A message from the Head of School
Dear GHCA families,
A few short weeks ago it would not have even remotely crossed my mind that I would be writing a welcome letter for the Greater Houlton Christian Academy website! It seems evident to my family from all that has happened during these weeks that God has providentially placed us at GHCA. And to be clear, we are delighted that He has brought us here. We just could not be more excited about the year ahead—even with an Aroostook winter in store!
Hopefully, it is because you have that same sense of God’s leading that your family has come to this school. Perhaps you, too, believe that GHCA will be a powerful partner in teaching your children to view every aspect of life and learning from the eternal perspective of God’s Word. Perhaps you, too, believe that this is a school that is committed to honoring Christ through the pursuit of genuine excellence not only in thought but also in actions and relationships.
This will be a pivotal year for GHCA — a leadership transition, an accreditation team visit, the challenges of a faltering economy — but I also know that God’s timing and provision are perfect! What a great time to be part of something so special!
Finally, I will be calling our board, staff, and families to a special emphasis on prayer this year because Christ said, “…apart from me you can do nothing.” It is right for us to plan and work hard but we must always have in front of us that our efforts are futile without His blessing and empowerment. If you are willing to join me in making an extra effort to pray for the GHCA family this year, please drop me a short note at jbishop@ghca.com. I want to know our families are praying!
Blessings,
John R. Bishop
Head of School
About our Website
Our website is designed to serve two purposes. First, it is meant to provide valuable information to prospective students and their parents about the many services and benefits GHCA offers in the area of Christian Education. This information includes a promotional video, downloadable forms and handbooks, an excellent overview of our programs, philosophy, and mission, and resources for further inquiry. Explore what we have to offer using the navigation menu to the left of this text.
The second purpose of this website is to provide up-to-date information to currently enrolled students and their families, both local and distant. Our homepage is similar to the front page of a newspaper, in that it contains the "headlines" of what's happening at GHCA. This page changes often, and parents should frequently check it. Our teacher blogs are provided as a means for teachers to communicate with their own students and families regarding classroom activities, special events, upcoming projects, and topics related to their field of expertise. The calendars page provides dynamic and detailed information of upcoming school events, sport schedules, and exam schedules. Teachers also have the ability to create their own classroom calendars. SURRAnet is our student information system, and the website link provides parents with instant access to academic, conduct, and attendance reports.
Our website is currently undergoing a rebuild. While the most important sections are completed, there are other sections that are in the process of being rebuilt. This takes time since each department must meet with the webmaster and provide necessary material for their section. You may find some links "dead end", and this is why. Please be patient with us as we work this year to finalize these sections, and always feel free to email the office or the department head to find out more about areas of interest to you.
Enjoy your stay and visit often!
Michael Surran
Webmaster