Girls who are at the senior level in high school, and who score at 24 or higher on the ACT test, and who meet a few other requirements, may be allowed to take a course or two at either LSU-Shreveport or the local community college for dual college and high school credit. Girls who complete all requirements for high school graduation are awarded a high school diploma. Girls who have no intention of returning to high school when they complete the Grace Christian Home program may choose a GED tract. , which if successfully completed will result in them receiving a GED certificate. Return to top Counseling - Group counseling is conducted weekly. The basic goal of these sessions is to explore issues related to family living, communication, dealing with anger, self control, behavioral matters, focusing on home life after graduation from Grace Christian.
Individual counseling is conducted on a weekly basis.
Both group and individual sessions are conducted by staff persons with training in counseling, but we employ no licensed or professional counselors. However, we must look beyond that if she is to have a long range successful future. Therefore, we place considerable emphasis on family counseling and family interaction while she is here. We have found that in many cases little is accomplished in the long run for a girl to successfully complete her stay here, if she is to return home and face the same difficulties she had before, without any preparation. Each family is encouraged to participate in on-site family counseling.