Gloucester County Christian School

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Gloucester County Christian School
Address
Gloucester County Christian School
151 Golf Club Road

Sewell
,
Gloucester County
,
New Jersey
08080
Coordinates 39°44′13″N75°09′36″W / 39.73689°N 75.16002°W / 39.73689; -75.16002
Information
Type Private school
MottoAssist Christian Parents in the Education of their Children.
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1964 [1]
School boardHardingville Bible church
SuperintendentAdam Capel
NCES School IDA1502344 [2]
PrincipalMary Davis (elementary school)
Adam Capel (secondary school)
Faculty19.3 FTEs [2]
Grades PreK-12
Enrollment328 (plus 21 in PreK, as of 2021–22) [2]
Student to teacher ratio17.0:1 [2]
Schedule typeBlock schedule
Color(s)white/blue
SongTo God be the Glory
SportsSoccer, basketball, men's baseball, women's softball
MascotThe Conqueror, a knight in full armor
Nickname GCCS
TeamsThe Conquerors (soccer, basketball, men's baseball, women's softball)
RivalThe Pilgrim Academy
Website www.gccs.co

Gloucester County Christian School (GCCS) is a private Christian school located in the Sewell section of Mantua Township, New Jersey, United States. Gloucester County Christian School was founded in 1964 and organized by a group of parents. GCCS is owned and operated by Hardingville Bible Church. The school is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and the Garden State Association of Christian Schools. [3]

Contents

As of the 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 328 students (plus 21 in PreK) and 19.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 17.0:1. The school's student body was 83.2% (273) White, 7.0% (23) Black, 6.4% (21) Hispanic, 2.4% (8) two or more races and , 0.9% (3) Asian. [2]

Academics

There are many courses to learn at GCCS. The students excel in local, regional and national academic/fine arts and sports competitions. Each subject is taught and viewed through a biblical perspective. Outside the main courses include computers, gym, art, music, library, and PE each week. [4] Although some of these, such as library, are only for the elementary classes, computer class and gym/PE are mandatory for high schoolers.

Athletics

Gloucester County Christian School offers many sports; these include: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, and Track and Field. They are a part of the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference. The guys sports include: JV / Varsity Soccer, JV / Varsity Basketball, JV / Varsity Baseball, and Track and Field. The girls sports include: JV / Varsity Soccer, JV / Varsity Basketball, JV Softball, and Track and Field.

Administration

The school's superintendent and lead administrator is Adam Capel. Principals are Mary Davis (for the elementary school) and Adam Capel (at the secondary school level). [5] The school's administrative board is run by Hardingville Bible Church.

References

  1. ↑ "Gloucester County Christian School". Gccs.co. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 School data for Gloucester County Christian School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed October 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ Member Schools Archived August 18, 2017, at the Wayback Machine , Garden State Association of Christian Schools. Accessed August 21, 2017.
  4. ↑ Christian School, Hardingville Bible Church. Accessed September 20, 2020.
  5. ↑ Administration, Gloucester County Christian School. Accessed April 28, 2023.
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