Frequently Asked Questions
Education Is the Priority
Lighthouse Christian Academy, a private school and a ministry of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dawsonville, Georgia serves grades K4-12. We use Abeka Christian School materials, in traditional classroom settings, with elementary, middle, and high school teachers who hold qualified degrees, have strong Christian character and a passion to guide students to realize their God-given potential.
To comply with state and GAC standards, Lighthouse Christian Academy has 180 days in the school year.
Click here to download the 2026-2027 Lighthouse Christian Academy school calendar.
Specifics and standards of the dress code can be found in the Parent/Student Handbook.
Doors will open at 7:40. School starts at 8:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm.
LCA uses Abeka Christian School Curriculum.
LCA offers dual enrollment opportunities for students In 9th-12th grades with UNG, Lanier Tech, and Truett McConnell.
Yes, LCA is fully accredited. We have been granted full accreditation by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.
Parents will need to use the Remind app for messaging. School closings will also be announced on the Facebook page.
We will not have an organized school lunch program. Students will need to pack their lunches and bring snacks for morning snack time.
What do I bring to School?
(1) Kindermat-plastic (labeled with name)
-Can be plastic or cloth
2 Boxes of 24 Crayola crayons
(1) Box of thick Crayola markers
(1) Pack of no. 2 plain yellow pencils
(4) Large glue sticks
(1) Pair of rounded tip scissors
(1) Complete change of clothes in a Ziploc bag to leave in cubby (labeled with name
(4) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Plastic folder (any color)
(2) Packages Clorex wipes
(3) Packs of baby wipes
(1) Bottle of hand sanitizer
(1) Box of plastic forks and spoons for lunch
You may send in a small blanket that will be sent home daily.
(1) Kings James Bible to keep at school
(1) Pack of no. 2 plain yellow pencils
(1) Pack of erasers (can go on pencil or be block style)
(2) Boxes of 24 Crayola crayons
(1) Box of 16 Crayola colored pencils
(1) Box of 8 thin crayola markers
(1) Pack of 2 glue sticks
(1) Pair of Fiskers scissors
(1) Bottle of liquid hand sanitizer
(1) Pack of Expo markers
(4) Boxes of Kleenex
(3) Packages of baby wipes
(2) Clorox Wipes
(1) Box of Plastic Forks
KJV Bible
64 count box of crayons
24 count box of colored pencils
(1) Package highlighter
(3) Packages #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Ruler with inches and centimeters
(1) Package pencil top erasers
(2) Large pink erasers
(2) Glue sticks
(2) Composition notebooks
(1) Package loose leaf paper (2nd Grade only)
(1) Pencil box
(3) Boxes of plastic ware for lunch
(4) Large boxes of Kleenex (2nd) | (4) Boxes (3rd)
(1) Package of expo markers
(1) One inch binder (2nd grade only)
(2) One inch binders (3rd grade only)
(2) Plastic pocket folders (2nd grade only)
(1) King James Bible
(1) School supply Box
(1) Box of Crayons or Colored Pencils
(1) Pair of Scissors
(1) Ruler with inches and centimeters
(3) Packages of #2 Pencils and/or Mechanical Pencils
(2) Large pink erasers
(4) Different Colored Highlighters
(2) Glue Sticks
(1) Bottle of Glue
(1) Composition Books
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(4) Containers of Clorox Wipes
(1) Liquid Hand Sanitizers
(2) Packs Loose-leaf Paper
(1) Box of plasticware for lunches
(1) King James Bible
(1) Highlighter
(1) Pkg. Colored Pencils
(1) Pencil Pouch
(1) Pkg. Of #2 Pencils and/or Mechanical Pencils
(5) 1-inch 3-ring Binders with dividers and Notebook Paper
(for Math, English, History, Science and Bible)
(1) Ruler with inches & centimeters
(1) Scientific Calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30Xa recommended)
(1) Compass
(1) Protractor
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(2) Containers of Clorox Wipes
Additional binders, folders, or notebooks for Bible or other electives may be required.
(1) Locker shelf
(1) King James Bible
(6) 1.5 inch Three-Ring Binders
(1) Highlighter
(4) Pkg. Of #2 Pencils and/or Mechanica Pencils
(2) Pkg. of Notebook Paper
(1) Ruler with inches & centimeters
(1) Scientific calculator – Catiga 121
*If you would like another brand, please talk to your science teacher to make sure it will accomadate the work as needed.
(1) Compass
(1) Protractor
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(2) Containers of Clorox Wipes
Science
(1) Wide ruled notebook (suggested 100 sheets)
(1) Dedicated eraser: Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser
Tuition Information
Important Tuition Payment Dates:
June 1- Curriculum Payment due for following school year
August 1 – First Tuition Payment, Tuition Insurance due per student
January 31st- Graduation fees ($75) due, Early Enrollment Fees Due for next school year
May 1- Final Tuition Payment
Tuition Schedule-10 Month Schedule (August-May)
First Child: $719.50 per month ($7,195)
Second Child: $611.58 per month ($6,115.75)
Third Child: $539.63 per month ($5,396.25)
Fourth Child: $71.95 per month ($719.50)
Fifth Child: Tuition waived
Non-Tuition Fees
Tuition Insurance: $300 per student annually OR $45 monthly per student
Curriculum Fee: $450 per student
*Tuition insurance is waived if you pay the entire year in advance (by August 1st).
New Student and Normal Registration Fees
Application Fee: $50 per family
Registration Fee: $250 per family
Tuition payments can be mailed to 329 Harmony Church Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534. Card payments can be set up through the finance office.