General Information

• CGWA serves approximately 210 boys in grades 6-12
• School hours:  8:25am – 3:15 pm 
• Afterschool program from 3:30– 4:30 pm
• All Scholars are on a Block Schedule with A/B day Rotation.
• Royal Time for all scholars meets at 8:30 am where attendance is taken.
• Each scholar is assigned to a morning Advisory group.
• Students enter CGWA by application process which typically opens in mid September and ends mid November.

High School & Middle School Scholars

• 26 credits are required to graduate from the Academy.
• Each class is worth ½ a credit per semester so high school students can earn 8 credits per year.
• Classes meet on an A-Day / B-Day block schedule.
• Students playing HS sports play for Frederick Douglass High School.
• Two years of the same World Language are encouraged for College Admittance.
• A fourth year of math is taken by all scholars who attend the Academy.  
• We encourage students to stick with the same language through high school for college proficiency exams. These courses count as electives.
• Scholars wear a uniform which includes a dark blue blazer with crest and grey pants, white shirt and maroon loafers. A white undershirt can be worn underneath.

No Pass/ No Drive 

• Scholars need to pick up a permit form from Mrs. McNary in the front office.
• Scholars should have less then 9 unexcused absences to qualify.
• Grade qualifications are based on last semester. 
• Visit DMV.org to get a copy of the Driver's Manual.