An Education Beyond
the Classroom

“As a family who has been part of the GHA community from the toddler years through 5th grade, it has been an extraordinary experience for all of us.  Both of our kiddos have a profound love of learning, and this was established and nurtured by each and every teacher, staff, and specialist at GHA. There is nothing better than experiencing your children eager to go to school every day. It’s magical.”

“The staff goes above and beyond in all aspects of education, safety, and building community. You can be assured that your children will be more than ready for middle school.”

“My experience with the staff far exceeded my expectations. My son felt safe, well cared for, and loved going to school, and his confidence has also grown.”

“What initially drew us to Gig Harbor Academy was the outdoor focused campus, small class sizes, and curriculum. The teachers and learning experience our children have received is what has kept our family at GHA. The school has fostered not only academic growth and an enthusiasm for learning in each of our (three) children but also their social-emotional development. The ability to support each student’s individual academic growth is incredible! We love that all classes intermingle and students across grades develop positive relationships with one another. Our children are excelling at school and it's an obvious result of the attentive and dedicated education they are receiving at Gig Harbor Academy. We couldn't ask for a better school for our three children to attend!”

“GHA has been a wonderful part of our kids' education and has provided not only a safe and academically rigorous school but also an inclusive community for kids and parents alike.”

“We chose GHA's Kindergarten for our daughter because of the small class size. Our daughter has a late-summer birthday, and we were worried about how she would do socially in a class of 25 at the local public elementary. We assumed we'd leave when she got a little older, but we've been at GHA ever since. We've stayed for the individualized instruction and attention, the project-based learning, the beautiful campus and use of the outdoors for play and for education, the specialists program, the relationship to childcare and after-school care, and the wonderful staff. We feel like GHA *sees* our kid for who she is and nurtures, challenges, and supports her.”

“I couldn't be happier with the experience. The academics are superb, and the small class sizes coupled with caring, involved teachers and staff make GHA a natural choice.”

“GHA proves to be a place we confidently send our children to. Our 2nd grade daughter randomly said as she was getting into bed, "I love school." Music to a mother's ear, so I paused before asking why. "Because school feels like home. At home I learn and play and that's what we do at school." We also often hear our son saying he loves GHA too. As parents, we are thankful and attribute this to teachers and administration who make GHA a home that is nestled in nature, filled with caring, skilled, authentic educators who instill within our kids the confidence to be themselves. Thank you, GHA!”

“Gig Harbor Academy teachers excel at teaching each child at the level they are at. Children are supported and not allowed to hide in the shadows.”