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Profile 2010-2011
Gaston Christian School, founded in 1980, is a nondenominational, college-preparatory school serving more than 800 students in grades PK-3 through 12.
GCS Mission Statement
The mission of Gaston Christian School is to help students mature spiritually and excel academically by offering a Biblically integrated, college-preparatory program that will enable them to impact the kingdom of God by living productive Christian lives.
Graduation Requirements
| Bible | 4 Credits |
| English | 4 Credits |
| Math | 4 Credits |
| Science | 3 Credits |
| Social Studies | 3 Credits |
| Foreign Language (Spanish) | 2 Credits |
| SAT Prep | 1/2 Credit |
| Public Speaking | 1/2 Credit |
| Health/PE | 1 Credit |
| Electives* | 6 Credits |
| Total Credit Requirement | 28 |
Note: One elective credit must be in Art, Band, Concert Choir, Honors Ensemble or Drama. Additional math, science, social studies, or foreign language courses (beyond departmental requirements) are useful to most students and are counted as electives. Beginning with the Class of 2013, a computer applications credit will also required.
Co-Curricular Activities
There are many opportunities for involvement in co-curricular activities, including the following:
| Clubs | Fine Arts | Athletics |
| Society of the Unashamed | Chorus | Baseball |
| Praise Band | Drama | Basketball |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Ensemble | Cheerleading |
| Quiz Bowl Team | Art | Cross Country |
| Interact Club | Band | Golf |
| Junior Heart Board | Soccer | |
| Mock Trial Team | Softball | |
| National Beta Club | Swimming | |
| Spirit Club | Tennis | |
| Student Gov. Assoc.
Chess Club |
Volleyball |
*To facilitate more leadership opportunities, students at GCS can only serve as an officer in one club each school year. The only exception is a student who holds a club office may also be an SGA class representative.
Grading Scale
| A 93-100 | B 85-92 |
| C 77-84 | D 70-76 |
| GPA is based on a weighted 4.0 scale | |
| Quality Points | ||
| Advanced Placement | Honors | College Prep |
| A=6 | A=5 | A=4 |
| B=5 | B=4 | B=3 |
| C=4 | C=3 | C=2 |
| D=3 | D=2 | D=1 |
| F=0 | F=0 | F=0 |
GPA Distribution
Grade Point Average (GPA) is based on the traditional grading system, with the exception that honors courses receive one extra quality point and Advanced Placement courses receive two extra quality points.
Explanation of Weighted Courses
All honors and Advanced Placement courses are considered “weighted.” These courses are offered contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
Advanced Placement
AP English Language and Composition (11th grade)
AP English Literature and Composition (12th grade)
AP United States History (11th grade)
AP Biology (12th grade)
AP Calculus (12th grade)
AP Statistics (12th grade)
Honors Courses
Honors English 9, 10, 11, 12; Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Biology, Honors Spanish III, Honors Ensemble, Honors Art III and IV, Honors World History, Honors US History, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physical Science, Honors Physics, Honors Anatomy and Physiology, Honors Government and Economics, Honors Drama
| Gaston Christian School College Board SAT Averages (The scores include writing beginning with 2007) |
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| Class Year | Number of Graduates | Average |
| 2011 | 58 | 1555 |
| 2010 | 58 | 1628 |
| 2009 | 50 | 1566 |
| 2008 | 48 | 1691 |
| 2007 | 46 | 1606 |
| 2006 | 54 | 1060 |
| 2005 | 62 | 1048 |
| 2004 | 38 | 1066 |
| 2003 | 39 | 1016 |
| National | 1500 |
| North Carolina | 1475 |
| Gaston County | 1430 |
Scholarships
The 58 members of the Class of 2011 were offered scholarships and grants with a total value of more than 3 million dollars.
Colleges Offering Admissions to GCS Graduates
American University
Anderson University
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
AZUSA Pacific College
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont University of Nashville
Bluefield College
Brenau University
Brevard College
Brown University
Campbell University
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Cedarville College
Central Piedmont Community College
Charleston Southern University
The Citadel
Clemson University
College of Charleston
Columbia International University
Covenant College
David Lipscomb University
Davidson College
DePaul University
Duke University
East Carolina University
Eastern College
Elon University
Emmanuel College
Emory University
Erskine College
Furman University
Gardner-Webb University
Gaston College
High Point University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Jacksonville University
James Madison University
Johnson and Wales University
Lancaster Bible College
LaSalle University
Lee University
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mars Hill College
Milligan College
MIT
Newberry College
North Carolina State University
North Greenville University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oral Roberts University
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Peace College
Pfeiffer University
Philadelphia Biblical University
Queens College
Rensselaer University
Rhodes College
Rollins College
Samford University
Southern Wesleyan University
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Toccoa Falls College
Trevecca Nazarene University
UNC – Asheville
UNC – Chapel Hill
UNC – Charlotte
UNC – Greensboro
UNC- Pembroke
UNC – Wilmington
University of Rochester
University of the South
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Western Carolina University
Wheaton College
William Woods University
Wingate University
Winthrop University
Wofford College
Yale University
York Technical College
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