A Message from Our Head of School

Initiatives for the 117th Year of GPS

BELONGING AND COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT: We will continue to ensure that each girl feels valued, loved, and supported and are committed to make connections within the greater Chattanooga community to grow an intentional culture of service and altruism.

PARTNERSHIP WITH MCCALLIE:

GPS and McCallie are committed to strengthening our coordinate programs to include more opportunities for our students to experience the best of both worlds.

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

REQUIREMENT PILOT: All students will be highly encouraged to participate in afterschool art, athletic, or cocurricular activities through the school year to explore areas of interest and develop their passions alongside their academic course load.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS: We will offer cheerleading to our sixth-grade students in the fall as well as squash in the winter for eighth grade and Upper School. For Middle School sports, we will officially move to a “no-cut” policy, where we focus on building our athletic talent and skills in our girls from the moment they arrive at GPS.

COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE:

We will reimagine the College Counseling experience for each girl as she chooses where she will continue her journey and how she will make a difference in our world.

» CURRICULAR DESIGN TEAM: 18 members of faculty and staff will chart the direction of our academic program.

» THE TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER: The

Center will support all students while providing professional development opportunities and support for faculty members.

» STRATEGIC DESIGN AND ACCREDITATION:

We will collaborate on a community-wide strategic design and accreditation process, ensuring we provide a robust

GPS experience that remains true to our Founders’ vision and our mission for future generations.

» HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER: The Center will house our new school nurse and serve as a place where students find physical and social-emotional balance and support.

» BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Work is underway to beautify our campus to reflect the value and excellence of our school.

We will begin the master planning process so that our learnercentered culture is reflected from the inside out.

» RENOVATION OF THE MILLS (FRIERSON THEATER)

LOBBY: This updated design will reflect our commitment to common spaces that celebrate community and connection, as well as honor our history and traditions.