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Lower School: Back to School Week

August 10th-13th

Get ready for an exciting and informative Back to School Week! Join us for a series of events designed to help parents, students, and families kick off the school year on the right foot. Here’s the schedule:

Monday, August 10th

Lower School GCA EXPO: 8:30am-9am

We are thrilled to invite you to our GCA Expo! Explore various booths featuring opportunities to volunteer, a Tech Bar for tech assistance, Yard Signs, spirit wear sales, exciting information about upcoming events. This is a wonderful chance to connect with other families, support our school, and find everything you need for the upcoming school year. 

Lower School Parent University: 9am-3pm 

Calling all Kinder-5th grade parents! Parent University is a mandatory, comprehensive, all-day training session where you can meet your child’s teachers and get fully prepared for the first day of school. Learn about the curriculum, daily schedules, and how to best support your child’s educational journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other parents and school staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the new school year.

Tuesday, August 11th-

Lower School Meet The Teacher: 10-11am

Students in Kinder-5th grade, this is your chance to meet your teachers and see your new classrooms! Join us for a morning of introductions and classroom tours. Get a sneak peek at where you’ll be learning and growing this year, and start building a connection with your teachers.

August 12th: First Home Day!

August 13th: First Day of In-School Classes! Welcome Back to School! 

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Student Absence

Email attendance@gcafrisco.org for student absences & tardies by 8am.

Parents, we try to spread love not germs, please keep your student home if they are showing signs of illness.  Students need to be:
  • fever free for 24 hours before returning to school
  • on antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school (dependent on illness).
  • no upset stomachs for at least 24 hours before returning to school
If you do keep your student home, please email attendance@gcafrisco.org to let us know and we will let their teacher know. 
 

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.  (Extenuating circumstances may allow for other arrangements to be made. Please contact individual teacher.) 

Planning an Absence?

If you know of an upcoming doctor appointment, vacation, college visit, etc. please fill out the Planned Absence form below. Our attendance team will make teachers aware of your student’s absence.

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Join your class GroupMe’s for 2026-27

GroupMe invites are now open for the 2026-27 school year!

Welcome to GCA GroupMes!
The purpose of these groups are to encourage one another in the Lord, plan social gatherings and fellowship opportunities, offer support as needed, and help each other stay on track with home day homework.

Please introduce yourself and share something about your family or student!

These groups below are for GCA Middle School/High School Announcement Reminders! Always check The Nest for 1st hand information- and direct your questions to your class GroupMe peers or via email to the appropriate person.

Mom and Dads, get connected at GCA with the GroupMe’s below!