Greater Atlanta Christian School Blog

Why Co-curriculars are Important to Your Child's Success

Posted by Greater Atlanta Christian School on Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Co-curricular activities give students the opportunity to explore their interests, nurture their talents, and grow their strengths further than time allows in a traditional classroom setting. 

Co-curricular experiences are essential for college acceptance and success. College admissions teams look closely at a student’s academic achievements. However, co-curricular experiences offer a means by which to differentiate one high-performing student from the next.

Through co-curricular activities, students foster a sense of self, gain problem-solving skills, and learn to develop and nurture relationships. All of these skills are essential to success in a college environment and life.

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Topics: college acceptance, co-curriculars, college success

Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Posted by Greater Atlanta Christian School on Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Earth Day is April 22. No matter how young or old your child or children, Earth Day activities are a good way to focus on the natural world around us. There are many fun ways to do this. Choose or adapt some of the activities below to fit your family. Here are just a few ideas to consider.

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Topics: Earth Day, Earth Day activities, family activities

Four Reasons Why Sports Help Kids in School

Posted by Greater Atlanta Christian School on Sat, Apr 11, 2020
Learning is a full-time job for children, but so often their days are filled with other activities like sports. Some parents question whether these extra-curricular activities might take time away from studying or hurt their child's academic performance. The truth is, there are several reasons you should encourage your child to join a sports team. Not only do sports help children stay active and healthy, but they also make a difference in academics, both now, and in the future.
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Topics: co-curriculars, sports

6 Screen-Free Ways to Unplug with your Family

Posted by Greater Atlanta Christian School on Mon, Mar 23, 2020
When it comes to instilling positive values in your children, one of the easiest ways is to set technology aside at least one night a week for a fun family activity. You can then focus on teaching your children to collaborate and engage in quality communication while forging a strong family bond. 

Here are six ways to unplug with your family to take advantage of screen-free time:

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Topics: parenting, Technology, parenting tips, screen-free time

How to Raise Service Minded Kids

Posted by Greater Atlanta Christian School on Fri, Mar 13, 2020
One of the most important values  parents can instill in their children is a willingness to serve others. By serving others, kids learn how to identify their gifts and strengths and how to use them to make a positive difference in the world.  
 
Children who serve less fortunate populations are afforded a unique perspective that encourages gratitude and empathy. These experiences create lasting impressions on children and foster compassion, kindness, and understanding. It gives them an opportunity to make their faith actionable and to gain the confidence to share their beliefs with others while also giving them a tangible example of Christ's love.
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Topics: mission trips, faith, service-minded kids, service, volunteering