Preparing hearts and minds for Christian excellence.
GDA kids learn through the proven Christian classical approach to become strong thinkers who stand for truth.
Gloria Deo Academy seeks to train Christian youth to glorify God by recovering the legacy of the Western Civilization. The academy respects the historic Christian faith and approaches each subject with a Biblical worldview. The academic program is designed to develop the student through classical Christian learning in the knowledge (grammar), understanding (logic, dialectic or reasoning), and wisdom (rhetoric) of each subject with increasing sophistication as age, grade level, and ability rise. Classical elements such as Latin, logic, and rhetoric, as well as good and great books are provided not only as formal classes but also are integrated across the curriculum.
Kid Tested, Parent Approved
“Gloria Deo Academy has been a safe-haven for our family. They have, and continue, to take our kiddo’s needs into account and work closely with us to create long-term growth, reach goals, and foster a love of learning and wonder in our kids.”
“GDA has given us so much flexibility with our time, allowing us the opportunity to travel and grow as a family. Our kids are challenged academically and are being taught TRUTH. They are cared for, prayed for, and loved by their teachers. Their spiritual growth is as important as their academics.”
“Two of my kids are fairly shy. They stay fairly quiet around other people, even when engaged. After a few years at GDA, I’ve noticed them feel more comfortable around adults and they do so much better communicating in public!”
What about sports?adavis2023-02-22T13:53:36-06:00
GDA is a member of MSHSAA and offers a variety of sports including: Baseball, Track and Field, Archery, Bass Fishing, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, & Cross Country. In addition, GDA is extremely competitive in Speech & Debate producing MSHSAA state champions and national qualifiers.
Is it affordable?adavis2025-03-06T12:25:16-06:00
GDA is more affordable than most private schools. Payments can be spread throughout the year and the university style helps keep uniforms, lunches, books, and other costs low.
2025-2026 tuition pricing
Will this take too much of my time?IT Admin2025-01-27T13:46:04-06:00
After certain grade levels, kids are expected to work more on their own at home. This teaches them very important life skills. They learn to take control of their education, manage their schedule, and meet the requirements expected of them.
Will my child fit in?adavis2021-06-29T18:55:58-05:00
Gloria Deo Academy is the perfect fit for all kids. We’ve found that the Christian environment and expectations dissolves nearly all issues related to behavior, bullying, and drama.
What if we tried homeschooling and it did not work for our family?adavis2021-07-01T12:24:29-05:00
We can’t promise you that Gloria Deo Academy will work where other attempts failed. But commited parents will find guidance and partnership from the school faculty and staff as well as fellow parents.
Am I a capable teacher for my children?adavis2021-07-01T12:17:32-05:00
A core foundation of Gloria Deo Academy is collaboration and partnership. Parents are not expected to become experts on every subject. Instead, parents manage learning-at-home by letting their child take control of their own education and guiding them through the process.
Additionally, many parents build relationships with other parents so their kids can collaborate in learning with each other as well.
Is GDA Accredited?adavis2021-07-01T12:15:44-05:00
Yes! GDA is a fully accredited member of the (ISACS)
Is Church involvement required?adavis2024-02-08T13:13:14-06:00
Yes! In order to attend and maintain enrollment at GDA, regular church attendance and involvement is required for both the parents and students.
Tell me more about Kindergarten screening?adavis2024-02-29T15:55:28-06:00
Expectations For Pre-Kindergarten Concepts
- Identifying letters, beginning knowledge of some letter sounds
- Counting to 20
- Writing their name
- Identifying colors and shapes
- Identifying and writing numbers 1-10
- Motor skills
- Jumping on one foot
- Coloring in the lines
- Cutting on the lines with safety scissors
- Hopping on one foot
Expectations When You Arrive For The Screening.
- Check the SignUpGenius website to know when your screening
appointment is scheduled. - Arrive about 10 minutes early, so your student has time to relax and use the restroom if needed.
- There is no testing fee.
- The student will be tested by one of the school’s test administrators.
- Parents will wait outside the classroom.
- The screening should take about 20 minutes
- The test administrator will communicate the screening results immediately following the screening.
Expectations After the Screening Day
- If the student passed the screening, GDA will see what seats are available and communicate that with you via email.
- If the student did not pass, GDA will attempt to schedule a retesting day before April.
- Once the student has passed the screening, and there is confirmation of an open seat (at the agreed upon campus), the next step for prospective families will be to schedule a family interview. GDA will reach out to your family to schedule this meeting. We require the father, mother, and student applying to attend the family interview.
- At the family interview, further information about the school will be presented. The administer and prospective family will seek to determine if a partnership with GDA would be a good fit for both parties. If the school agrees that GDA will be a good fit for the family, an enrollment invitation will be emailed to the family by the principal who conducted the interview.
The Future is Bright!
At GDA, your kids can learn to take control of their education. See them make an impact on our community for the glory of God.
You want the best education for your kids.
But sometimes you wonder…
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What are they learning?
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Are they being challenged?
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Do the new educational fads work?
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Will they face bullying or drama?
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Are they growing?
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Will they reach their full potential?
These questions are some that many of our administrators and staff members had when we came to Gloria Deo Academy. During the last 19 years, over 3,000 students have flourished in our time-tested approach. We challenge students to meet their full potential through Christian, classical education. We strive to guide students to be wise thinkers who are not afraid to stand up for the truth. We would love to meet you and share our stories with you. Please reach out to attend an informational meeting or schedule a tour so you can see what our school is all about.