We have been able to compare apples to apples at the high school level having had students at GCS and Local Public Schools, there is no comparison. Our child agrees that it is more like being in middle school. Deadlines are extended, and coursework is not at the same level. There are those students
... Read more that need a lot of hand holding still as a high schooler just to graduate. This school would be good for someone with a child that cannot preform at the expectations of traditional schools: i/e Penn, St. Joe or Marian. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I used to work at this school and my children previously attended. I would not recommend this school to anyone interested in a Christian learning environment or higher education for their children. Many years ago parents were promised the school would be accredited. The new administrator was hired
... Read more specifically because of his skills in walking a school through accreditation. That was four years ago. At the time parents were assured, once again, that accreditation was coming 'next year'. At no time are parents permitted to attend regular meetings of the school board and the nomination process is self-propogating. I would advise parents to save their money, send your kids to public school, and get them involved in a dynamic and life-centered church! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/09
This school does not only educate the kids, but it helps prepare them for the future- to be successful, Christian leaders. I am so impressed with the administration and staff to be willing to do 'whatever it takes' to make sure each child gets what they need. They have great compassion for what they
... Read more do, and for each child! This school has helped my children to grow into great adults! Thank you! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
I can not say enough good things about this school. The teachers, administration, and staff are all willing to go the extra mile. Even if they do not have a class that would benefit even one child, then they are willing to suppliment that by looking elsewhere for those resource (i.e. taking an Italian
... Read more foreign language online). Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
This school has been a wonderful asset to my children. They know how to commit to help bring the full potential out of the kids. The teachers are wonderful and are willing to go the extra mile to help the kids learn and be successful adults. The administration is willing to face the tough issues and
... Read more make the right decisions for the benefit of the kids. I am so thankful my kids have the opportunity to be in this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
We have had our kids at GCS for 7 years. During this time there have been many changes however not always good ones. More problems are occurring especially discipline issues. These are not being handled effectively and it is impacting the teachers ability to educate the students. Entire classes are
... Read more being punished for an individual's behavior. Students are being asked to report anything and everything, this is creating animosity. The school is not large enough to offer internal advanced curriculum and the administration is not willing to consider alternatives that would challenge these students. The teachers are the glue that is holding this school together but they don't get enough recognition. Our children will be attending another school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/07
Very disappointed with this school. We have 3 kids who have attended over the last 8 years and have seen changes that have not been positive. Academically they are unable to provide or even consider advanced classes even if they are offered on line or through a college. When approaching the administration
... Read more with suggestions or concerns you are belittled or not taken seriously. Everything comes down to money but the tuition keeps going up. There is no music program, limited physical education and art classes. Limited extracurricular sports. The teachers really care about the kids but are having problems with students which the administration will not handle effectively. Initially we felt our kids would complete their education at Granger but they will not be returning next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/07
As a student with an 'insider' perspective,I have to say that in all my 8 years at GCS(from Kindergarten on)I love my school.I feel personally that the curriculum is challenging yet understandable,that the teachers are incredible,the sports program is great(my soccer team went undefeated last year),and
... Read more that the school is totally on track with the Bible.I have made many friends,and my parents are involved quite a bit.Our electives are great,and I heard that we are in the 98 percentile.I would personally say that GCS is a great school that any kid is lucky to be a part of. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/30/06
We have three children enrolled in GCS and prior to this year we were very pleased with the school. However, the new administration has created an invisible wall between teaching staff and parents. Parents lack the ability to gain information regarding homework, weekly or even biweekly performance,
... Read more etc. The administration spends a great deal of time in backpedal mode, revising previously stated policy, from dress code to curriculum requirements. There is no homework hotline, the web page is not kept updated, and the teachers are ineffective in providing information to parents due to their being buried in administrative paperwork. In short, GCS needs to review/revise its policies regarding communication, parental involvement, and curriculum. One of the disturbing aspects of the school is the impression that female students and athletes are not as important as their male counterparts. This is a mentality that is destructive in education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/05
Granger Christian School offers a curriculum which concentrates on what a college or univerity wants to see: knowledge of core subjects. GCS could offer more 'fluff' courses (PHM Schools comes to mind!), but most colleges would prefer to see a strong performance on SAT and ACT tests. Granger Christian
... Read more can offer each student the coursework necessary to outperform many of their peers in this area. As a parent, I also appreciate the unrelenting devotion and honest concern that each teacher has shown toward my children. While individual effort is a factor in student performance, this is a school where no child is ever left behind. We live in PHM, tried it, and came away disappointed after just one quarter. Read less
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Granger schools — Granger Christian School is located at 52025 Gumwood Rd, Granger IN 46530. 52025 Gumwood Rd is in the 46530 ZIP code in Granger, IN Granger Christian School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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