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About Gilbert Christian Schools

When you walk onto the Gilbert Christian Schools (GCS) campus, it is quickly apparent that you are at a very special place.

You will notice well-equipped classrooms that overlook grass courtyards.  You will see students receiving individual attention from caring, Godly men and women who take pride in growing their students both academically and spiritually.  You will notice small class sizes which foster individualized instruction and accelerated learning.  You will notice the quality of interactions that occur between students, parents and staff that can only be found where individuals desire to glorify and honor God in everything they do.

GCS serves students in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grades.  The school meets the needs of all students through Gilbert Christian Elementary (Pre-kindergarten - 5th grades), Gilbert Christian Middle School (6th - 8th Grades) and Gilbert Christian High School (9th - 12th grades). 

GCS combines the sense of community that can only be found on a smaller school campus with a comprehensive offering of academics, fine arts, athletics, clubs and spiritual training.

Gilbert Christian Elementary

At the elementary level, students at GCS establish a strong foundation in the core areas of math, reading and writing in a fun, engaging and caring environment.  Our goal is for students to consistently exceed the Arizona state standards through the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving.  At GCS we believe in the development of the whole child.  Elementary students are enriched through their instruction in Spanish, physcial education, art, strings and Bible verse memorization.

Gilbert Christian Middle School

Gilbert Christian Middle School continues the academic excellence begun at the elementary level.  As a college preparatory program, middle school students are involved in a rigorous academic education with the goal of helping students reach their full academic potential.  The middle school years can be very challenging to students as they undergo tremendous changes.  At GCS students learn how to face these challenges while continuing to honor God.

Gilbert Christian High School

It is our goal that the graduating high school student at GCS will have not only the academic skills necessary to excel at the university or community college level, but also that they will have a Biblical world view that will allow them to be strong in their faith as they move to a new school environment.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of courses, including advance placement and dual enrollment courses.  GCS is accredited by both the North Central Association (NCA) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).  GCS also offers certified classes through The College Board.

Spiritual Growth

At GCS we feel blessed to have the opportunity to play a critical supportive role to parents in the spiritual growth of their children.  We have created a school culture following the wisdom of Proverbs 22:6 which reads "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."

Staff members come alongside parents to help Christian students mature in their faith and, likewise, witness to those who do not know the saving grace of Jesus Christ.  Students are guided in their development of a Christian world view that allows them to understand today's world through the lens of scripture.

Students in elementary are involved in scripture memorization and are taught from curriculum that supports the truth of scripture.  Sixth-through 12th-grade students at GCS receive daily instruction in Bible class.

Teaching methods include reading, memorization, small groups, discussion, and lecture for the purpose of applying the truth of God's Word to the lives of students.  Additional scheduled times of praise and worship are provided for the entire school body.

Fine Arts

Aside from the core academic subjects, fine arts are a required subject for all levels at GCS.  Elementary students begin with art classes and strings instruction.  Middle school and high school students participate in either choir, drama, strings, art or yearbook. 

Community

Giving back to the community is woven into the culture at GCS.  Students from Pre-kindergarten through 12th grades are encouraged and mentored to assist in projects that affect the school and their community.  Food drives, soup kitchen assistance and missions (both here and abroad) characterize the outreach efforts at GCS.

Athletics

GCS has an outstanding athletic program.  Students beginning in third grade have the opportunity to participate in a varety of sports at a recreational or competitive level.  Middle school sports teams participate in the Valley Christian and the Metro Leagues.  The high school is a member of the AIA and successfully competes at the 1A level.  Over the past three years, GCS has garnered three AIA state championships in tennis, women's  and men's varsity basketball.