Community

GPA involves students, parents, teachers and the community to support student learning to build a school that is a hub for the community. We firmly believe that students will learn best when engaged with the community and when the community is invested in student learning- ensuring that we are all achieving at the highest level.

 

Equity

GPA supports every student and creates a learning environment in which ALL of our diverse learners can achieve their highest potential. We believe that ALL students have the capability to learn at a high level and we encourage them to live up to their potential.

 

Engagement

GPA believes that students learn best when they are engaged in a student-centered, standards-based curriculum which emphasizes hand-on, brains-on project-based learning. We are a dynamic staff and we seek to create a dynamic engaging learning environment.

 

High Expectations

GPA staff and students hold the highest expectations for their own achievement. We align curriculum, instruction and assessments as an accountability tool for continuous learning as we prepare our students for college.

 

Shared Leadership

GPA is committed to a vision of shared leadership that is collaborative and courageous. GPA is led by a team of highly qualified partners who engage all community stakeholders in the decision making process. We look forward to engaging parents and community partners in this process.

 

Relevance

GPA students are enthusiastic learners because they use knowledge to solve real-world problems in their own communities. We believe that students have the power to solve problems now and that relevance in their learning will prepare them to be the leaders of the future.

 

Stewardship

GPA takes ownership and responsibility for improving our natural, built and social environment. We engage learners to address real-world problems and achieve sustainable solutions for our school and our community.