Pius, and John’s Creek competed in a close and exciting meet with GAC taking the overall title. Read More  Gabe Lyons
February 9, 2010
GAC family and friends are invited to join us for a special JH/SH Chapel to hear Gabe Lyons, author of unChristian. Thursday, Feb. 11 at 9:00am Long Forum. Parking reserved at Long Forum; additional parking will be available behind Long Forum at the Stadium. Moodle...Could Taking a Test be Fun?
February 3, 2010
You’re probably hearing the “Moodle” word more frequently by your child this year. I had to look it up: Moodle is “a software package for producing Internet-based courses and web sites. It can be run on Windows and Mac operating systems.” Read More
 Students Serve from their Hearts
February 3, 2010
GAC students and families have collected a total so far of $20,940 for Haiti relief. Most of those funds were generated from the grass roots efforts of our students. Read More  Signing of Student Athletes
February 3, 2010
February 3rd is Signing Day for high school athletes. Greater Atlanta Christian School honored six students who committed to compete at the next level. Read More  Spartans Announce Head Football Coach
February 1, 2010
Coach Tim Cokely has been named head football coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School. Cokely leaves his North Florida Christian team where he led them to capture six state championships (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2008) and set the state of Florida record for most consecutive state playoff wins (23). Read More
 Eternal Hope in Haiti
January 22, 2010
Thanks to the generosity of GAC parents, students, faculty and staff, $18,148.44 was collected and sent to Eternal Hope in Haiti (EHIH) on very short notice. GAC parent/alum Angie Haynes and a medical team arrived at the orphanage today and are assessing the situation. Updates on their progress are posted to the "field journal" blog on the EHIH website. Digital Learning...iLearn in Room M205
January 21, 2010
Students in M205 are energized, signed in and ready for class…the Macs are fully functioning as Mrs. Dean begins her 7th grade honors American history class. Read More  Your Testimony Counts - Share GAC
January 21, 2010
This past weekend, we had an opportunity to participate in the Private School Fair at Mall of Georgia, sponsored by 104.7 The Fish. We met many great families who are looking for a Christian school for their children. Read More  Mr. Hamilton's Application
January 21, 2010
How much time do I have left in this class? What class do I have next? Which lunch do I have today? You might think that these were not valid questions but when you operate on a rotating schedule that sometimes involves a Friday schedule on a Monday, these questions become the reality for many GAC Junior High and Senior High students. Read More
 Save the Date!
January 21, 2010
Friday, February 26th; Father Son Banquet sponsored by L.A.C.E. Featuring the Harlem Legends vs. GAC All-Stars. 6:00pm – Bradford Gym Dinner, game, autographs, raffle and photos - $25.
 GAC Announces Rhonda Hawkins as Principal of Village & Elementary
Conversations with GAC President
January 13, 2010
GAC’s Elementary Principal, Norma Miller has decided to retire with the close of the 2009-2010 school year. I could speak to a number of mighty changes she has created, but two might give you just a glimpse into her impact: I seriously doubt Greater Atlanta Christian would have been named a National School of Excellence (1999) or an All Kinds of Minds School of Distinction (2009) without the guiding hand of Norma Miller. … And with that, I’m proud to share with you that our own Rhonda Hawkins takes on a new role for GACS: Principal of the entire Lower School—that’s both the Early Childhood Village and Elementary. Read More
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State AA Semifinal Basketball Games-Thurs. March 11
Macon Centreplex, Macon, GA
GAC girls vs Vidalia*—7 pm
GAC boys vs Laney—8:30 pm
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Upcoming Events at GAC
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8-12 |
JH: IOWA Testing |
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thu |
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State AA Semifinal Basketball Games
Macon Centreplex, Macon, GA
GAC girls vs Vidalia-7pm GAC boys vs Laney-8:30pm |
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11-12 |
Visions Showcase
7:30pm Clif Jones Theatre - Williams Fine Arts Ctr |
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fri |
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Elem-4th Grade Program 8:15am
Long Forum |
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sat |
13 |
Dwight Love Math Tournament
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15-19 |
Elem-CogAt Testing, Grades 1,3,5 |
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16-17 |
LACE Used Uniform Sale 7:30am-4:00pm LACE Building
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