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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, please remember to email the front desk [email protected] and cc your student's homeroom teacher. For extended absences please also include Crystal Burroughs (Dean of Academics) 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.
Tardies - If a student is late, a parent must check them in at the front desk when they arrive.
Doctor Appointments - 1) If your child is absent or late due to a doctor appointment and/or illness, doctor's note must accompany child upon return to school and be turned into the front desk.
💡 Tip: The front office is closed from 1:30-2pm and again from 2:50 to the end of carline at 3:30.
Tardies - If a student is late, a parent must check them in at the front desk when they arrive.
Doctor Appointments - 1) If your child is absent or late due to a doctor appointment and/or illness, doctor's note must accompany child upon return to school and be turned into the front desk.
how to view student grades
How to view student grades:
- Go to www.factsmgt.com
- Click on “Log in Here” (top bubble by Parents and School Administrators)
- Under For Families select “Family Portal Login”
- 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
- Parents: use the username and password you created during enrollment
- 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.
- Email: [email protected]
- Call: 804-715-3210
Viewing Online Textbooks (9th-12th grade)
During enrollment, families can choose to pay for access to e-textbooks, in addition to the paper textbooks. Below you will find the information needed to access your e-textbooks at both school and home. If you do not see the textbook for a class you are taking or have trouble accessing your e-textbooks, please come see Burroughs ([email protected]) so that she can assist you. If you had e-textbook 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
Website: Login (bjupresstrove.com)
Username: your full GCA email address (example: [email protected])
Password: same as your GCA computer password
LeadershiP opportunities for Grades 6-12
Our Student Ambassador program is designed to equip our 6th-12th grade students with leadership opportunities. Students in the Student Ambassador program brainstorm and help shape new programming ideas, practice servant leadership at school events throughout the year and complete service projects together. Applications for SA are emailed to families at the beginning of each school year.
Our Buddy Program pairs older students with younger students to build meaningful mentorships, encourage connection, and create a supportive school community where every student feels known and valued.
Other leadership opportunities:
Our Buddy Program pairs older students with younger students to build meaningful mentorships, encourage connection, and create a supportive school community where every student feels known and valued.
Other leadership opportunities:
- Homeroom Announcements Team
- Community Serve Days
- Chapel Leader (opportunity to lead a chapel)
- National Honors Society & Junior National Honors Society
Community Service Hours
Are community service hours required?
All High School students at Guardian Christian Academy are required to complete community service hours as a requirement for passing Bible class. The heart of this requirement finds itself in the life of service modeled to us by Christ. Jesus gave His life to serve and love the people around Him, both those who knew and followed the Lord and those who did not.
How do I submit my hours?
All hours for the school year must be recorded on the Community Service Log, signed by a supervising adult/official, and turned into Bible class by the last day of Quarter 3.
Grades 9 and 10 – Complete a minimum of 10 hours
Grade 11 and 12 – Complete a minimum of 15 hours
What kind of hours count?
A few of your hours may come from volunteering in your home church. In-church service is
considered to be anything that happens during the normal course of weekend or mid-week services aimed at the
church body. Think of these hours as "in the building, for the congregation" service. Church-sponsored functions aimed at serving and loving the community, such as fall festivals or other activities where the community is invited to explore and enjoy fellowship, qualify as "outside of normal church activities."
● For Grades 9 and 10, no more than 5 of the yearly hours may be from in-church service.
● For Grades 11 and 12, no more than 3 of the yearly hours may be from in-church service.
● For all high school students, no more than 3 of the yearly hours may be GCA-related activities.
● For all high school students, you may NOT include hours for which you are compensated (paid). This includes
hours done for Senior Thesis Project.
● For all high school students, you may NOT include hours performed for Junior Honor Society or Honor Society.
All High School students at Guardian Christian Academy are required to complete community service hours as a requirement for passing Bible class. The heart of this requirement finds itself in the life of service modeled to us by Christ. Jesus gave His life to serve and love the people around Him, both those who knew and followed the Lord and those who did not.
How do I submit my hours?
All hours for the school year must be recorded on the Community Service Log, signed by a supervising adult/official, and turned into Bible class by the last day of Quarter 3.
Grades 9 and 10 – Complete a minimum of 10 hours
Grade 11 and 12 – Complete a minimum of 15 hours
What kind of hours count?
A few of your hours may come from volunteering in your home church. In-church service is
considered to be anything that happens during the normal course of weekend or mid-week services aimed at the
church body. Think of these hours as "in the building, for the congregation" service. Church-sponsored functions aimed at serving and loving the community, such as fall festivals or other activities where the community is invited to explore and enjoy fellowship, qualify as "outside of normal church activities."
● For Grades 9 and 10, no more than 5 of the yearly hours may be from in-church service.
● For Grades 11 and 12, no more than 3 of the yearly hours may be from in-church service.
● For all high school students, no more than 3 of the yearly hours may be GCA-related activities.
● For all high school students, you may NOT include hours for which you are compensated (paid). This includes
hours done for Senior Thesis Project.
● For all high school students, you may NOT include hours performed for Junior Honor Society or Honor Society.
Driver's Ed Info
Virginia requires students to complete a Driver's Education Classroom course before they can get their license.
GCA offers an on-campus elective class that fulfills this classroom requirement.
Students can take this one-semester class in the semester when they turn 15 ½ (typically during their sophomore year). Families can get more information and add the course to their student’s schedule during their annual spring conference with our guidance counselor.
GCA offers an on-campus elective class that fulfills this classroom requirement.
Students can take this one-semester class in the semester when they turn 15 ½ (typically during their sophomore year). Families can get more information and add the course to their student’s schedule during their annual spring conference with our guidance counselor.
Exploratories & Electives Overview
In addition to our core classes, GCA students in grades 6-12 are also required to choose classes that are geared toward their unique interests. We call these classes Exploratories and Electives. During your spring meeting with our guidance counselor, your child can select the classes they would like to take the following year.
GRADES 6-8: EXPLORATORIES
These classes are designed for our middle school students to explore possible areas of interest before starting high school (ex: culinary arts, graphic design, creative writing). Each exploratory class lasts for one quarter, allowing them to experience a wide variety of topics during their middle school years. Vertical Divider
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GRADES 9-12: ELECTIVES
These semester-long classes allow our high school students to dive deeper into a subject they are passionate about (ex: animation, photography, psychology). Students wishing to earn more college credit can also choose to take a dual enrollment class through our University Partners in place of an elective. |
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!
Middle & high school students are invited to purchase snacks from the Snack Shack.
All proceeds go to support our Senior Class!
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Class Trips
We love celebrating our students’ biggest milestones! To mark the completion of both middle school and high school, each graduating class enjoys a memorable trip.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION
As a reward for finishing middle school strong, students take a fun, one-day trip together (ex: visiting Busch Gardens). Vertical Divider
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SENIOR TRIP
To celebrate the culmination of their educational journey, our senior class works together to plan an unforgettable multi-day trip and create lasting memories as they close our their high school experience. A few of our past destinations have included New York City, Florida, and Tennessee. |
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OUR MISSION
To impact the culture for Christ by equipping future leaders with scripturally-based instruction and leadership development... all in a safe and caring environment. Read Our Story |
CONTACT US
Front Desk: 804-715-3210 [email protected] Guardian Christian Academy 6851 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 |