We love our students and their families.
This is the time of year when we often part ways with our students. Generally, the departures are not initiated by us but by our families. Some reasons people leave are beyond their control, such as relocating to another state for a job opportunity. However, many of the reasons are due to questions not asked. Although we cannot fix all issues, we can resolve many. So, ask. As my dad used to say, “You don’t know unless you ask.” He would follow that up with, “The worst they can say is no.” Here are some common examples. My son wants to play football or my daughter wants to be on the swim team. Believe it or not, many of our students have played football or swum for their public schools. We work to help facilitate schedules so students can make practices and games. We also offer physical education (PE) credit to students who choose to participate in this program.
Another issue is money. Finances can be a balancing act, but families occasionally leave without even inquiring about financial aid. Sometimes, we can offer more assistance in this area than you realize.
My final area to address in this article is college acceptance. Many believe that major universities will not accept our students. I’m going to answer this question here. Traditionally, not only are they accepted, but they also excel. Over the past six years, five Grace students have been accepted to the University of Washington in Seattle. We have had students attend prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the United States Military Academy (West Point), to name a few major universities. We also have several students who attend excellent Christian colleges and universities such as The Master’s University, Bob Jones, Cedarville, and George Fox, to name a few.
So, please ask questions; don’t leave us for a reason for which we might be able to provide guidance or reassurance.
What other questions are you NOT asking? Please let us know; we will do our best to assist you. We love our students and their families and desire to continue our partnership until the day of graduation.
- Timothy Pearce
