GPS Global Academy Family Update
June 30, 2022
August 12, 2022
Dear GPS Global Academy students and parents,
Our school year is off to a great start! This newsletter is PACKED with great information that you need to know. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can assist you and your student!
K-12 Picture Day @ GGA! Required for all Full-time Students.
Mark your calendars! Global Academy will have an official Picture Day from 8am to 12noon on this day! Students will receive a Student ID soon after taking their picture. A Student ID will be required for entry into our campus, including class activities, tutoring, and final exams.
Can't make it on this day? Look out for information about a September 17 make-up date.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022, 08:00 AM
55 North Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Elementary Students: Ready to begin your Special Areas classes?
At Global Academy, we're so proud of our innovative special areas team who has released their schedule and format for the 2022-23 school year. If you haven't done so already, check it out (click here)! We can't wait to see you participating in PE, Art, and Library!
Coming soon: PSAT for 10th and 11th graders
GPS Global Academy will administer the PSAT exam on October 25, 2022.
- 10th graders are required to attend, as this exam replaces their state exam for the year. There will be no cost for 10th graders to participate.
- 11th graders may choose to participate for a $25 fee, but are not required to attend.
Please note: 10th graders who do not attend this exam are subject to being withdrawn from GPS Global Academy, per district policy and state law.
More details will be sent to participating students prior to Fall Break.
Did you know? You can earn credit for working a job!
GPS Global Academy students can earn up to 1 full credit for working a job! Each semester of Business Internship (BT700 and BT701) requires 128 work hours, plus the submission of pay stubs and a supervisor evaluation. This course is an easy way to complete the high school CTE requirement! Sign up today (click here!)
Interested in Advanced Courses?
Check out our advanced course offerings below. Ready to sign up? Complete our Schedule Change form (click here!). If you're already in a class and want to make a change, please do so by
August 23.
New Course: Spanish III
- Have you completed Spanish I and Spanish II and want to continue your Spanish learning? Enroll today in Spanish III, FL113AOA and FL113BOA! This class is weighted, allowing you to earn more towards your GPA!
Honors Classes
- Are you interested in pursuing an honors track? These courses are similar to the on-level courses, with some areas of deeper learning.
- If you felt a high level of success in your previous English, Math, or Science class, we encourage you to level up into honors!
AP Course Offerings
- We encourage all Full-time GPS Global Academy 9th-12th graders to sign up for at least one of the following Advanced Placement courses. Students who take a course and pass the AP exam in May can earn college credit! Courses we offer:
- EN310: AP English III: Language & Composition
- EN411: AP English IV: Literature & Composotion
- SS116: AP Government
- SS105: AP US History
- VA810: AP Art History
Dual Enrollment Class
- Global Academy is pleased to offer its first Dual Enrollment offering in partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, beginning in January 2023: ARH101 - Prehistoric Through Gothic Art
Want time with your teacher in-person?
Most of Global Academy's teachers will have scheduled time on campus to meet with students, provide tutoring/help, or to host activities, including science labs, social activities, and more.
Secondary students -- you may even be able to take your final exam with your teacher if they are available!
Elementary students -- our library is OPEN and has open-checkout daily.
Please check your teacher's landing page in Buzz for their on-campus schedule!
Secondary Scheduling Reminders
English and Math Synchronous classes (for all 7th, 8th, and 9th graders) have begun! Classes meet at the following times each day:
- 7th grade Math: 8:00 am
- 8th grade Math: 9:00 am
- 9th grade Math (Algebra I): 8:00 am
- 7th grade English: 11:00 am
- 8th grade English: 11:00 am
- 9th grade English: 11:00 am
Need to add/remove/change a class? Complete this form (click here)!
Updated Final Exam Procedure or 7th - 12th graders
All students are required to take their final exams in a proctored environment; we will no longer allow parents to proctor students' exams. Students who meet very specific criteria will be allowed to take their exam via Webex with a member of our staff.
FREE 24/7 tutoring available to 7th-12th grade students!
As an online student, the first person to ask for help in understanding an assignment is your teacher. If needed, there is a free service called NetTutor which connects students to a live tutor to receive help. Click the following link to learn how to access free online tutoring and to learn more about this program (click here!).