Yesterday, the California Department of Education (CDE) released important data regarding graduation rates, dropout rates and college preparatory course completion rates in our State’s high schools. While the State is celebrating the accomplishment of achieving a cohort graduation rate of 80% for the Class of 2013, GPA is proud to...
Barnes and Noble Poetry Night
On April 23, 2014 Gompers Preparatory Academy students recited Shakespeare, original and found poetry at the Barnes and Noble Book Fair in Grossmont Center. An enthusiastic and supportive audience celebrated Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, National Poetry Month, and World Book Night with our poetic Eagles! Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support...
UCSD Chancellor’s Associate Scholarships
On April 23rd, 2014, ten students from Gompers Preparatory Academy who were admitted to UC San Diego (UCSD) were honored by the UCSD Chancellor and awarded the undergraduate Chancellor’s Associates Scholarship. This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for students while at UCSD. The chancellor’s scholars along...
2nd Annual Day Without A Tardy
It’s time for our 2nd annual DAY WITHOUT A TARDY! Thursday, April 24th, 2014 Part of preparing our students for success is teaching them good habits such as arriving to school and all classes on time everyday. In order to encourage this we will have our second Day Without A...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
April 22, 2014 Dear GPA Families, Due to an incident that is currently under an investigation by San Diego Police Department, we urge you to take extra precautions to keep your children safe and be on the lookout for suspicious behavior. Authorities have informed us that on Monday, April...
Assistant Secretary of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the Department of Homeland Security Visits GPA
On April 10th, 2014 the Assistant Secretary of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Alan D. Bersin, visited Gompers Preparatory Academy. Mr. Bersin was greeted by Juniors and Seniors from Gompers Prep who met him with a smile and a firm handshake. During his visit he announced...
GPA STUDENT INVOLVED IN BUS CRASH STUDENT – IS SAFE AND RETURNING TO SAN DIEGO
April 11, 2014 Dear GPA Parents/Guardians, Gompers Preparatory Academy is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred last night in Northern California, involving a bus filled with prospective students from Southern California heading to Humboldt State University. While this was not part of a GPA organized field trip,...
OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON HUMBOLDT STATE TOUR BUS CRASH
Gompers Preparatory Academy is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred the evening of April 10, 2014 in Northern California, involving a bus filled with prospective students from Southern California heading to Humboldt State University. While this was not part of a GPA organized field trip, one GPA...
