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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Glenmore Christian Academy

Grades JK TO Gr. 9 — Calgary, AB (MAP)
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  • Grades
    JK — Gr. 9
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    20 — 25 students
  • Tuition
    $3,210 to 7,595/year
  • Language of instruction
    English
  • Associations
    AISCA, ACSI
  • Enrolment
    1007 day students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 16520 - 24th Street Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 4W2 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

GCA offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider, regular rider AM only, regular rider PM only, occasional rider.

The regions GCA offers busing from are:

  • Calgary

Our Perspective

How we see Glenmore Christian Academy

The initial draw for families considering Glenmore is the values piece: a full curriculum taught through the Christian lens. Certainly, that’s something which distinguishes the school within the region, and often is the first point of contact. What families find in the school, however, is both that and whole lot more. Given the size of the school, Glenmore is also able to offer a very rich, diverse range of programming, something that understandably is also very attractive. There is a full program of intramurals, and the breadth of the music program—including options for individual lessons—is something that also distinguishes the school. A mission program at the grade 9 level offers an international experience earlier than in a majority of programs, and can provide a very nice punctuation to a student's experience at Glenmore. The ideal student is one who will thrive within a vibrant, challenging, community-centered learning environment.

School's Perspective

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How Glenmore Christian Academy sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"Glenmore Christian Academy’s mission is to Teach Truth, Inspire Excellence, Experience Christ and Serve Through Love. Through a Biblical worldview, students learn liberal arts, sciences, fine arts, languages and Phys Ed from specialist educators in our state-of-the-art facility. Extra-curricular options include performing arts, band, intramural and competitive sports. In Junior High, students partake in outdoor leadership programs including an international Mission Trip in Grade 9."

  • Private Christian Education
  • Full Day Junior Kindergarten
  • Accelerated Kindergarten Program
  • Grade 9 Mission Trip to Mexico

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"GCA is more than just a school: it is a community. It is our priority to work in partnership with parents to help our students discover their God-given talents. At GCA, Bible is more than just a subject. Our enriched academic program is infused with a Biblical perspective, even in the core subjects. Christ is in everything that we do. These two elements working together allow us to provide students the tools they need to continue to thrive academically and spiritually when they graduate."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"Those that apply to Glenmore Christian Academy are looking for an educational program where their child will be taught how to become a life-long learner, be encouraged to grow in their faith as they learn about Jesus Christ and be given opportunities to put that faith into practice."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"At GCA, we are truly blessed to have a wonderful facility for our students and staff. Our facilities team are all dedicated Christ followers and completely committed to what they do, and are an incredible example to the rest of our staff. The work that goes into keeping our school clean and safe is a huge endeavour, and our facilities team members are truly inspirational."

What might families find surprising about your school?

"The culture at GCA is incredibly diverse. Our community is comprised of students whose families are from all over the world, and from more than one sect of Christianity. At GCA, we come together and celebrate our differences all under the banner of Christ."

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Insider Perspectives

How people from the school’s community see Glenmore Christian Academy

Video reviews of Glenmore Christian Academy

Parent, Stephanie Hill (2020)

Watch our parent interview with Stephanie Hill to get the inside scoop on what it’s like to have a child attend Glenmore Christian Academy.

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Stanford Hielema, Head of School
BEd Calvin College, Michigan; MA in Leadership from Trinity Western University

Stanford Hielema is passionate about education and nurturing an environment where all children have an outstanding learning experience. Previously, as Associate Superintendent for Palliser Regional Schools, he oversaw student learning, fiscal management, policy and administrative procedures, and community relations for the faith-based alternative schools. Before that, Stanford spent over 20 years building Trinity Christian School from 45 students to more than 400. With a strong focus on community, the school thrived in academics and athletics. He built capacity with teachers through instructional best practices to improve student learning. He acted as a Designated Signing Authority for the province during this time, and evaluated 60+ teachers for their Alberta Permanent Teaching Certificate.
 
 

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