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See Finals Week schedule HERE
Last Day of School/First Day Back- Christmas Break
December 13th-January 6th
Thursday, Dec. 12th K-5th Last Day of School
Tuesday, Dec. 17th Last Day of Classes 6-8th/ Half Day 11:00 a.m
Thursday, Dec. 19th Last Day of Classes 9th-12th, Half Day 11:00 a.m. (FINALS)
Tuesday, Jan. 7th All back on campus
High School Fine Arts Night
Thursday, December 12th, 6:00 pm
We are thrilled to invite you to our High School Fine Arts Showcase.This promises to be a night filled with joy, talent, and the incredible spirit of our students. Come celebrate the amazing creativity of our high school students as they perform, sing, and display their artwork! You’ll enjoy live performances by the worship team and the theater class, as well as a beautiful exhibition of student artwork that showcases their hard work and artistic expression. Bring your friends and family—let’s fill the night with applause, appreciation, and community cheer as we support these talented young artists!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Feed my Starving Children- Food Packing Volunteer event
December 13th, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
The whole school is invited to a Feed my Starving Children food-packing volunteer event this Christmas season!
FMSC offers volunteers a one-of-a-kind experience. You’ll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags which are then sealed, boxed, placed on pallets and shipped to our incredible partners working hard to reach the neediest children around the world.
Through volunteering at FMSC, you’ll get the chance to impact hundreds of kids in just two hours per packing shift. You’ll experience what it’s like to make a tangible difference today.
Upper School Christmas Party
Thursday, December 12th, PULSE
Attire: Christmas Casual with crazy Christmas hats and socks.
Each student should bring a gift, costing no more than $5, for the gift exchange.
Christmas Spirit Week 2024
Monday:
“Clash of the Carolers”. 6-8th Red, 9-10th Green, 11-12th White.
Tuesday:
Ugly Christmas Sweater
Thursday:
Christmas Casual with Crazy Hats & Socks
Re-Enrollment is open for 2025-26
Re-enrollment is open!
Re-enrollment is officially open! Click HERE for tuition and fee deadline information.
We know that you have many choices when it comes to your child’s education, and we are truly honored that you’ve chosen to be part of our school family. With re-enrollment now open, we encourage you to secure your child’s spot as soon as possible!
GCA offers a quality educational experience::
Christian, not just in name, but part of the foundation of all that we do.
College worthy K-12 academic program that prepares students for the next level.
A growing fine arts and athletic program.
Purposeful and valued teacher / parent partnerships.
Intentional extra curricular opportunities for a healthy student experience.
All of the above is focused on our mission that “equips parents to disciple their children to know God and make him known through a distinctively Christian education”.
We believe that “there’s no place like Grace” and we invite you to continue the journey. As an existing family, your child’s spot will be held until February 1st. After this date, new families will have the opportunity to enroll in any grades that are open.
When to stay home due to illness? See our sick policy here
Email attendance@gcafrisco.org for sick absences
- fever free for 24 hours before returning to school
- on antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school
- no upset stomachs for at least 24 hours before returning to school
Due Date for Work: Excused Absences Only
Students with excused absences of any length should turn in all work by the second class day back at school. Work that was due the first day that was missed is due immediately upon return to school. For example, if a student who attends class three days a week (M-T-Th) is absent Monday and returns to school Tuesday, the homework that was due on Monday is due the day they return: Tuesday. The homework due Tuesday is due Thursday.
In summary:
- The work that was due the day that was missed is due the student’s first day back to school.
- The work that was assigned while the student was absent (including in-class work) is due on the second day back, unless other arrangements are made with the teacher. Teachers may use their own discretion concerning make-up work due dates if there are special circumstances.
Fall 2024 Hot Lunch INFO/Schedule
Hot Lunches every Thursday this Fall- Sign Up HERE
GCA Semester 1 – Hot Lunches
This semester GCA is offering a rotation of 4 different Hot Lunches every Thursday. Starting on September 5th, the rotation of choices are: Chic-Fil-A, Pizza, Raising Canes and our newcomer to the hot lunch rotation is Whataburger. Families may choose to purchase 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the hot lunch meal plan.
Here is the lineup for the semester:
Thurs, September 5th – CHIC FIL A
Thurs, September 12th – PIZZA
Thurs, September 19th – RAISING CANE’S
Thurs, September 26th – WHATABURGER
Thurs, October 3rd – Parent Teacher Conference- NO LUNCH
Thurs, October 10th – Professional Development (½ day – early release)- NO LUNCH
Thurs, October 17th – CHIC FIL A
Thurs, October 24th – PIZZA
Thurs, October 31st – RAISING CANE’S
Thurs, November 7th – WHATABURGER
Thurs, November 14th – Professional Development (½ day – early release)- NO LUNCH
Thurs, November 19th – CHIC FIL A
Thurs, November 28th – THANKSGIVING- NO LUNCH
Thurs, December 5th – PIZZA
Thurs, December 12th – RAISING CANES
First Thursday – Chick Fil A
(3 Hot Lunches- $27) September 5th, October 17, and November 21.
Lunch includes:
- 8 nuggets OR a chicken sandwich.
- Lays Potato Chips
- Cookie (Oreo / Chocolate Chip – Not Chic Fil A Cookie)
- Carrots
Second Thursday – Pizza
(3 Hot Lunches- $21) September 12, October 24, and December 5.
Lunch includes:
- 2 slices of pizza
- Carrots
- Cookie (Oreo / Chocolate Chip)
Third Thursday – Raising Canes
(3 Hot Lunches- $30) September 19, October 31, and December 12
Lunch includes:
- 3 Cane’s chicken fingers
- Fries
- Bread
- Cane’s Sauce
Fourth Thursday – Whataburger
(2 Hot Lunches- $16) September 26 and November 7
Lunch includes:
- Cheeseburger (Plain – condiments provided)
- Lays Potato Chips
- Cookie (Oreo / Chocolate Chip)
- Carrots
Classroom/ School Day Volunteer!
August 5th, 6th, 8th
Be A Classroom/ School Day Volunteer!
Organizing classroom events and parties
Coordinating volunteers for special events and/or projects
Posting prayer requests on Groupme and being a class encourager
Assisting with classroom communication
Helping with fundraising efforts
Providing support to the teacher as needed
Being a classroom helper is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in your child’s education and make a positive impact on our GCA school community. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information about the role, please fill out this form by Friday, August 2nd.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support. We look forward to a wonderful year together!