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On Mondays and Wednesdays students learn core subjects in traditional classrooms amongst peers, led by our incredible faculty. School begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:20pm. The school day consists of 7 class periods as well as snack time, lunch time and recess.
Each Monday school begins with Chapel for all grades. We sing worship, recite scripture, and hear engaging Bible lessons.
All grades also have an enrichment class each day. On Mondays students attend STEM class and learn through hands on experiments and activities. On Wednesdays, students attend Music and Art class (on a bi-weekly rotation).
Homework for satellite days is assigned through an online portal called Planbook. Parent-teachers log in to read assignments and access resources. Students turn in work assigned on satellite days on their next on-campus school day. Although students must complete the lessons assigned, families have the flexibility of how/where they want to accomplish that during their day.
Yes! New students are given placement tests to assure they are placed in the grade/classes that are the best fit for them.
If your child's placement test shows they are adhead/behind in reading or math, they may be placed in a different level class for that subject. English/phonics and math blocks are held at the same time on the school schedule throughout all grades so that students may easily attend the correct level course for their learning level. This is a normal part of student life at GPA and our students enjoy having different classmates in different subjects.
Yes. All curriculum and lesson pacing is chosen by the school. Classroom teachers assign weekly lessons online via Planbook. On satellite days, parents follow the instructions on Planbook for each subject. Although some subjects may have a learning curve to understand instruction style, no prior teaching knowledge or experience is required to fulfill your role as a parent teacher. We offer a mandatory 2-day training session for all teaching parents each August that will prepare you for your year ahead.
This varies based on the grade of your student, their personal needs, and the number of children you are teaching at home. On average, you can expect the following Kindergarten: 2 hours, First/Second: 2-3 hours, Third/Fourth/Fifth: 3+ hours, Middle School: 4+ hours.
Although work must be completed for school the next day, the time, order, and location in which you complete your satellite day subjects is up to you!
We do not have a nurse on staff. However, all of our faculty are trained in CPR and first aid. We also have first aid supplies available in the school office that our Administration is always ready to assist with. Allergy plans are kept in the administration office as well.
We take our student and faculty safety very seriously. School doors are locked at all times, and visitors must follow a detailed check in process. The school is equipped with cameras, and all staff are trained in building safety measures. Fire drills are held throughout the year at different times. Recess duty is covered by team of faculty to ensure safety of our students at play.
Lunch and snack are eaten in your your classroom with your classmates, pack something you enjoy and don't forget your water bottle!
FUN FACT: On the last Wednesday every month we have pizza day and the whole school eats together in the Fellowship Hall!
Recess takes place every day after lunch. Some things students love to do at recess are play basketball, play soccer, draw with chalk, jump rope, hula hoop, play tag, or make up a game!
FUN FACT: When it snows you can wear your snow gear and sled down the hill!
Our school encourages comradery and encouragement among students through a House system. Each student is assigned a house (either Brave House, Courage House, Honor House or Valor House) and each house has students from every grade represented. During chapel and pizza day you sit with your housemates!
FUN FACT: Students can earn paw points for their house by showing positive character traits - then you can turn those points in for prizes!
We have lots of fun events during the year at GPA. Each October we have a special day called Fall Fest where we have fun activities instead of afternoon classes! In the winter, the school puts on a Christmas and art show called Pop in and Peek, and at the end of the year we show off music, art and schoolwork from the year during Presentation Night.
FUN FACT: The last day of school is Field Day and a teacher from each grade gets a pie in the face!
There's always something fun happening at school, especially on school spirit days! Each year we celebrate GPA Blue Day, Crazy Hair/Hat Day, and World Storytelling Day.
FUN FACT: Even our mascot Lewis the Lion takes part and dresses up for school spirit days!
The first Friday of each month is what we call Fun Friday! Each month a different field trip activity is planned by members of the PTO and is a fun, optional opportunity for families of GPA students to attend together! From apple picking to museum trips, our students love to explore and learn together.
FUN FACT: Little siblings come along on Fun Fridays too!
Grace Preparatory Academy
754 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 02492