Every bright future begins with a strong foundation.

At GAC, our elementary program, rooted in Christian faith, is designed to cultivate curiosity, character, and excellence in every student.

From Kindergarten (K5) through 5th grade, students engage in hands-on learning that extends beyond the traditional classroom, challenging them to think critically, solve problems, and make meaningful connections. Guided by caring teachers who integrate faith into everyday learning, students build a strong academic foundation for the years ahead.

Inside Combee Elementary, learning spaces are designed with students in mind. From the Innovation Lab, where students explore STEM concepts, to the Nasmyth Environmental Center, where they connect with God’s creation outdoors, every space invites curiosity and discovery. Classrooms and shared spaces encourage collaboration and community in everyday learning.

Reasons to love Elementary at GAC:

Well-Rounded Curriculum that Surpasses State Standards

Learning Beyond the Traditional Classroom

Small Class Sizes

Three Weekly Chapel Services

Athletics Designed for Elementary Students

Faith & Leadership Through Student Ministry

An Encouraging Introduction to Fine Arts

Staying Active with Daily P.E. and Recess

Hands-On Learning Every Day

Signature Elementary School Experiences

Building the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Hands-On Learning

Providing opportunities for students to put learning into practice is a priority at GAC. From developing and selling products at Market Day to caring for trout in the Nasmyth Environmental Learning Center, participating in culinary and STEM lessons in the Innovation Lab, and learning in the treehouse, students regularly experience education beyond the traditional classroom.

Community

The GAC community is unlike any other, and parents experience it alongside their children from the very beginning. Whether joining their child for lunch, volunteering with the GAC Parent Association, attending field trips, or celebrating traditions like Run a Mile Day and Field Day, families are intentionally welcomed into the life of the school. These shared experiences build a strong, connected community designed to last well beyond the elementary years.

Co-curriculars

The Youth Athletics program encourages students to get involved early through over 10 sports teams and a variety of age-appropriate athletic opportunities. From practices to team play, students build fundamental skills, grow in confidence, and learn what it means to be part of a team.

The arts are a key part of the Elementary School experience at GAC. Students participate in visual art, music, chorus, drama, dance, and orchestra, with opportunities that range from weekly classes to performance groups like band, orchestra, and elementary chorus. As they progress through the program, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their creative abilities.

Faith & Student Ministry

Faith is at the core of everything we do at GAC. Students across all grade levels participate in Chapel multiple times a week, creating a consistent rhythm of worship, teaching, and community. Teachers intentionally weave the Christian faith into every classroom through Bible lessons and connections to biblical truth across all subject areas. Students also engage in service projects and have opportunities to grow as leaders, including helping lead Chapel on a rotating basis throughout the year alongside their peers.

As students grow older, they have opportunities to deepen their faith through experiences such as the Annual Lower School Spiritual Retreat and participation in the Lower School Student Ministry Team.

Exploring Elementary Specials

Imaginative Library

In GAC's most recent Capital Campaign, the Combee Elementary Library was reimagined to encourage more creativity, imagination and story-telling. During their Library Special, students grow their love of reading and use the space to explore new ideas.

Environmental Learning

The Nasmyth Environmental Center (ELC) is a place where students connect with God's creation. Students of all ages help to grow plants, care for wildlife, learn about nature, and even explore places beyond GAC, like Lake Lanier. This weekly special is meant to disrupt the traditional learning setting and show students that they can learn anywhere.

Innovation

GAC has always valued creating opportunities for Elementary students to have STEM experiences. With the Innovation Lab, those opportunities have soared. Each week, students across all grade levels experience lessons from robotics to culinary to experiments.

Art & Music

The arts are an important part of the GAC Elementary School experience. Through weekly Art and Music classes, students are given opportunities to express themselves, explore their interests, and develop new skills. Each grade level performs in an annual music program, providing students with a meaningful opportunity to share their talents with family and friends.

Daily PE

We believe physical activity is vital to a student's development. That's why we allow our students to have PE every single day. This daily routine helps students stay active, build healthy habits, and develop resilience. Through our G.R.I.T. model, students are encouraged to try new things, persevere through challenges, and grow in confidence through Christ.

It's the whole package. My kids are growing up in a community where they belong, they feel safe, they feel loved, and are encouraged to explore the talents God has given them. Their teachers care deeply for them and communicate well ways in which our family can support their growth.

GAC Lower School Parent

Elementary at GAC provides a future-minded education that builds the skills, confidence, and character students need for life beyond GAC. Through engaging academics, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to explore their interests, students are encouraged to think critically, grow in faith, and develop a strong foundation for their future.

After School Opportunities

Explore all that GAC has to offer beyond the school day for Elementary students.

Summer Camp

With camps for every interest, students can spend their summer learning, exploring, and having fun at GAC.

Parent Opportunities

From campus events to volunteer opportunities, discover the many ways parents can get involved at GAC.

Student Support and Wellness

Student Counseling

Our counseling team supports students’ emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing through care, encouragement, and individualized support. Students are known, supported, and guided throughout high school and middle school.

Academic Support

Targeted academic support helps students strengthen skills, build confidence, and succeed in rigorous coursework. Click here to learn more.

Life in GAC Elementary School

Two young boys in red shirts and blue jeans sing into a microphone on a dark stage with a colorful drum in the background.

Two children in red shirts hold a collection of fresh eggs in their hands, with chickens visible on the ground below.

Three young football players in red jerseys and white pants crouch on a green and red field, with a brick building and trees in the background.

A young girl in an egg costume holds a book in the foreground, while other children work on projects in a classroom setting in the background.

A young boy smiles while holding a craft project in the foreground, with other children and a kitchen area in the background.

A young girl in a red shirt and patterned skirt stands in a hallway with tree-like wooden structures, while other people are visible in the background.

Four children in school uniforms stand with arms around each other in front of a wall with inspirational words.

A smiling boy in a red shirt and khaki shorts walks on a rope bridge in a treehouse, with another boy in the background.

A young girl with blonde hair sits cross-legged in a circular, wooden nook with green cushions, engrossed in a book, while the background is a textured carpet.

Two children in red aprons and gloves grate cheese into a bowl in a modern kitchen with other children in the background.

Three young girls in school uniforms read books on a wooden bench outdoors, with a backdrop of trees and a bright sky.

Two smiling girls with jump ropes in their hands stand in the foreground of a gymnasium with other children in the background.

Meet Our Elementary School Leaders

Rhonda Helms
Principal

Jill Baker
Assistant Principal

Aaron Jongko
Assistant Principal

Rebekah Gilliard
Counselor

Michelle Williamson
Elementary Front Desk
770-243-2328

Christy Stansberry
Administrative Assistant

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