Enroll - Gilbert Classical Academy

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APPLY TO GILBERT CLASSICAL ACADEMY FOR THE 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR! CURRENTLY ACCEPTING GRADES 7TH THROUGH 11TH GRADE.
See below for the GCA Enrollment Timeline and Admission Policies and Procedures.

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GCA Admission Policies & Procedures

7th Grade

Each incoming 7th grader will be admitted or waitlisted on a date designated by administration. A lottery system will be utilized, if necessary, based on the following priorities:

Siblings of students currently attending the non-boundary school.
Children of current school employees, with a cap of 20% (including children who are a sibling of another enrolled student).
Children residing within Gilbert Public Schools' boundaries and out-of-district residents attending a Gilbert Public School.
Children that are nonresidents of Gilbert Public Schools and are not attending a Gilbert Public School. After the lottery for incoming 7th graders is held, new applicants and those in grades 8th through 10th will be placed on the waitlist in order of the receipt of the application.

Admission Criteria

At both the elementary and secondary levels, the physical capacity of the school building and classrooms; availability of staff; capacity in special programs; and availability of other resources may be considered before placement of a student into a district-wide program or school is approved.

Gilbert Classical Academy has no admissions standards for 7th or 8th grade; however, students may be required to do summer school work in order to prepare them for the rigors of the academics of the Academy.

9th Grade

Students entering the Academy for the 9th grade must have completed Algebra 1 in the 8th grade. An official transcript/report card must be submitted at the time of enrollment.

10th & 11th Grade

The applicant's high school transcript must be submitted for review to ensure that the student will meet GCA's graduation requirements by their senior year.

Completion of online applications or acceptance of an offer of enrollment does not constitute actual enrollment. Parents must complete registration in the spring to be enrolled in the school. Failure to submit the enrollment paperwork by the school's deadline will result in the non-enrollment of the student.

Enrollment Resources

GCA Tour Video

Gilbert Classical Academy Junior High & High School Course Plan

2026-2027 Enrollment Timeline

2026-2027 GCA Enrollment Timeline

Course Registration Begins - Month of February.

Ms. Samantha Levy, the GCA Registrar, will begin course registration via email. Please be sure to check your emails to confirm core courses and select your student’s elective choices. Core Courses may be subjected to align with accelerated mathematics placement, and/or meet GCA graduation requirements.

Family Preview Night - Thursday, February 12th from 6PM - 7:30PM at GCA. (Optional Event)

Open to the pubic for all families interested in checking out Gilbert Classical Academy for the 2026/27 school year! Families will be able to walk around our wonderful GCA campus on an interactive tour to meet teachers, staff, and students alike! Get ready to learn about our College Prep curriculum and student achievements, the numerous clubs and sport offerings for both JH and HS, and the impact our students have made on our very own community! Any parent or student who wants to revisit a station can do so at the end of the tour.

Tuesday, March 31st - Finalization Meeting, 6PM in the GCA Cafeteria (Required Event)

This is for new families that have been accepted and elected to join our GCA Spartan Family for the 2026/27 school year! At this event, our staff will finalize any necessary documentation, prepare your student for next year with a GCA Welcome Packet & Resource Guide, and provide your student with a library copy of their required English summer reading book. Parents/Guardians are required to attend; students are encouraged to, but not required to attend.

Saturday, April 11th - GCA Math Diagnostic Test, 9AM in the GCA Cafeteria

For incoming 7th graders only to determine the appropriate math course placement. Please also check below which situation your student is in:

A.) If your 6th grade student is attending a NON-GPS school, then your student will be required to take the GCA Math Diagnostic Test on April 11th.

B.) If your 6th grade student is attending a GPS school and is in on-level math (Math 6), then your student will be required to take the GCA Math Diagnostic Test on April 11th.

C.) If your 6th grade student is attending a GPS school AND is taking an honors, advanced, or accelerated math course (Math 7 or higher), then your student will be tested at their current GPS elementary school. They are not required to take the GCA Math Diagnostic Test.

Friday, May 1st - Jr. High Luau & PTO Bingo, 5:30PM - 7:30PM (Optional Event)

The Luau is for incoming 7th and 8th and 9th graders only, to join our current GCA Jr. High students to meet, greet and have fun together! There will be a variety of games and activities such as a hula hoop competition, corn hole, limbo, water balloon fight, and free food to enjoy such as hot dogs, chips, cookies, and a variety of drinks available! Students should wear light, casual and comfy clothing since we will be outside exerting lots of energy, and the possibility of getting wet during our water balloon fight!

Parents are welcome to drop your students off at the Luau, and then attend our PTO Bingo event to help raise PTO money for the 2026/27 school year!

Tuesday, July 15 - New Student Orientation

For new incoming students to check out the campus with fellow GCA students! This event is technically optional, we highly encourage your new students attend so they are well prepared before the first day of school! During the New Student Orientation, incoming students will receive their schedules, temporary ID badges, Chromebook, and get a chance to tour around the campus with our GCA Ambassadors. Have your student bring a writing utensil and be ready to take a Chromebook home after your session. GCA Uniforms are not required to be worn for this event.

Parents, while the students are doing their orientation, we will have a place to assist you with navigating Infinite Campus, signing out your child's Chromebook, buying your child's PE uniform and other swag in the Spirit Store, and get assistance with completing your Annual Update. Our athletic administrators will be available to answer questions and assist with sports sign-ups, as well.

Thursday, July 17 - Spartan Day (Optional Event)

Spartan Day is not a required event, but we encourage both new and returning students and families to attend. Here are the reasons to come to Spartan Day - meet new friends, buy PE Uniforms, get outstanding deals at the PTO Uniform Closet, join our incredible PTO, get help with your schedule, get help with your Annual Update, get music information and buy a music shirt, buy Spirit Store swag, learn the layout of the school, drop-off medications or self-carry paperwork, ensure your fees are paid, get athletic information, and have some fun!! We hope to see you there!

First Day of School - Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

School starts at 7:30AM for all GCA students. Both the front gate for bus drop-off (not a parent drop off location), and the rear gates (west side gate for parent drop-off) will be open at 7:00AM for early drop off.