Over Spring Break, all GPA students are required to read, annotate, and reflect upon the various texts provided in their grade level readers. Students will discuss their thoughts in discussion groups and share their annotations and reflections the week of April 5th, when they return to their classes. All GPA...
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GPA’s Young Scientists Enter Their First Science Fair
GPA is thrilled to have our VERY first entries to the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair! The big event takes place at Balboa Park on March 16th. Our 9th Graders competing are: Senai H. (1st Place) – “Medical Drone Prototype” Joan R. (2nd Place) – “Power Posing” Seth S. (3rd Place) –...
Superintendent Cindy Marten Makes a Joyous Visit to GPA!
San Diego Unified School District Superintendent, Cindy Marten, visited Gompers Prep today with several members of her leadership team, including: Staci Monreal, Chief of Staff; Bruce Bivins, Area 1 Superintendent; Sofia Freire, Area 4 Superintendent, and Wendy Ranck-Buhr, Director of Teaching and Learning. The Superintendent and her team were...
Gompers Preparatory Academy Celebrates High School Honor Roll
GPA celebrates high school honor roll during the Gompers Preparatory Academy Awards! 9th through 11th grade stood before their proud parents and GPA family as they received honor for their academic achievement and citizenship for the first semester of the 2015-16 school year. The seniors graced the stage as well, including...
Tom “Terrific” Schenck Motivates Our Marvelous Senior Monday
Superheroes aren’t only for the movies! On Monday morning, March 7, GPA’s class of 2016 had the pleasure of meeting keynote speaker and author of, The Superhero Factor, Tom “Terrific” Schenck. Mr. Schenck motivated our students during college class by helping them realize their full superhero potential. He taught students...
Competitive Season: Promising Future for GPA Boys Varsity Soccer
“If it doesn’t challenge you…it doesn’t change you.” Brayan Flores a GPA senior varsity soccer player described this season as a challenging but rewarding one. He is proud of his team and stated, “You can’t always win.” Despite the loss to San Diego High School, GPA varsity soccer boys...
Napoleon Bonaparte Takes over 10th Grade History at GPA!
Napoleon Bonaparte (also known as our very own Mr. Torres) took over 10th grade history classes today at GPA today, sharing his influence on the French Revolution, his family history, how he came to power, and how he was not really as short as many may believe.
Gompers Preparatory Academy Awards Celebrates Middle School Honor Roll
GPA Middle School students kicked off the first semester with an outstanding academic performance. This prestigious honor roll ceremony highlighted the academic achievement of our students. Our Middle School students took to the stage to proudly receive their honors. Amidst the glistening crystal backdrop, they paused proudly in front...