Is the school associated with a particular church or denomination?
The school was started in 1967 by Moses & Gail Florance, Pastor of Youth Baptist Church. Day to day operations are run by a Principal, and various support staff. Pastor Moses Florence is the school administrator who provides spiritual oversight and helps ensure the school’s faithfulness to Christian doctrine.
What is your teacher student ratio?
Our policy is to have a maximum of 22 students per class. However, it is important to note that the actual ratios during the last few school years have remained under 20.
Are you accredited?
Yes, we received full accreditation (Grades 7-12) from the Georgia Association of Christian Schools (GACS) through the Georgia Private School Accreditation Council (GAPSAC). GACS' accreditation is recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for transfer of credits, college entrance, and the HOPE Scholarship Commission making it possible for high school graduates to receive the HOPE Scholarship.
Are your teachers certified?
All teachers (Grades 7-12) are certified through our accrediting organization (GACS).
What Bible do you use?
We use the KJV to align with the curriculum used for Bible instruction in K - 12th grade.
Do you have a uniform policy?
Yes. Our uniform policy is designed to afford flexibility to parents while fostering a positive, disciplined learning environment for the students. Click Here for more information.
What is your philosophy for discipline?
Often the word discipline connotes punishment. However, the Bible uses the word discipline for training. Biblical discipline involves taking the time to teach and train in a loving way that everyone is responsible to God for their actions. Actions that dishonor God result in consequences and correction designed to bring the student back to obedience to God.
What extracurricular activities do you provide?
We offer organized sports, after school program and private music lessons. See the Departments section for details.
What makes you different than the public schools and how do you compare?
There are three major differences. The first difference is Academic. We believe that our curriculum is more rigorous than the government schools and the results of that are reflected in our standardized test comparisons.
The second and more important difference is philosophical. We believe that we are in the role of assisting the parent to do their job of educating their child. We are not in charge of your child. Therefore, our system is designed to support the family and not the school system.
Third, and most important, is a spiritual difference. We believe that there can be no true education without Christ as the center. All of science, math, literature, and history, revolves around the sovereign God of the universe. A child who learns without God in their school environment learns to think that God is not necessary in their personal environment. To know God is the most important thing in any person’s life.
What type of curriculum do you use?
We primarily use curriculum from the best known and most respected Christian publishers such as A Beka and Bob Jones.
Do you offer a vocational tract for High School?
No. Our high school curriculum is college preparatory and exceeds the state's requirements for a College Prep with Distinction Diploma.
Do you have an after school program?
Yes, the program is called Extended Care. Parents may leave their child at school as late as 6:00 pm. For more information Click Here.
What are the school hours?
School starts at 8:00am and concludes at 3:05pm.
What is the tuition?
Click Here for current tuition rates and information.
Are there additional academic fees, such as book fees, activity fees, student supply fees, graduation fees, or elective fees?
No. All such fees are included within the annual tuition (under matriculation). Although athletic and graduation fees are separate.
How do you maintain security?
All visitors must report to the office for check in.
Do you conduct chapel and if so what do you do?
A 45/50 minute Chapel is conducted once a week for all grades. Students are divided into two groups (elementary and high school). Occasionally the message will be attuned to a particular event in the world or the school. Additionally, we enjoy singing hymns during Chapel.
What are your prayer needs?
Of course, there are many prayer requests that will come up during the year to fit various situations. However, the following needs are constant:
That the teachers, administrators, parents, and children, would seek to know and do the will of God.
That the minds of the teachers, administrators, parents, and children be filled with a greater sense and knowledge of God’s holiness.
That every child would know Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior.
That the staff of YCS would be given wisdom to plan, manage, grow, and teach.
That the teachers, administrators, parents, and children, would love to read the Bible and do it every day.
That our enrollment period would be fruitful and bring strong Christian families to YCS.
What is the minimum age for kindergarten?
Kindergarten is split into 3 age groups - K3, K4, K5. A child must be 3 years of age by September 1 to enter into K3.
What is the minimum age for 1st Grade?
A child must be 6 years of age by September 1.
What does Christ-Centered mean?
We do not present a secular education with a "dash" of morality. Everything that we do and teach is centered on the Truth - the Word of God. As such, Jesus Christ is the foundation (or center) on which all our efforts are built.