Academics

Counseling and Career Center

At GRACE Christian School, we believe that a truly exceptional education goes beyond academics. We are deeply committed to the whole child, recognizing the vital interconnectedness of a student's intellectual, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional well-being. We strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive in all aspects of their development. To ensure our students receive the comprehensive care and assistance they need for their present well-being and future success, we provide two dedicated school mental health professionals in addition to an upper school college and career counselor.

Why Whole Child Health Matters at GRACE:

We understand that a student's emotional and mental health significantly impacts their ability to learn, build relationships, and reach their full potential. That's why we take a proactive and comprehensive approach to supporting the well-being of every child. Our commitment to whole child health is evident in our:

Christ-Centered Environment: Our faith foundation provides a strong moral compass and a sense of belonging, fostering emotional security and spiritual growth.
Dedicated Faculty and Staff: Each campus has a full time school psychologist that are passionate about nurturing the whole child and are trained to recognize and respond to student needs.
Comprehensive Support Services: We offer a range of resources and programs designed to promote physical health, social-emotional learning, and mental wellness.
Strong Home-School Partnership: We believe in working closely with parents to create a cohesive and supportive network for our students.

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Dr. Karri Hawley

Upper School Psychologist
Louisiana State University, Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, concentration in Cognition and Learning; University of North Florida, M.Ed. in Counseling; Georgia Southern University, B.S. in Psychology: ACSI Certified School Counselor
Lael Mills

Lower School Counselor
Liberty University, Masters in Counseling; Campbell University, B.S. in Psychology: National Certified Counselor (NCC); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

College Counseling & Career Program

The mission of GRACE Christian School’s College Counseling Program is to build personal relationships with students while equipping them to connect their God-given aptitudes and interests to college and career opportunities. Our overarching goal is to engage students in deep thinking about their futures and to provide them with foundational tools that will guide them through a broad array of post-high-school options.

GRACE students have gone on to attend:

In Junior Seminar classes, we encourage students to create and explore choices, expand their horizons, and gain a better understanding of their God-given aptitudes and abilities and how leaning into those strengths can help them chart a course forward. Students are encouraged to grow in their understanding that God has created them uniquely to serve the world in a capacity as Ephesians 2:10 declares, “For we are His workmanship, created in Jesus Christ for good works which God has prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Senior Seminar continues the process of equipping students to plan for their future after high school with guided research, application support, and discussion of life skills. Our goal is to graduate students who can move confidently from high school to the next chapter of their lives and thrive in places where they can impact the world for Christ.

Lower Campus (TK-6th)

801 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: (919) 747-2020
Fax: (919) 783-0856

Upper Campus (7th-12th)

1101 Buck Jones Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: (919) 747-2020
Fax: (919) 747-2021