Educating Boys. Inspiring Men.
The Goal: To Open August 2027.
The Challenge Today
*At a national level, US reading and math scores have dropped to their lowest levels in decades, with scores from boys decreasing the most. College enrollment amongst young men have also dropped over the last two decades.
*As a result, we're seeing young men in America fail to achieve a high school diploma, unable to maintain close friendships, living at home with their parents into their 20's and 30's.
18%
Do not graduate from high school
15%
Have no close friends
36%
Live in their parents' home
The Challenge Here at Home
Education deficiencies are shown to be even greater among boys from historically marginalized (Black and Hispanic) backgrounds… and it's highly visible on a local level - right here in the greater Atlanta area.
Asian
91%
White
85%
Multiple/Other
75%
Black
48%
Hispanic
48%
Introducing Greater Atlanta Prep
A tuition-free, all-boys charter school, serving 6th-12th Grades.
The Mission of Greater Atlanta Preparatory School
"To develop boys into men of character, leadership, and resilience."
What is a Charter School?
- A charter school is an independently run public school that is open to all students in the designated attendance zone.
- Charter schools have the freedom to use their own curriculum and teaching methods, manage their own finances, hire their own teachers, and set their own calendars. In exchange for this flexibility, charter schools must demonstrate performance in the areas of academic achievement, financial management, and organizational stability.
- Charter schools operate with fewer dollars per student, and state charter schools do not receive funding through local tax revenue.
Main Values
- Character Development: Focusing on developing well-rounded leaders.
- Academic Excellence: College-preparatory curriculum with targeted support based on students' academic, social-emotional, and health needs.
- Leadership & Resilience: Partnering with community organizations to foster leadership and personal growth
Goals
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100% College Aceptance
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100% Ivy, Tier 1 and Tier 2 Acceptance
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100% High School Graduation Rate
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100% College and Career Readiness
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100% Contributing Citizens
Priorities
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Build Long-Term Relationships
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College Prep Experience for All Students
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Ensuring Social Justice and Amplifying Student Voices
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Joyful Staff and Student Culture
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Literacy in All Classrooms
Overall Academic Model
Components:
- Rigorous, college prep core content
- Utilize data to guide whole group, small group, and individual instruction and support services
- Targeted support for students based on their academic, social emotional, and health needs
- Individualized learning for students
Academic Focus
OVerall Academic Focus
- Rigorous Instruction: GAPS will implement a comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum with a strong emphasis on leadership.
- Individualized Learning: Data-driven instruction and personalized learning to meet each student's needs.
- Cultural Relevance: Curriculum tied to real-life experiences to keep students engaged and invested.
Year One Focus (6th Grade)
- Core Academic Areas: Students will focus on mastering core subjects, including Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
- Daily Structure: Students will attend four 1-hour classes each day, with advisory and physical education periods.
- Targeted Support: Guided Reading and Math sessions, 2 days each week, to ensure foundational skills are mastered.
Character Development Tools
Honor Code,
Behavior Code
House
Competition
Advisement and
Big Brother Program
Community Service and
School Responsibilities
Development Programs and Sports
Grade Specific Programs
Pre-enrollment Summer: Academic Assessment
6th Grade: Executive Function Year
7th Grade: Outdoor Skills Year
8th Grade: Leadership Year 1.0
9th Grade: College Trip
10th Grade: Outdoor Trip
11th Grade: Summer College Programs
12th Grade: Leadership Year 2.0/Internships
Extracurricular Activites
Arts:
- Chorus / A Capella / Orchestra / Band
- Visual Art
Sports:
- Fall: Cross Country (Football Year 3)
- Winter: Basketball and Wrestling
- Spring: Soccer and Track
Debate / Academic Quiz Teams
College For All
9th Grade
- Welcome to High School
- Foundational College Knowledge
- Becoming a Competitive Applicant
- Envisioning Your Future
10th Grade
- Finding the Right College
- Career Exploration
- Social Justice and Empowerment
- ACT Units
11th Grade
- Match and Fit Conversations
- Exploring the FAFSA
- College Summer Away Program
- Financial Aid Literacy
12th Grade
- College Applications
- Scholarship Forms
- College Signing Day
- Graduation from KPS
Help us open our school!
- Sbscribe to G.A.P.S. updates via email
- Sign the Expression of Interest form
- Invite a friend to the next information session
- Request an information session
Opening Goal: Fall 2027
Character. Leadership. Education. Athletics/Arts. Resilience.
Opening Goal: Fall 2027
Character. Leadership. Education. Athletics/Arts. Resilience.