Gaston Christian School
ENROLLMENT: 235
AIRPORT: Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Rigorous college preparatory curriculum
Multi-tiered ELL program including first year English, Writing Center, Tutoring, SAT/TOEFL Prep
Full time International Director devoted to the needs of international students
International programming, college tours, and events
School-wide SAT Score: 1224/1600. Top 30% SAT Score: 1317/1600
ADMISSIONS
Accepting Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Conditions/Exceptions: Will consider student entering grade 12 if student if previously in US for a school year. No students over the age of 18. Student must be willing to learn about Christianity in Bible course.
Faith Requirement: None, but Parents and students must be open to Christian teaching and values
Admissions Criteria: TOEFL Junior preferred score is 750+ but components of each student's individual application is carefully considered; Will consider interview in lieu of test if transcripts presented before interview.
Accept Spring Enrollment: No
Interview in Lieu of Test: Yes
INTERNATIONAL TUITION & FEES
Application Fee: $200
New Student Registration Fee: N/A
Tuition: $16,325 (2022-2023) -Includes School Provided ELL; Supply Fee; Technology Fee; Administrative Fees; Windy Gap International Student trip and Hot Lunch
Other Fees: Sports Fees; Club Fees;
Refund Policy: If the student withdraws, fees will be due for each grading period student attended.
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Number of AP Courses and Listing: 7 - English Language/ Composition; U.S. History; Biology; Calculus; Statistics; Chemistry
Number of Honors Courses and Listing: 24 - English 9, 10, 11 & 12; Art III & IV; Band; Ensemble; Drama; Costuming; Spanish III; Geometry; Algebra II; Pre-Calculus; Calculus; Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Anatomy and Physiology; Physics; US Government/Economics; World History; US History; Psychology
Dual Enrollment Courses: Dual Enrollment Courses available through Sevenstar Academy and College and Career Promise Program through NC Community College System
ATHLETICS & FINE ARTS PROGRAM
Athletic Teams: Boys: Baseball; Basketball; Cross Country; Golf; Soccer; Swimming; Tennis; Track & Field. Girls: Basketball; Cheerleading; Cross Country; Golf; Soccer; Softball; Swimming; Tennis; Track & Field; Volleyball
League/State Championships: All-Conference winners of the MAC Conference in sports
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Art Club; Chess Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Interact; International Club; International Thespian Society; Junior Heart Board; Mock Trial Team; Mu Alpha Theta; National Beta Club; National Honor Society; Praise Band; Quiz Bowl Team; Society of Unashamed; Spirit Club; Student Government; Art; Band; Chorus; Costuming; Drama; Technical Drama
COLLEGE PREPARATION
% Graduates Enrolled in College: 97
College Preparation Support: N/A
Universities Acceptance: University of Chicago, Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; University of California, Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara; ; Boston University; George Washington University
Local Universities: Duke University; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Wake Forest University
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