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Gardendale Christian Academy

1800 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL, 35071-0350 -

School Notes Overview:

Gardendale Christian Academy exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the historic Christian Faith. Gardendale Christian Academy is a strong school and curriculum, but that fact does not eliminate the need for parental involvement in homework or other class requirements. We have excellent teachers who do well in motivating children to learn; however, parental interest in their child’s work is an even greater motivation. In grades one and above, parents must sign the homework tablet. Completed homework is a requirement for continued enrollment at GCA. Since one of the basic purposes of GCA is Christian leadership education, it is only right that Christian training has an important place in the life of the school. Attendance is required at weekly chapel services. The purpose is to teach behavior in worship and assembly, as well as some practical truths from the Bible and Christian songs. Daily devotions and prayer are held in each classroom. A vital part of the curriculum is Bible memorization and familiarization with Bible stories....

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School Overview:

	Gardendale Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Church of the Nazarene
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
County	Jefferson County, AL
Student Body
Total Students	212 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 72 students
	Kind - 27 students
	Grade 1 - 19 students
	Grade 2 - 28 students
	Grade 3 - 22 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:26	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Gardendale Christian Academy exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the historic Christian Faith. Gardendale Christian Academy is a strong school and curriculum, but that fact does not eliminate the need for parental involvement in homework or other class requirements. We have excellent teachers who do well in motivating children to learn; however, parental interest in their child’s work is an even greater motivation. In grades one and above, parents must sign the homework tablet. Completed homework is a requirement for continued enrollment at GCA. Since one of the basic purposes of GCA is Christian leadership education, it is only right that Christian training has an important place in the life of the school. Attendance is required at weekly chapel services. The purpose is to teach behavior in worship and assembly, as well as some practical truths from the Bible and Christian songs. Daily devotions and prayer are held in each classroom. A vital part of the curriculum is Bible memorization and familiarization with Bible stories.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35071)	School Zip (35071)	(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,484 people	4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	21%	19%
Population Average Age	41 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$45,928	$37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	66% / 34%