PURPOSE STATEMENT
Welcome to
Bible-based environment. All classroom learning experiences are designed to develop the students’ potential to the fullest.
multi-level instruction to provide continuous progress for each child. Through continuity of instruction, the learning
process avoids skipping or excessive repetition of basic skills. Efficient learning takes place as a student builds
on skills he or she has mastered.
A major function of
what the Bible calls being “born again” (John 3:3,7; I Peter
student to learn and demonstrate a loving respect for
God and his fellow man (Matthew
to accept responsibility for their actions and to make sound decisions based on godly (biblical) principles. To this end, GLCS
encourages a discipline of daily devotions—prayer and personal
Bible study—that will lead to a joyful, productive Christian life.
Therefore, in the fear of the Lord and being led of the Spirit of God, the leadership of Gospel Light Christian School undertakes by
His divine leadership to establish and maintain a school that is Christ-like in the training of spiritual knowledge, mental abilities
(academics), physical behaviors, and social attitudes to the point of separation from the world and allegiance to the teachings
of the Holy Scriptures. Our desire is to work with each student so that he/she may be directed in the nurture and admonition
of the Lord. “Train up a child in the way he should go…” Proverbs 22:6
The procedures in this handbook are designed to help meet the following goals of
Train its students to love and respect the Word of God.
Because the Bible is the foundation stone of truth, every student will participate in weekly Bible classes.
The philosophy of life, as taught by the Word of God, will permeate all aspects of each student’s learning
and daily school activities.
Instill into its students standards for living which are noble and pure.
These standards include respect for the rights and property of others, a love for our nation, obedience
to the law, self-discipline, and the importance of
the individual.
Give its students the finest in academic training.
Qualified Christian teachers, up-to-date teaching methods, and high educational standards combine
to ensure the growth of the student’s intellect.
The spiritual standards and academic qualifications employed to bring about Christian growth in our students are those that
have proved valid at
Gospel Light Baptist Church, which provides all school buildings, furniture, and permanent books. Dr. Bobby Roberson is
the head of the school and is assisted by church deacons who serve as the School Board. The school administration
works directly with the Deacon Board to carry out all school policies. The church operates the school for its church members
and for those parents who desire to give their children a Christ-centered education.