GMS is accredited with the National Association of Private Schools
- Number of students (grades 9 – 12): 60
- Graduation rate: 99%
- Percent of students that go on to higher education: 85%
- School Calendar Year: 180 days (1113 hours) Delaware requires 1076 hours
- School Day 6.25 hours
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for a diploma from Greenwood Mennonite School, a student graduating in 2013 must earn at least 24 credits from 9-12th grade. These must include the following as required by the State of Delaware and by the GMS Board:
English (4) History/Social Studies (3) Math (4) Science (3) Computer (1) Health (½ ) Physical Education (1) Performed Arts (1)
In addition, one credit in Bible is required of each student each year.
GRADING SCALE
- A = 90 – 100
- B = 80 – 89
- C = 70 – 79
- D = 65 – 69
- F = Below 65
- I = Incomplete
Graduates
Greenwood Mennonite High School has been in operation since 1979. Graduates from GMS in the past few years have gone on to the following colleges and have had great success:
- University of Delaware
- Messiah College
- Eastern University
- Philadelphia Biblical University
- Valley Forge University
- Lancaster Bible College
- Eastern Mennonite University
- Cedarville University Wesley College
- Indiana Wesleyan
- Chesapeake College (MD)
- Beebe School of Nursing (DE)
- Hesston College (2 year)
- Rosedale Bible College
- York College of PA
- University of Kentucky
Faculty:
Mr. Lowell Bechtel
Instrumental Music
Education: B.S., Music Education, Mansfield University, M. Ed, Music Education, Penn State University
Experience: 37 years; Greenwood Mennonite School 1994-present
Mr. Nathan Bechtel
Class of 2013 Advisor
Track Coach, 11 and 12 Bible, U.S. History, World History, Intro to Psychology, Yearbook
Education: B.A. History Education, University of Delaware; 1 year certificate in Biblical Studies, Philadelphia Biblical University
Experience: Greenwood Mennonite School: 2004 to present.
Contact Mr. Nathan Bechtel
Mr. Bechtel’s Classroom website click here
Mr. Roy Landis
High School English, Spanish I and II, Play Director, Senate Co-Sponsor
Education: B.S. Secondary Education and Communications, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Experience: 22 years; 19 years at GMS
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Mr. Duane Miller
Administrator, High School Principal, Algebra teacher
1980 High School Graduate from GMS
Education: B.S. Mathematics Ed. University of Delaware; M.A. Education, Wilmington College
Experience: 19 years high School Math Teacher at Milford High School
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Mrs. Grace Scott
7-12 Home Economics, Physical Education, Health
Graduate of GMS, Certified CNA
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Larry Snyder
High School and Grade 8 Science Teacher
Education: B.S. Secondary Education (Chemistry); Clarion State College; M.S. Sports Medicine, United States Sports Academy
Experience: Greenwood Mennonite School 2011–; Delaware Technical and Community College: Adjunct Chemistry instructor 2009-present; Seaford Christian Academy: Administrator/Principal 2007-2010; Sussex Technical School District: Biology and Chemistry teacher 1993-2000, Assistant Principal 2000-2007; Sussex Central Senior High School: Biology, Chemistry and Science 1976-1993.
Interests: Camping, Surf Fishing, Paintball
Favorite Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
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Mrs. Sharon Workman
Accounting, Life Skills,1-9 Computer Tech;
Education: Educational Technology Certification, Delaware Technical and Community College
Experience: Greenwood Mennonite School 1999 to present
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Mr. Kevin Yoder
Ensemble Director, Music Theory, Music appreciation
Education: BME (Bachelor of Music Education) Ohio State university; 4 terms RBC
Experience: 1 year at Bexley School for Girls (OH), 1 year at Rosedale Bible College, 16 years at Greenwood Mennonite School
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Tyler Warfel
High School Math and Bible
2006 Graduate from GMS
Education: B.S. Secondary Ed: Mathematics, B.S. Bible, Philadelphia Biblical University; 1 year certificate in Biblical Studies, Rosedale Bible College
Experience: Greenwood Mennonite School: 2011 to present
Attends Greenwood Mennonite Church
Interests: college basketball, DC United, reading, Mennonite history, board games
Verse: But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NASB)
Contact Mr. Tyler Warfel
Affiliations:
GMS is a member of the following:
- Member of MSC Mennonite Schools Council
- Accredited by the National Association of Private Schools
- MACSA Mid-Atlantic Christian School Association
- ACSI Association of Christian Schools International
- CED Christian Educators of Delmarva
