Parent Portal - Grace Christian Academy

Our Mission
About Us
Grace Christian Academy opened its doors at the beginning of the 1997-98 school year. As the school has grown and developed, one thing has stayed the same: our mission to lead, build, and equip students to become lifelong disciples of Christ.
Academics
Academics
Grace Christian Academy focuses on a biblical worldview, joined with college preparatory curriculum in all school divisions, to include: Lower (K-4), Early Middle (5-6), Middle (6-8), and Upper (9-12) Schools.
Arts
Arts
The fine arts program at GCA will allow students to explore the fundamental elements of visual and performing arts. We offer a variety of electives such as art, band, choir, dramatic arts, and worship arts.
Admissions
Admissions
At GCA, you’ll find a warm and friendly community. You’ll find a group of faculty, staff, and parents, committed to the same purpose: to see students growing into the individual that God created them to be. You’ll find a sense of family.
Athletics
Our Community
Campus Life
The GCA campus is an exciting, thriving community. Students grow from weekly Chapel services, Student Life gatherings, through participation in the Winterim program, and much more!

Grace Christian Academy Distinctively Christian. Academically Excellent.

Our Mission
About Us
Grace Christian Academy opened its doors at the beginning of the 1997-98 school year. As the school has grown and developed, one thing has stayed the same: our mission to lead, build, and equip students to become lifelong disciples of Christ.
Academics
Academics
Grace Christian Academy focuses on a biblical worldview, joined with college preparatory curriculum in all school divisions, to include: Lower (K-4), Early Middle (5-6), Middle (6-8), and Upper (9-12) Schools.
Arts
Arts
The fine arts program at GCA will allow students to explore the fundamental elements of visual and performing arts. We offer a variety of electives such as art, band, choir, dramatic arts, and worship arts.
Admissions
Admissions
At GCA, you’ll find a warm and friendly community. You’ll find a group of faculty, staff, and parents, committed to the same purpose: to see students growing into the individual that God created them to be. You’ll find a sense of family.
Athletics
Our Community
Campus Life
The GCA campus is an exciting, thriving community. Students grow from weekly Chapel services, Student Life gatherings, through participation in the Winterim program, and much more!

The Parent Portal provides helpful resources, links, and important dates for you and your family in one, easy to find location.

GCA Family Resources

FACTS/ PARENTSWEB

DRESS CODE

GCA HANDBOOK

LUNCH MENUS

BRING YOUR OWN APPROVED DEVICE

LUNCH REPLACEMENT CARD

ParentED Resources

Helpful Articles

Protect Young Eyes: TikTok Comprehensive Review

Focus on the Family: Plugged In Parent's Guide to Today's Technology

GCA School Calendar

2022-2023 Attendance Calendar

2023-2024 Attendance Calendar

GCA School Schedules

Regular GCA School Hours

Wednesday Early Dismissal Schedule

Half-Day Dismissal Schedule

GCA School Office Hours

GCA Chapel Schedule

Student Resources/Back to School

Summer Practice

2022-23 Important Dates

Aug 8 | Back to School Night
Aug 10 | First Day of School
Sept 5 | No School - Labor Day
Oct 7 | End of 1st Quarter
Oct 10-14 | No School - Fall Break
Nov 1 | Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov 21-25 | No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 21 | End of 2nd Quarter
Dec 22-Jan 8 | No School - Christmas Break
Jan 9 | First Day Back for Students
Jan 16 | No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 20 | No School - Presidents' Day
Mar 10 | End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 13-17 | No School - Spring Break
April 7-10 | No School - Easter Weekend
May 21 | Upper School Commencement
May 23 | Kindergarten Graduation
May 24 | Last Day of School for Students

PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW

EXECUTIVE TEAM
Matt Mercer | Head of School | email
Angie Nordhorn | US Principal | email
Amy Henderson | K-8 Principal | email

Marcus Dilligard | Director of Athletics | email

Haylee Marshall | Executive Director of Development | email

Darla Robbins | Director of Little Rams Programs | email

LEADERSHIP TEAM
Matt Mercer | Head of School | email
Angie Nordhorn | US Principal | email
Amy Henderson | K-8 Principal | email

Marcus Dilligard | Director of Athletics | email
Tabitha Owen | Director of Finance | email
Haylee Marshall | Executive Director of Development | email

Darla Robbins | Director of Little Rams Programs | email
Allison Lay | College & Guidance Counselor | email
Lindsay Macon | Dir. of Admissions | email

Jessica Brock | Dir. of Communications and Marketing | email
Kristie Hees | Dir. of Learning Center | email
Rick Frazier | Dir. of Campus Security | email
Andrew Gouge | IT Administrator | email
Linda Comfort | Registrar | email
Julie West | Adm. Asst. to the Head of School | email