Gramercy Christian School
A Quality Education Centered in God's Word
Science at Gramercy reflects our Christian view on God's Creation, while challenging students to be prepared for the next level of scientific discovery. Knowledge-based science includes an understanding of all theories, as students learn to defend their Christian perspective. Classes at Gramercy, whenever possible, incorporate hands-on work in our fully equipped science lab, which reinforces scientific concepts. Several tracks enable students to use career goals in selecting specific courses. Environmental science, biology, and physical science meet the graduation requirements, but chemistry and physics even at AP level are options. Students may use dual enrollment at the local community colleges for other interests in science.
Upper School Academic Information
Science
Math
Math is the pivotal subject in a student's schedule. With proper placement, math classes at Gramercy challenge students to stretch toward their potential while rewarding diligence with success. Competitions at East Carolina University and Coastal Community are offered to those who qualify. Experience proves that students who are correctly placed in math perform well in all subjects. Eighth grade students, having met the prerequisites, may take Algebra I for credit. After Algebra I, several math tracks lead to completion of graduation requirements. Other courses offered are Geometry, Algebra II including an honors level, honors Geometry with components of trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus. Calculus I., AB, and BC are also offered. Students who wish to take statistics are encouraged to dual enroll at the community college.
English
The high school English curriculum focuses on literature, grammar and writing. Literature begins with the study of genres, then world literature, American and British literature. Our reading lists for each grade offer a common point of reference, recognition of their cultural value. Students are exposed to authors and works from the whole range of Western literature, both Christian and secular, from the Classical period to the twentieth century. Students learn of the ideas that have shaped Western culture as they study the historical background, authors, the characteristics and story of the literary works, and the major philosophies and movements that influenced those works, which gives them a foundation on which to build and the tools for addressing new ideas.
Foreign Language
Gramercy offers Latin I as a foundational course which encourages critical thinking skills. Spanish I, II and III are recommended for students in tenth grade and up. Foreign language courses teach work ethic, similar to math due to the building structure, and they foster increased verbal and composition skills. College admissions counselors look for at least two consecutive years of a foreign language completed in the twelfth grade.
