Helping each student grow as Jesus did, "in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man." Luke 2:52

Arlington Christian School welcomes all who are interested in high quality education of students in a caring, values-oriented, setting that safe and family-like. Our students excel in academics and sports and are well prepared for success in life. Arlington Christian is fully accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).

You are invited to contact us if you are interested in enrolling a student, or if you wish to support our mission in any way. Arlington Christian is 501(3)c certified, and all contributions are tax-deductible.

We are located on Ridge Road, southwest of Atlanta near Fairburn, Georgia.

MISSION
The mission of Arlington Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, "in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man." Luke 2:52

HISTORY
In the fall of 1959, the doors of The Arlington Schools opened as a private independent school serving students in southwest Atlanta. In 1968, Greater Atlanta Christian School was established by members of the churches of Christ in Atlanta to offer quality Christian education on the north side of Atlanta. From 1987 to 1994, GACS and Arlington combined their strengths to form Greater Atlanta Christian School at Arlington. In an effort to more effectively meet the needs of the Arlington school family and direct its continued improvement, Arlington Christian School was formed in 1994 as a separate independent Christian school. Although ACS is a separate school, a close association with GACS continues. With "Quality Education in a Christian Environment" as its motto, ACS is dedicated to training young people both in godly principles and in academic competencies. ACS accepts students for admission without regard to race, sex, or national origin. ACS is registered with the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization.

ACCREDITATION
Since 1974, Arlington Christian School has held regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), now known as AdvanceEd. Accreditation is maintained through meeting rigorous standards, progress on a school improvement plan, submitting annual reports, a self- study, and an on-site peer review committee visit every five years. The Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) also accredits Arlington Christian School. This accreditation is held "with quality."

PHILOSOPHY
Arlington Christian School is made up of people who believe that the Christian life is both positive and practical, people who believe that life has eternal meaning only when lived according to the teachings of Christ, people who believe that true education has as much to do with developing proper attitudes as with developing academic competencies, and people who believe that success is a journey, not a destination, and that every person needs to regularly experience success in order to develop the will to consistently strive for excellence in all areas of life. Admission and participation in our educational programs is open to all eligible students who meet our qualification requirements regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Arlington is committed to:

• The development of each child's unique abilities.
• Honoring God the Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit by striving to have the message and Principles of the Bible permeate our daily routine.
• Guiding each student toward physical, academic, social, emotional and spiritual maturity. 
• A broad curriculum with a college preparatory emphasis.
• An appreciation for our spiritual, cultural and democratic heritage.
• Quality Education in a Christian Environment

The philosophy of Arlington Christian School demands that faculty members approach their students with wisdom, patience, and consideration, viewing themselves as involved in a spiritual ministry, as well as in educational instruction. These responsibilities are facilitated as administrators seek to promote conditions in which the faculty can function with freedom in a responsible pursuit of truth and professional competence.

The philosophy of Arlington Christian School also encourages parent-school communication and cooperation and upholds a firm and consistent yet fair code of student discipline and behavior. The development of personal responsibility is a major goal for our students. ACS holds firm to its strong stand against smoking, gambling, drinking, premarital sex, and substance abuse. The school does not allow the enrollment and/or attendance of students who have been married, have had children, have been pregnant, or who have fathered a child. Student behavior, on or off campus, which is illicit, immoral, illegal, and/or which reflects adversely on Arlington Christian School could cause immediate expulsion. The school does not sponsor, endorse, nor encourage dances. A Junior/Senior banquet is held each spring instead of a prom.

GOVERNANCE
Arlington Christian School (ACS) is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of responsible Christian men and women whose function is to set policy for the operation of the school. The day-to-day administration of the school is assigned to a President/Head of School, who oversees the total school program. An administrative team works under the direction of the President/Head of School to ensure the smooth operation of the school's various academic, athletic, and artistic programs.
Questions and concerns are directed to the appropriate school level administrator(s).
As a private Christian school, Arlington Christian School reserves the right to deny admission to any student. Further, Arlington Christian School reserves the right to ask any student to leave at any time for any reason when the administrator believes it is in the best interest of the school; this also includes the right to deny re-enrollment for the next school year.