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  <title>Gateway Preparatory Academy</title>
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    <title>Viewing Student Academic Records</title>
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    <published>2008-10-17T13:37:16-06:00</published>
    <updated>2008-10-17T13:38:18-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Sewell</name>
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    <category term="Parents FAQ" />
    <category term="GPA Information" />
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Student academic records are available online to parents and will be updated by school staff on a regular basis.
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Parents can access their student's records using GPA's web site:
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<li>If you are registered on the web site (<a href="/"><a href="http://GPACharter.org"><a href="http://GPACharter.org">http://GPACharter.org</a></a></a>) and you are able to view the enrollment application status of your students, then you are already setup to view their student records. For logged in users there is a new menu item in the left menu titled &quot;<a href="/student-records">Student Records</a>&quot;.</li>
<li>If you aren't registered on the web site, you will need to register at <a href="/user/register">http://GPACharter.org/user/register</a> . If you register with the same email address that is already listed in a student's enrollment application then their student record should automatically be linked to your user account within a couple of hours.</li>
<li>If you have registered in the past, but forgotten your web site username and/or password you may go to <a href="/user/password">http://GPACharter.org/user/password</a> to request a new password be emailed to you. You will need to supply either the email address or the username your user account is under.</li>
<li>If you have registered a user account that isn't linked to your student's enrollment or student records, please email <a href="mailto:GPAInfo@gpacharter.org">GPAInfo@gpacharter.org</a> and provide your username and the student's names that you need linked to that username. Student records may only be linked to one parent user account at a time.</li>
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The student records page includes links to the individual student record as well as a link to their mentor's class information and email address.
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<p>
Individual student records include a &quot;Presented Competencies&quot; section that lists core curriculum items (competencies) that have been presented, or taught, to the student and that the student is currently working on mastering.
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<p>
There is also a &quot;Past Academics&quot; section in the record that lists competencies that the student has already mastered. To view the &quot;Past Academics&quot; section you must click on the section name to expand it.
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<p>
You may browse competencies in the context of the whole curriculum by clicking on the curriculum link at the top of the page. For most competencies, just basic information is currently included. Over time more curriculum details will be available. Some of the elective teachers will have alternate methods of communicating what their students are working on. </p>
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Student academic records are available online to parents and will be updated by school staff on a regular basis.
</p>
<p>
Parents can access their student's records using GPA's web site:
</p>
<ul>
<li>If you are registered on the web site (<a href="/"><a href="http://GPACharter.org">http://GPACharter.org</a></a>) and you are able to view the enrollment application status of your students, then you are already setup to view their student records. For logged in users there is a new menu item in the left menu titled &quot;<a href="/student-records">Student Records</a>&quot;.</li>
<li>If you aren't registered on the web site, you will need to register at <a href="/user/register">http://GPACharter.org/user/register</a> . If you register with the same email address that is already listed in a student's enrollment application then their student record should automatically be linked to your user account within a couple of hours.</li>
<li>If you have registered in the past, but forgotten your web site username and/or password you may go to <a href="/user/password">http://GPACharter.org/user/password</a> to request a new password be emailed to you. You will need to supply either the email address or the username your user account is under.</li>
<li>If you have registered a user account that isn't linked to your student's enrollment or student records, please email <a href="mailto:GPAInfo@gpacharter.org">GPAInfo@gpacharter.org</a> and provide your username and the student's names that you need linked to that username. Student records may only be linked to one parent user account at a time.</li>
</ul>
<p>
The student records page includes links to the individual student record as well as a link to their mentor's class information and email address.
</p>
<p>
Individual student records include a &quot;Presented Competencies&quot; section that lists core curriculum items (competencies) that have been presented, or taught, to the student and that the student is currently working on mastering.
</p>
<p>
There is also a &quot;Past Academics&quot; section in the record that lists competencies that the student has already mastered. To view the &quot;Past Academics&quot; section you must click on the section name to expand it.
</p>
<p>
You may browse competencies in the context of the whole curriculum by clicking on the curriculum link at the top of the page. For most competencies, just basic information is currently included. Over time more curriculum details will be available. Some of the elective teachers will have alternate methods of communicating what their students are working on. <!--break-->
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    <title>About Montessori</title>
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    <published>2008-03-14T13:51:16-06:00</published>
    <updated>2008-03-14T14:02:54-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Sewell</name>
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    <category term="Parents FAQ" />
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<p>Gateway Preparatory Academy primarily uses the Montessori method of instruction and related materials and curriculum.</p>
<p>For a list of frequently asked Montessori questions, please refer to the <a href="http://www.montessori-namta.org/NAMTA/geninfo/faqmontessori.html">North American Montessori Teacher's Association FAQ page</a>. For a general overview, please see the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori">Wikipedia page about the Montessori Method</a>.</p>
<p>The video is excerpted from an <a href="http://www.edvid.com/ams.asp">American Montessori Society parent orientation video</a>.</p>
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<p>Gateway Preparatory Academy primarily uses the Montessori method of instruction and related materials and curriculum.</p>
<p>For a list of frequently asked Montessori questions, please refer to the <a href="http://www.montessori-namta.org/NAMTA/geninfo/faqmontessori.html">North American Montessori Teacher's Association FAQ page</a>. For a general overview, please see the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montessori">Wikipedia page about the Montessori Method</a>.</p>
<p>The video is excerpted from an <a href="http://www.edvid.com/ams.asp">American Montessori Society parent orientation video</a>.</p>
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  <entry>
    <title>Innovative, Individual, Integrated Curriculum</title>
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    <published>2007-05-28T12:40:15-06:00</published>
    <updated>2007-05-28T22:26:36-06:00</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thomas Sewell</name>
    </author>
    <category term="Curriculum Information" />
    <category term="Mission" />
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<h2><em><font color="#312561">Innovative</font></em></h2>
<p>GPA innovates by using the time-tested methods of Maria Montessori, combined with classical resources and Core Knowledge to emphasize practical application in education. Evaluation will be through competencies aligned with State Core Standards and Gateway&#39;s curriculum. Parents and teachers track student progress through a web-based reporting system and end-of-term student projects.</p>
<p><span class="inline left"><a target="_blank" href="/" onclick="launch_popup(74, 515, 381); return false;"><img align="left" width="260" src="/system/files/images/teacher-tutor.jpg" alt="Teacher with Tutor" height="216" style="width: 260px; height: 216px" title="Teacher with Tutor" /></a></span></p>
<h2><em><font color="#312561">Individual</font></em></h2>
<p>GPA believes that a child&#39;s learning style and pace is unique. Independent and small group work will replace much of the traditional lecture format. Through assigning teacher mentors and allowing personal pacing, a student with more interest in a particular area will be allowed to advance at their own rate while a student that struggles in a particular area will be able to receive more help.  </p>
<h2><em><font color="#312561">Integrated Curriculum</font></em></h2>
<p>GPA teachers working in teams will create themes that integrate individual subjects. Student projects provide a meaningful education where individual subjects clearly relate to real-world skills. Academic levels encourage role-modeling, student mentoring, and individual progression.</p>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p><h2><em><font color="#312561">Innovative</font></em></h2>
<p>GPA innovates by using the time-tested methods of Maria Montessori, combined with classical resources and Core Knowledge to emphasize practical application in education. Evaluation will be through competencies aligned with State Core Standards and Gateway&#39;s curriculum. Parents and teachers track student progress through a web-based reporting system and end-of-term student projects.</p>
<p><span class="inline left"><a target="_blank" href="/" onclick="launch_popup(74, 515, 381); return false;"><img align="left" width="260" src="/system/files/images/teacher-tutor.jpg" alt="Teacher with Tutor" height="216" style="width: 260px; height: 216px" title="Teacher with Tutor" /></a></span><br />
<h2><em><font color="#312561">Individual</font></em></h2>
<p>GPA believes that a child&#39;s learning style and pace is unique. Independent and small group work will replace much of the traditional lecture format. Through assigning teacher mentors and allowing personal pacing, a student with more interest in a particular area will be allowed to advance at their own rate while a student that struggles in a particular area will be able to receive more help.  </p>
<h2><em><font color="#312561">Integrated Curriculum</font></em></h2>
<p>GPA teachers working in teams will create themes that integrate individual subjects. Student projects provide a meaningful education where individual subjects clearly relate to real-world skills. Academic levels encourage role-modeling, student mentoring, and individual progression.<!--break--></p>
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