A Strong
Foundation
By Lucy Morris Blancett ’09
SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY
ADOLESCENCE CAN BE TOUGH . From growing two inches in a year to shifting friend groups, earning more responsibility, exploring new classes, and taking on new challenges, being a teen can come with a lot to manage. All the while, their brains are still developing.
At GPS, we want our girls to feel supported in every aspect of their maturation, therefore our faculty and staff invest time and talents to create new curricula, programs, and opportunities that allow students to explore who they are in and beyond the classroom.
LEARNING SPECIALISTS SUPPORT GPS GIRLS BY ...
» Working to develop self-sufficiency, selfadvocacy, and agency » Developing advisory and course curriculum around executive functioning skills and strategies
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» Offering after-school homework help from 3:30-4:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday » Providing extra teaching support during academic classes
G I R L S P R E P A R A T O R Y S C H O O L G P S .E D U
» Offering Help Class support to all students » Facilitating guided study halls for students needing extra support
» Serving as a liaison between teachers, students, parents, tutors, and administration » Being available throughout the school day
