   spartan2gether day: Thursday, Aug 5th
July 22, 2010
Spartan2gether is an end of summer bash which creates a rush of energy launching us into the first day of school. This “come and go” event is scheduled for the late afternoon/early evening so you can come at the time that best fits your family’s schedule. Read More
 Not Your Grandmother's School Supply List
July 22, 2010
The school supply lists take on a very different look for GAC Junior High and Senior High students this year. Read More
 Senior High Retreat: Live it UP!
July 22, 2010
StartingPoint 2010 is less than a month away and we know this year is going to be amazing with the theme “Live it up”. Students will hear and discuss what it means to live up to the amazing story God has written for our lives. Read More
 GAC Uniform Change Beginning in 2011-12
July 22, 2010
The Spartan Store wants parents to know a year in advance that the plaid skirt that we currently have for GAC girls will phase out in the 2012-2013 school year. Read More
 Look What's Happening After School
July 22, 2010
We offer a variety of after-school activities for students at all levels. Read More
 Studywiz Works
June 28, 2010
Adopted as a part of GAC’s digital learning environment, the new Studywiz platform provides students, parents, and teachers one centralized location for assignments and materials via the GAC website. Read More
 GAC Summer Mission Trip to China Returns
June 21, 2010
A team of 14 students and adults recently returned from GAC’s first mission trip to Asia. The team traveled to Lang Fang, China to work at the Shepherd’s Field Orphanage – a Christian home for over 100 children with special needs. Read More
 Summer Greetings—The Pause that Refreshes
June 17, 2010
GAC families, I hope you are loving your summer! Enjoy, relax, and keep your kids growing (and reading!) Here on campus, it’s a bit slower—but then again, not really. GAC summer camps of all kinds are riding high. Construction is underway on Young Learners’ Hall, an addition to the Early Childhood Village. And Spartan Stadium’s new synthetic turf conversion is going strong. Many GAC teachers come together next week for professional sessions, and several will attend the Apple Summit later in the summer. Read More
 Parent Apple Training & Information Sessions
May 20, 2010
Have you tried Gflash, youversion Bible, or the graphing calculator app on an iPod Touch? Do you know about StudyWiz? All parents of rising GAC 6th -12th graders are invited and encouraged to attend one of our Parent iCoffee Apple Training sessions this summer. Read More
 Summer is Busy!
May 20, 2010
GAC Summer Camps (June 1 thru July 23) are athletic, artsy, educational and fun! There is something for everyone as students continue to develop interests and abilities through the summer. Read More
 Mark Your Calendar
May 20, 2010
Our 2nd annual spartan2gether day is scheduled for Thursday, August 5! This special GAC family event is designed to bring returning and new families together on campus for a relaxing evening of fun and fellowship as summer winds down and the school year begins.Read More
 THE REBELUTION Do Hard Things Tour
May 20, 2010
is coming to Long Forum on Saturday, July 24th. Learn more about this one-day conference featuring Alex and Brett Harris, co-authors of the best-selling book Do Hard Things.
Anticipation….
May 12, 2010
I hear of schools that sleepily “wind down” to a close. I’m also hearing of schools (public and private) with sorrow and morale challenges as programs and positions are eliminated, classroom sizes grow, while students pay the largest price. Frankly, neither “wind down” nor program damage are in Greater Atlanta Christian’s repertoire, for now or next year! So before you put on your summer sandals, and definitely before your kids close their books, there are some big things brewing. Read More
 Class, Meet Mac
May 5, 2010
iLearn Pilot - 10th Grade Honors English - Tammy Hughes “Class, meet Mac; he’s new here, but I think you will all grow to know and appreciate him in the next few weeks.” Wednesday, March 17, was an exciting day in the Honors American Literature classes as students received individual MacBooks as part of the iLearn Pilot. Read More
 Six More Athletes Commit
May 5, 2010
Today, May 5 at 3:30pm, GAC will recognize and honor six more GAC athletes who will have the opportunity to continue their participation in the sport they love at the college level. Read More
 Weeping in Junior High Room 220
May 5, 2010
iLearn Pilot - 7th Grade Language Arts - Julia Osteen Weeping can be heard from 7th graders involved with the recent iLearn Pilot. They are turning in the MacBooks after having the use of the computers 24/7 for the past six weeks. What have they been doing with these Macs? Read More
 Excellence from the Class of 2010
May 5, 2010
The 2010 Senior High Awards Day was held last Thursday in honor of the many accomplishments of our senior high students. We are truly blessed to have such a high caliber of young leaders and would like to mention a small number of those who are soon to make their mark at the next level. - VALEDICTORIAN: Wesley Pate - SALUTATORIAN: Trey Martin - MILITARY AWARDS: Nick Chizek, Shawn Kane and Justin White Read More
 Rwandan President Paul Kagame Visits GAC
May 3, 2010
Rebecca McLean, Digital Managing Editor of Spartan Spear It
Wednesday, April 28th will be a day that will remain special to the GACS family for years to come. When His Excellency President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda arrived on campus with his motorcade of vehicles, the crowd of students, from Kindergarten through grade twelve, cheered and waved the flags of their country and his. A spirit of compassion and partnership filled the air. Over 1900 students joined teachers, staff, parents, and visiting dignitaries in welcoming President Kagame to our campus. The senior high drum line played to the excitement and the young Spartans sang “I’m a Small Part of the World” in perfect, heart-warming unison. Read More
Announcing a Presidential Visit, a Monumental Opportunity
April 22, 2010
I’ll write a bit differently than I typically do in my blogs, because what is about to happen on the Greater Atlanta Christian campus is significant, even monumental. I’m pleased and humbled to announce that His Excellency President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda will visit Greater Atlanta Christian School next Wednesday, April 28th, from approximately 11:00 to 1:15. President Kagame is making Greater Atlanta Christian one of four U.S. stops before returning to Kigali, Rwanda. Read More
 Math Comes Alive with Technology
April 15, 2010
Our math teachers now have an even clearer understanding of how to infuse technology into their mathematics classrooms and present more digital opportunities to students. Read More
 Students Touch the World
April 15, 2010
From Haiti, to Kenya, to the streets of Atlanta, GAC students ministered to those in need during spring break 2010. In Haiti, students delivered medical supplies, clothing and other necessary items to orphanages and makeshift hospitals. Read More
 The Necessity of Music
April 15, 2010
In today’s climate of budget cuts and program reductions, many in education seem to have forgotten that the study of music develops critical thinking, improves cognitive development, improves self discipline, improves self esteem, improves standard test scores, improves the ability to work on a team, improves understanding of the world, improves spatial reasoning, and on and on and on. Read More
 Welcome Home - Soldier and Friend!
April 15, 2010
Senior High students tied yellow ribbons around the trees and the steps of the Senior High Complex in honor of their beloved teacher Tim Baker and his return home from war. “We were privileged to honor Tim Baker today in chapel, thanking him for his service to our country, to welcome him back officially, and most importantly to thank God for His protection of Tim and his men while in Afghanistan.” -- Troy Bendickson
 A Great Day to be a Spartan!
March 16, 2010
With the solid support of a throng of red-clad Spartan fans in the Macon Centreplex, the GAC boys’ basketball team captured their well deserved Class AA State Championship with a 77-65 victory over a tough Thomasville team on Saturday afternoon. Read More
 Apple Rollout Pilot Begins
March 16, 2010
Beginning this week, four 10th grade classes and two 7th grade classes will be involved in testing the next step in the advancement of GAC’s Digital Learning Environment (DLE) with the issuing of 102 MacBooks directly to students. Read More
 Cliff Ramos Named Director of Wrestling
March 16, 2010
Cliff Ramos has accepted a coaching position at Greater Atlanta Christian School and will be wearing the title of Director of Wrestling. Read More
 Norma Miller Named "Administrator of the Year" by NCSA
March 16, 2010
Congratulations to Elementary Principal Norma Miller as recipient of the “Administrator of the Year” award from the National Christian School Association (NCSA). Read More
 Andy Benton, President of Pepperdine University to Visit GAC
March 16, 2010
On Thursday, March 25, Andy Benton, President of Pepperdine University, will meet with prospective parents in the morning and speak to students and parents at chapel. Everyone is invited! Read More
 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
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