The Gathering Place Christian Academy EXISTS to…
develop world-changers through academic excellence grounded in Christ.
We are so excited you are interested in admissions for The Gathering Place Christian Academy! Please fill out our contact form below or call our Admissions Department at (205) 640-4442.
We would love the opportunity to show you around our facilities. School tours are scheduled by appointment only, ideally between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00am, but we are willing to work with your schedule.
GPCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, or national and ethnic origin. Enrollment is limited to students whose special educational or physical needs can be met by existing programs, services, and staff.
2024 - 2025 Enrollment
Academic Year (August-May) Enrollment is OPEN* to the public.
*Infants - K4 are waitlist only
If you are interested in enrolling or joining our waitlist, please call 205-640-4442 or email Alicia Spanick at aspanick@gpca.tv.
DAYSCHOOL
At GPCA our Day-School is for Infants through Toddlers. We currently offer; Infants, Crawlers, Tumblers, and Toddlers. Children are placed based on their individual developmental stage.
PRESCHOOL
At GPCA, our preschool program caters to children in the age groups K2 through K4, defined as those who have reached ages 2, 3, or 4 by September 1 of the current school year. It is a prerequisite for students in the K3-K4 category to have achieved potty-training.
For our K3-K4 students, we offer a diverse array of enriching activities throughout the week:
An American Sign Language class is scheduled every Monday.
Song Birds Biblical Music class every Tuesday.
Physical Education take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Additionally, Chapel service is held each Thursday.
This structured weekly schedule is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, encompassing linguistic, musical, physical, and spiritual dimensions, thereby nurturing the holistic development of our preschool students.
ACADEMY
At GPCA, our Academy caters to students from Kindergarten through Third Grade.
For students in 1st Grade and above, we offer a daily Enrichment Program from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm, which is included in your monthly tuition. This program is designed to cultivate a deeper passion for learning and school among our students. Our Academy Teachers utilize this time for engaging project-based learning, STEAM activities, hands-on experiments, and more.
Beyond fostering spiritual and biblical growth, our aim is to provide a distinctly enriched educational experience for our students. Integrated into the regular academic week, our offerings include:
American Sign Language class every Tuesday.
Physical Education class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Chapel service every Thursday.
Art class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Song Birds Biblical Music class every Tuesday.
These diverse activities are structured to complement core academics, promote holistic development and nurture the talents or varied interests of each student in our care.