DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURES

SPIRIT ROCK

Last school year, we had the student name our new mascot.

They choose "Rock the Cougar".

You will notice this year, we added the Spirit Rock to the front of the school.

Be on the lookout for fun activities involving this gigantic rock!

PRIVATE STRING LESSONS OFFERED

Private lessons offered for students 5th-12th during school hours!

Letter from Heather Whittaker, Strings Teacher

JUNIOR MART OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The Junior Class will sell yummy (and some healthy) snacks during lunch

to help raise funds for the Junior/Senior Prom.

For a complete list of treats and prices, visit Junior Mart FB Announcement

TWO NEW, EXCITING PROGRAMS

Our new Cougar Buddy program rolled out Tuesday morning with Senior students greeting their Kindergarten counterpart with a small back to school gift.

Senior Abby Mills painted a Welcome to K5 sign for her buddy Rosie Glenn.

Seniors De'Andre Rogers and Olivia Penella welcome their

Kindergarten buddy, John Bloodsworth with a sign and a gift.

This year GCA welcomed Kindergarten students back with yard signs!

Kindergartner Baylor Johnson woke up to a sign in his yard 

welcoming him to GCA K5!

K5 student Olivia Creel was over the moon to pose with her new yard sign!

FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF SCHOOL

Rosie Glenn is escorted into the first day of school by her little brother.

Kindergarten students ready to learn!

Third Grader Macy Blevins is excited for her first day with Mrs April Helms and friends!

Middle School students are settled into Mrs Widner's History Class.

Some of our High School ladies as they anticipate the 7:50 bell.

Every school year, parents are greeted by the GCA board with coffee and doughnuts.

UNCONVENTIONAL FIRST DAY: OPEN HOUSE AND ICE CREAM

Middle School student, Emily Morton reviewing her schedule with her parents.

Mr. Cox and Senior Branch Autinson look over books for upcoming year.

First grader Quinn Moore and her family enjoyed the ice cream social.

5th Grade Teacher, Heather Vickers reviews what a day in her class looks

like with parents and grandparents.

Kindergarten Teacher Missy Williams and her youngest, Ava, stop in for some ice cream.

Here's The Scoop - Back to School Plans

2018 Cross Country - Summer Conditioning Schedule

York Attends Governor's Sendoff and Luncheon

From The Post Searchlight 6/13/18

Governor Nathan Deal held a Military Academy Send Off at the State Capital, followed with a luncheon at the Capital City Club on June 5, 2018 for the 130 high school seniors from across the State of Georgia who received appointments and will be entering the five U.S. military service academies (USAFA, USCGA, USMA, USMMA, and USNA) this summer.

One of the attendees was recent GCA graduate, John York, who will be entering the USMMA at the end of June.

The speaker at the Send Off was Brigadier General Diana Holland; a distinguish graduate of the USMA (Class of 1990). Her military service includes tours in Germany, Iraq (Operation of Freedom), Afghanistan (three tours), and Commandant of Cadets at the USMA. Her awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters Medal and the Combat Action Badge, the Senior Parachutist Badge, the German Parachutist Badge, and the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal. She is currently serving as the Commander US Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division.

2018 - 2019 School Supply List

2018-2019 School Calendar

2018 HS Summer Reading

Middle School Vocabulary Assignment

Middle School Vocabulary Assignment

Vocabulary Assignment Instructions:  As you read your novel, list the words you don’t know on your vocabulary worksheet and follow the directions.  You only have to list ten words.  If you would like to list more, then you may do so, but it’s not required.  This is your personal list.  Be prepared to turn in your list along with the other reading assignment worksheet. 

2018 Middle School Summer Reading List

Please note you can find the reading assignment page and vocabulary page on the GCA website under Admissions and then Summer Reading.