Archive for category: GPA Students
GPA Reader’s and Writer’s Student Guidebook is Here!
Attention GPA students and families – IT IS FINALLY HERE! Our very own GPA Reader’s and Writer’s Student Guidebook has arrived to help support ALL students with literacy skills. Check it out here and be sure to ALWAYS bring your printed copy in your GPA binder to school...
Walls of Excellence Proclamation Presentation
Council member Myrtle Cole presented the proclamation of June 17, 2014 as the Walls of Excellence Day. The Gompers Preparatory Academy Honorees are Zayra C., Julio R., and Louisa G. They were recognized today for their academic excellence of graduating high school students in the Fourth Council District....
Fire Chief Mainar and Councilmember Cole Visit GPA to Thank 8th Grade Students
GPA hosted dignitaries from the City of San Diego: Fire Chief Javier Mainar and Councilmember Myrtle Cole. The Chief and Councilmember came to GPA to thank the entire 8th grade for writing thank you letters to the San Diego Firefighters, especially for their efforts during the recent wildfires....
Walls of Excellence Class of 2014 Induction Ceremony
The walls of Excellence was established in the year 2000 to acknowledge the academic excellence of graduating high school students in the Fourth Council District. Honorees must have a 3.0 or above grade point average, reside in the Fourth Council District and have a 2 year history of...
Art Institute Visits GPA for Demo in Science Class
One of GPA’s Science Classes was recently visited by chefs from the Art Institute to talk to our students about the art of cooking. Students listened, learned, and enjoyed some samples! A big thank you to the Art Institute for coming out!
GPA Students Learn about Bike Safety with the San Diego Police Department
On May 7, 2014, GPA students participated in Bike to School Day and the culminating Health and Safety Fair to nearby Gompers Park. The event, hosted by Rady Children’s Hospital, the San Diego Police Department’s juvenile services department, SAY San Diego, and other local agencies, featured free bicycle/scooter helmets...
GPA Robotics Team Visits the Living Coast Discovery Center
On Saturday, May 3, 2014 the GPA Robotics Team visited the Living Coast Discovery Center located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge with the opportunity to let their SeaPerch swim with sharks & rays! SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the...