Programs

Counselor:

Grace academy currently offers a part time counselor.  Our counselor hold’s her Master’s in Clinical Pastoral Counseling.  She helps our students deal with:

  • Friendship Issues/Conflicts
  • Stress
  • Anger
  • Disorganization/Study Habits
  • Home Issues/Family Problems
  • Grief/Loss
  • Developmental Issues
  • Physical Issues/Illness

REACH/Enrichment:

At Grace Academy, we realize that students grow at different rates.  We utilize different models to help students grow.  We draw upon the excellence and faithfulness of our staff to design reading models for each grade level and classroom needs every year.  In designing our instruction, we always ask “What is best for kids?”

Students reading below grade level have the opportunity to work with our reading specialist for extra reading instruction after receiving their regular classroom reading instruction.  We utilize running records to assess student growth in their reading throughout the entire year.

Students in grades 2-5 that are working consistently above grade level in reading, math, and writing, are welcome to join the enrichment teacher on a regular basis.

Missions Team

The missions team is for students grades 8-12 who desire is to share the gospel message while serving and building relationships in our community. Students have regular meetings and plan activities out in the community. The missions team goes on a monthly trip to Coffman Nursing Home to assist with residents recreational activities. The missions team is a volunteer organization.  Students can earn community service hours toward their 75 hours needed for graduation. Some of the activities the mission team will be doing this year are:

  • Coffman Nursing Home
  • Hagerstown Rescue Mission
  • Great American Sleepout
  • Salvation Army stocking collection
  • Penny Drive
  • End of the year short term missions trip
Please contact Amy Casto at castoa@graceacademyapps.org if you have any questions.

Student Government

Student Government is for students in grades 6-12.  There are two separate student governments; one for middle school and a high school group.  Students are given leadership training and are responsible to arrange special events throughout the school year.  High School students attend the annual ACSI leadership conference as well as attending Student Leadership University in the past.  Some of the school activities planned by the Student Government are:

  • Annual High School Retreat
  • Student Activity Nights
  • Student Bonfires
  • Spirit Week
  • Spiritual Emphasis Week
  • Annual Student Thanksgiving Dinner
  • Special chapels

Hot Lunch

Each month students in all grades can order Hot Lunch Monday -Fridays.  There are a variety of choices for students as well as a la carte items each day for students in grades 6-12.  The school serves CiCi’s Pizza, Chick-Fil-A and Gracie Subs as well as items made directly at the Knights Kafe.