GALS Denver Middle School
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- School district
- Denver County 1 (Denver Public Schools - DPS)
- Authorizer
- Denver Public Schools (DPS) - Denver County 1
About GALS Denver Middle School
The Girls Athletic Leadership Schools (GALS)? mission is to provide a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community. GALS is an all-girls, public charter school currently serving 175 girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. To achieve our mission, we offer an academic program consisting of the following components: Movement-Based: As opposed to relegating movement to physical education class or after-school sports, at GALS we incorporate movement into day-to-day instruction and classroom activity as a way of engaging students both mentally and physically. Wellness: We offer a full curriculum focused on the psycho-social dynamics of growing up female in today?s world. All staff participates in and supports this curriculum. Liberal Arts: Students follow a rigorous liberal-arts academic program that will prepare them for four-year colleges and universities. Tight-Knit Community: Through advisories, community meetings, shared core values, and opportunities for students and teachers to connect both in and outside the classroom, GALS emphasizes the development of a close learning community. Professional Development: Professional development is a priority at GALS. Staff members meet weekly as a school staff and weekly as a content team to continue the work. Grade level teams meet monthly to support curriculum integration and student achievement.
- School grade level
- 6, 7, 8
- Educational program category
- College Prep
- Student enrollment
- 239
- Year school opened
- 2010-2011