Primary Grades K-2

We partner parents and students with a certified teacher to guide and track their progress and achievement through the curriculum. Students participate in teacher-led, direct instruction in the virtual classroom.  Students are also provided with a schedule which outlines daily online lessons to complete, virtual class sessions to attend, and other graded assignments to complete.  Students in K-5 require a high level of daily Learning Coach support and guidance.

Student-to-student interaction is emphasized, too, so GCA students are provided with a variety of opportunities for in-person social activities and engagement including opportunities for in-person community partner events.

Who is this intended for?

GCA Primary Grades serves students in grades K, 1, and 2 who reside within the state of Georgia.

What are the costs?

Because we are part of the public school system, GCA is tuition-free. Enrolled families receive a complete, full-time curriculum, school computer, and school printer, and other materials based on grade level.  Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided.

How do I get started?

See our Enrollment  page for more information.

Elementary Grades 3-5

We partner parents and students with a certified teacher to guide and track their progress and achievement through the curriculum. Students participate in teacher-led, direct instruction in the virtual classroom.  Students are also provided with a schedule which outlines daily online lessons to complete, virtual class sessions to attend, and other graded assignments to complete.  Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 require a high level of daily Learning Coach support and guidance.

Student-to-student interaction is emphasized, too, so GCA students are provided with a variety of opportunities for in-person social activities and engagement including opportunities for in-person community partner events.

Who is this intended for?

GCA Elementary Grades serves students in grades 3, 4, and 5 who reside within the state of Georgia.

What are the costs?

Because we are part of the public school system, GCA is tuition-free. Enrolled families receive a complete, full-time curriculum, school computer, and school printer, and other materials based on grade level.  Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided.

How do I get started?

See our Enrollment  page for more information.

Middle Grades 6-8

In grades 6, 7, and 8, due dates are assigned to lessons to encourage consistent, steady progress for academic success. Attending teacher-led, direct-instruction, online synchronous class sessions, along with completing coursework, will assist with student success. Middle school teachers work with families to ensure students are progressing academically as expected. To achieve success, it’s in the student’s best interest to follow the pacing schedule that’s assigned by each teacher.

Who is this intended for?

Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who reside within the state of Georgia.

What are the costs?

Because we are part of the public school system, GCA is tuition-free. Enrolled families receive a complete, full-time curriculum, school computer, and school printer, and other materials based on grade level.  Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided.

How do I get started?

See our  Enrollment  page for more information.

Secondary Grades 9-12

High School at GCA is an experience like no other.  Students can enjoy an individualized high school program tailored to their goals and abilities.

GCA high school students receive many benefits, including:

• Outstanding curriculum
• Individualized Learning Plan for each student that charts a course for success during and after high school
• Personalized support for students and their families from the teachers, family engagement team, counselors, graduation coaches, and other education personnel
• Extracurricular clubs and activities
• In-person teacher-led and school-sponsored community partner events where they can connect with their peers
• Dual Enrollment options
• Work-based learning opportunities
• CTAE pathways and a robust catalog of electives
• Graduation Weekend festivities for graduating seniors
• Advanced placement and gifted courses 

Who is this intended for?

Students in grades 9–12 who reside within the state of Georgia.

What are the costs?

Because we are part of the public school system, GCA is tuition-free. Enrolled families receive a complete, full-time curriculum, school computer, and school printer, and other materials based on grade level.  Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided.

How do I get started?

See our  Enrollment  page for more information.

The Learning Coach

A student’s success with online education is directly related a Learning Coach’s involvement.  Learning Coaches are typically parents or guardians of students but can also be other adults working on behalf of parents and guardians.

While school faculty and staff support student learning, there is still a need for support and guidance from an adult who is physically present with the student to supervise and monitor progress throughout the school day and year.  The Learning Coach is typically a parent, but it can also be a tutor or other designated adult responsible for the student’s day-to-day learning supervision. Parents are asked to identify the designated Learning Coach, who faculty and staff will communicate with throughout the school year.  It is pertinent that the parent/legal guardian stay abreast of what is going on in the education of their child(ren) including attendance, grades, and emails.

The primary duties of the learning coach are to:

• enter their student’s attendance daily via the GCA attendance platform
• read and respond to school communications, paperwork requests, and surveys
• maintain up to date records and information including current phone numbers, email addresses, and physical address
• monitor student assignment completion, grades, class attendance, and participation both with the student physically as well as via GCA's school platforms
• communicate with teachers, Family Engagement Liaisons (FEL), Attendance Specialists (AS), and other staff as needed regarding student needs and support
• engage in conferences and phone calls with teachers and staff

The Strong Start course is offered to Learning Coaches and students as a resource. 

A critical component for a student to be successful in a virtual educational setting is that they have proper adult supervision throughout the school day.  A GCA teacher is not physically able to provide supervision in an online educational environment, therefore there must be a dedicated adult performing that supervisory role when a student is enrolled at GCA. That adult must:

• provide consistent academic oversight
• monitor the student’s academic performance daily using GCA online platforms
• ensure that the student attends and participates all required classes
• hold the student accountable for completing assignments and tests on time
• maintain consistent communication with GCA staff and administrators
• maintain updated contact information with the school.  

Whether a student is in kindergarten or high school, they still need consistent oversight and direction to be successful in the online educational environment.  We find that students without this consistent adult oversight not only struggle to grow academically but also experience problems with attendance and motivation. These struggles can lead to deficiencies in academic skills and knowledge as well as compliance issues.