Mission Statement

The mission of GCCS is to provide academic and Christian education using the best educational practices including innovative and traditional methods in order to guide students to grow and mature as Jesus did, “in wisdom and stature, in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 NIV

Vision Statement

GCCS exists to serve our community by providing quality and personalized education to as many students as possible while emphasizing strong Christian values.

Business and Mission Plan

Strategic Plan (PDF)
 

GCCS Core Values

Christian love directs us that all interpersonal relationships be highly regarded. We should interact with one another in truth, dignity, and respectfulness.

Education empowers each of us to excel using good judgment, based on sound principles and knowledge, leading to changes in beliefs, attitudes, and skills.

Our faith in God, through His Son, is the foundation of the trust in all of our relationships.

Integrity refers to the soundness of our moral character, to a God-given desire to do what is right, regardless of the consequences. It is a willingness to be humbled in order to preserve ethics and morality.

Responsibility to God, self, and others encourages us to achieve our potential and to appreciate the talents of others.

Spirituality is the development of the aspect of our being that enables our relationship with God.

Purpose

The ultimate goal of Gulf Coast Christian Schools are to cultivate in our young people an appreciation for their own talents and abilities, as well as the contributions of others.  Bible lessons are taught daily in all grades and all students attend a weekly Chapel in which they participate.

At GCCS, we believe that raising children to be responsible and well educated adults who contribute to their community takes more than just a school.  It takes the School, the Parents and the Community.

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12

Parents: The parents at GCCS have a strong and active Parent-Teacher-Friend Association.  The PTFA supports GCCS with social events and fundraising activities to meet special needs of the students and the teachers.

Community: In the community, the local church supports GCCS both financially and with facilities use.  Neighborhood businesses are also supportive with gifts, discounts and item donations.

Board of Trustees

Barb Admire
Ed Benesh
Kevin Garner
Harold Gentry
Tom Harmon
Mike Thackrey
Lula Williams

Linda Smock, Principal/CEO

Yesterday

Founded in 1979 for the purpose of providing mothers with a quality day-care in a Christian environment, the "Mom's Day Out" program evolved into Gulf Coast Christian Schools.  It is a mission of the Northwest Church of Christ.

Today

Today, Gulf Coast Christian Schools offers age appropriate curriculum for children ages 1 through the 8th grade.  GCCS is dedicated to meeting or exceeding the State of Florida academic requirements.

The teachers at GCCS are committed to excellence.  With a 16-1 student to teacher ratio for grades k-5, our teachers are able to focus on challenging and nurturing children to become intelligent, self-reliant and responsible members of society.

GCCS is accredited by the National Christian School Association for the K-8 program. The preschool program is licensed by the Pinellas County License Board.