Summer Information

The office will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. until June 4. The office will be closed on holidays. If you need to contact the office, please call (228) 875-2093 and leave a voicemail, or email at office@gbaos.org. If you need to come into the school, please schedule an appointment. The office will be closed June 10-June 19.

Tutoring will be available over the summer break for students needing supplemental help. Mrs. Marsh will provide tutoring to students entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Mrs. Peck will provide tutoring to students entering 4th grade through 12th grade. You may contact Mrs. Marsh at (228) 219-0980 or Mrs. Peck at (228) 209-4498 to schedule a meeting time. Payment arrangements will be made directly with the tutor.

Report cards will be available for pickup from Thursday, May 23 until Thursday, June 6. Report cards and standardized testing scores will only be available upon complete payment of any outstanding balance.

Orientation for the 2024-2025 school year will be Tuesday, August 6, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Grace Baptist Church auditorium. Attendees will earn a $25.00 credit towards tuition per student enrolled. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 13. School begins at 8:00 a.m. Dismissal will be at 12:00 p.m.

There will be a uniform donation/exchange table available at orientation. You may donate uniform items as well as take any needed uniform items for your student. We ask that all donations be brought in no later than the last week of school.

If you are in need of uniform alterations or would like to order custom made skirts, please contact Carol Clark at (228) 219-0301.

We encourage students to continue strong reading habits over the summer. Under
the Student Resources tab located at our website www.gbaos.org we have included a list of book recommendations, links to Godly music, as well as Bible preaching.

GBA anticipates no changes to the school dress code. Please note that when purchasing uniform shirts they must be in the following colors: red, gray, black, any shade of blue, or white. Pants and skirts must be gray, black, khaki, or navy blue.

Counseling is available for interested parents or students by appointment only. Please contact the school office to schedule an appointment with Pastor Perkins or Mr. Carpenter.

Our emphasis for the 2024-2025 school year will be Student Involvement. We sincerely desire for the students to want to “Own Their School.” We aim to
promote this endeavor by giving students areas of responsibility, leadership opportunities, ways to support missions, and much more.