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More than 1575: Innovating Education with Ethos and TrekAI

GAC’s commitment to innovation in education goes beyond just an address – 1575, to impact students across the globe. At GAC, we prepare students at every age level for success during their time at GAC, in college, and beyond. In 2017, GAC launched Ethos School, an innovative online school designed to serve Christian schools, hybrid students, and homeschool families across the globe with online classes and academic support services to expand the value of the educational experience for families.

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GAC Students & Faculty featured in "Faces of Peachtree Corners" Article

In the December 2024/January 2025 edition of the Peachtree Corners Magazine, three students and one faculty member featured in the “Faces of Peachtree Corners” article. Each year, the Peachtree Corners magazine receives nominations for individuals who have a direct impact in making their community better. The people chosen for this article are those who work hard to bring the spirit and foundation of Peachtree Corners to life every day.

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This is your child's story

You want to raise a bright, inspired, and generous person—someone who thrives academically, grows in faith, and cares deeply for others. At GAC, we guide students in a community where academic rigor meets active faith and a strong commitment to one another. Your child will explore their passions, curiosity, and purpose.

Here, they’re not just learning—they’re learning to...

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Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, GA

Join our faith-infused academic community at Greater Atlanta Christian School, the leading Private Christian School in Norcross just outside Atlanta. We offer an education for your whole family from a team who cares actively, innovates wisely, nurtures with intentionality, and operates with excellence in every endeavor.

This is the story of us

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forward-thinking Innovation

Research informs decisions on every level at GAC, from classroom layout to daily schedules to technology resources.

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GAC is leading the way among Atlanta private schools with online learning.

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personalized Academic Preparedness

GAC consistently satisfies the highest standards of teaching and learning excellence.

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Learn about our academic opportunities for the whole family, meet our faculty, and discover our commitment to academic innovation.

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fuel each Student's Purpose

Each student is an individual. We value his or her distinct background, passions, and ability to contribute to peers, the school, the community, and the world.

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Across the arts, missions, athletics, STEM, and much more, each student can find great ways to nurture their passions.

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faith Infused

GAC is an academic community where faith is lived out in the classroom, across campus, and between peers.

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We are a community helping students to grow to be faithful as Jesus was.

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relationships At the Center

Relationships thrive across GAC from inside the classroom, across every grade level, and throughout school hours.

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From serving in the local community to lending a hand overseas, GAC students discover and model what it means to respond to the needs of others. Students serve alongside their teachers, building bonds that will last a lifetime.

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for the Whole Family

With countless academic and extracurricular opportunities near and far, GAC is a community where every member of your family has a place.

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More than 1,600 students attend GAC, spanning grades pre-K-12. Learn about their lives at GAC.

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By the Numbers

1600+

Students in pre-K - 12th

89

Zip codes across 12 counties are represented in GAC's student body

200+

Students and faculty serve on mission trips each year

60+

STEM courses in middle
and high school

40+

Performing and visual art electives

62

Athletic teams across 14 sports

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More than 1575: Innovating Education with Ethos and TrekAI

GAC’s commitment to innovation in education goes beyond just an address – 1575, to impact students across the globe. At GAC, we prepare students at every age level for success during their time at GAC, in college, and beyond. In 2017, GAC launched Ethos School, an innovative online school designed to serve Christian schools, hybrid students, and homeschool families across the globe with online classes and academic support services to expand the value of the educational experience for families.

Read More about More than 1575: Innovating Education with Ethos and TrekAI

Spaces Students Thrive

Our dynamic learning environments feature innovative designs that foster collaboration and inspire both students and teachers, fueling each student's purpose. Prospective parents can learn more about admissions at GAC and explore our campus online through a virtual tour.

Cormack High School Complex
Nasmyth Environmental Center
Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center
Cormack High School Complex
Middle School Complex

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Cormack High School Complex

Both Long Hall and Tidwell Hall are original structures to GAC when it opened to students in 1968. Named in honor of the long-time GAC family, the 34,000 square foot Cormack High School Complex was redesigned and fully renovated in 2016 based on extensive research of best practices of innovative education and needs of the 21st century student. Interactive, engaging learning is facilitated by glass walls that allow for natural light, flexible furniture, and portable technology that is easily adapted to hands-on, experiential, project-based learning. The collaborative, alcove settings provide a place for students to gather in small groups to work on projects.

Nasmyth Environmental Center

Equipped with a sizable chicken coop, turtle pond, 2,300 sq ft greenhouse, food forest, vermiculture, and aquaponics, the Nasmyth Environmental Center provides hands-on learning space for students to witness and engage in sustainable practices. The Nasmyth Environment Center is named after long-time board member and GAC friend Fernando Nasmyth and his wife.

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Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center

The Sara D. Williams Fine Arts Center is one of the most vibrant areas on campus. Students participate in a vast array of performing arts including: Band, choir, drama, and orchestra. The facility also houses the School of Music which features 8 private music lesson studios. Our state-of-the-art theatre is home to eight drama performances a year. Talented instructors combined with numerous rehearsal spaces make it possible for even more students to perfect their skills in the performing arts. This building was named in honor of a GAC grandmother who is a big supporter of the arts.

Cormack High School Complex
Both Long Hall and Tidwell Hall are original structures to GAC when it opened to students in 1968. Named in honor of the long-time GAC family, the 34,000 square foot Cormack High School Complex was redesigned and fully renovated in 2016 based on extensive research of best practices of innovative education and needs of the 21st century student. Interactive, engaging learning is facilitated by glass walls that allow for natural light, flexible furniture, and portable technology that is easily adapted to hands-on, experiential, project-based learning. The collaborative, alcove settings provide a place for students to gather in small groups to work on projects.
Middle School Complex
Completely redesigned and renovated in 2016, the 35,000 square foot Middle School incorporates research-based best practices for student-centered teaching and learning spaces. The active learning classrooms are flexible and adaptable with writable surfaces for interactive discussions, movable desks and chairs, and portable technology. Glass walls extend the classroom to the hallway that provides gathering areas for small group discussions and project work.
Nasmyth Environmental Center

Equipped with a sizable chicken coop, turtle pond, 2,300 sq ft greenhouse, food forest, vermiculture, and aquaponics, the Nasmyth Environmental Center provides hands-on learning space for students to witness and engage in sustainable practices. The Nasmyth Environment Center is named after long-time board member and GAC friend Fernando Nasmyth and his wife.

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Fields Science Hall

Originally built in the late 1990s as a single hall of classrooms, Fields Science Hall was completely redesigned and expanded to advance STEM learning in 2017.  Now 13,000 square feet, the facility hosts a new state-of-the-art chemistry lab, a green roof, solar energy panels, and classroom space for anatomy, engineering, marine biology, and astronomy.

Combee Elementary School Complex

The Combee Elementary Complex serves Kindergarten to 5th grade. Our curriculum uses evidence-based practices and best-in-class technology. Students enjoy core subjects, art, foreign language, music, STEM class, and daily P.E. classes. Lessons are infused with a Christian perspective, and students participate in community service and chapel services. Parents are welcome and encouraged to eat lunch with their children and volunteer as partners in their education.

 

Young Learners

Our newly renovated Young Learners space creates a safe, caring and faith-filled environment for our youngest Spartans (infant-two years old). At every age, our students are nurtured in a play-based environment, guided by loving teachers through developmental milestones. Throughout Summer 2023, the Young Learners facilities underwent a $1.1 million dollar physical expansion that included an engaging new indoor play area, hands-on outdoor learning spaces, and optimized classroom square footage and functionally. Every classroom has been provided with new furniture, that is more age appropriate to allow increased student autonomy, coordination/motor skills, and self-confidence. The new indoor play are and covered outdoor play area creates space for our students to enjoy free play regardless of weather conditions. 

Art & Design Center

With more than 16,000 square-feet of space, the Art and Design Center is home to GAC's growing Visual Arts program. Students have access to the tools and space they need to nurture their artistic talents in classes like Sculpture, 2D and 3D art classes, Photography, and AP art classes.

Learn more about GAC's state-of-the-art facilities by taking our virtual tour.

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