Welcome to the Graduation Preparatory Academy (GPA) High School, a school of choice with a non-traditional setting in Austin ISD. The GPA provides a non-traditional setting with varied curriculum options allowing students an opportunity to work independently and advance at their own pace. Our students take ownership of their education and are empowered through a supportive and flexible learning environment to achieve their educational goals.
Our instructional delivery is mainly computer-based using Edgenuity, a model designed for a student driven experience. It is online, meaning that students are able to access it from home in addition to class time. We encourage students to take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate.
Our dedicated faculty and staff provide a supportive and structured learning environment to meet each student’s academic needs. The program offers courses which are monitored by our teachers, but taught by virtual teachers. Students work independently the majority of the time with teacher assistance. Successful GPA students are motivated, self-disciplined, and willing to work through challenges. Our teachers deliver STAAR End of Course classes in a blended format, through a combination of direct teaching as well as online curriculum to ensure students are prepared for testing.
Additionally, students may participate in UIL activities at Travis Early College High School such as sports, band, choir, etc. Our students gladly participate in many volunteer opportunities such as food banks, campus beautification projects, and our community events.
Students at GPA are not limited by traditional timelines. When one course is complete, students will immediately work on completing the next. To maintain adequate progress, students are required to complete 2 courses per six weeks. Our students have the opportunity to graduate earlier than expected. GPA also provides a flexible schedule option aimed to support the needs of our working student population. We encourage our students to take responsibility for themselves, and collaborate with staff to find creative solutions to problems they encounter . We also encourage students to celebrate their successes and establish an action plan to address areas where growth is needed as they progress into adulthood.
At GPA, we are preparing our students for life after graduation. We are a College, Career, Military Preparation focused campus. All graduating seniors must complete the federal financial aid form (FAFSA/TASFA); take the TSI test; register at Austin Community College; and are encouraged to participate in one of our Industry Based Certification programs, such as Google Analytics or our highly successful Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification Program.
We welcome new students throughout the year. If you are a serious student, looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience, we encourage you to apply!