Mission Statement:
Grace Community Christian School, as a ministry of Grace Community Church, is committed to the development of a student’s spiritual life in Jesus Christ, while pursuing academic excellence in a manner which honors and glorifies God, based on the only infallible Word, the Bible.
History
Grace Community Church opened a Preschool over 35 years ago called Grace Community Children's Center. Many of the parents of the preschoolers made inquiries about beginning an elementary school to continue their children's Christian education. In 1975, Grace Community Church met that challenge by starting a primary school, which has now grown into a K-8 academic school with approximately 300 students and a Preschool of 100 students.
Christian Life Perspective
GCCS recognizes God as the creator of all things, and Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of all who acknowledge Him as Lord.
Our general purposes are:
1. To present to our students the truth about God, about life and living, about our world and everything in it, about the nature of man and how to love all people through Christ.
2. To present the Word of God as the authoritative source upon which to build a life that has purpose and meaning.
3. To uphold the sanctity of our homes and the sacredness of our churches.
4. To inspire in students a system of values consistent with the Word of God.
5. To prepare our students with the basic tools of learning in preparation to be God's representatives in society.
6. To instill in students a strong love for our country.
We believe that each student is uniquely created by God as a physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual being, and is endowed with particular talents.
Administration - Michael Jordan
Michael earned his B.A. in Life Science at Azusa Pacific University, while also playing baseball for APU all 4 years. He received both his teaching credentials and his Master's of Education in Administration from APU.
Michael taught biology and life science at Walnut High School in Walnut, California. Dissections and teaching ecology were major highlights. He also served as assistant freshman football coach and junior varsity baseball coach.
In December of 1997, Michael became the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director of Chester Jr/Sr High School. He became the principal in 2001, and continued in that role until 2007. Michael was also active at Lake Almanor Community Church, serving on the elder board, involved with home groups, and teaching Sunday school classes to adults and children. He joined GCCS as school administrator in 2007.
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Accreditation
Grace Community Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). This process holds schools to a standard of excellence: a higher standard academically, administratively and spiritually.
