Elementary (JK-5th)
Early Childhood Department / Elementary (JK-5) / Middle & High (6-12)
Academic Excellence
Our elementary teachers are committed to the development of strong minds and Godly character. Each child is viewed as an individual with specific strengths and characteristics. Our curriculum is designed to include the skills and concepts from Virginia’s SOL’s while integrating Biblical Worldview STEM-based learning across the content. Literacy skills are taught and reinforced across all grade levels and subject areas.
Lower and Upper elementary programs focus on the five basic components of literacy while helping students understand the science of reading. Early literacy development and math skills are consistently and intentionally taught and reviewed to maintain a high degree of retention. Science, Social Studies, and Bible round out our core course curriculum.
JUNIOR KINDERGARDEN
JK is a five day a week, full-day program led by a qualified teacher. Our students leave having had the opportunity to develop strong academic readiness skills, greater confidence, and maturity. To be considered, a child must turn 5 years of age before December 31st.
The entire Early Childhood Department is staffed by qualified personnel. In hiring, consideration is given to areas of study, personality, and experience. Each teacher is dedicated to the education, care, and personal guidance of the children with Christian standards and ideals. The staff participates in continuing education classes throughout the year. Background checks are conducted for all employees.
All of our programs are approved by the Department of Social Services in Virginia.
Academics
The elementary academic curriculum is supplemented with:
- Physical Education
- Library
- Music
- Art
- Technology
- Spanish
- Field Trips
- Age-appropriate chapels
- Community service projects
Extra Curricular Activities
Our students participate in ACSI Student Activities across the state, such as Math Olympics, Spelling Bees, Science Fairs, Creative Writing Festivals, Art Festivals. They also participate in GCA’s annual Christmas Musical. Students in Kindergarten-5th grade can participate in GCA Recreational Leagues to include, soccer, basketball, and flag football. 5th grade students may be eligible to participate in GCA Athletics to include volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer and cross country upon approval of the Athletic Director. Students in 1st grade and above are eligible to try out for competition & sideline cheer. Teamwork, sportsmanship, Christ-like responses, and the setting and achieving of personal goals are emphasized along with game-skill development.