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How many students are in Gompers junior high school?

Gompers Junior High School is the home to approximately 850 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. In addition, we house other educational programs including Bilingual support and a variety of Special Education classes.

What is Gompers Preparatory Academy?

The mission of Gompers Preparatory Academy, in partnership with UCSD and our community, is to accelerate academic achievement for all students through a college preparatory culture and curriculum.

Why work at Gompers?

While we anticipate challenges, we as a staff are committed to the health, safety, and well being of all members of our Gompers family. Our staff is dedicated to the academic and social emotional growth of your students. We invite you as partners in the education of your students to be a part of this journey.

How many students are in Gompers Junior High School?

Gompers Junior High School is the home to approximately 850 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. In addition, we house other educational programs including Bilingual support and a variety of Special Education classes.

When are school open houses in 86?

School Open Houses - August 16 or August 17. All District 86 Schools will welcome back students and families for Open Houses on August 16 or August 17. See attached schedule.

What are the hours of Google Classroom?

Our staff is on hand to offer extra support daily. Student support hours are as follows: 1 Monday and Tuesday from 1 - 1:30 p.m. 2 Wednesday - Friday from 1 - 2:00 p.m. 3 Students may access links in their Google Classroom.

Who was appointed to fill the vacant Board of School Inspectors seat?

Congratulations to Antione Edwards who was appointed to fill the vacant Board of School Inspectors seat. Read More

Can students access links in Google Classroom?

Students may access links in their Google Classroom.

In-Person Learning

February is Black History Month. GPA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of African-Americans in the history of our country.

Picture Retake Day

Greetings GPA Families, Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, January 20th, 2022. If your child was absent for...

What is Gompers Elementary?

Gompers Elementary-Middle School is a PreK-8 school where math, science, technology, and the arts are a priorit y. Located in the Brightmoor neighborhood, Gompers utilizes the Home-School-Community collaboration approach to ensure student success. By putting students first, we have created a safe haven where every child is given the opportunity to explore and develop their maximum potential. We invite parents to work with us as we achieve excellence in education and meet the needs of all children. Our curriculum is enhanced by 1 to 1 technology, DAPCEP Science Fair, Academic Games and an abundance of extra-curricular activities, including art, music, robotics and more!

What is the EL curriculum for 8th grade?

Schools use the EL Education curriculum for English Language Arts/Literacy, Eureka Math for Mathematics, hands-on project-based learning and labs for Science, and various primary source texts and resources in Social Studies that best match the content and subjects taught in each grade.

Who is the principal of Detroit Public Schools?

Principal Bobbie Posey Milner is a lifelong Detroiter. She attended DPS schools and graduated from Cass Technical High School. She also attended Wayne State University, where she earned BS and MA degrees. She is recognized as one of the Detroit Public Schools Community District's Principals of the Year because of her belief in educating the whole child with the inclusion of the arts.

What is Detroit Public Schools Community District?

Detroit Public Schools Community District is the only school District in the state with a fully functioning police department. In addition, to external patrols and security measures, the District has taken a whole child approach to student safety with a student code of conduct inclusive of restorative practices, a dean of culture, attendance agent and a school culture facilitator in each school and a districtwide approach to character development through our Expect Respect initiative. The Police Department's focus is based on a four-tiered strategy of crime prevention, intervention, student reintegration into the learning environment, and as a last option enforcement. The whole child commitment is supported by the methodologies of trauma informed practices.