supporting her
ALONG THE WAY
FOR GIRLS, RELATIONSHIPS MATTER For many, success in school is measured by GPAs, athletic trophies, or popularity. But at an all-girls school, relationships provide an immeasurable boost to student success. We understand what girls need to succeed—healthy relationships to fuel learning. Ask any GPS girl, present student or alumna, what aspect of her GPS education matters most, and she will report friendships with schoolmates and relationships with faculty and coaches.* In more than a century teaching girls, we have seen evidence that supportive and caring relationships with teachers allow girls to achieve success in and out of the classroom.
“MY TEACHERS ENCOURAGED ME AND HELPED ME FIND MYSELF AT A YOUNG AGE .”*
“BESIDES MY FA MILY, GPS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE .”*
*2018 student survey
As children experience positive relationships with teachers, they develop interests in school activities, are more motivated and willing to learn, and report higher academic achievement. Source: 2016 study published by the US National Library of Medicine
OUR FACULTY Following teaching methods and the best practices in educating girls, our faculty is committed to and passionate about nurturing and supporting girls in their intellectual and emotional development. GPS teachers inspire students to reach beyond their comfort zones and guide them as they discover who they are now and who they can become in the future. Small-class settings allow teachers to not only know students as individuals, but also to recognize when they need more individualized support. This support extends beyond the classroom. Whether on a grade-level retreat, in an advisory group, in an after-school theater rehearsal, or at practice, she will be surrounded by teachers and coaches who make her feel safe to ask questions, take risks, to fail and try again, and to believe she can accomplish anything. 80% OF ALL FACULT Y HOLD ADVANCED DEGREES
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17% OF ALL TEACHERS ARE GPS ALUMNAE
