GAC students grow as leaders across academics, arts, athletics, service, and student life. Leadership is developed through clubs, student ministry, Prefect committees, and experiential learning such as the Business Innovation Lab, where students help lead and operate the Spartan Café as part of the course experience.

The Prefect System consists of senior student leaders, selected as juniors, who exemplify GAC’s values. Each Prefect leads a committee of grades 9–12 students and oversees initiatives within their focus area, shaping student engagement, culture, and school life through positive peer influence.

Intentional programs and daily interactions help students grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and feel known within a supportive community. Chapel services, mission experiences, and campus traditions create shared experiences that deepen connection and spiritual growth. 

A bell-to-bell phone-free environment encourages real engagement and face-to-face relationships. The school year begins with a spiritual retreat that builds community, sets purpose, and helps students start the year connected.

GAC’s co-curricular programs in athletics and the arts help students develop their talents, build community, and pursue excellence beyond the classroom.

With 65 teams across 15 sports, GAC athletics provides competitive opportunities, championship success, and collegiate pathways, supported by premier facilities including tennis courts and an aquatics center. Traditions like the Red Zone build school spirit and student connection.

In the arts, students explore band, chorus, dance, theatre, orchestra, and visual arts, with opportunities for advanced study through the School of Ballet and School of Music.

Grounded in a strong Christian foundation, students participate in Bible courses, worship-based learning, bi-weekly chapel, and a beginning-of-year spiritual retreat that sets the tone for the school year.

Student Ministry and Worship Practicum provide selected students leadership opportunities to help plan and lead weekly chapel services. Through worship, prayer, and service, students grow in faith while learning to lead others.

GAC helps students look beyond graduation and prepare intentionally for what comes next. Through college counseling beginning in 9th grade and our new Career Development Center, students have opportunities for career exploration, internships, mentorships, job shadows, and real-world learning experiences.