25-26 GHS Permission Form

Dear Parent or Guardian,

You are receiving this letter because your student is enrolled in a class at the Gilmer Christian Learning Center (CLC). This class is different in several ways from other classes at Gilmer High School. The following are the three most significant differences:

  • The class is not held at GHS, but at the Gilmer Christian Learning Center down the hill from the High School. We provide transportation to the CLC in our own bus with certified drivers.
  • The subject matter presented in the class is from a Biblical perspective. The class deals with issues your student may be facing from a Biblical perspective. Topics might include making wise choices, how to deal with friendship, respecting authority, media, etc. Each topic will be approached from a Christian perspective with the Bible as the standard.
  • At CLC, we also offer snacks for sale. Snacks will be sold while students are at their desks with no contact. Items like chips, Slim Jims, Capri Sun’s, can be purchased. Items range from $.25 to $1.25.

Your student will also participate in class discussions, presentations, group projects, watching various movies or video clips and voluntary prayer. A Bible will be provided for your student at no cost for their use during the course of the semester. If you would prefer they bring a Bible from home, we encourage this.

Upon completion of class requirements, your student will receive credit for the class towards their diploma. The class counts as a free elective. We are not here to force our beliefs on anyone. We will have open discussions about the claims of the Bible and let each student make up their own mind about what they believe. We will respect the right of each student to hold their own view and insist that other students do the same.

If you are inclined to do so, we would invite you to join in praying for the students involved here at the CLC. Additionally, we would invite you to support the CLC with you tax-deductible contributions, which are our sole source of funding. God has transformed the lives of many students during their time at the CLC and we look forward to seeing what He has in store this semester.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Colson, Executive Director

Parent /Guardian Permission & Liability Form-2025-2026 School year

Student Information

School: Gilmer High School (GHS)

Program Information (Released Time Education)

The Gilmer Christian Learning Center (CLC) is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit Released Time Education ministry. Participation is voluntary and chosen by the student with parent/guardian permission. CLC receives no funding from the government or the school system. CLC classes are not held on school property; instruction occurs on CLC property during the school day.

Permissions

Student Conversations Disclaimer

CLC staff may be approached by students to discuss personal or spiritual matters. CLC staff are not trained or licensed counselors.

Technology Notice

CLC may uses Google Classroom and Goole Meet for instruction. Google Meet sessions may be recorded and retained for CLC access only for the safety and protection of students, staff, and the ministry.

Field Trips & Service Projects

Field Trips & Service Projects: I give permission for my student to participate in short, supervised activities during the scheduled CLC class period, which may include walking or being transported from the CLC campus to a loval restaurant or to a local service project. I understand students will return in time for their next scheduled class.

Assumption of Risk & Liability Acknowldgment

I acknowldege that participation in the CLC porgram involves risk and may result in injury or illness, including possible exposure to infectious or communicable diseases (including but not limited to COVID-19), I voluntarily assume these risks on behalf of my student and agree to release and hold harmless the Gilmer Christian Learning Center (CLC), its staff, board members, volunteers, and affiliates to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Enrollment Permission Period

Students may take CLC for one or more semesters.

I understand that:

  • Participation is vountary, and my student may discontinue at any time by notifying the CLC.
  • CLC is not part of the school system, and the school is released from liability related to participation in Released Time classes.
  • CLC is soley reponsible for instruction, transportation, supervision, and conduct of its program

Emergency/ Medical Information

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