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Christian education and ministry
A school built into the life of a local church, not bolted on. Faith is not an elective; it is the air in the room.
A Ministry of First Baptist Church Douglasville
A Private Christian School in Douglasville, Georgia
Teach them well.
Love them even better.
A school where one-year-olds through eighth-graders are known, taught, and discipled, every day, by name.
A Ministry of First Baptist Church Douglasville
Serving Douglas County
Since the 1960s · Douglasville, GA
Welcome to Go Christian Academy
“GCA exists to bring glory to God as we love our students well by educating them Biblically and academically into becoming equipped disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Our Mission
Go Christian Academy is a private, Christian school and ministry of First Baptist Church Douglasville, offering classes from one year old through 8th grade. Our quality educational program encourages critical thinking, problem solving, creative and divergent thinking, and language skills, with artistic and cultural experiences to further the development of the child. Our students will know they are created uniquely and specially in the image of God.
We want to teach your children well and love them even better.
Six Distinctives
What sets a GCA education apart.
Six convictions that shape every classroom, chapel, and corridor on our campus.
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A complete, Christ-centered curriculum
The trusted ABEKA curriculum paired with WEE Learn and Hands-On Math, with strong academics built on a biblical foundation.
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Scripture, woven throughout
Daily Bible and prayer, with memorization and Christian character that travel with a child for life.
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A small school, by design
Children known by name from one year old through the eighth grade, by their teachers and by one another.
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Specials every single week
Spanish, Music, Art, Physical Education, and library with the Accelerated Reader program, a wider curriculum for the whole child.
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Field trips that fit the lesson
Two off-campus field trips each year for our elementary classes, learning that reaches beyond the classroom.
Programs of Study
From the nursery to the eighth grade.
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Ages 1–3
Preschool
WEE Learn from LifeWay shapes their first classroom: language, reading readiness, early math, and the social skills of being a friend.
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Age 4
Pre-K 4
ABEKA writing and phonics paired with Hands-On Math. Letters become words; counters become numbers. Children begin to read.
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K5
Kindergarten
The full ABEKA curriculum is opened, and daily Bible joins the day, a formative year, academically and spiritually.
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Grades 1–5
Elementary
ABEKA across math, science, social studies, language arts, reading, phonics, and art, with the Accelerated Reader program and two field trips a year.
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Grades 6–8
Middle School
A growing middle school that prepares disciples for high school and beyond, with rigor and independence, grounded in Scripture.
The Weekly Specials
A wider curriculum than arithmetic alone.
- Music & MovementWeekly
- SpanishBob Jones · Pre-K & up
- ArtABEKA · 37 projects
- Physical EducationWeekly
- Library + ARAccelerated Reader
Now Enrolling
For the 2026–2027 School Year
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Re-enrollment
Returning families may re-enroll their students from November 19 through April 30. Re-enroll through the FACTS Family Portal.
Re-enroll a student →ii.
New Applications
Applications for new students open on January 22. Tours of the campus may be scheduled at any time.
Schedule a tour →Questions about enrollment? We’d love to help. Schedule a visit any time.
Tuition Assistance
We are honored to partner with
Scholarship Partner
My Georgia Promise
Scholarship Partner
Georgia Special Needs Scholarship
See our Financial Aid page for need-based aid and the scholarships we accept.
Questions, Answered
Frequently asked questions.
I'm new to GCA. What steps are involved in enrolling my child?+
Start by filling out an inquiry form on our website; a staff member will contact you with next steps. Next, complete the online application. All new students take an entry assessment and shadow one of our students for a day to learn about the school. Once the application process is complete, students are approved to enroll by the admissions committee, and parents are sent the link to enroll.
What fees do we pay when applying and enrolling?+
The new-family application fee is $25. Enrollment fees, Elementary & Middle School: $100 (Nov 19–Dec 19, returning families only), $200 (Dec 20–Apr 30), $250 (summer). Preschool: $50 (Nov 19–Dec 19, returning families only), $100 (Dec 20–Apr 30), $150 (summer).
Is there financial aid?+
Yes. A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available, and you must apply to receive it. Apply under the Admissions tab → Financial Aid. There is a $40 application fee, and you'll create a username and password separate from your FACTS account sign-in.
What programs do you offer?+
We offer classes from one year old through 8th grade, using the ABEKA and WEE Learn curricula. Four-year-olds add Music, Spanish, and PE; elementary students add Music, Spanish, Art, and PE; and before/after-school care is available.
Do you require uniforms?+
Uniforms are required for our elementary and middle school students. Preschool students are not required to wear uniforms.