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{{Short description|Private Christian school in Norcross, Georgia, United States}}
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'''Greater Atlanta Christian School''' is a private school located in Norcross, Georgia.


'''Greater Atlanta Christian School''' is a [[private school|private]] [[Christian school]] located in [[Norcross, Georgia]], United States.
==History==
Opening in 1967, Greater Atlanta Christian School was started by Jesse Long and had only 149 students on a two-lane rural road [[Gwinnett County, Georgia]], now known as Indian Trail. At first, buildings were scarce and students were few. As of 2009, the school has over 1950 [[students]], and {{convert|75|acre|in2}} of facilities and green space that reflect a college university campus rather than a K4–12 school. Students arrive from over twelve counties to attend this coeducational college preparatory Christian school.<ref>"Christian Chronicle » Archives » » A Conversation with David Fincher." Christian Chronicle. Web. 23 June 2010. <http://www.christianchronicle.org/article1391836~A_Conversation_with_David_Fincher>.</ref> Dr. David Fincher, a teacher at Greater Atlanta Christian School in 1972, rose to leadership in 1998 and replaced Jesse Long as President.



==General information==
GAC is accredited with quality by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with professional memberships of the Southern Association of Independent Schools, Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools, Georgia Independent School Association, National Christian School Association and The College Board. It is the second largest private school in the State of Georgia.

Members of the class of 2009 were offered $10.7 million worth of [[scholarship]]s and accepted to 165 colleges and universities. They consistently have students honored by the [[National Merit Scholarship Program]]. GAC holds state championships in academics, the arts, and athletically. GAC has been the winner of the Dodge Athletic Directors' Cup award in Georgia in 2007, 2005, and 2003 acknowledging their best total records in Athletics in the GA High School Association for Class AA. In 2010, GACS won state titles in <ref>Hammock, Will. "Water War." Gwinnett Daily Post - Home. Web. 23 June 2010. <http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/headlines/84754287.html>.</ref> Boys Swimming,<ref>Time, That. "GAC Boys Win First Title since 1977." Gwinnett Daily Post - Home. Web. 23 June 2010. <http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/greateratlantachristianhighschool/headlines/87604482.html></ref> Boys Basketball, and <ref>Beitzel, Ben. "GAC, Adams Win State Golf Titles." Gwinnett Daily Post - Home. Web. 24 June 2010. <http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/greateratlantachristianhighschool/headlines/93347814.html></ref> Girls Golf.<ref>Rogers, Carroll. "UGA Gets #1 RB in the Nation." Football Forum - NFL, CFL & College Football Forums. Web. 24 June 2010. <http://www.footballforum.com/college-recruiting/75886-uga-gets-1-rb-nation.html>.</ref> Highly prospected running back Caleb King came to GACS to his play last high school year there. Their newest facility, The Long Forum, has a state of the art Audio Visual classroom where students can learn and put their knowledge into action during assemblies and chapels. The musical theatre group, Visions, has consistently won regional and state awards. The A Capella Chorus performs throughout the year and has a summer tour. There are 8 Art studios, with over 33 separate art sections taught in the high school, 6 in the junior high, and 28 in the elementary. The Math Team has placed among the top three in state competition for 10 of the past 14 years. (A-AAAAA) Other options such as Science Olympiad, Robotics, Mock Trial, Web Design, Chess, Debate and Envirothon allow students to explore areas of interest and gain confidence in their skills.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{Alumni|date=August 2022}}
* [[Micah Andrews]], former Kansas City Chiefs running back
* [[Micah Abernathy]], [[NFL]] [[free safety]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]]
* [[Sherill Baker]], professional basketball player
* [[Sherill Baker]], former [[WNBA]] player, assistant coach for [[Georgia State Panthers women's basketball]]
* [[Caleb King]], University of Georgia running back
* [[Cindy Brogdon]], 1976 Olympic women's basketball team, first female in Georgia to receive an athletic scholarship
* [[Brannan Southerland]], former University of Georgia fullback
* [[Malcolm Brogdon]], [[NBA]] player for the [[Portland Trail Blazers]], NBA Rookie of the year 2017, NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2023
* [[D. J. Coker]], professional football player<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/sports/prep/greater-atlanta-christian-senior-coker-commits-to-rhodes-college-football/article_ae2559ef-b307-5a9c-b2ac-d5a04d4cf06d.html | title=Greater Atlanta Christian senior Coker commits to Rhodes College football | publisher=gwinnettdailypost.com | date=December 29, 2014 | accessdate=16 August 2024}}</ref>
* [[Austin Crute]], actor
* [[Chuck Efstration]], Georgia State Representative
* [[Christopher Hinton Jr.]], [[NFL]] [[nose tackle]] for the [[Los Angeles Chargers]]
* [[Myles Hinton]], college football offensive tackle for the [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan Wolverines]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chiari |first1=Mike |title=5-Star OT Myles Hinton Commits to Stanford over Michigan, Alabama, More |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2814152-5-star-ot-myles-hinton-commits-to-stanford-over-michigan-alabama-more |website=Bleacher Report |access-date=March 22, 2024}}</ref>
* [[Julian Horton]], American Actor
* [[Jasmine Jones]], track and field athlete
* [[Caleb King]], former [[NFL]] running back
* [[Andrew Knowlton]], journalist
* [[Danielle Marcano]] (born 1997), professional [[soccer]] [[forward (soccer)|forward]], who plays in the [[Turkish Women's Football Super League]] for [[Fomget Gençlik ve Spor]]<ref>[https://utsports.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/danielle-marcano/6566 Danielle Marcano], [[Tennessee Volunteers women's soccer]]. Accessed January 18, 2021. "Greater Atlanta Christian School - High School"</ref> and represents [[Puerto Rico women's national football team|Puerto Rico]] internationally
* [[Davis Mills]], [[NFL]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Houston Texans]]
* [[Kalif Raymond]], [[NFL]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Detroit Lions]]
* [[Ben Sheppard (basketball)|Ben Sheppard]], professional basketball player for the [[Indiana Pacers]]
* [[Darius Slayton]], [[NFL]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[New York Giants]]
* [[Drew Steckenrider]], [[MLB]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Oakland Athletics]]
* [[Kayla Tausche]], broadcast journalist for [[CNBC]]
* [[Isaiah Wilkins]], former [[Basketball Bundesliga]] player for the [[ratiopharm Ulm]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category}}
* [http://www.greateratlantachristian.org/ Greater Atlanta Christian School]
* [http://www.greateratlantachristian.org/ Greater Atlanta Christian School]


{{Gwinnett County, Georgia Schools}}
{{GHSA Class AA Region 6}}
{{GHSA Class AAAAA Region 6}}


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[[Category:Schools in Gwinnett County, Georgia]]
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Latest revision as of 05:01, 10 December 2024

Greater Atlanta Christian School
Address
Map
1575 Indian Trail Road

Norcross
,
Georgia
30093

United States
Coordinates33°55′10″N 84°10′14″W / 33.91944°N 84.17056°W / 33.91944; -84.17056
Information
TypePrivate school
Motto"Quality Education in a Christian Environment"
Established1968[citation needed]
PresidentScott Harsh
High school principalPaul Cable
Teaching staff170.5 (on an FTE basis)[1]
GradesPreK–12[1]
Enrollment1,638[1] (2017–18)
Student to teacher ratio9.0[1]
Color(s)Scarlet, gold, and black
   
NicknameSpartans
AccreditationCognia[2]
YearbookThe Olympian
Websitewww.greateratlantachristian.org

Greater Atlanta Christian School is a private Christian school located in Norcross, Georgia, United States.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "Cognia - Institution Summary". www.advanc-ed.org. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Greater Atlanta Christian senior Coker commits to Rhodes College football". gwinnettdailypost.com. December 29, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Chiari, Mike. "5-Star OT Myles Hinton Commits to Stanford over Michigan, Alabama, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Danielle Marcano, Tennessee Volunteers women's soccer. Accessed January 18, 2021. "Greater Atlanta Christian School - High School"
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