General Information
Mission Statement:
“Garland Christian Academy is dedicated to providing an excellent college-preparatory academic and extracurricular program within a Biblical worldview in order to develop a Christ-like, intellectually-equipped, community-focused and well-rounded student.”
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 andAssociation 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 3:00 PM
Grades 1-5
Tardy Bell 8:00 AM
Dismissal 3:15 PM
Grades 6-8
Tardy Bell 8:00 AM
Dismissal 3:10 PM
Grades 9-12
Tardy Bell 8:00 AM
Dismissal 3:25 PM
School Office Hours 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Student Organizations:
Garland Christian Academy has both a student council and a National Honor Society.
Brian Keith
Administrator
Garland Christian Academy
Telephone
972-487-0043
Snail Mail
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, Texas 75040
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