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2025-2026 School Calendar

Global Prep Academy is a Pre K - 8 Dual Language Elementary housed within IPS Riverside #44.


The diversity and culture that exists in the corridors of GPA characterizes us, thus having personnel from more than 17 countries.


Students, teachers, and staff are hearing and speaking two languages ​​throughout the day, working daily to become bilingual.

Our Mission


Global Preparatory Academy develops compassionate global leaders through a rigorous education program that focuses on hands-on, cultural and Spanish immersion learning opportunities. 


GPA works to ensure every student reaches their highest potential, and focuses on parent and community engagement to achieve this goal.


Global Prep has a culturally inclusive student-centered approach and a deep belief that every student can succeed given the tools that they need. 

VIEW MISSION AND VISION

The Global Prep Way

70 % of our students are from district 5, learning in two languages ​​(Spanish and English), a rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum based on state standards, high expectations for academic and social success, extended day and enrichment opportunities after school.

ABOUT US

See how these children express themselves in two languages.

Meet our Administrators & Houses

Elementary School

House of Malala

PreK - 2nd Grade

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist, United Nations Messenger of Peace, and the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. As co-founder of the Malala Fund, she helps build a world where all girls can learn and lead without fear.

Elementary School

House of Chavez

3rd-5th Grade

As a Mexican-American farm worker, César Chávez became the most recognized civil rights activist, and was heavily promoted by the US labor movement, which sought to enroll Hispanic members, he brought better conditions for farmworkers.

Middle School

House of Mandela

6th-8th Grade

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and received several other awards, such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Lenin Peace Prize.

Welcome to Global Preparatory Academy dear families!

Ms. Blackwell

Principal (kinder - 3rd Grade)

Ms. Jessica Pumphrey

Principal (4th - 8th Grade)

Dear GPA Families,

Welcome back to a new and exciting school year at Global Preparatory Academy!


Warmest regards,

Sharifa Blackwell
Principal Kinder - 3rd Grade

Dear GPA Families
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year,


Sincerely,

Ms. Jessica Pumphrey

Principal 4th - 8th Grade


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