Gompers Preparatory Academy

Mission & Beliefs

Mission

The mission of Gompers Preparatory Academy, in partnership with University of California, San Diego & our community, is to accelerate academic achievement for ALL students through a college preparatory culture & curriculum.

GPA prides itself on preparing students for college and the professional world and beyond through a combination of rigorous academic curriculum, comprehensive life skills courses, and wide-ranging enrichment opportunities. GPA offers an all-encompassing education engaging all facets of student development.

Philosophy Statement:

It is the responsibility of all staff members to make Gompers Preparatory Academy
a safe and caring environment through utilization of a school wide behavior plan that
helps assure that teachers can teach and students can learn.

Our Core Beliefs:

Respect yourself
Respect others

3 "B's" Culture:

Backpack
Binder (2 inch)
Book (Independent Reading)

All students are required to learn the school expectations listed below and be able to recite
them upon request.

GPA Non-Negotiables:

• Stay on task
• Let others learn
• Bring positive attention to yourself

GPA Core Beliefs:

• Respect yourself
• Respect others

GPA 5 Rules:

1. When responding to any adult, you must answer by saying “Yes ma’am”, or “No sir”. Just
    nodding your head or saying any other form of yes or no is not acceptable.
2. Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times.
    If someone makes a comment, turn, and face that person.
3. Compliments – If someone in the class wins a game or does something well, you should
    congratulate that person.
4. Respect other students’ comments, opinions, and ideas.
5. If you win, do not brag; if you lose, do not show anger.

GPA REACH Values:

R – Respect
E – Enthusiasm
A – Achievement
C – Citizenship
H – Hard Work

Respect:
1. Positive interaction with any adult and able to articulate the school’s mission & core beliefs.
2. Demonstrate responsibility in the learning community by adhering to the GPA Non-Negotiables and 5 Rules.
3. Honor cultural and individual diversity.

Enthusiasm:
1. Demonstrate with confidence that college is part of their future.
2. Participate in a variety of leadership opportunities.
3. Discover an area of interest beyond the core academic classes.

Achievement:
1. Meet or exceed California State Standards in English and Math.
2. Read and write effectively in each subject area.
3. Communicate effectively in academic language to express thoughts and ideas during classroom discourse and presentations.
4. Use technology as a tool for learning.

Citizenship:
1. Demonstrate character education through use of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.”
2. Recognize the impact personal behavior and character has on our local and global community.
3. Be knowledgeable about United States History and the democratic process.

Hard Work:
1. Develop and implement individual goals and action plans for academic achievement at GPA and GCMS to access college in the future.
2. Participate in additional academic supports, if needed.
3. Demonstrate study skills and organizational strategies that lead to academic success.