Grace Christian Academy (formerly Grace Baptist Academy) was established in 1973 as a ministry of Grace Baptist Church, with 85 students (K-6) enrolled during the first year. The junior high was added in 1975, adding a high school program two years later. Grace Christian Academy joined the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) in 2001. Grace seeks to pursue wisdom through the development of relationships, instructions, and services.
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Faculty and Class Size
100% of GCA faculty hold bachelor’s degrees in education and many of them have or are pursuing graduate degrees. The student/teacher ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 15 students.
Graduation Requirements
GCA’s graduation requirements are rigorous and exceed those of most schools in the area. Each student is placed in classes that will challenge them to pursue a rigorous academic course load throughout their four years.
100% of GCA faculty hold bachelor’s degrees in education and many of them have or are pursuing graduate degrees. The student/teacher ratio is 10:1, with an average class size of 15 students.
Graduation Requirements
GCA’s graduation requirements are rigorous and exceed those of most schools in the area. Each student is placed in classes that will challenge them to pursue a rigorous academic course load throughout their four years.
Expected Student Outcomes
Grades K3-5th: Grades K3 through 2nd lay concrete foundations and stress phonics, reading, cursive handwriting, math facts and procedures, and composition skills. In the 3rd through 5th grades, critical thinking is a focus with additional emphasis on science, history, and literature. In all grades, Bible is taught every day, and each subject is naturally integrated with Biblical truth.
Grades 6th-8th: Building on the foundation of the lower grades, Junior High students begin to move from concrete to abstract ideas as they hone their skills in grammar, composition, math, and science, while addressing more challenging content in Bible, literary analysis, and social studies. Intensive involvement in the band and/or choir begins in 6th grade while Spanish I begins at 8th grade.
Grades 9th-12th: Preparing students to be critical thinkers and successful in college while equip-ping them for the 21st century workplace is strongly emphasized in GCA’s secondary pro-gram. Science, math, communication, history, and fine arts are among the offerings. In addition, online-dual credit courses are an option for juniors and seniors. Above all, students learn Biblical truth, both in Bible class and throughout the academic disciplines. Cutting-edge technology and a fully-functioning science lab aid the effort of challenging students to reach their full potential.
- Outcome 1: For students to have a personal relationship with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
- Outcome 2: For students to acquire and cultivate wisdom (knowledge and skill) which leads to productive, meaningful lives for the glory of God
- Outcome 3: For students to discover, nurture, and discipline their God-given talents
- Outcome 4: For students to develop habits that lead to righteous living, striving to live honestly and justly
Grades K3-5th: Grades K3 through 2nd lay concrete foundations and stress phonics, reading, cursive handwriting, math facts and procedures, and composition skills. In the 3rd through 5th grades, critical thinking is a focus with additional emphasis on science, history, and literature. In all grades, Bible is taught every day, and each subject is naturally integrated with Biblical truth.
Grades 6th-8th: Building on the foundation of the lower grades, Junior High students begin to move from concrete to abstract ideas as they hone their skills in grammar, composition, math, and science, while addressing more challenging content in Bible, literary analysis, and social studies. Intensive involvement in the band and/or choir begins in 6th grade while Spanish I begins at 8th grade.
Grades 9th-12th: Preparing students to be critical thinkers and successful in college while equip-ping them for the 21st century workplace is strongly emphasized in GCA’s secondary pro-gram. Science, math, communication, history, and fine arts are among the offerings. In addition, online-dual credit courses are an option for juniors and seniors. Above all, students learn Biblical truth, both in Bible class and throughout the academic disciplines. Cutting-edge technology and a fully-functioning science lab aid the effort of challenging students to reach their full potential.
Athletics
Crusader athletics stresses building character through competition, inspiring a passion for excellence, developing leadership through hard work and service, and growing champions for Jesus Christ. Grace competes within the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) & Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The program includes:
Crusader athletics stresses building character through competition, inspiring a passion for excellence, developing leadership through hard work and service, and growing champions for Jesus Christ. Grace competes within the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) & Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The program includes:
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Extracurricular Activities
GCA offers several strong programs in fine arts including recognized choral, orchestra, and instrumental music groups. Additionally, GCA students are strong competitors and regular top finishers in the area Spelling Bee and Math Olympics. GCA also offers a wide variety student led clubs including a weekly Apologetics club and Bible studies.
Religious Affiliation
Grace Christian Academy is both a private and Christian educational institution. GCA cares deeply about the holistic development of our students academically, socially, physically, and spiritually. Serving young people from all areas of Kankakee and neighboring counties, GCA has provided an educational environment in which achieving one’s best and developing Godly character are synonymous. Students and teachers integrate a Biblical worldview into every subject area, in addition to taking Bible classes in doctrine, as well as philosophy and theology. Students also participate in chapel once a week with speakers both from within the school in addition to recognized leaders and pastors from the community.
January Term
In addition to two traditional semesters, GCA features two weeks of intensive curricular experiences called J-Term. These academic courses focus on practical life skills like Home Economics, Financial Planning, Technical Mechanics, Study Skill, ACT Prep, Coding, Engineering, Film, Apologetics, etc.
GCA offers several strong programs in fine arts including recognized choral, orchestra, and instrumental music groups. Additionally, GCA students are strong competitors and regular top finishers in the area Spelling Bee and Math Olympics. GCA also offers a wide variety student led clubs including a weekly Apologetics club and Bible studies.
Religious Affiliation
Grace Christian Academy is both a private and Christian educational institution. GCA cares deeply about the holistic development of our students academically, socially, physically, and spiritually. Serving young people from all areas of Kankakee and neighboring counties, GCA has provided an educational environment in which achieving one’s best and developing Godly character are synonymous. Students and teachers integrate a Biblical worldview into every subject area, in addition to taking Bible classes in doctrine, as well as philosophy and theology. Students also participate in chapel once a week with speakers both from within the school in addition to recognized leaders and pastors from the community.
January Term
In addition to two traditional semesters, GCA features two weeks of intensive curricular experiences called J-Term. These academic courses focus on practical life skills like Home Economics, Financial Planning, Technical Mechanics, Study Skill, ACT Prep, Coding, Engineering, Film, Apologetics, etc.
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Private, Christian Education in Kankakee County
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Grace Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to GCA students. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admissions procedures, tuition assistance awards, athletic and other school administered programs. We do, however, reserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement, disqualifying disability, or whose personal life-style is not in harmony with the stated philosophy and purpose of Grace Christian Academy.