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                                          Extracurricular Activities

                                          Sports Club

                                          All students have the opportunity to participate in the Intramural Sports Club. Supportive of our school’s mission to raise up champions for God, the sports club provides students with the opportunity to participate in recreational sports while walking out principles of servant leadership and godly sportsmanship. Through the experience of play, the students learn the fundamentals of various sports. In addition, older students are provided leadership training as they work with younger students. During days of inclement weather, students are taught principles of godly health, including instruction from the Word of God. Our philosophy is to view sports as a ministry tool in reaching out to people with the love of Christ. Students enjoy playing sports while also growing in godly character and in leadership capacity.

                                          Chess Club

                                          All students also have the opportunity to participate in the Chess Club. The mission of the chess club is to help our students to develop the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as well as  their minds while playing the very strategic game of chess. Chess is a game that challenges children to use their minds to their maximum effort, to think logically, to make wise decisions, and to increase their ability to focus. It is a game that requires patience, gentleness, humility, and self-control. As a game of logical thinking, chess provides the opportunity for children to work through and develop victorious strategies. This practice translates into developing like skills that help our students in many other areas of their Christian walk. 

                                          Chess is a game that has often been compared to life, sports, and even politics. The Living Grace Chess Club takes it a step further and relates it to the Word of God. The club reinforces the school’s monthly godly character trait by relating it to the game of chess.              

                                          God has given us all great minds in order to accomplish His purpose in the earth. He has also given us the gifts of salvation, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the promises of His Word. We have a responsibility to use these gifts to their fullest potential for His glory. We believe parents, the church, and the school (the three-stranded cord) have a responsibility to help our children develop these tools by creating an environment in which they can grow and excel. Chess Club provides one such environment. Those students who qualify as a result of their strength, style, and uncompromising chess sportsmanship receive the opportunity to compete in chess tournaments.

                                          Math Learning Club

                                          Secondary students have the opportunity to sharpen their math problem solving skills by joining the Math Learning Club. The Math Learning Club meets on different days of the week for selected grades. Students work through math problems and concepts that need reinforcement in their learning. In addition, students can receive help on their math homework and ask questions on their current math lessons. Along with the club leader’s live tutoring, students also work with a collection of top-rated, computer-driven math resources on notebook PC’s, CD’s, DVD’s, and the Internet. The Math Learning Club provides students with additional assistance in the very important subject of mathematics.

                                          Drama

                                          Our students also have the opportunity to develop their gifts through periodic drama programs. A critical component of being equipped as a leader is developing one’s communication skills, and drama provides an excellent venue for such growth. More specifically, drama helps to develop important leadership skills of preparation, poise, and expression. The simple act of learning to project one’s voice in an appropriate manner is critical to one’s development as a leader. Students grow through the process of learning and acting of parts, speaking of lines, singing of songs, and leading their peers and younger students. Of course, drama at Living Grace Christian School involves the production of programs that glorify the Lord and communicate His redemptive message.

                                          Worship Team

                                          The student worship team is one way our students have the opportunity to be equipped to be champions for God. The students on the worship team grow in becoming servant leaders in leading the student body in celebrating our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At Living Grace Christian School, we call the students to praise the Lord with all of their hearts in spirit and in truth. This training occurs during our weekly chapel service. Students on the worship team use their leadership and musical gifts, including those of singing and the use of instruments.     

                                          Homework Club

                                          Students work on home-work, can receive help on their assignments, and can play educational games.

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