Girls Preparatory School might soon join the ranks of Baylor School and McCallie School in offering residential options for students.
The school recently sent a survey to its alumnae and parents seeking feedback on a possible residential program. Founded in 1906, of Chattanooga’s three legacy private schools, GPS has never had boarders.
If the school launches a residential program, it will consist of a small cohort of 15-25 girls who would live on campus with house parents in a “thoughtfully designed home-like experience,” according to an email signed by Head of School Autumn Graves and Board of Trustees Chair Holly Lynch Harwell to alumnae.
“GPS is exploring the potential for a small residential program with the primary purpose of serving GPS alums who live outside of our area. For many years GPS alumnae have expressed interest in this type of program for their daughters; therefore, we are further vetting their interest through a survey,” said Bilda Small, director of strategic communications and marketing for the school, in a statement.
“No final decision has been made, and more analysis is needed. We want to ensure any new program we consider will benefit our students while aligning with the mission and vision of GPS.”