Grace Christian School is a ministry of Grace Community Church of Brandon, Inc. and its mission is to provide the following:
About Our Private School - grades K-12
We seek to provide an education based upon Biblical principles. It is our belief that the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God and that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ who as God in the flesh, came to die, to be buried, and rise again for our sins. (John 3:16) It is our desire to provide the best Christian education and training for all children, for God is not a respecter of persons.
Our School Faculty
We seek to provide teachers and school administrators who know the Lord as their personal Saviour and believe that the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God. It is the goal of our private school faculty to provide the best possible education thoroughly integrated with the Word of God.
Our Private Christian School Curriculum
We use primarily the A Beka curriculum in our school. It is a traditionally based approach to education with the Bible integrated throughout all subject matters and textbooks. It is considered by many to be the best in the area of Christian Education.
Our Christian School Accreditation
Grace Christian School is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Private Schools. Our teachers are accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Our School Memberships
Grace Christian School is a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, the American Association of Christian Schools and the Hillsborough County Christian Educators Association.
Our Parents
We seek to aid parents in the Christian development of their children. It is our belief that parents have been given the responsibility to train their children in the Lord and we desire to assist them in fulfilling this mission
Our Community
We seek to reach out to our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ in an effort to lead others to Him. (Mark 16:15) It is our desire to see the Gospel shared with people everywhere, and that our students will be ambassadors for Christ.
Grace Christian School Philosophy
Our philosophy of education is traditional. We believe that students need to be taught basics. Basics in reading, writing, and mathematics are building blocks for the future. Drill and repetition are keys to learning. Furthermore, we believe that discipline is central to a good educational experience. Without discipline and structure, education cannot go forward and the child does not develop good habits for future prosperity.
School Outreach
We believe that our school is a ministry which reaches not only into the home but into the community through our students, staff and teachers. It is our desire to reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through literature, tracts and one on one witnessing opportunities.
Private School Staff & Teachers
The staff and teachers are all born again Christians who seek to serve the Lord through the ministry of teaching. They must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Grace Community Church and serve under the direction of the pastor. All teachers at Grace Christian are certified by FACCS.
School Admission Procedures & Non-Discriminatory Policies
Grace Christian is open to students of all races, color and national origin. We believe that God is "no respecter of persons". Each student must take an entrance exam on the kindergarten and elementary level. Middle School and High school students must take an exam and also have a personal interview conducted by a member of the administration.
Grace Christian School Discipline
Discipline according to the Bible is the responsibility of the parents. Our school seeks to support parents in fulfilling this ministry by providing information through a demerit system, and personal contacts by the faculty.