Sex, Culture, and God's Vision for Your Child...A Powerful Resource Coming to the GAC Family
Dr. David Fincher, President

I won’t quote the statistics, GACS parents, because you’ve seen them.  Let’s just summarize and say that overall the news is not good.  Sexual activity among American teens are not at the worst levels in U.S. statistical history, but they are close.  If you’re the parent of a teen, preteen, or even Elementary or Village child, it has to cross your mind.  Is my child at risk?  How are culture, other teens, and the media shaping my children?  How are the conflicts regarding teen cultural views of sex and Biblical faith affecting my children?  What can I do?   
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GAC's Jimmy Chupp Resigns as Head Football Coach
Jill Morris, Director of Community Relations

Jimmy Chupp announced his resignation as Head Football Coach of the GAC Spartans on Tuesday.  Chupp plans to continue as Vice President for Development, yet desires to pursue other dreams and spend more time with his family. “My closest friends know that I have been considering this since my sons graduated in 2002.  I guess my love for these players, my coaching buddies, and Spartan Football kept me coming back each year.  This year, it just seems like the right time to step down.  The change will allow me to spend more time with my family and more time in my other role in Development at GAC,” shared Coach Chupp.  Read more...

Time to Re-Enroll Your Child for 08-09
Kathy Atwater, Director of Student Accounts

We're so blessed to have 1350 families at GAC and hope and pray that each of you, when looking back at 2007-08, will reflect on positive lasting memories.    Read more...

40th Anniversary Homecoming King and Queen 2008

Andrew Chappell and Caroline Sims were crowned Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, January 26th.
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Alan Blinder's Doctor Makes "House Call" to GAC
Jill Morris, Director of Community Relations

Dr. Rebecca Ichord, Director of the Pediatric Stroke Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and one of the world’s leading experts on neurovascular disorders in kids, visited GAC on Tuesday, January 22nd at the request of a very grateful patient, GAC Senior Class Co- President Alan Blinder.   Read more...

GAC Senior First in Georgia to be Accepted at U.S. Naval Academy
Jill Morris, Director of Community Relations

The admissions requirements for the U.S. Naval Academy are rigorous.  Candidates must pass personality and standardized tests, submit a college application, have personal recommendations, and excel physically, academically and morally.  Finally, candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress.  For every appointment to the Naval Academy, there are usually 5 to 10 nominees, with the most qualified nominees receiving appointments.    Read more...

Senior High Hosts Special Olympics
Donna Love, Senior High English Teacher

Volunteers from FCA and Beta Club radiated smiles as they welcomed over 150 athletes to compete in the Special Olympics held on Friday, January 11th.  Buses rolled up to the Practice Gym door from DeKalb, Newton, and Rockdale counties.  Numerous adults from the schools proudly accompanied their athletes.  Read more...

What's New in Technology
Julia Osteen, Technology Instructional Lead Teacher

Last month’s ePC mentioned that as part of a pilot program, a wiki is being used to post notes from discussions in Mr. Gaffney and Mr. Hill’s classrooms.     Read more...

Our GAC Mission
Dr. Misty Overman, Junior High Principal

As we begin the dark months of winter, I would like to offer you some encouraging words.  “Parenting is a spiritual transformation process.”  So write the coauthors of the book Hearts and Minds: Raising Your Child with a Christian View of the World.  I remember when my own children were small, longing for the day they could get their own drink.  It happened, but then the whole “free will” thing kicked in and I realized parenting is much more than I ever imagined!     Read more...

Junior High Spiritual Renewal Day
Terry Davis, Junior High Chaplain

It is Friday, January 11th, and the first Friday back from our Christmas break and in the Junior High we have our All Day Spiritual Renewal.    Read more...

12 Rock-Solid, Short Tips on Raising Great Kids
Norma Miller, Elementary Principal

Thanks to all of you who participated in the mid-year meeting held last week for Elementary parents.  We shared excellent discussions and you provided me with helpful feedback.   Read more...

Two Teachers Named Elementary Assistant Principals
Jill Morris, Director of Community Relations

Elementary Principal Norma Miller announced this morning that current Elementary teachers Brad Schultz and Matt Sills have been named as Assistant Principals of the Elementary School for the 08-09 school year.    
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21st Century Learning that Works - Elementary Robotics
Jill Morris, Director of Community Relations

On Saturday, January 12th, two GAC Elementary Robotics teams competed against 38 other teams.  Students aged 9-14 years old competed in the state-wide competition called First Lego League qualifier (FLL).  The philosophy of FLL is that children learn best with a hands-on approach.  Through the building of robots, students utilize their creative skills to better understand science and then must rely on teamwork to complete the project.    Read more...

Presidential Collage Presented to Elementary School

Jared and Brock Van Vlake recently presented Mrs. Miller with a Giclee print.  This painting is created with 512 shades of dense archival pigmented ink.  The finished product is of museum-quality with the feel of a watercolor and the look of a serigraph.  The painting is hanging across the hall from the Sue Henderson Media Center in the Elementary Complex.    Read more...

Legacy Remembered in Elementary
Patty Mankin, Fourth Grade Lead Teacher

During their first week back to school, elementary students heard stories from the past.  Former GAC students, who now, years later, have children attending GAC, were invited to share special memories about teachers and former classmates.    Read more...

January in the Village
Margie Asef, Early Childhood Assistant to the Principal

One hundred candy kisses, pennies, beads, paperclips…and more were used on January 18th as our students celebrated the 100th day at school!  Crafts, snacks, books and scavenger hunts made learning about “100” lots of fun.  But, that’s not all…    Read more...

2008-09 School Year

August 11 - First Day of Classes
September 1 - Labor Day - Campus closed
September 22 - Student Holiday - Teacher Professional Day
November 3 - Student Holiday - Teacher Professional Day
November 4 - National Election Day - Student & Faculty Holiday
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Student Holiday
December 17-19 - Final Exams - Early Dismissal
December 22-January 5 - Christmas Holidays

January 6 - Classes Resume - Semester 2 Starts
January 19 - MLK Day - Campus Closed
February 13-17 - Winter Break
April 3 - Grandparents' Day - Early Dismissal
April 6-10 - Spring Break
April 24 - Student Holiday - Teacher Professional Day
May 19-21 - Final Exams - Early Dismissal
May 21 - Last Day of Classes - Commencement