Garland Christian Academy | General Information

General Information

Mission Statement:
Garland Christian Academy, a ministry of Lavon Drive Baptist Church, offers Christian families a Christ-centered, coeducational college preparatory program that is committed to spiritual and academic excellence in order to equip all students to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and to effectively engage our increasingly complex culture and world for the cause of Christ.

Grades:
Garland Christian Academy is a coeducational school which offers K-4, K-5 and grades 1 through 12.

Church Affiliation:
Garland Christian Academy is a ministry of Lavon Drive Baptist Church.

Affiliations:
Garland Christian Academy is a member of Texas Organization of Christian Schools, American Association of Christian Schools, Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools and Association of Christian Schools International, which is our accrediting association.

Facilities:
Garland Christian Academy utilizes the educational facilities of Lavon Drive Baptist Church. The facilities that are utilized include the Pre-school building, which houses the kindergarten classes; the Academy building, which houses grades 1-5; the East Wing, which houses grade 6, band and choir and the Coleman Center, which houses grades 7-12. Other facilities include: a playground, an elementary office, a secondary office, an elementary lunchroom, a secondary lunchroom, a gymnasium and football, baseball and softball fields.

The considerable contribution that the families of Lavon Drive Baptist Church make to the operation of the Academy allows the Academy to maintain a reasonable tuition rate. In addition to providing the facilities, the church in numerous other ways assists in the school’s operation. This contribution of active LDBC members is acknowledged by a small reduction in tuition rates. The Academy may in turn contribute financially to any projects that the church may have, especially those which involve buildings and facilities.

Sports:
Garland Christian Academy offers cheerleading, football, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball.

Fine Arts:
Garland Christian Academy offers art, band and choir.

School Hours:
Monday – Friday
Kindergarten 4 and 5 - Morning
      Tardy Bell  8:00 AM
      Dismissal  11:45 AM
Kindergarten 4 and 5 – All Day
      Tardy Bell  8:00 AM
      Dismissal  2:45 PM
Grades 1-5
      Tardy Bell  8:00 AM
      Dismissal  3:00 PM
Grades 6-12
      Tardy Bell  8:00 AM
      Dismissal  2:30 PM
School Office Hours  7:30 AM – 3:45 PM

Student Organizations:
Garland Christian Academy has both a student council and a National Honor Society.