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Gilbert Classical Academy (or GCA) is a College Prepatory Academy in Gilbert, Arizona. It is a part of the Gilbert Unified School District. The GCA is a fully equipped one to one computing school. The rigorous six-year curriculum includes core courses in math, science, English, social studies, modern languages, Latin, physical education, music and the arts. Involvement in community service projects, extra-curricular activities, and 1A athletics are be offered to provide academy students with a well-rounded experience.

Mission Statement

 * The Mission of the Gilbert Classical Academy is the development of young men and women of character who embrace a passion for learning, all built upon a solid foundation of knowledge and technology. The Classical Academy provides students with a rigorous, integrated curriculum in a small_school setting, utilizing the Socratic method of instruction to encourage students to think critically and prepare for study at the university level.

School Vision

 * The Gilbert Classical Academy, in striving for academic excellence, seeks to provide a comprehensive, honors-level education that engages all students in meaningful learning and to develop the intellectual, creative, social, emotional, technological, and physical skills necessary to prepare them for the next phase of their lives at a four-year college or university.

Instructional Beliefs

 * Rigor – We embrace the belief that all students must be prepared for further study beyond high school through the delivery of a guaranteed and viable honors curriculum. In addition, a majority of students need to be provided the opportunity for advanced high school study in a wide variety of disciplines. However, in a classroom environment, rigor is not synonymous with "difficult" or "hard." We define rigor as a condition of the learning environment which stretches the individual learner to move beyond his/her current "comfort zone" and grow as an independent learner.
 * Relevance – In the information age, schools that rely on content delivery as the primary purpose for teaching are under-serving their students. While we cherish the importance of in-depth content in our curricula, we insist upon an emphasis on skills of inquiry, problem solving, and analysis in the work of all of our students. To the greatest extent possible, our lessons must be relevant to the experiences of the 21st century citizen. In addition, engagement of the adolescent student is of vital importance when examining both content and approach to learning.
 * Relationships – In a small school setting, students need to interact with adults who both help them to think about their futures and model appropriate civic and social connectedness. We believe that both students and aduts must be known as individuals, treated with respect and fairness at all times, and celebrated when they meet our expectations. Furthermore, all school community members should interact with a diversity of the population and have the potential to make significant connections in the wider community. The defining characteristic, for both students and adults, in a school that values relationships is a pervasive sense of civility and respect.

Laptops

 * Every student is issued an HP laptop for use at home and at school during the school year. These laptops are provied to help students and teachers connect in the classroom and use technology in lessons. Also, it provides students with a sense of how college would feel since most college students have laptops.

Uniforms

 * The Male uniform consists of khaki pants or shorts with either a purple, maize, or white shirt. Females may wear khaki pants, shorts, or a skirt along with the same shirt choices as males. Both males and females must wear a belt with pants and shorts and must have their shirt tucked in.

Legions

 * Every student is part of a Legion which includes several students from every grade level and one Legion Leader. This Legion Leader is a teacher. During the day, students have a period called Spartan Time where they have a homeroom-style class. Also, during special times of the year, legions participate in different activities that encourage teamwork and leadership. Legions are meant to create a big brother feeling since there are upperclassmen with junior high students. The upperclassmen are role models to the younger students and show leadership during Spartan Time.

Armageddon

 * Armageddon is a one and a half day event that takes place at the end of the third quarter before Spring Break. Legions come together to compete in a variety of events including Volleyball, the Trivia Bowl, Basketball Skills, and Dodgeball. Legions are ecouraged to dress in their legion colors and create signs to show their legion spirit. At the end of Armageddon, the legion with the most points wins. The winning legion is awarded the Sword of Armageddon, and each legion member earns a medal. Second and third place legions also earn medals. The most recent winner of Armageddon was Aston's Alpha Omegas.