Grace Christian School admits students of any race or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, responsibilities, programs and activities, providing such students meet the academic entrance requirements, and agree to abide by the school policies. Families are not required to attend Grace Baptist church in order to send their child to Grace Christian School; nor are there any expectations that students will attend church-related activities. All families are expected to be in agreement with our parent commission.
The administration and staff of Grace Christian School holds to the foundational principle that all subjects be taught from a Biblical worldview. This means that, although traditional academic courses are offered, every subject is viewed through the Scripture as the ultimate compass for determining truth, morality, justice, priorities, and purpose. A low student to teacher ratio ensures that specialized attention can be provided at an individual level. With all grades at the same location, multi-grade activities provide venues for modeling leadership. A small student population favours involvement in a variety of activities, including community service projects to build citizenship skills. Students can flourish in a safe, caring environment, supported by both staff and peers.
All students are required to participate in scheduled Bible classes as well as a weekly assembly for the purpose of age-appropriate Biblical teaching.
Grace Christian School offers an academic program from junior kindergarten through grade twelve.
The number of students in each grade ranges from six to twelve, depending on enrolment.
Grace Christian School recognizes the need for artistic expression. Drama, music, and art are part of the elementary program. In high school, extra-curricular opportunities are available to continue to develop these skills. In addition, in each quarter of the school year, high school students choose a non-academic elective to explore. One afternoon per week is devoted to studying PEI’s architectural heritage, public speaking, drawing, wood-working, cooking, sewing, or other area of interest. Intramural sports programs, as well as participation in inter-scholastic sports, are encouraged.
Grace Christian School has been a provincially certified school, awarding provincial diplomas, since 1996.
Grace Christian School houses eleven classrooms, a gymnasium, a multipurpose room, a library and a chapel area. The school also has a science lab, computer lab and music room, as well as a large green space with playground equipment, soccer field, basketball court and seasonal sledding hill.
Grace Christian School has an up to date computer lab utilized by all grade levels, fibre optic high speed internet throughout the building, teacher accessible internet in every classroom, LCD projectors in all high school classrooms and three classrooms equipped with Smart board technology.
GCS offers some of the best admission rates in the country as well as a monthly payment option to eliminate the burden of one lump-sum payment . Tuition for one student for the 2011-2012 school year is $4380.00. Tuition for additional student drops dramatically: the second student is only $2400, the third student is only $1980, and the fourth only $540. A limited number of bursaries are available by application to help defray the cost of tuition. In addition, a referral program allows parents to save $250 if their recommendation leads to a new enrolment from another family.
Over the last several years, Grace Christian School students have consistently ranked higher than the provincial average in Grade 9 math assessments and Grade 3 and 6 reading and writing assessments. In addition, the students of Grace Christian School perform, on average, in the 85th percentile nationally (CATS). A strong emphasis is placed on student work ethic and responsibility, and school standards for promotion exceed provincial standards.
Over ninety-five percent of Grace Christian School graduates continue their educations at post-secondary institutions.
In addition to learning centres, playtime, and art, Grace Christian School Junior Kindergarten follows a full academic curriculum including math, reading, and penmanship.
Grace Kindergarten opened in the fall of 1978. In 1980 Grace Christian School expanded to include grades kindergarten through six. In 1987 Grace Christian School celebrated its first high school graduation. To date, over 150 students have graduated from Grace Christian School.
Over the years Grace Christian School has had an enrolment as high as 195 students. Currently the enrolment is 130 students from grades JK-12.
All teachers meet provincial requirements, having teaching certificates issued by the Province of Prince Edward Island and/or the Association of Christian Schools International.
Classes begin promptly at 9am and end at 3pm. Teacher supervision is provided before school from 8:20am and after school until 3:20pm.
Grace Christian School does not provide child care services; however, based on demand, a private after-school program is available from 3:00 PM to 5:00 pm. The current cost is $10 per day for one child or $15 per day for a family with multiple children.
Transportation to and from school, as well as to special events (e.g. field trips, class outings, etc.) is the responsibility of the parents.
Cafeteria services are not available at Grace Christian School; however, occasionally, hot lunch options are made available to students as fund-raisers sponsored by various groups within the school. Daily lunches and snacks must be provided from home.
Grace Christian School does not require uniform dress but does enforce a school dress code. See School Handbook (section five) for specifics on school dress.
