questions
What are school hours?
Classes begin for all grades at 8:00 a.m. and students are dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. Students not picked up by 3:15 p.m. may participate in our aftercare program at a cost of $3.00 per half hour. Aftercare ends at 5:30 p.m.
Is there a dress code?
Students at GCS wear uniforms, which are purchased at area retail stores. Students are also offered opportunities throughout the school year to have a “casual dress day” for spirit week, community service, and special celebrations. These days are announced in advance.
Do you provide a hot lunch program?
A hot lunch program is available daily in our school cafeteria. Students are required to place their orders in advance using the luncheon order form. Students desiring to bring a sack lunch may purchase milk separately. The cafeteria also has microwaves for students in 4th grade and above who prefer to bring hot items from home.
Can parents get involved?
Yes, yes, yes. In fact, we think the education of your child will be greatly improved if you will choose to be involved. Many opportunities exist for you to get involved. Some of these opportunities include network parents, field trip chaperones, lunchroom volunteers, and committee members. There are many additional opportunities as well. Click Here for the background check form.
What are the expectations of parents?
We exist as an extension of the home. The ultimate training of your child is your responsibility; we simply exist to help you. Because of this we ask that you model at home the type of lifestyle that we wish for our students to exemplify. We also ask that you make it a commitment on your part to communicate both with us and with your child.
What are your discipline policies?
We use a code of conduct that students and parents must agree to follow.
I am not a member of Grace Church. Will this affect my child?
About 75% of our families attend churches other than Grace. While Grace is an integral and inseparable part of Granger Christian, we seek to minister to the entire Christian community.
Do you participate in standardized testing?
GCS administers the ISTEP Standardized Test on an annual basis, along with the End of Course Assessments (ECA). The tests are used for the following reasons:
• Provide an objective measurement of each student’s level of ability.
• Provide a measurement tool for assessing school’s performance.
• Provide parents with information to assist in the educational development of their
student.