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Frequently Asked Questions
*For the answers please click on the question.
1. Who sends their children to Georgetown District Christian
School (GDCS)?
4. Do students participate in standardized testing?
5. When students graduate from grade eight, can they transfer to another
school?
6. What is the cost of tuition?
9. Does the school offer any extra-curricular activities?
10. What school educational programs do you offer?
11. How do parents keep informed?
12. Does the school provide transportation?
13. How long has the school been in operation?
1. Who sends their children to Georgetown District Christian School (GDCS)?
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Denomination |
Percentage |
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Christian Reformed |
44 |
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19 |
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Baptist |
7 |
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Pentecostal |
5 |
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Anglican |
4 |
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Non-denominational |
4 |
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United |
2 |
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Salvation Army |
2 |
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Presbyterian |
2 |
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Catholic |
2 |
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Other |
7 |
The school is operated by the Georgetown District Christian School Society, made up of parents and members of GDCS. The school Society elects a Board of Directors, which sets the policies for the school’s operation, and hires the faculty and staff.
Yes, GDCS is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education. GDCS is also a member of three supporting organizations, the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS -seventy-nine member schools), Christian Schools Canada (CSC) and Christian Schools International (CSI).
4. Do students participate in standardized testing?
The Canadian Test of Basic Skills, a national standardized testing program is adminstered every other year to grades three through eight. Parents are welcome to review the results of these tests, to determine areas for their child to work on, and to review the school’s overall performance as well.
5. When students graduate from grade eight, can they transfer to another school?
Absolutely. Students can easily transfer to other schools, as the curriculum at GDCS meets and exceeds provincial guidelines and requirements.
6. What is the cost of tuition?
The cost of tuition is very reasonable. Tuition costs are set on a per family basis, and you can educate the children in your family for almost the same as the cost of daycare for one child. 2007-2008 rates
Yes, we do. The dress code is based on Christian standards of modesty and neatness. This policy is decided by the Principal and the Board of GDCS.
9. Does the school offer any extra-curricular activities?
Yes, the school offers a music program from the primary grades through to grades seven and eight band. Sports teams include volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country and badminton, just to name a few.
10. What school educational programs do you offer?
We offer Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Bible, Physical Education, Health Education, Music, French, and Art. Complete details of the curriculum are available in the Parent Handbook.
We also offer a library, a special education resource room, computers in every classroom, computer lab, art room, music room, gymnasium (new) and a well-equipped playground.
11. How do parents keep informed?
A weekly newsletter is sent home to each family, outlining major assignments and important dates. This newsletter also includes a report from the principal, and a short note from each teacher summarizing what will be covered in the coming week in each classroom.
12. Does the school provide transportation?
Yes, a bus transportation service covers Georgetown, Acton, Erin, Glen Williams, Rockwood, Limehouse, Hornby, Milton and the surrounding area.
13. How long has the school been in operation?
The school has been in operation since 1965.
A complete information package is available from the school, and includes a very comprehensive and informative Parent Handbook. You can also talk to parents, and hear their experiences first-hand. In fact, many of the parents are graduates of GDCS. Either way, we welcome your interest, and your questions, and look forward to hearing from you soon.
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