Academics
Christian Education for K-12
Gateway Christian Academy is a fully accredited institution, meeting rigorous academic and institutional standards that underscore our commitment to excellence in Christian education. It is the mission of Gateway Christian Academy to train students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to be a positive impact in the world for Christ. Our accreditation affirms the high quality of our programs and our dedication to equipping students with the skills and values needed to excel in all aspects of their lives
Accreditation
Gateway Christian Academy is a fully accredited school and holds the following accreditations:
Christian accreditation through the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools. ACTS strives to set new standards of Christ-centered academic excellence while assisting Christian schools to realize the highest level of educational credibility.
State recognition through the Virginia Counsel of Private Education. VCPE is recognized by the Virginia Department of Education so this recognition of our accreditation guarantees the transfer of student credits from the state-recognized accredited private school to a public school. GCA’s ACTS accreditation is recognized by VCPE.
National accreditation through the National Counsel for Private School Accreditation. NCPSA serves as a national review panel for the standards and review procedures of private school accrediting associations. GCA’s ACTS and Ai accreditations are recognized by NCPSA.
International accreditation through Accreditation International. A.I. assures the educational quality of schools and plans for continuous school improvement to increase student learning using standards based on international research, best practices, and historical accreditation processes. GCA’s A.I. accreditation is also recognized by the International Alliance for School Accreditation.
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Foundations
In addition to a quality education, it is our goal for each student to adapt these 5 Foundations:
INTEGRITY: Do what is right simply because it is right
Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil (Proverbs 4:26-27). We should each strive to live an honest life of the highest character regardless of consequences. We should take special care to ensure that we are doing what is right in all circumstances no matter how important or trivial they may seem.
RESPECT: Genuinely value others and their property
Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them (Matthew 7:12). We can live out the golden rule by building others up, giving them the benefit of the doubt, and seeking to resolve conflict privately and efficiently.
SAFETY: Look out for the well-being of yourself and those around you
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:3-4). One of the primary purposes of the body of Christ is to meet the physical needs of others. Our own comfort or convenience should never be more important to us that the well-being of others. Everyone has a responsibility to promote a safe environment while actively avoiding actions that could cause harm.
RESPONSIBILITY: Be accountable to yourself and others for what you can control
But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load (Galatians 6:4-5). Maturity is marked by the ability to make wise decisions regarding use of time and resources to accomplish specific goals. Only through self-sufficiency and hard work can one take pride in individual effort and the results of labor.
HUMILITY: Follow Christ’s example of self-denial by being a servant to others
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men (Philippians 2:5-7). Jesus valued the salvation of man more than His own identity as God, His position in heaven, and His own physical life. Gratitude for His sacrifice should drive every Christian to think of others before self and live out this attitude through service of God and man.
Objectives
At Gateway Christian Academy, we stand firm in a world where educational standards are constantly shifting and redefined. While policies and benchmarks change, Gateway has remained steadfast. Since 1966, our academic program has been built on the enduring foundation of biblical truth and instructional practices that are effective, consistent, and rooted in common-sense education. For more than three decades, all enrolled Gateway seniors have graduated with an Advanced Studies College Preparatory Diploma as set forth by the Virginia Department of Education.
We do not chase trends—we hold fast to methods that have consistently produced confident, capable students grounded in both academic excellence and spiritual formation. Our unwavering commitment to evidence-based instruction, paired with a deep respect for the mind and the heart, ensures that every student receives a high-quality education anchored in truth.
Gateway Christian Academy utilizes a carefully selected blend of trusted curricula to provide a comprehensive, Christ-centered education. Our academic program incorporates resources from A Beka, BJU Press, and ACSI—publishers known for their commitment to biblical integration, academic rigor, and age-appropriate instruction. In addition, we supplement with Gateway-created content that allows us to tailor lessons to the unique needs of our students while staying true to our mission. This balanced approach ensures that every subject is taught from a biblical worldview, with excellence, depth, and clarity across all grade levels.
Gateway’s curriculum not only aligns with—but exceeds—the mandates and expectations set forth by the Virginia Standards of Learning as established by the Virginia Department of Education.