Admission - Girls Preparatory School

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A School Designed

for Her

At GPS, everything we do is built around one bold belief: When girls take center stage, they thrive.

Girls Preparatory School is an independent school for girls in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for middle and high school students in grades 6-12.

Profile of a GPS Graduate

A GPS girl cares for her community:

her friends and her surroundings.

Cultivates respect for others
Builds positive relationships
Collaborates generously
Celebrates tradition, change, & the work of her peers

A student gives her Chapel Talk on stage.

A GPS girl communicates effectively:

in presentations and in social settings.

Listens, observes, & seeks understanding
Considers multiple perspectives
Develops her authentic voice
Conveys her thoughts with clarity

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A GPS girl knows her worth:

as an individual and as a contributor.

Advocates for herself
Balances self-regulation & risk-taking
Understands her impact on others
Acts in alignment with her values

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A GPS girl finds her way forward:

to a first-time opportunity and the future right for her.

Identifies problems & stakeholders
Analyzes components & sets goals
Evaluates resources & solutions
Assesses when to seek help or pivot

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A GPS girl creates and innovates:

for fun and for the greater good.

Explores the world with curiosity
Generates ideas, artifacts, & action
Embraces challenges with confidence
Expresses her vision creatively

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The All-Girls Advantage

In a world full of coed options, you may wonder—why choose a school just for girls?
The answer is simple: Girls’ schools work.

Research shows that girls in single-sex environments have higher self-confidence, stronger academic performance, and greater leadership aspirations than their coed peers.

But to truly understand the power of a girls’ school, you have to see it in action.

Graduates from all-girls schools are

more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology than girls at coed schools.

GPS students start by identifying passions

36%

more likely to report their classes challenge them to achieve their full academic potential than girls at coed public schools.

GPS students start with compelling curriculum

19%

more likely to feel their voices and opinions are respected compared to girls at coed schools.

GPS students start with leadership opportunities

Could GPS be right for your daughter?

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We loved the academic rigor of GPS, the excellent teachers, and the plentiful cocurricular opportunities. The campus is a safe and welcoming space and learning is CHAMPIONED. The school welcomes parental involvement. GPS is a treasure of a school for our girls!

Parent to Bruiser '24

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.

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