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Following is a list of elements that comprise the Elementary Program:

FACULTYFour Children Grinning
Since our inception, God has blessed us with an excellent teaching staff. Our teachers all have degrees in elementary education and are approved by SACS. Many have Master's Degrees and numerous years of teaching experience.

CURRICULUM
We use a wide variety of teaching materials and methods throughout our curriculum. In our reading program, we concentrate on phonetic development. Our science program emphasizes discovery. Developing math and thinking skills are also given priority.

FACILITIES
Our campus is situated on a beautiful twenty-acre tract in East Brainerd. We have an elementary, middle school and high school facility. We also have two gymnasiums along with computer, art and music rooms. A full library with computer research equipment is also available.  We have beautiful baseball and softball fields and with our soccer field being lighted, we are able to use it for any evening sporting events. 

SPORTS
A large intramural program is provided in basketball and soccer. Physical education is taught in each grade.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Special classes are available for both gifted students and those with learning differences. Piano, instrument and vocal lessons are encouraged.

FINANCIAL AID
Tuition is kept as low as possible. Scholarship money is available on a financial need basis.

HISTORY
The school was founded in 1985 by Grace Baptist Church. The school began in the church facility with 242 students. Presently, the school is home each day to over 700 students, Day Care through twelfth grade.

MISSION
It is our desire to provide a high quality, Christ-centered academic education. Every class begins with prayer. Bible is taught and Biblical principles are integrated into each teaching situation. Building loving relationships and modeling Christ is the foundation of our school.

 

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