Welcome New Families! - Greater Atlanta Christian School

Welcome New Families! - Greater Atlanta Christian School
Welcome New Families!
We’re excited to welcome you to the GAC family! As you begin your journey at GAC, we know there’s a lot to take in — from enrollment steps and preparing for the school year to discovering the many ways your child and family can get involved. To help you get started, we’ve planned several key events designed to guide you through each step of the transition.
Families with a child already enrolled at GAC
New families
Use your current (parent) user name to log into
MyGAC
to begin enrollment.
Step-by-step instructions for enrollment:
Create a MyGAC account. You will receive an invitation to create an account at
this email address
within the next 24 hours. If you already have a Blackbaud account at your current school, you may use that to log in immediately.
Review and sign the enrollment contract digitally.
Pay the deposit to reserve your spot by
Tuesday, April 14.
100% of this deposit goes toward tuition. (6th-12th grade deposit is $4985, 1st-5th - $4045, K4-P1 - $3555, K3 - $3160, Young Learners - $250). You may pay this through MyGAC using a credit card or an electronic check, with no additional fees. Several weeks after enrollment, you will receive a statement for the remaining tuition that will reflect your balance or your tuition plan (annual, monthly, or quarterly).
Tuition for the 26-27 school year will be due by June 1 unless you have selected a payment plan.
Create a FACTS account
. You will find a link in your family's contract to create this Student Billing account. Creating a FACTS account is a required step in the enrollment process.
If you experience any issues logging in, don’t worry. Our
Admissions team
and
Technology support
are available to help and answer any questions.
Ways to Get Your Life Started as a Spartan
Attend GAC 101 (Welcome Meeting for New Families) on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Request that your student's final transcript be sent to GAC from the current school
using this form.
Register for a course selection appointment with a counselor (Middle and High School only; see FAQs below for more information and the sign-up link).
Purchase uniforms at the Spartan Store.
Sign up here.
Summer hours are: July 27 - August 6, Monday to Friday,  8 AM-4 PM, with a break between 12-1 PM for lunch and restocking.
Sign up for co-curricular activities.
Request a GAC New Family Parent Ambassador
here
Attend New Family and New Student Mixer Events. Dates will be shared below.
10th-12th-grade students need to sign up for a
Learning Excursion Trip
as soon as possible. Please contact
Kate Staelens
, High School Project Manager, to begin the process.
Keep checking back to this page to stay in the know!
Monday, May 4: GAC 101 (Welcome Meeting for New Families)
Monday, August 3 - First Day of School & Spiritual Retreat (Grades 11 & 12)
Wednesday, August 5 - First Day of School & Spiritual Retreat (Grades 9 & 10)
Friday, August 7 - Spartan Together
Monday, August 10 - First Day of School (Young Learners & Grades K3-8th)
Used Uniform Sales
Young Learners Events
Lower School Events
Middle School Events
High School Events
GAC Parent Association (GPA) Events
This on-campus event for rising K3-12th-graders is an opportunity to connect with GAC programs, learn more about how to get plugged in, and prepare you to join us in August. More information about this event will be sent via email. Don’t forget to register in Ravenna with the shared code.
High School Hours
8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
MS/HS Carpool Map
High School Hours
8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
MS/HS Carpool Map
This is an annual family-favorite event for the entire GAC community to kick-off the start of the school year together.
1:00 p.m.
– Arrival time for
all new GAC families
. This will also be the start time for
9th and 10th graders
and their families as these students will be arriving back to campus from their High School Spiritual Retreat midday.
1:30 p.m.
– Mandatory 9th Grade Parent & Student Meeting (Performing Arts Center, Artusa Hall)
2:00–5:00 p.m.
– Used Uniform Sale available at GAC 1500 Building, East Meeting Room, across from main campus next to Starbucks (This is also the time returning families will be coming to the school-wide event, so new families do not have to stay until the end of Spartan Together, but can dismiss themselves whenever needed/ready)
We will have gourmet popsicles and cold beverages for everyone to enjoy. Spartan Together is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends, meet new families, visit with teachers and staff, and get everything in place for an incredible year ahead.
Lower School: Arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. for walk-in | Carpool 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Young Learners
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Young Learners Carpool Map
Early Childhood Village
8:15 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Early Childhood Village Carpool Map
Elementary
8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Elementary Carpool Map
After School
Encore
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Middle School:
MS/HS
8:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
MS/HS Carpool Map
GAC Parent Association (GPA)
Used Uniform Sale for New Families
📆 To Be Announced
📍GAC 1500 Building, East Meeting Room
The East Meeting Room of the 1500 Building is just across from campus at the corner of Indian Trail & Georgia Belle Court.
Skip the back-to-school rush and join us at the
New Families GPA Used Uniform Sale!
It’s a great way to stock up on gently used uniform items and spirit wear.
You'll find student favorites like:
✔️ Uniform tops and bottoms
✔️ Spirit wear t-shirts and sweatshirts
We recommend bringing your student along to try things on, as we aren’t able to offer returns or exchanges. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or credit card. All proceeds go directly back to the school, helping to fund meaningful programs for our students each year.
You’re invited to GAC Young Learners to hear from our Director, Abby McFadden, meet a few teachers, and make new friends. While attendance is not required, we want to give you additional opportunities to spend time on GAC’s campus to ask questions and help GAC start to feel like home.
Young Learners "Sundresses and Sneakers" Family Social
Thursday, July 9,
4:00-6:00 p.m.
The Lower School (K3-5th grade) hosts several summer playdate events for new Lower School students. This is a great opportunity for new students to spend some time on campus and make new friends.
Lower School Popsicle Playdates (K3-5th Grade)
Dates To Be Announced
Our Middle School hosts mixer events throughout the summer to help new students meet current GAC students. These events are also a great chance for your student to familiarize themselves with their new schedule and find out all the information that they need before starting on the first day of school.
Middle School Mixers
We will host two new student mixers over the summer, along with a 6th grade orientation. Please check back for updates on specific dates and times.
Our High School hosts mixer events throughout the summer to help new students meet current GAC students. These events are also a great chance for your student to familiarize themselves with their new schedule and find out all the information that they need before starting on the first day of school.
High School Mixer
Date To Be Announced,
6:00-8:00 p.m. Parent meeting with a student mixer. School laptops will be distributed and Student ID photos taken. Dinner will be served, so RSVP is essential for planning purposes.
Specific dates and times will be announced this summer!
Back to School Parent Coffee
New Family Tailgate
GAC Women Together in Christ
Tennis Round Robin
Trunk or Treat
Interested in volunteering with the GPA?
Click here.
What is MyGAC?
How can I get information during the summer?
How can I start getting connected now?
How can I select my courses (grades 6-12)?
How do I get involved with academic teams and clubs?
When can I get involved with athletics?
How can I get involved as a parent?
MyGAC is a portal for parents, students, faculty, and staff. Important resources are available through myGAC such as homework assignments, grades, announcements, lunch menus, directories, enrichment activities, and much more. To learn more, watch the
MyGAC Lower School Instructional Video
or the
MyGAC Upper School Instructional Video.
The Admissions Office will be open this summer if you have any questions. You may also contact school offices directly, although many will have reduced summer hours. See Important Contacts on this page. You will be receiving periodic emails with information and updates.
There are many ways to get connected throughout the summer. Our
Ambassador program
connects you with an existing family that can act as a touch point during the summer for parent-to-parent communication. You will receive an email from Admissions about participating in the ambassador program. If you have specific questions about this program, contact
Carrie Downing
We hope you will attend the events designed for your school level and also consider experiencing other on-campus opportunities like summer camps, summer athletics or summer academic classes. These opportunities will vary depending on the age of the student.
High School students
should
sign up for a counseling meeting
to select their courses. GAC must have student’s Fall 2025 transcript and Spring 2026 course schedule with performance data in order to select courses.
Middle School:
GAC Middle School Counselor, Misty Wilson, will email all new families within two weeks of your enrollment to provide you with information about your schedule and to set up a meeting for further discussion.
Ethos Summer Courses for Grades 6-12
Ethos Summer Courses are designed for summer online access, with a weekly paced course built into your family's summer plans. Students can choose from engaging courses.
Courses for Credit (June 1 – July 24)
$702 per half-credit course | $895 for full-credit Middle School Social Science courses
Health
or
Performance Training
Fine Arts
(2D Art, Drawing/Painting, Photography)
Psychology
and
Sociology
STEM
(Python 1 & 2, Intro to 3D Modeling)
Middle School Social Sciences
(Grades 6–8)
and more!
Summer Enrichment Courses (June 15 – July 10 | $550)
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra 2
Honors Precalculus
AP Calculus BC
Executive Function (organizing Your High School Transition or rising 9th grade students only)
Click here to get started with Ethos!
For questions, contact
Dr. Crystal Downs
At GAC, we offer many academic competitions including Debate, Chess Team, Math Team, Mock Trial, Robotics, and more. You may read about what opportunities are offered by
clicking here
. This page includes contact information for the faculty sponsors.
If you have enrolled, your student may begin participating in workouts with individual teams. If you have questions about when specific tryouts, practices or workouts occur, you may contact
Kathy Sisco
in the Athletic Office.
To participate in athletics, you will need a doctor to complete the
Athletics Physical Packet
Parent Bible Studies
The
GAC Mom’s Bible Study
exists to encourage and inspire moms to abide in God’s Word while also providing a time to promote intentional community while we navigate motherhood in all different stages and seasons. Mom’s Bible study is a wonderful way for new and current moms to get to know one another as well as share other ways to get involved in the GAC community. Studies are offered during the fall and spring semesters and are often chosen with the yearly school theme in mind. For more information, contact
Teresa Harsh
GAC Dad's Bible Study
is led by Director of Spiritual Life Justin Bagwell. They meet every Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Wista Worthen Room in the Fincher Student-Family Center and online via Zoom. For more information, contact
Justin Bagwell
Own a Business? Join SpartanConnect Today!
SpartanConnect
is our new Business Directory for GAC family-owned businesses. Members of our community can list their business for free and connect with the GAC community. Boost your visibility even further with a Red & Gold Priority Business listing by participating in the
Georgia GOAL Tax Credit
Click here
to register your business today! Questions? Contact
Allison Dawson
Offices
School Levels
Enrichment Activities
School Operator
Bonnie Cole
770-243-2000
Admissions Office
Admissions
770-243-2273
Athletics
Kathy Sisco
770-243-2282
Counseling
Nikki Peacock
770-243-2360
Student Accounts
Tina Torrance
770-243-2216
Technology
Help Desk
770-243-2388
Young Learners
Erica Pierre
770-243-2350
Early Childhood Village
Cristina Pantea
770-243-2303
Elementary
Michelle Williamson
770-243-2328
Middle School
Sandra Onal
770-243-2312
High School
Main Office
770-243-2254
Aquatics Center
Emily Krug
770-243-2000
Encore Kids/Discovery Activities
Jennifer Stephens
770-243-2306
School of Ballet
Maggie Guajardo
770-243-2302
School of Music
Samuel Chong
857-930-8536
Tennis Academy
Mondrell Artis
770-243-2283
Office Hours
Contacts
Summer Office Hours
The Admissions Team is available M-F, 9AM-3PM in June and July.
School Year Hours
The Admissions Team is available M-F, 8AM-4PM from August-May.
Contacts
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
Mary Helen Bryant '87
770-243-2274
Associate Director of Alumni & Upper School Admissions
Joanna Duke ‘97
770-243-2278
Associate Director of Lower School Admissions
Mary Kate Chitty
770-243-2272
Admissions Associate
Mary Odum
770-243-2277
Admissions Associate
Carrie Downing ‘95
770-243-2276
Important Links
Final Transcript Request Form
Campus Map
Academic Program Book 2026-2027
School Calendar 2026-2027
Bus Transportation
Spartan Summer Camps
Uniform Fitting
Athletics Physical Packet
Lower School Supplies List
Middle School Supplies List
Resources
MyGAC Instructional Video: Lower School
MyGAC Instructional Video: Upper School
Parent Training: Tips and Tricks for GAC Technology Tools