Our Mission & Vision
GCA exists to partner with families to provide students with a quality, Christian education at home. Our desire is to instill in our students a deep love for Jesus and His Word, equipping them to make disciples in response to the Great Commission.
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Our Model of Education
GCA's unique program combines the benefits of classroom learning with the flexibility and joys of homeschooling. We serve families who want the freedom to homeschool while benefiting from a supportive community and high-quality, Christ-centered academic instruction.
GCA began more than 20 years ago and currently provides weekly classes for close to 250 homeschooled students in preschool through 12th grade. The preschool and younger elementary classes are ungraded and focus mostly on hands-on activities, social interaction, crafts, read-alouds, and other simple, tender approaches to group education. The main aspects of academic education (reading, writing, arithmetic) are taught at home at this age level.
As students grow older, more difficult core subjects, accountability, and graded classes are added to what we provide. The transition from upper elementary to middle school sees the addition of all core, graded subjects and report cards provided through FACTS Learning Management System. High school classes offer an even higher level of expectation and accountability, utilizing popular, successful college preparatory curriculum such as Apologia, Notgrass, Essentials in Writing, and Teaching Textbooks. Following a university model, students can choose to take as many or as few classes as best fits their schedule and education plans.
GCA began more than 20 years ago and currently provides weekly classes for close to 250 homeschooled students in preschool through 12th grade. The preschool and younger elementary classes are ungraded and focus mostly on hands-on activities, social interaction, crafts, read-alouds, and other simple, tender approaches to group education. The main aspects of academic education (reading, writing, arithmetic) are taught at home at this age level.
As students grow older, more difficult core subjects, accountability, and graded classes are added to what we provide. The transition from upper elementary to middle school sees the addition of all core, graded subjects and report cards provided through FACTS Learning Management System. High school classes offer an even higher level of expectation and accountability, utilizing popular, successful college preparatory curriculum such as Apologia, Notgrass, Essentials in Writing, and Teaching Textbooks. Following a university model, students can choose to take as many or as few classes as best fits their schedule and education plans.
Our History
In 2001, Glasgow Christian Academy’s weekly homeschool classes were started as a cooperative effort of a few families under the oversight of Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church. The original co-op met on Thursday afternoons and offered just a handful of mostly elementary and middle school classes. A few years later, Three M opened its doors to homeschoolers in the surrounding community; the co-op grew significantly, expanded its class offerings, and changed its name to GCA. At one point, GCA had about 300 students in grades Pre-K – 12!
A succession of changes in the church’s leadership resulted in GCA falling under the supervision of Red Lion Christian Academy. Today, GCA exists as ‘the Homeschool Division of RLCA.' GCA also created a diploma program called RLCA at GCA. Students who report to this diploma program are eligible to play DIAA sports at Red Lion Christian Academy.
In September 2023, GCA moved to our new location: Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark. GCA also utilizes the campus of Red Lion Christian Academy for some activities and events.
A succession of changes in the church’s leadership resulted in GCA falling under the supervision of Red Lion Christian Academy. Today, GCA exists as ‘the Homeschool Division of RLCA.' GCA also created a diploma program called RLCA at GCA. Students who report to this diploma program are eligible to play DIAA sports at Red Lion Christian Academy.
In September 2023, GCA moved to our new location: Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark. GCA also utilizes the campus of Red Lion Christian Academy for some activities and events.
We invite you to join us!
Glasgow Christian Academy is a part of Red Lion Christian Academy.
