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St. Michaels Academy educates its students to become industrious, moral and intellectual leaders who enhance society by the example of their Catholic lives. Founded on Christian ethical principles, instruction emphasizes fundamental academic skills and perpetuates the legacy of Western tradition. Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual, the academy challenges its students to perfect their characters, cultivate their talents and pursue their full potential. St. Michaels Academys emphasis is pre-eminently spiritual, assisting students to cooperate with divine grace, become true and perfect Christians, effecting transformation in Christ. St. Michaels Academy is a place where parents and students must be committed to Catholic education and must become involved in the process of forming Christians. The academy is a dynamic school that is about the ever-challenging and eternal business of knowing, loving, and serving God. The specific goals of St. Michaels Academy are: first and foremost, to gain a deep understanding of and commitment to the Roman Catholic Faith; second, to learn and appreciate the traditions and values of a Catholic culture and the means whereby these may be preserved in the modern world; third, to develop solid academic skills in the areas of reading, writing, arithmetic, speaking and critical thinking; fourth, to gain an appreciation of the fine arts; finally, to develop motor coordination skills.

An Independent town academy, comprehensive in nature and global in reach, serving the midcoast region or Maine since 1801.

We are a Junior Kindergarten (age 4) through 8th grade private, Christian school, located in Fairfax County, just minutes from the District of Columbia. GCA was established in 1973 and serves a diverse student body. Grace Christian Academy is a part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) - one of the largest private school systems in the country. At Grace Christian Academy, we emphasize Christ in everything and provide our scholars with a superior education, laying the foundation for success in this life and the next. We want our scholars to make a Christ-guided impact in this world. We strive for excellence in Christian education and community outreach. At Grace Christian Academy, we believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and that he commanded us to share the good news with all people (Matthew 28:19) and train children in the way they should go so that when they are old they do not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). We achieve our purpose by integrating God's Word into every aspect of our curriculum, creating a culture where scholars and staff see Christ in everything and follow his example while providing opportunities for scholars to grow in all areas of life. Our school offers a rigorous academic program to prepare scholars for high school. It includes the core subjects recognized by the public education system and courses in Bible history and doctrine. GCA is blessed with a diverse student body and committed to a low student-to-faculty ratio which gives scholars individual instruction and attention. We also provide co-curricular activities, such as athletics, fine arts, exploratory classes, and service projects to prepare students for all areas of life. Our graduates go on to thrive in both private and public schools, including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.