In the GCS Elementary classrooms, students are building a strong foundation for future learning. GCS elementary teachers create classroom experiences based on a Biblical worldview while using traditional academic methods. The elementary years are some of the most influential in a child’s life and our elementary teachers take their role in that influence very seriously. Each day begins with a Bible lesson and memorization. Students attend weekly chapel services with speakers who desire to see them grow spiritually. Academically, GCS elementary students regularly score well above the 70th percentile in national rankings in yearly Achievement Testing. All elementary students take part in GCS’s thriving music and art programs. Other weekly activities include classes in computer, Spanish, and library.
GCS 1st-3rd grade classrooms use the Abeka Books curriculum in Bible, Reading and Language, Math, History, and Science. Class sizes in lower elementary average 20 students per classroom.
While our GCS 4th grade class still uses the time-tested Abeka curriculum for most subjects, 5th and 6th grade transition to the BJU Press curriculum in the subjects of Reading and Math. Our upper elementary classes enjoy the privilege and responsibility that comes with being leaders in our elementary school. Class sizes currently average 15 students per classroom.