• GPA Social Emotional and Wellness Program

    At the GPA we work to ensure that students are cared for socially, emotionally, physically in addition to academically. Our approach is both preventative and intervention based. 


    Promoting Mental Health: 

    Program

    Service

    Population Served

    Alliance for Inclusion and Prevention

    Two full time counselors at GPA and 1 part-time counselors 

    1/3 of GPA students

    Big Sisters Association 

    Mentoring 

    10 female students (average varies per year)

    Boston Partners in Education: Power Lunch Program

    Reading and mentoring program with an adult from the community 

    14 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students 

    Boston University School of Social Work

    Part-time intern to see students for individual and group counseling 

    Students across grade levels 

    Charles River Community Health 

    Mental health counseling 

    Students and families at GPA 

    and members of the community

    Doc Wayne 

    Sports-based therapy groups occurring during school day

    3rd-5th grade students based on referral 

    Harvard University Business School  (HBS)

    One to one mentoring provided by HBS students during out of school time. Bus provided to support transportation.

    20 3rd-6th grade students 

    Strong Women Strong Girls

    Small group mentoring provided by Boston College

    3rd-5th grade female students in after school 


    Promoting Physical Health: 

    Allston Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force 

    Health programming in SEL, Substance abuse prevention and sexual health

    All 6th and 7th graders (8th in 2019-2020) within school day

    Charles River Community Health

    Clinic on-site at GPA and clinics to support the GPA community 

    All GPA students and families have access 

    Community Rowing  

    Rowing instruction during P.E. class for 10 weeks and culminating in city-wide rowing competition

    All 6th,7th and 8th grade students

    Playworks

    Structured fitness activities and games at each recess and class game time 2x per classroom per month (or more often based on classroom) , After School Junior coach Program and Middle School Friday Arts

    All GPA students have access

    Tenacity

    Tennis instruction once weekly 

    3rd-7th graders during summer academy

    Tufts: Childhood Obesity 180

    Support, consultation and financial assistance to carry out fitness initiatives

    All students benefit from this support 

    Youth Enrichment Services (YES)

    Yearly ski trip for students as well as connection to other outdoor activities 

    All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students


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