Greater Things Christian Academy

🌟 Key Highlights: Greater Things Christian Academy

Greater Things Christian Academy (GTCA) is a private, co-educational independent Christian school in Burns, Tennessee. It is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that emphasizes high academic standards with a differentiated and individualized approach to instruction, focused on engaging and educating the whole student: heart, mind, and will.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Independent Christian School

• Location: Burns, Tennessee (Dickson County)

• Grades Served: Preschool (Little Warriors, age 1) – High School (12th Grade)

• Enrollment: Approximately 60–100 students

• Core Mission: To engage and educate the whole student: heart, mind, and will by delivering quality academics with a differentiated approach to instruction from a Christian perspective.

• Affiliation: Independent Christian school.

• Accreditation: Dually accredited by Christian Schools International (CSI) and Cognia (SACS); approved as a Category II & III school by the TN Department of Education.

• Focus: Full PK–12 education emphasizing individualized, differentiated instruction, a Biblical worldview, and a unique 4-day school week model.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

GTCA is distinguished by its holistic approach, dual accreditation, and unique weekly schedule:

• 4-Day School Week: Operates on a four-day school week (typically Monday–Thursday), with the school day extended to maintain instructional hours. This model is often praised by parents for offering more family time and flexibility.

• Focus Fridays: Offers 8 required “First Fridays” per school year, providing additional, enriching academic and social experiences for students, often including field trips and focused projects.

• Differentiated Instruction: Commits to a differentiated approach to instruction, utilizing small class sizes and personalized attention to cater to the specific academic needs and learning styles of individual students.

• Dual Accreditation: Holds accreditation from a major Christian school body (CSI) and a respected regional academic body (Cognia), validating its adherence to high standards in both academic quality and institutional integrity.

• Christ-Centered Curriculum: A Biblical worldview is integrated into all content areas, and students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with Christ. They participate in Chapel services and receive biblically integrated instruction.

• Small Class Sizes: Maintains an intentionally small class size (average around 10 students), which allows for personalized, hands-on, and collaborative learning opportunities.

• Comprehensive Offerings: Provides a full K–12 path, including high school instruction from educators who often possess advanced degrees, preparing students for success in higher education.

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