About Us
The Walton County Christian Learning Center (CLC) is a nonprofit, tax exempt, SACS CASI accredited school with locations adjacent to Loganville High School, Monroe Area High School, Walnut Grove High School, and Youth Middle School where elective courses based on Biblical principles are taught. Following are some noteworthy specifics:
- •Received SACS CASI Accreditation December 2004
- •Successful completion of a CLC class receives course credit
- •No cost to the student and no tax money is used
- •Works in cooperation with school administration and school policy (i.e. discipline, grading, attendance, academic honesty, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the program?
Any high school student can take classes at the Walton County Christian Learning Center, however this program is mainly geared around students that attend Loganville High School, Monroe Area High School, or Walnut Grove High School. The only requirement for taking any course offered by the CLC is a written permission from a parent or guardian.
Who are the teachers?
We have 4 incredible teachers!
Loganville Center – Katelyn Boyd. Katelyn grew up in Loganville and actually was one of the first students to ever participate in the CLC classes at Loganville High School during her senior year. Katelyn graduated with honors from Loganville High School in 2002. After high school, Katelyn attended Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Secondary English Education with a minor in Biblical Studies. Katelyn also earned her teaching certificate while in college, enabling her to teach grades 6-12 in the state of Georgia. After graduation from college, Katelyn felt like the Lord was calling her back to her hometown in order to teach Bible at Loganville High. Katelyn is now been teaching with the CLC for 4 great years!!
Monroe Center - Jenny Weller. Jenny grew up in Dayton, Ohio where she graduated with honors from Dayton Christian High School in 1995. After high school, Jenny attended Toccoa Falls College in northeast Georgia where she graduated Magne Cum Laude in 1999 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Counseling Skills as well as a diploma from the Evangelical Training Association. For the next 11 years, Jenny spent the majority of her time time working in college settings first for Toccoa Falls College and then for Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. In 2011, Jenny finished her Master's of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Jenny felt God calling her back to Georgia and CLC in January 2011 and brings a variety of experience to this position as a result of working in the counseling profession with at risk youth and families in both Georgia and Virginia as well as her professional experience in the academic setting where she assisted faculty and students both inside and outside the classroom environment.
Walnut Grove Center – Joseph Cook. Joseph grew up in Loganville and graduated with honors from Loganville High School in 2007. He also received the Don and Barbara Howell Leadership Scholarship following his senior year. After high school, Joseph attended Berry College and graduated Cum Laude in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. Joseph was also a member of Kappa Delta Pi which is an educational honor society and received his teaching certificate upon graduation. Joseph also served as a youth pastor at Connect Rome City Church while in college and feels like the Lord was preparing him to teach the Bible to high school students. Along with teaching Bible, Joseph has a passion for sports and outdoor activities and will say yes just about anytime he gets an invitation to play.
Youth Middle School (Pilot Program) – Josh Moore, 25 years old, originally from Joplin, MO. Graduated with a Bachelors of Biblical Literature from Ozark Christian College in 2008. I’ve been blessed to travel all around the United States and the world, to Central America, Europe and Africa, a total of 13 different countries. I have spent the last two and a half years of my life in youth ministry right here in Loganville, GA, continually growing and learning as God continues to shape me. Also, I’ll say “yes” just about anytime you ask me to play soccer or frisbee golf, or go to Starbucks and grab coffee.
Where are classes held?
WCCLC offers 4 classes:
Family, Community, and Careers - This course examines God’s plan for our lives and relationship, specifically outlining the top 4 priorities we should have, based upon Scripture. We will study eternal biblical principles for establishing a personal relationship with Christ (Priority 1), Understanding our roles within God’s design for our families (Priority 2), establishing trust-bond friendships and developing God-honoring courting or dating relationships in order to realize God’s plan for a lifelong mate (Priority 3), and finally understanding our individual spiritual gifts in order to use them in ministry for God’s glory (Priority 4).
Life Skills and Careers - This Course examines how to understand God’s will for our lives, careers, and ministries, specifically outlining how to make wise decisions when planning for college, pursuing a career, handling money, and leading in ministry, based upon Scripture.
Current Issues - This course examines how the truth of Scripture as it relates to the current issues facing society and the Church today. We will discover how worldviews are formed and what components make-up the framework of a worldview.
Comparative Religions - This course will examine the core beliefs, values, and worldviews of the major religions around the world, beginning with Christianity, which will be taught as absolute truth. We will conduct an in-depth study at the Christian Scriptures: how we got them, how we can know they are truth, and the history behind their preservation and translation.
Who sponsors the program?
The financial resources for this program come from generous benefactors including individuals, churches, foundations and businesses. We receive no money from the school, county or federal government. If you are interested in giving to WCCLC please click here.
How is this program legal?
In 1952 the Supreme Court upheld Release Time Religious Education as being constitutional in all 50 states. Justice Williams O. Douglas, speaking for the majority, concluded that the first amendment prohibits governmental financing of religion or in taking religious instruction, it does not require the government to be hostile toward religion. So in 1952, the United States Supreme court approved Release Time Education.