About Glades Christian Academy

Glades Christian Academy is a member of the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS). Our elementary and middle school offers a well-rounded education with essential subject area curriculum. The curriculum provides the learning community with educational continuity across grade and subject areas while seamlessly integrating Biblical truth with academic excellence. GCA also provides students with enrichment opportunities including Art, Chapel, Music, Library, Spanish, Computers, and Physical Education.

Glades Christian Academy values the learning environment by intentionally keeping class ratios low. As a ministry of Church by the Glades, GCA is packed with visionary creativity.

Mission Statement
Glades Christian Academy offers a premier education emphasizing academic, physical, and social training that will prepare students to enjoy success in life,
At GCA we are all about two things, “Jesus and His Word.”
The program of Glades Christian Academy & Preschool is established to provide an educational experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere for infants and children through 8th grade. Recognizing the importance of balanced growth, our staff provides many opportunities for the social, mental, physical, and spiritual development of the child. More specifically, our program is:

• To teach students that God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, and the Lord Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God who came to earth to die for our sins
• To teach students that God has spoken through His infallible word, the Bible, and therefore to teach students how to study, understand, and apply its principles to every part of daily life
• To inspire and motivate students to receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and to commit to live their behavior and treatment of others
• To help students develop the ability to assume responsibility for the tasks they are given
• To provide an excellent education by providing outstanding, professional teachers who are well trained and who demonstrate a strong commitment to their Christian faith
• To help students develop as thankful and responsible citizens of our nation and to appreciate our diverse world

• Established in 1991
• Safe, loving Christian environment
• Smaller class sizes
• Enrichment classes: Art, Chapel, Computers, Music, Library, Physical Education, and Spanish
• Pre-Care and After-Care
• After school clubs
• Optional catered lunch five days a week
• Step Up for Students Scholarships
• Family events and parent volunteer opportunities