We offer an experience that goes far beyond what an ordinary curriculum can. Founded in 1967, Gaston Day School is a nonsectarian, college-preparatory school for grades Preschool through 12 with approximately 500 students and 65 full and part-time faculty and staff. Richard Rankin, Anderson Davis Warlick Head of School Gaston Day attracts students from a five county area including Gaston, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Cleveland, and York and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Independent Schools, and the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools and approved by the North Carolina Department of Education. Originally located in Belmont, North Carolina, Gaston Day began with 131 students in grades 1 through 9 under the leadership of Mr. J.B. “Bill” Davis as headmaster. From its earliest years to the present, Gaston Day School has provided local families of all faiths, races, and walks of life with a well-rounded, college-preparatory education. Today, academic excellence has become the school’s hallmark: the lower and middle schools score in the top half of the nation’s independent schools on standardized tests; SAT scores on critical reading and math are consistently Gaston County’s highest; and our AP test pass rate is over 80%. With general academic excellence in all upper school subjects, the writing and fine arts programs regularly win regional and national awards. Athletics and the fine arts remain integral to the comprehensive education that the school provides, and enrollment continues to top 500 students. Gaston Day School has a rich history and looks forward to a bright future of continued growth and academic excellence. To be the finest independent day school in the southeastern United States. To educate our students and prepare them for academic success and responsible, productive lives. Integrity Excellence Curiosity and Creativity Service and Generosity Responsibility and Self-Discipline Confidence and Courage Respect for Self and Others The student is at the center of everything we do; the growth of the student is our foremost consideration. The faculty will be highly qualified, professional, and care deeply about each student’s academic success and personal growth. The school is committed to developing our faculty and academic administrators into leaders in independent school education. The curriculum will be inspiring, dynamic, and promote academic excellence, critical thinking, creative application, physical development and personal integrity. Further, it will reflect the best educational theory and practice, entertain innovation, and prepare our middle and upper school students to compete successfully in local, regional, and national competitions. The school must be a place that keeps students safe physically and emotionally, and one that promotes our community values. Gaston Day School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, Gaston Day School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristics. Let us know you’re interested and we’ll send you everything you need to get started. See the full campus, visit the classrooms, and meet the exceptional faculty and staff. Ready to enroll? Begin the admission process by submitting an online application form.
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