Grace Christian Academy
GCA graduates in cap and gown at commencement ceremony

Grace Christian Academy

Academics

A rigorous, individualized, Biblically-based curriculum that prepares students for college and for life.

Curriculum

Accelerated Program of Study

The curriculum used by GCA is the Biblically-based, Internationlly-recognized School of Tomorrow program. Teachers focus on individualization and mastery learning, with each child advancing in the subject material as prescribed.

The academically-gifted student does not suffer from boredom while waiting for the more challenged student, and the student needing additional assistance receives the needed help. All instruction in reading is based on the phonics method.

The Bible is taught daily, and students are required to memorize Scripture portions.

GCA students in the School of Tomorrow program
GCA student focused on her work at her desk

Grade Placement

Mastery-Based Advancement

A child who transfers from any school will not automatically be placed in the same or next grade. Progress through school depends upon what has been learned — the student's level of achievement.

Testing will be used to determine the appropriate grade level for each child. We expect each child to be proficient at his/her grade level in all subjects before moving on to the next grade. Remedial work will be available for those who are not performing at grade level.

College Preparatory

College Prep Course Requirements

Students must complete 18 College Preparatory credits at GCA to qualify for Valedictorian or Salutatorian.

Math

  • *Algebra I
  • *Algebra II
  • *Geometry
  • *Trigonometry

English

  • *English I
  • *English II
  • *English III
  • *English IV or College English

Social Studies

  • *World History
  • *American History
  • *Civics/Economics
  • *Geography

Science

  • *Biology
  • *Physical Science
  • *Chemistry
  • *Physics or Science Research or Advanced Biology

Required Electives

  • *2-Years Foreign Language

General Electives

  • New Testament Survey
  • Old Testament Survey
  • Life of Christ
  • Successful Living
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Creative Writing
  • Typing
  • Etymology

College

  • Spanish
  • English Composition
  • English Literature
  • Biology
  • World History I
  • World History II
  • Psychology
GCA student studying college prep coursework

* Required

Grading

High School Grading Scale

A
90–100
B
80–89
C
75–79
D
70–74
F
0–69

Student Programs

Beyond the Classroom

Grace Christian Academy offers an array of activities for various age groups to challenge the mind, exercise the body, cultivate teamwork, and build esprit de corps.

Elementary Programs

Music Classes
Art Classes
Physical Education
Academic and Social Enrichment

Junior High & High School — Championship Record

Academic Quiz Bowl

Regional Champions: 2004-2011, 2014-2019, 2023, 2026 National Finalists: 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2026 National Champions: 2012-2013, 2015, 2017-2019, 2022, 2025

Academic Team

Regional Champions: 2005-2012, 2014-2026 National Finalists: 2008-2009, 2011, 2013-2014, 2025-2026 National Champions: 2012, 2015-2019

Drama Team

Regional Champions: 2005-2019, 2025-2026 National Finalists: 2006, 2013, 2019 National Champions: 2015

Music Team

Regional Finalists: 2009, 2019, 2023

Fine Arts

Regional Champions: 2019-2010, 2013-2026 National Finalists: 2011-2012, 2015-2017, 2026 National Champions: 2019-2019, 2023, 2025

Basketball

Regional Finalists: 2025 Regional Champions: 2012, 2019

Volleyball

Regional Finalists: 2017-2019, 2025-2026