Glenmore Christian Academy is a Christian alternative school under the Palliser Regional School Division #26. The school uses the approved Alberta Curriculum, taught by certificated teachers. Since its inception in 1980, the school has a history of providing quality Christian education in an academic environment.
The Kindergarten to Grade 9 program includes four classes of Kindergarten (@20 students), four classes of Grade One (@20 students), four classes of Grade two (@19 students) and four classes of grade three (@ 29 students.) In grades 4 to 9, our goal at GCA is to have no more than 25 students per class. Under extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the Administration, we reserve the right to increase the number of students per class as required.
The facilities are appproximately 80,000 square feet which includes the classrooms, library, two computer labs, two large gymnasiums, 550 seat theatre and cafeteria.
Strong sports programs provide for those students who wish to excel in athletics.
An emphasis on Fine Arts, including Art, Drama, Band, and Music programs enhance the school program.
Computer technology is abundant. Students have access to one of the two computer labs plus a mobile computer cart or through classroom computers.
The school is governed by a Board of Directors, appointed by the GCA Educational Society membership and operates as an alternative public school under Palliser Regional Schools. The school has an affiliation with First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
The school has been consistently recognized by the Fraser Institute as one of the top 4% of elementary schools in the Province of Alberta, having tied for 1st place in February 2005.
The school finances are audited annually by a reputable accounting firm and submitted yearly to Alberta Education.
To educate children in a dynamic Christian environment dedicated to excellence in learning and life development.
We envision a school dedicated to the education of each child as created in God's image, with students who pursue learning, desire to be responsible citizens, and who graduate, knowing what it means to have a passion for God.
To honour God in all aspects of the school program
To nurture the partnership and a growing sense of community among students, staff, parents and alumni
To challenge and support students to: