The Girls Preparatory Academy The Girls Preparatory Academy offers a college preparatory culture in a single gender environment. Students work in a technology rich learning environment where teachers guide instruction with Smartboards in every classroom and where students use iPads to participate in a rigorous curriculum. The focus on academic excellence promotes achievement, pre-AP readiness, professionalism, self-confidence and motivation in a stimulating atmosphere that prepares young women for success and allows them to grow as leaders while developing a positive self image. After school, students have the opportunity to extend their learning and expand their horizons through Enrichment Academies that include Debate, Model United Nations, Strategic Games, Golf, Academic Tutorials and other programs based on student interests.
Application Girls Preparatory Academy is one of many magnet schools in the Hillsborough County Public Schools Choice program. There is an application period and lottery process to attend GPA. Students currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School may
apply online. Students not currently enrolled in a Hillsborough County Public School must complete and submit a paper application. The application period is from April 16 - May 3, 2013. Selection for middle magnet schools is done via computer lottery. Applications are not processed on a first-come first-served basis. You will be notified via U.S. Mail. Results for middle applications will tentatively be mailed the end of February. Notification will be mailed to the address specified on the application. If you are offered a seat at one of your choices, you will have the opportunity to accept or decline the offer.
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Vision Developing confident, dynamic, educated young women.
Mission We empower our girls to excel in rigorous academics and character education while fostering them to be positive forces in our global community.
2013-2014 Application Application window for Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy begins April 16, 2013. Click here to apply.
Schedule a Tour
Shadowing Opportunity We offer two-hour Shadowing Opportunities for your daughter to be paired with a current GPA student and follow her schedule. Your daughter will get the chance to familiarize herself with our campus, teachers and students. To schedule a Shadowing Opportunity, please contact Ellen Truskowski, Lead Teacher at 813-276-5608 ext. 251 or ellen.truskowski@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
Parents, if you have not activated your Edline Account, please request your information be sent home with your daughter.
InSync Education provides families, students, and educators an online tool available 24/7 from any computer or mobile device. Parents K-12 is an online database of academic resources and activities designed specifically for parents of school-aged children. All Parents K-12 resources are searchable and aligned to Common Core standards.
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