An Option for Homeschooling Families
Thank you for your interest in Golden Acres Christian School. This unique ministry is available to all Alabama families regardless of church affiliation. Our school provides compliance with Alabama homeschooling laws with minimal academic requirements.
REGISTRATION
2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
This year's registration will be done differently. Golden Acres enrollment will be limited to a total of 62 families for 2010-2011 (12 families that are members of Golden Acres Baptist Church + 50 other families). Applications for enrollment will be received on a first come first served basis on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 3-5 pm at Golden Acres Baptist Church Annex A. No application will be accepted by mail or through the church office.
If we still have openings available after the June 29th registration, we will accept additional application on Tuesday, July 6th from 3-5 pm at Golden Acres Baptist Church Annex A.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED AFTER JULY 6TH
Tuition for the 2010-2011 school year will be $40 per family. There is no longer a separate fee for new applicants. Please make checks payable to Golden Acres Christian School.
Enrollment for 2010-2011 is FULL
We are no longer accepting applicants
To find a list of other church schools in Alabama that admit homeschooling students, go to C.H.E.F. of Alabama at www.chefofalabama.org/resources/churchschools.html
Questions?
Email your questions about enrollment to Suzanne Sheppard at gacs_lions@yahoo.com or check out our Frequently Asked Questions webpage by clicking on the link in the left toolbar.
Please restrict phone calls to the school office to Monday-Friday noon-4:00 pm
(334) 297-0577
If we are unavailable, please leave a voicemail and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Homeschool Sports News!
Homeschool sports are now being coordinated through an organization called Georgia and Alabama Christian Sports. For more information, go to their new webpage at www.gacslions.com
Why the change?
Many people are confused by the affiliation with an Alabama church school and how enrollment has been done. Often students don't event pursue athletics thru Golden Acres because they don't need a church school. By separating the sports and the "cover school" we hope to appeal to a broader spectrum of homeschooling students.
Please continue to support homeschool sports in our area. They will still be the Lions and their colors will remain BLUE and GOLD.
Transcripts
After, May 31, 2010, transcripts will no longer be available through Golden Acres Christian School.
College Scholarship
Golden Acres Christian School will award a college scholarship in the amount of $250 this year.
Application: Applicants must submit an essay of at least 1,000 words and no more than 1,500 words dealing with the issue of "How has homeschooling impacted your world view". Applicants must include their name, address, number of years homeschooled and name of cover school (if any). Mail entries to: Golden Acres Christian School, 3405 s. Railroad st., Phenix City, AL 36867
Requirements: Applicants must e a current homeschooling student in 12th grade planning to attend college in the fall of 2011. Preference will be given to seniors enrolled at Golden Acres Christian School.
Deadline: All submissions must be made between Oct. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2010.
Award: Notification for the winning entry will be made by Feb. 1, 2011. The winner's name will also b posted on our website homepage. Payment will be made directly to the school of the student's choice to be applied to tuition payment. The winner is responsible to supply Golden Acres with the name of the college and their student ID # so that payment may be made on their behalf directly to the college.