These years can be the best years.

At GAC, middle school students from across Atlanta, GA, grow as scholars, leaders, athletes, artists, and friends through a Christ-centered education designed to prepare them for high school and beyond.

From the beginning of their Middle School journey, GAC students engage in rigorous academics that is hands-on and collaborative, designed to build real-world skills. Teachers and students partner in personalized learning goals, creating an environment that challenges each student to do their best work.

GAC Middle School also focuses on the whole student. Through the Middle House System and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, students build community and grow in meaningful ways. Middle School is more than a stepping stone; it is a formative journey shaped by learning, relationships, and purpose.

Discover the Difference of Middle School at GAC

10 World Language Course Offerings

Student Ministry Courses That Strengthens Faith

14 Competitive Athletic Teams

14 Fine Arts Programs to Explore

Hands-On Learning in a Renovated MakerSpace Classroom

A House System That Fosters Belonging

Learning Excursions That Bring Education to Life

Distinctive Learning Opportunities

A New Level of Independence

Students build independence and responsibility as they transition from elementary to middle school, while remaining fully supported in a nurturing environment. Teachers are available to provide guidance, answer questions, and help students stay confident and on track. This balance of independence and support helps students grow into capable, confident learners prepared for high school.

Educational Travel

See the world with a global perspective. Through learning excursions and mission trips, students engage with different cultures, deepen their faith, and develop the global awareness needed to lead and serve in an interconnected world.

STEM Opportunities

Explore the future through hands-on experiences in robotics, engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and biomedical sciences. With more than 40 STEM courses, competitive teams, learning excursions, and over 20,000 square feet of dedicated STEM space, students develop the skills to solve real-world problems and pursue STEM careers with confidence.

Academic Teams & Competitions

Take your learning beyond the classroom through academic teams and competitions that sharpen critical thinking, build confidence, and foster collaboration. Whether competing in the Reading Team, Math Team, Academic Team or other academic programs, students develop their talents while pursuing excellence alongside like-minded peers.

Hybrid and Flexible Online Learning

GAC offers flexible learning pathways through GAC's Ethos online courses or GAC Sync, which enables students to participate in live classes remotely when needed. Combined with TrekAI, our AI-powered learning platform, students receive personalized support and greater flexibility while pursuing their academic goals and passions.

I love the overall nurturing experience and genuine care and support given to my child along with the multitude of academic, spiritual, athletic and extracurricular routes to explore and find your own, unique path.

GAC 8th Grade Parent

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Signature Middle School Experiences

Preparing students for high school and beyond.

Leadership Opportunities

GAC students grow as leaders across academics, arts, athletics, service, and student life. Leadership is developed through clubs, student ministry, and the GAC House System.

Through mission trips and learning excursions, students in grades 6th–8th grow in independence and leadership as they step beyond the classroom to explore, learn, and serve communities around the world.

Student Community

Intentional programs and daily interactions help students grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and feel known within a supportive community. Chapel services, mission experiences, campus traditions, and a bell-to-bell phone-free environment all encourage real engagement and deeper connection. The school year begins with a spiritual retreat that builds community, sets purpose, and helps students start the year grounded and connected.

The GAC Middle School House System provides another opportunity for community across 6th through 8th grade. Students are randomly placed into one of five houses at the start of the year where they compete, earn points, and receive awards, all designed to strengthen relationships and foster a deeper sense of belonging within the Middle School.

Co-curriculars

We believe middle school is a time for students to discover what they love. That’s why we offer a wide range of athletics, arts, and academic co-curriculars for students in grades 6th–8th.

GAC Middle School athletics includes 14 sports, providing competitive opportunities, championship experiences, and multiple pathways for students to find the sport that’s right for them.

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.

In addition to arts and athletics, GAC also offers academic teams that give students another avenue to explore interests and develop their passions.

Faith & Student Ministry

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.

Student Support and Wellness

Student Counseling

Our counseling team supports students’ emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing through care, encouragement, and individualized support. Students are known, supported, and guided throughout high school and middle school.

Academic Support

Targeted academic support helps students strengthen skills, build confidence, and succeed in rigorous coursework. Click here to learn more.

What is the GAC Middle School House System?

During the 2025 to 2026 school year, Middle School Administration and GAC's Christian Life team introduced the House System, a new way to build community in middle school. Every student in grades 6 through 8 is randomly assigned to one of five houses, each rooted in biblical principles. Students earn points throughout the year by serving others, participating in competitions, attending events, and taking part in other fun activities.

House of Ember

Be the spark. Light the flame.

Romans 12:11 "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."

House of Torrent

Gather in strength. Flow with grace.

Amos 5:24 "But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!"

House of Lumen

Shine from within. Reflect His glory.

Matthew 5:16 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

House of Gale

Above all. Carry on.

John 3:8 "The wind blows wherever it pleases...So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

House of Terra

Rooted in Truth. Steadfast in purpose

Isaiah 61:3 "...They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor."

GAC Middle School in Action

Children in a classroom are gathered around a long tray of sand, with a whiteboard covered in drawings in the background.

A young boy with curly hair smiles at the camera while working on a laptop in a classroom with other students in the background.

A group of young people with their hands raised in worship stand in the foreground, with a dimly lit, textured background.

Two young girls in school uniforms study at a table under an umbrella in the foreground, while other students and a brick building are visible in the background.

A group of smiling girls in red outfits and face paint stand in the foreground, with a building and trees in the background.

Four students in school uniforms walk down a hallway with a cafeteria visible in the background.

A young girl in safety glasses smiles as she operates a miter saw in front of a brick building.

Six young boys in school uniforms stand in a hallway, holding cups, with a wooden-paneled wall and doors in the background.

A teacher in a floral shirt leans over a student in a red sweater, both focused on a textbook on a white desk, with a classroom of other students and windows visible in the background.

Three young boys in a classroom are engaged in a science experiment with wires and batteries in the foreground, while colorful posters and a mobile hang on the wall in the background.

A young boy with a wide grin runs through a tunnel of outstretched hands, with a wooden pew in the foreground and a wooden ceiling in the background.

A young girl in a red shirt and khaki skirt kneels on a grid mat with a robot in the foreground, while a stack of colorful blocks sits to her right, all within a classroom setting.

Three smiling girls in red school uniforms sit on stone steps with notebooks, while a stone building with an archway stands in the background.

Middle School Stories

Meet our Middle School Leaders

TJ Dixon
Principal
770-243-2244

Lauren Hollier

Dean of Academics

770-243-2317

Josh Lee

Dean of Student Culture

Misty Wilson
Counselor
770-243-2314

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