Student Support

Katie Outlaw speaks with middle school students on Smith Courtyard.

Supporting her

Growth

Helping her become the best student—and person—she can be.

The Center for Teaching & Learning

Our student-centered program provides in-classroom support and a space for quiet study time while helping girls recognize their potential in the learning process, with learning specialists who provide support for all GPS students, including those with diagnosed learning differences.

“We consider the whole girl and review her information holistically to meet her where she is and take into account her social-emotional wellbeing as well as her academic performance.”
Renee Romero, Learning Specialist

At GPS, each girl learns to:

Study effectively

Advocate for herself

Take risks

Manage her time

Ask questions

Plan her schedule

Talk through concerns

The GPS Ignite Program

Fueling Growth in Literacy, Leadership, and Executive Functioning Skills

The GPS Ignite Program is a dedicated support program for middle school girls with diagnosed dyslexia, language-based learning differences, or executive functioning challenges. Through personalized, evidence-based instruction, students build skills in reading, writing, organization, and self-advocacy. The program helps each girl gain confidence, overcome learning obstacles, and grow into a strong, independent learner and leader.

What Ignite Offers:

Customized daily schedule with time for 1:1 and small group instruction
3–4 hours per week of research-based support using Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy methods
Expert faculty, including a certified Dyslexia Specialist and Executive Function Coach
A supportive, inclusive environment where each student is known, supported, and empowered

GPS Ignite is open to girls entering GPS middle school who:

Have a diagnosed language-based learning difference (such as dyslexia)
Need support with reading, writing, planning, or organization
Benefit from structured, direct instruction and executive function coaching

Program Tuition: $10,500/year (in addition to school tuition)

Supporting Her in Mind, Body, and Spirit

Two division-level trained mental health professionals help girls navigate social interactions and provide assistance in and out of the classroom while customizing lessons to meet specific student needs in both individual and group settings.

A student ties a friendship bracelet around the wrist of another

Classroom Curriculum

Advisory Programming

Advisory groups are small communities where students can feel safe, supported, and connected. They create a space for close, respectful relationships between an adult, a student, and her peers. Without the pressures of grades or academic expectations, advisory time is intended for reflection and togetherness. Sometimes, structured activities can offer helpful guidance, while other times a more open, unstructured setting allows advisors and students to build relationships naturally.