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Our Tools For Success

How we grow your child

We believe that all students can and will succeed if provided:
  •  Highly Effective Teachers
  •  A rigorous and viable 21st century curriculum
  •  Empowerment and support to succeed

Highly Effective Teachers

Research shows that teacher effectiveness is the single most important school-based factor in student success. Students who have highly effective teachers for three years in a row will score 50 percentile points higher on achievement tests than students who have less effective teachers three years in a row (Sanders & Rivers, 1996). Moreover, one set of research proposes that assigning great teachers five years in a row to a class of disadvantaged children could close the achievement gap between these students and their privileged peers (Hanushek, Kain, O'Brien, & Rivkin, 2005).

​At GSFCA we work hard to help establish Highly Effective Teachers through assessing new tools to help them achieve classroom success.

Success for All

From its leadership to its teachers to its volunteers, the GSFCA involves teams tightly networked within the school to best serve our students, some who are economically challenged. 

Online Resources

Engrade is an educational technology company that provides online learning management system and educational assessment products to K-12 school districts. Engrade was founded in 2003 and later acquired by McGraw-Hill Education in January 2014. Engrade lets you easily see all of your upcoming homework, assignment scores, class grades, and attendance online as well as send private messages to your teacher. 

GSFCA also uses various online educational solutions.  W
eb based programs are not only used in the classroom, but also at home and in public libraries wherein students have the ability to log on and work on strengthening their educational skills. With online learning solutions, teachers are empowered to dynamically adapt learning paths to provide the appropriate curricula and degree of challenge as a student’s capabilities grow, or when a student falters.


Data Driven Instruction


​Using Assessments, Analysis, and Action to guide teaching and growth.

Assessments

Using multiple assessments, we find out what your child knows, and what concepts they struggle with.

Analysis

Using the overall and individual Student results we find out what individual areas are strengths and weaknesses, both for the calss and the student, and put extra focus on those areas to help a child succeed.

Action

Every teacher develops action plans for the classes and students to help improve those areas that show in need.  Each child is given a evaluation that shows their overall understanding of subject areas and given a goal to achieve in their next assessment with that score, so each child understands exactly what they need to strive for during the school year.

Measures of Academic Progress

Throughout the school year parents and teachers will conference and progress reports will be provided to keep up with real-time data on student growth or any areas of concern.  These assessments allow us to see key instructional insights into our students.

Parent Involvement

You have the strongest influence's on your child's education. Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have:
  •  Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates
  •  Better school attendance
  •  Increased motivation, better self-esteem
  •  Lower rates of suspension
  •  Decreased use of drugs and alcohol
  •  Fewer instances of violent behavior

At GSFCA We have an Parent Teachers Fellowship dedicated to helping you succeed with your child.

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  • Fully Accredited by the State of Ohio.
  • Chartered by the Ohio Department of Education. 
  • Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) 
The Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy
428 E. Main Street
Columbus, OH 43215
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  • Home
    • ABOUT
    • BELIEFS
    • HISTORY
    • Our Pastor
    • FOUNDER
    • DR. FRIEND
    • LINKS
  • FACULTY
    • ADMINISTRATOR
    • GOVERNING BOARD
    • EMPLOYMENT
  • PARENTS
    • ORIENTATION
    • 2020-2021 CALENDAR
    • GRADELINK
    • CLASS DOJO
    • REPAIR REQUEST FORM
    • ACADEMY MENU
    • HANDBOOK
    • TRANSPORTATION
    • PTF Bulletin Board
    • Testimonials
    • DONATE >
      • MONEY
      • TIME
      • ITEMS
  • ACADEMICS
    • TOOLS
    • ONLINE RESOURCES
    • ADMISSIONS
    • TUITION & FEES
    • OHIO ED CHOICE
    • DIVERSITY
  • NEWS & EVENTS
  • MT. OLIVET
  • Covid-19 Plan