Genesee Christian School

1223 S Belsay Rd, Burton, MI, 48509-0485
Tel: (810)743-3108
Grades: PK - 12 | 378 students
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Genesee Christian school is a private non-denominational Christian School in mid-Michigan. The school was founded in 1974 and operates under the direction of a nine-member board. The school's mission is to assist Christan parents in training Biblical principles to their children. The school seeks to present a challenging academic and spiritual environment which is conducive to the intellectual growth of it's students thus enabling them to become complete in Christ.

School Overview:
Genesee Christian School
School Membership(s) American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1973
Student Body
Total Students 378 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 7% (MI School Avg.: 15%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 20 students
Number of AP Courses 5 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology Calculus
English Literature Psychology
US History
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Robert Buchalski
Admissions Associate Lucy Swedorske
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Golf
Soccer Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Christian Honor Society MACS Fine Arts Festival
Student Council Teens With A Mission

School Notes:

    • Genesee Christian School offers education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The daycare offers educational programs for children 2 1/2 to 4 years old. The elementary building houses 4 and 5 year old kindergarten though 5th grade. The high school building houses 6th-8th grade in a middle school environment and a traditional 9th-12th grade cirriculum. Both buildings are located in Burton, Michigan.
    • The school year typically begins the fourth Monday in August (one week before Labor Day) and meets the minimum 1098 instructional hours recommended by the State of Michigan. Traditional classroom instruction is offered at all levels using the ABeka curriculum at the elementary level and a combination of ABeka, Bob Jones Press and secular texts at the high school.
    • The school day for middle and high school consists of seven class periods of 50 minutes. Bible is taught during one of the seven hours with chapel services held twice a week. The school is operated on a semester basis; students receive 1/2 credit per academic course per semester. The professional staff includes the adminsitrator, high school assistant principal and elementary principal. The instructional staff includes 28 experienced full-time and part-time teachers, along with several teacher aides and support staff.
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    • SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS:
    • Application-based Bible classes
    • Excellent chapel ministry
    • Effective revival/evangelist services
    • Excellent network with local churches, pastors & youth pastors
    • Teens With A Mission outreach program
    • Jr & Sr Leadership Camp
    • John & Romans Bible Project
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    • ACADEMIC EMPHASIS:
    • Taditional elementary school curriculum & instruction
    • College-preparatory program in middle school & high school
    • Strong Math, English, History & Science curriculum
    • Advanced placement classes
    • Small to moderate class sizes
    • Vocational opportunities (Skill Center)
    • Local & State of Michigan academic competitions and testing
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    • FINE ARTS:
    • Elementary art & music program
    • 5th grade & middle school band
    • Middle school & high school choir
    • Middle school & high school art, including clay sculpting & drawing
    • Annual drama productions
    • Annual elementary and high school music programs and concerts
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    • EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES:
    • Comprehensive athletic program
    • Student Council & class government
    • Homecoming & Winterfest
    • Honor Society
    • Yearbook & Journalism
    • Mackinac Island & Washington D.C. Trips

    Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

Nearby Schools:

Genesee Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away
Faithway Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 2 mi. away
Faith Baptist School
Gr. PK-12 | 2.3 mi. away
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 2.6 mi. away
St Thomas More Academy
Gr. K-12 | 2.9 mi. away

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