GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 12407 PINTAIL STREET • ANCHORAGE, AK 99516 • PHONE: 907-868-1203 • FAX: 907-644-2261 • WEB: GraceChristianAlaska.org

Leadership Graduation Requirements RANDY KARLBERG, Superintendent Courses Credits English 4 TYLER JACKSON, High School Principal Mathematics 2 CHRIS GIONET, K-8 Principal Science 2 PETE JOHNSON, Athletic Director World History 1 U.S. History 1 JANET PARGETER, Guidance Counselor American Gov. 1 P.E./Health .5/.5 EMAIL: Fine Arts 1 [email protected] Practical Arts 1 HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE Electives 8 CEEB Code: 020-182 2014 - 2015 Bible 1 per year at Grace TOTAL required 22* + Bible Credits The School *One credit equals one year of study. Educational Objectives Class of 2015, .5 credit of Alaska Studies is required, Grace Christian School, founded in 1980 by To produce graduates who will… 7.5 credits of electives. Anchorage Grace Church, educates students • pursue knowledge as a means of knowing in the context of Christian values, so that they and understanding God more fully would live godly lives in service to others. Grading & Transcripts • possess a comprehensive command of 570+ students make up this kindergarten communication skills The high school operates on a semester through twelfth grade college preparatory • demonstrate critical thinking skills in calendar. Class rank is based on a student’s school. High school enrollment is 200, with research, logic, and problem solving cumulative GPA. Students are not ranked 60 currently enrolled in the 12th grade. Today, • demonstrate the ability to perceive until their senior year. Advanced Placement the school serves students from more than 60 and cope with ambiguity and opposing (AP) courses are given the following weighted area churches on its 7.7 acre south Anchorage viewpoints points: campus. • understand that biblically-based education A–5 B–4 C–3 D–1 F–0 includes the development of the physical Accreditation & Membership and aesthetic part of humanity Students can achieve a high (overall) GPA • honor Christ by respecting the unique Grace is accredited through the Association and not rank in the top fifty percent of their worth of others of Christian Schools International and the class due to the school’s rigorous academics, • model servanthood by seeking Northwest Accreditation Commission. The smaller class sizes coupled with the motivated opportunities for service in the home, school is a member of the Alaska Schools church, and community student population. Activities Association and competes • exhibit ethical and moral applications of statewide in athletics, music and academics. biblical world view in all areas of personal Grading Scale: Student excellence is recognized through A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 life as well as national and global concerns a chapter of the National Honor Society. D 60-69 F Below 60 We are also a member of North American Christian College Advising Professionals. College Bound Seniors Scholarship Offerings Special Curriculum Features 2014 94% 2014 Graduates 54 2013 92% Scholarships accepted $1,996,000.00 Grace Christian School offers the following Average per student $37,000 Advanced Placement courses: Government, 2012 90% English Literature & Composition, English 2011 98%

Language & Composition, Calculus, Chemistry, 2010 92% SAT Results for Class of 2014 Biology, Music Theory, and US History. For 2009 96% (96% of Grace Seniors took the SAT) students who may need extra support, Math & Critical Reading Scores Grace offers curriculum-based support on an Grace SAT Mean 1172 individual basis. GCS AP Exam Results Alaska SAT Mean 1010 Total AP Students 65 National SAT Mean 1010 National Merit Scholarship Number of Exams Taken 92 % of Total AP Students with Scores 4+ 50% ACT Results for Class of 2014 100% of our students take the PSAT. Grace is % of Total AP Students with Scores 3+ 88% (63% of Grace Seniors took the ACT) honored to be the home of 11 National Merit Grace ACT Mean Score 24.8 Semifinalists since 2010. Total AP Exam Average Alaska ACT Mean 21.0 Grace Christian School 3.38 National ACT Mean 21.0 State of Alaska 2.82 National 2.81 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GRADUATES

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Mission Statement Grace Christian School, working together with the home and church, provides a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation in a nurturing environment to produce citizens who will be a transforming influence in their world. GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 12407 PINTAIL STREET • ANCHORAGE, AK 99516 • PHONE: 907-868-1203 • FAX: 907-644-2261 • WEB: GraceChristianAlaska.org