EDUCATION GUIDE

Our desire at GRACE Christian School is that every child who walks through our doors learns that they are known, valued and loved by Jesus Christ—and by the adults around them. This is the atmosphere that sets our school apart, and a large reason why the Association of Christian Schools International, the lead accrediting organization of Christian schools from across the world, granted GRACE Christian School its Exemplary Accreditation status, making us one of only 19 schools in the world—and the first in the Triangle—to receive this prestigious designation.

Our mission is to spiritually and academically equip, challenge and inspire students to impact their world for Christ. In the elementary years, teachers emphasize experiential learning that involves field trips, class demonstrations and labs. Our college preparatory academic program is designed to prepare our middle and high school students to excel in a high-quality academic environment. Additionally, our teachers utilize the latest technology to enable students to be responsible digital citizens and prepare them for the constantly evolving digital landscape. GRACE Christian School provides a competitive athletic program with 30 sports offerings in middle and high school, and a growing fine arts program.

At GRACE Christian School, we provide biblical instruction, service opportunities and avenues of worship that allow young people to see their purpose, value and identity—not through the lens of the culture-at-large, but through the eyes of a loving God. We pursue academic excellence for each child, knowing that individual excellence cannot be defined by a one-size-fits-all approach. We equip students with the skills they need to thrive in any circumstance, challenging them to overcome obstacles, and inspiring them to be all that they can be—not for their own glory, but for the cause of Christ. We build world-changers who will influence culture for years to come.

Gilden Woods Early Child Care and Preschool’s mission is to provide the highest quality educational programming in a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment. Through that mission delivery, they hope to change the way early childhood educators and early childhood education is viewed. We nurture positive self-esteem by providing an environment for success and encouraging healthy emotional development and social skills; support the physical development of large and fine motor skill development; and facilitate cognitive development and critical thinking skills by broadening the child’s hands-on experiences. We also take pride in developing language, literacy skills and multilingual skill and appreciation; fostering responsibility; and offering opportunities for students to enhance their creativity.

Our community runs on it. Curiosity, that is.

At Cary Academy, we challenge our students to be enthusiastically inquisitive: To seek adventure, revel in curiosity, follow passions, broaden worldviews, take risks and try new things.

In our diverse and inclusive community (53% students of color), there is no shortage of different voices with which to collaborate, share new ideas or welcome a different perspective. We’d love to add yours.

You belong here.

Learn more at caryacademy.org/admissions. The application period opens September 7, 2022. Financial aid is available. The first consideration deadline is January 13, 2023.

1500 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary | 919.677.3873 | caryacademy.org

Every child who enters our building is fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of their creator. Each day our students are encouraged to claim their identity in Jesus Christ as they pursue extraordinary outcomes. We seek to cultivate practical wisdom grounded in the Gospel, equipping our students academically, spiritually and socially so they may flourish in the modern world.

Our desire is to offer a place equal to each student’s capacity for wonder, providing an education that is meaningful and enjoyable. Please visit our website to sign up for a tour so we can share our classrooms, campus and culture with you.