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* 0-9 football team |
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* krej people |
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* Beaux "Cajun Cannon" Hebert (star quarterback, he does what he wants) |
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* Trent "Freak" Wiedeman (College of Charleston where he throws frisbees and goes for walks in the park) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| Name |
Greater Atlanta Christian School | ||
| Phone |
+1 (770) 243-2000 | ||
| Address |
1575 Indian Trail Road Norcross, GA 30093 | ||
| Established |
1967 | ||
| Community | |||
| Students |
1952 | ||
| Grades |
Pre-Kindergarten to 12 | ||
| President |
Dr. David Fincher | ||
| Mascot |
Spartans | ||
| Colors |
Red & Gold | ||
| Newspaper |
Spartan Spear-It | ||
| School Website |
www.greateratlantachristian.org |
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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 2008, the school has over 1950 students, and 55 acres (340,000,000 in2) of facilities and green space that reflect a college university campus rather than a K-12 school. Students arrive from over twelve counties to attend this coeducational college preparatory Christian school.
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 scholarships and accepted to 165 colleges and universities. They consistently have students honored by The National Merit Competition. GAC donated 2 dollars to Kenya last year with the 5 million they recieved in the magazine sale. 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. 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.
Defining Characteristics:
- 21 AP courses
- Art/Music/Theater/Audio-Visual Facilities
- 89 Organized Athletic Teams
- Commitment to Christian education
- Over 200 students sent on mission trips per year
External links