Your Hub For Helpful Links

We know how busy family life can be—so we’ve put our most helpful links all in one place with the hopes that it will make your GCA journey smoother. From dress code rules to car line maps, quickly find the answers to many of your school questions.

New to GCA?

We know that the transition to a new school can feel ​a little overwhelming. We're so excited that you are officially a part of the Royal Knight community and we want to welcome you with a few resources we created just for our new families:

Uniform Information​

Have questions about our dress code? Get quick answers on our cheatsheet:
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Be on the lookout for emails throughout the year with discount codes for extra savings.
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Fridays are School Spirit Days!

On this day, students may wear a school approved GCA spirit wear top (see our cheatsheet) and jeans.

Royal Knights Game Schedules


​Get decked out in your Blue and Gold and join us to cheer on our Royal Knights athletes!

Prayer Requests

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6 (NIV)

​As part of the GCA family, we want you to know you’re never alone- we’d love to come alongside you in prayer.

​Use the form linked below to share any requests you’d like our team to lift up.
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Quick Answers

Absent or Dismissing Early Procedure
If your child is going to be absent or is getting picked up early from school, here's what you do:
  • JK-5th Grade: send an email addressed to BOTH Tori Griffin (the administrative assistant for the elementary principal)at [email protected] AND your child's teacher so that they are both aware of the absence/early dismissal. For extended absences please also include Tabitha Queen-Johnson (Elementary Principal) at [email protected] on the email.
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  • 6th-12th Grade: send an email to BOTH Emily Dorer (the administrative assistant for the secondary principal) at [email protected] AND your child's homeroom teacher. Ms. Dorer will let your child's teacher(s) know and give the front desk a heads-up if you need to pick kids up early. For extended absences please also include Crystal Burroughs (Secondary Principal) at [email protected] on the email.



​💡 Tip: The front office is closed from 1:30-2pm and again from 2:50 to the end of carline at 3:30.
how to view student grades
How to view student grades:

  1. Go to www.factsmgt.com
  2. Click on “Log in Here” (top bubble by Parents and School Administrators)
  3. Under For Families select “Family Portal Login”
  4. Log-in
    • District code = GUA-VA 
    • Username/password
      • Parents: use the username and password you created during enrollment
        • If only one parent created a username during enrollment, the other parent can create one by clicking "Create New Family Portal Account" and following the directions.
        • If needed, use the reset password link
      • Students: use the same username and password that you use to log onto your school laptop
        • If you need your password reset, see Mrs. Dorer
  5. Once logged in, you can access grades by selecting “student - grades"
    • Parents can toggle between students, if applicable.
    • Students can only view their own grades, not those of siblings.
Lost & Found
If your child is missing something, you can contact Jessica Swicegood, our front office administrator. Please include a brief description of the missing item so Mrs. Swicegood can locate it better.
Lunch Visits
We'd love to have you join your child for lunch! We're all about families spend extra time together and it truly does brighten up your child's day. Families are welcome to sit together in our Atrium Cafe during lunch or upstairs on the Ring. Please make sure to sign in at the office first so you can get a visitor's tag.   

Quick Links

Right Now Media
Stream family-friendly, faith-based shows for free!


​Our goal at Guardian is to come alongside our families and provide encouragement and support as you raise your children to know and follow Christ. As part of this mission, GCA has partnered with RightNow Media to provide each of our families with FREE access to a huge library of faith-based videos, Bible studies, parenting resources, kids’ content, and more. Use our special link below to create your free account.

Parent Portal

Looking for a GCA resource? It's probably in our Parent Portal!
  • re-enrollment forms
  • medical forms
  • transcript request forms
  • school payment link (FACTS)
  • high school community service form
  • school calendar
  • student handbook
  • ​school supply lists
  • current academic grades
  • student schedules
​district code: gua-va

Download the App

FACTs has a family app that you can use to easily access grades, resources and schedules right from your phone or tablet. 

Grade Specific Information:

Church + School Partnership

At Guardian, our students are not just enrolled in a school — they are part of an extended church family that believes in them, loves them, and provides opportunities for them to grow in faith and community. 
Our unique School + Church Partnership means that as a GCA family, you also have access to resources provided by Southside Church. Some of those resources include:
  • The annual 4th grade lock-in
  • Summer camps
  • ​Mid-week programs
  • Weekend retreats for middle and high school
  • Family service project days
  • Student mission trips
  • Special events & concerts