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Gilbert Public Schools (GPS), previously known as Gilbert Unified School District (GUSD), is a school district based in Gilbert, Arizona, United States. School districts are a form of special-purpose district in the United States (amongst some other places) which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools. ...
Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government - Mayor Steven M. Berman Area - City 43. ...
Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ...
GPS covers most of Gilbert and parts of Mesa and Chandler. Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State Counties Maricopa Government - Mayor Keno Hawker (R) Area - City 125. ...
Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Government - Mayor Boyd W. Dunn (R) Area - City 58. ...
Schools
Some highlights within this district include, twenty-six elementary schools which accommodate grades kindergarten through sixth and various High Schools, including Mesquite High School or the GPS Technology and Leadership Academy. According to Gilbert Public School website "The District helps lead the State in academic scores as well as in a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics and the fine arts."[1]
High schools Desert Ridge High School (DRHS) was founded in 2002 in Mesa, Arizona. ...
Gilbert High School is a public high school located in Gilbert, Arizona. ...
Highland High School is a public high school founded in 1994 in Gilbert, Arizona. ...
Mesquite High School is a public high school in Gilbert, Arizona. ...
Junior high schools - Desert Ridge Junior High School
- Gilbert Junior High School
| - Greenfield Junior High School
- Highland Junior High School
| - Mesquite Junior High School
- South Valley Junior High School
| Desert Ridge Junior High School, also commonly referred to as DRJHS, is a public, coeducational junior high school located in Mesa, Arizona, USA. Founded in 2001, the school is part of the Gilbert Public School District. ...
Mesquite Junior High School is a public junior high school located in Gilbert, Arizona. ...
Elementary Schools - Ashland Ranch
- Augusta Ranch
- Boulder Creek
- Burk
- Canyon Rim
- Carol Rae Ranch
- Finley Farms
- Gilbert Elem.
- GPS Traditional Academy (Neely)
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- Harris
- Houston
- Islands
- Meridian
- Mesquite Elem.
- Oak Tree
- Patterson
| - Pioneer
- Playa del Rey
- Settlers Point
- Sonoma Ranch
- Spectrum
- Superstition Springs
- Towne Meadows
- Val Vista Lakes
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Academies - GPS Traditional Academy (Neely Elementary; Grades K-6)
- Tech & Leadership Academy (Grades 10-12; currently being phrased out for Gilbert Classical Academy, will be phased out following 2007-2008 school year.)
- Gilbert Classical Academy (Grades 7-12); Will Open August 2007 with grades 7, 8, and 9; replaces the Tech & Leadership Academy) Principal is Brian Rosta.
The academy focuses on the development of critical thinking skills through a rigorous, Classical-style curriculum. Members of the faculty provide a unique and challenging environment, integrating leading edge technology with the Socratic method of instruction.
The Gilbert Classical Academy is a fully equipped One to One Computing school. Each student receives a laptop computer upon admission for use in the classroom and at home to further enhance their learning environment and prepare them for real-life experiences.
The rigorous six-year curriculum includes core courses in math, science, English, social studies, modern languages, Latin, physical education, music and the arts.
Involvement in community service projects, extra-curricular activities, and 1A athletics are be offered to provide academy students with a well-rounded experience.
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