6820 32nd St NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335-0983
Tel:
(253)265-2150
Grades: NS - 5 | 111 students
GHA takes advantage of the natural questions that arise in a child’s expanding life experiences and turns that curiosity into educational opportunities. GHA has created a unique culture where educational professionals and parents collaborate to ensure academic rigor and social success. Teachers know each child’s strengths and tailor the curriculum so achievements can be measured in individual growth, allowing children to get lost in learning…not in the crowd. All of this takes place on a ten-acre campus, bordered by wetlands, where children are engaged in environmental awareness, stewardship, and natural observations.
School Overview: |
Gig Harbor Academy
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| School Membership(s) | Other school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 5 | |
| Year Founded | 1976 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 111 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 10% (WA School Avg.: 22%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% | |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $2,750 for preschool to $12,500 for grades K-5 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 16% | |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |
| Admissions Director | Niki Vanderford | |
| Sports | ||
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports | |
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| Cross Country | ||
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 5 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Art | Chess | |
| Fifth Grade Guitar | Robotics Team | |
| Theatre | ||
School Notes:
- Small classes in a family-like environment
- Differentiated Curriculim
- Multiple Intelligences approach to instruction
- Unique Outdoor Curriculum with Wetlands on property
- Character Development
- Art, Music, Technology, Spanish, and Physical Education included in curriculum
Profile last updated: 02/01/2013
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St Nicholas School
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View all schools in: Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Zip 98335
School Reviews:
October 06,2012 - All four of my children have attended GHA. My 5th grade son will be the last. SInce 2005 we have been impressed by the superb quality of the teachers - GHA''s primary strength. The setting is a nature oasis; a great spot to learn, study, and yes play. The specialist classes are icing on the cake for learning and exposure. My 3 children who are graduates - VERY WELL prepared for the next phase of education and public or private school.*-Posted by Parent *
May 21,2012 - We enrolled our 2nd grade granddaughter in GHA in Jan. It has been a wonderful experience and a great "fit" for our needs....small class size, caring community, access to technology, robotics, nature experiences, just to mention a few of strengths of GHA.*-Posted by Parent *
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