Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy Launches Save Our School Campaign
March 28, 2009 · Print This Article
The Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy, like many other organizations and educational institutions, was confronted in 2008 with the economic crisis that resulted in a decline in student enrollment.
To meet this challenge, the kindergarten through sixth-grade academy, located at 6925 International Blvd., has implemented a “Save Our School (SOS) Campaign” with goals of increasing student enrollment and raising $1 million. The school is seeking financial assistance from community organizations, churches, sororities, fraternities and concerned citizens to be a part of the solution and help keep the school open.
In response to this dire situation, the Grandparents Club of the Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy instituted an “Adopt a Child” Program, in which members pay half the tuition for students, which helps to defray the cost to families. Since the program’s inception, four students and their families have received financial assistance for the 2008-09 school year.
“We are committed to the idea, that if we start early in the lives of our children, provide a healthy environment, a Christian education with lots of love and support, we will be able to bring up a generation who will be productive and respectful citizens, ” said Martha Brown, founder and organizer of the Grandparents Club.
The Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy is the dream fulfilled of our late Pastor, Dr. Herbert Guice, who served his community tirelessly for over 57 years
The academy is a state-of-the-art elementary school that features spacious carpeted classrooms, a safely enclosed schoolyard and a fully equipped computer lab. Students are offered a top academic program, small class sizes and supplemental programs that include Spanish, music and computer classes for all grades.
As a result of the school’s top curriculum, it has earned six years of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
For further information about the Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy, the Grandparents Club or to donate to the Academy’s SOS Program, please contact Dr. Clifford Thompson, Director, at (510) 729-0330 or email: cthompson@guiceacademy.org. Visit the Academy’s website at www.guiceacademy.org.
