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 parent portals, 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:

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)
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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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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!

Frozen Fridays

On select Fridays throughout the year, we offer our JK-5th grade students a chance to buy an ice cream treat during lunch.
Click here to find out when the next Frozen Friday is:

Snack Shack

- available during our 6th-12th grade lunch blocks - 
Middle & high school students are invited to purchase snacks from the Snack Shack.
​All proceeds go to support our Senior Class! 

Quick Links

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.
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.
Viewing Online Textbooks (9th-12th grade)
During enrollment, families can choose to pay for access to e-text books, in addition to the paper textbooks. Below you will find the information needed to access your e-texts at both school and home. If you do not see the textbook for a class you are taking or have trouble accessing your e-texts, please come see Mrs. Dorer ([email protected]) so that she can assist you. If you had e-text in previous years, those books may still appear in your account.

          Website: Login (bjupresstrove.com)
          Username: your full GCA email address (example: [email protected])
          Password: same as your GCA computer password



Logging into IXL (Elementary Students)
Here is a video to walk you through how to log into IXL, navigate the platform, and get your child started.

​Your child's login card was sent home in their blue Communications Folder.

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. 

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 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