Girls Preparatory School

As a student at GPS, I can honestly say that it is an extremely difficult school for those who aren't white or wealthy. All of the students live in a bubble - most girls have grown up in a relatively wealthy family and will never leave their social class or really understand the real world. Academically, it is wonderful and the teachers care so much about students, but it is so hard to stay grounded in what is important in life. It has definitely prepared me for college, but it has also caused a lot of distress and frustration with the student body.

GPS was an awful experience for me. I went there for 6th and 7th grade. I was constantly bullied and struggled academically. I was thrown in a trash can, locked in a locker, and cornered and written all over with sharpies. I was relieved that I didn't have good enough grades to return. I still know a bunch of girls who still go there, and hate it. It is a popularity contest throughout the whole school. If my kids ever wanted to go there, I wouldn't let them.

Amazing place! I was there for middle school only, but they were the best three years of my life! When I started high school and a public co-ed school, it was so different from GPS.

Excellent school with a focus on academics and becoming a good citizen. Ethics and respect for others are nurtured and academic success is respected by all students.

This is the school of choice for young women to develop intellectually, socially, and as an individual.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a wonderful place to work - single-sex education really helps girls to blossom and go for their dreams.
--Submitted by a teacher

As a student I can only say three words 'I love it!' This is the best school in the world. Wherever I am I always feel safe and loved oh and also excited because there is always another activity for us planned. Everybody at GPS is just one family. Being with just girls also helps me concentrate better on my studies and myself for my future. GPS has prepared me for my college years and adulthood. Myself knowing I only have 2 years left almost makes me so sad I love my GPS!!!
--Submitted by a student

As an alumna, I could have never been happier with my decision to attend GPS. I was given the choice between GPS and another private but co-ed school in Chattanooga. I gained so much confidence being in an environment with all girls. The teachers I encountered over the years were amazing and changed my life. GPS was very challenging academically and I got frustrated many times over the years, but it was beyond worth it. I go to an SEC school and I find very little challenge in my 3rd year of college. I was more prepared than I could have ever been. I also absolutely loved and still love the traditions of GPS, they are something you will keep with you all your life. I miss GPS everyday and am so thankful it prepared me so well for college and life.

I am a student at gps, and it is well worth the money!!! You have so much help with things, that it really teaches you not to be afraid of what will happen in ife.
--Submitted by a student

As a current student at GPS I cannot describe how much I love this school. It offers you plenty of choices that allow you to form your own path of education while also giving you the required education. The classes are really interesting and I really enjoy all of my teachers. The extracurricular activities have a broad variety that let each student do something they enjoy. I could say more, but currently I am writing a paper. :]
--Submitted by a student