Students in grades 6th – 12th are required to sign an honor pledge.  In signing this pledge, students are committing to a 24-hour lifestyle on and off campus.
 

• I will endeavor to follow the will of God for my life and to exemplify Christ-like character through daily personal prayer and consistent study of the Word of God, and through faithful group worship both at school and church.  (Matthew 7:7-11; James l:22; I Peter l:13-16; 2 Peter l:l0,ll; Galatians 4:7)

• I will apply myself to my studies and endeavor to develop the full powers of my mind in Christ.   (Luke 2:52; Philippians 2:5; l Corinthians l:5)

• I will practice good health habits and regularly participate in wholesome physical activities.  (I Corinthians 3:l6,17; Romans 12)

• I will refrain from a lifestyle of sexual immorality, drunkenness, use of illegal substances, and use of tobacco.  (I Corinthians 6:9,13,18,19; Galatians 5:16-26)

• I will abstain from all appearances of evil, such as immodest clothing.  (I Thes. 5:22)

• I will yield my personality to the healing and molding power of the Holy Spirit.  (James 5:14-16; Acts l:8)

• I will endeavor to faithfully give heed to the call of God on my life and develop the gifts and abilities God has given me.  (I John 2:20; I Corinthians 12:18-31; Ephesians 4:11,12).

• I will seek to practically share the love of Christ through personal witness and specific ministry on a regular basis in an area of Christian Service.  (Matthew 28:19,20; Matthew l0:8; John 15:17; I Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 5:;18; I Corinthians 9:22)

• I will acknowledge the need to preserve my language for words that uplift and encourage my peers and the adults in my life.  (Matthew 12:36,37; Proverbs 18:8; Proverbs 26:20; Psalms 19:14; Psalms 34:13

• I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do.  I am not only expected to adhere to this policy but also to promote and encourage my peers to follow it.  (Psalm 15:1-3; James 1:8; Deuteronomy 5:19,20)

• I will submit myself to the leadership and authority of Gateway Christian School.  I understand that my attendance at GCS is a privilege and not a right.  I am determined to give my best and prayerfully support the vision of GCS and its philosophy of providing quality education without compromising the Word of God.   (Luke 2:52; Philippians 2:5; l Corinthians l:5)

• Failure to follow and adhere to this Code of Conduct and Honor Pledge will result in one or more of the following consequences; correction, rebuke, paddling, detention, suspension, and transfer