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The Girls Preparatory School Blog

a look our unique culture and environment

Helping Your Girl Develop Resilience

By Marci Waldorf, Upper School Counselor


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The Power of Positive Affirmations

By Lindsey King, Eighth-Grade English Teacher


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Encouraging Self-Advocacy in Your Girl

At GPS, our mission and values provide an integral framework that supports every interaction with our students. We believe that...


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What Does Black History Month Mean to You?

This February, members of our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Forum focused on what Black history means to them,...


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6 Study Strategies for Semester Exams

By Renee Romero, Sarah Clardy, and Katie Outlaw


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Instilling a Healthy Sense of Competitiveness

This week our varsity soccer team will compete in the TSSAA semifinals against Hutchison in hopes of moving on to the eventual...


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How to Cultivate a Love of Reading with Your Daughter This Summer

We have only a few short weeks left this spring and then summer will be here before we know it! As you begin to think about your...


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The Benefits of Summer Camp for Your Girl

Summer camp is a rite of passage and an incredible way to keep children engaged during the lesser-scheduled summer months, but...


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7 Books to Read If You’re Raising a Daughter

If you’re raising a girl, add these books to your reading list. Each delivers tips and insights into how girls are different and...


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4 Things You Didn't Know About How a Girl Learns

At GPS, everything is based on what is best for girls. From how they build curriculum to how they engage with students, GPS...


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How to Raise a Confident Girl

“It’s risk—not perfection, not success, not racking up achievements—that actually helps to build confidence in girls. And it’s...


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6 Ways to Help Your Daughter Manage Perfectionism

Have you noticed your daughter suffers from high anxiety surrounding failure? Does she become easily frustrated when trying...


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Creating A Culture of Confidence

Millions, perhaps even billions of words have been written on how best to instill self-confidence in children. It’s a trait every...


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How Girls Learn
By GPS Blog On June 19, 2020

How Girls Learn

Do boys and girls really learn differently? What are the benefits of an all-girls education?

Here, we share the science behind...


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