About Us
Our Mission and Values
Inspiring Each Girl
At GPS, our mission and values provide an integral framework that supports every interaction with our students. We believe that in addition to providing students robust and engaging academics and girl-centered social-emotional support, we should also provide an environment that encourages girls to live out the values that will help them meaningfully contribute to the betterment of their families and communities. Each girl learns to focus on who she will become as much as what she will accomplish.
Our Mission
Girls Preparatory School inspires each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others.
Adopted June 2016
Adopted June 2016
Our Values
Honor
At GPS, girls develop strong character; they learn to take responsibility for their own actions and understand the importance of keeping their word.
At GPS, girls develop strong character; they learn to take responsibility for their own actions and understand the importance of keeping their word.
Respect
At GPS, self-respect and respect for others go hand in hand; girls treat each other as they would like to be treated and learn to embrace their differences.
At GPS, self-respect and respect for others go hand in hand; girls treat each other as they would like to be treated and learn to embrace their differences.
Curiosity
At GPS, each girl is encouraged to be curious about the world around her by asking questions, challenging assumptions, and thinking critically.
At GPS, each girl is encouraged to be curious about the world around her by asking questions, challenging assumptions, and thinking critically.
Individuality
At GPS, each student is unique, loved for who she is and for whom she has the potential to become.
At GPS, each student is unique, loved for who she is and for whom she has the potential to become.
Relationships
At GPS, friendships are built to last a lifetime, and respect and support are at the core of every relationship among students, faculty, and staff.
At GPS, friendships are built to last a lifetime, and respect and support are at the core of every relationship among students, faculty, and staff.
Our Vision
To celebrate each girl for the unique gifts she brings to our school, on campus and off, prioritizing healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where she is known, she is heard, and she is empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures her and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential with confidence and joy for dynamic engagement within a rapidly changing world.
Our Statements
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INDIVIDUALITY
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RESPECT
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CURIOSITY
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RELATIONSHIPS
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HONOR
two seniors promenade during the May Day pageant
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+ Belonging Statement
GPS prioritizes belonging for each girl and creates a community where she is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. We are committed to a culture of acceptance that supports each girl and embraces her authentic self. -
+ Diversity Statement
GPS is a diverse community that values the dignity, individuality, and unique perspectives of each of its members. We are committed to creating opportunities to connect and learn across our differences. -
+ Statement on Faith
Founded in 1906 on Christian principles, GPS is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all faiths. We are committed to educating the whole girl—mind, body, and spirit.
