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Find out here » Menu GA is a PreK-12, coed, nonsectarian day school in Fort Washington, PA Germantown Academy Community Parents Students Faculty/Staff Alumni Trustees Calendar Summer Camp Search Trigger Search Keywords About Welcome! GA is for families who seek a strong college preparatory curriculum and diverse opportunities for children to discover their talents and passions. The History of GA GA has a 263-year legacy distinguished by our commitment to innovative approaches that continually enhance the educational experience. Directions Mission School Leadership GA is... Work @ GA Campus Map Community Commitments Strategic Vision HistoryTraditions News Calendars EquityInclusion Commitment FacultyStaff Directory Community Service Admission Strong Community Passionate teachers guide GA students on the path to becoming their best selves from PreK through 12th grade… and beyond. Strong Values We offer a thoughtful balance between appropriate challenge and complementary support. Admission Events Tuition and Fees Apply Now (opens in new window/tab) Financial Aid Admission FAQs GA Quick Facts Patriot Posts College Profile Meet Our Students Ask A Coach Office of Admission, Enrollment, and Financial Aid Academics A Leader in Early Ed We believe early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning. Finding the Right College Our counselors work closely with Upper School students to find the college that's right for them. Meet Our Faculty Lower School Middle School Upper School College Counseling Libraries Technology Counseling Services Learning Accommodations Innovation and Special Programs Athletics Opportunities to compete GA hosts more than 80 Middle and Upper School sports teams and club programs. With more than 75 percent of the student body participating, Patriots can find their place here. Facilities That Shine From our 500+ seat competition gym to our four all-weather turf fields, GA's athletic facilities provide student-athletes with the resources to succeed. Inter-Academic Athletic League Our Program Schedules Teams Athletic Directory Facilities Patriot News Patriots in CollegeThe Pros Hall of Fame 2023 GA/PC Day Ask A Coach Clubs/Clinics/Camps Fan Store (opens in new window/tab) Sports Photo Galleries Ginny Hofmann Sports Day The Patriot Playbook Podcast Arts Confident in Expression The Arts are one of the key ways we fulfill this core tenet of our Mission. Belfry Theatre Club GA's drama club is the oldest continuously running program of its kind in the United States. Performing Arts Visual Arts Digital Media Honors Art Ask An Arts Teacher Private Music Lessons Support GA Our Community of Donors GA relies on the generosity of our entire school community to make every day a great day. Red, Black, Blue and YOU! Annual contributions are critical to meeting the school’s operating budget goals. Gifts, in any amount, directly benefit our students and faculty. Make Your Gift Today (opens in new window/tab) Annual Giving Matching Gifts PA Tax Credit Estate Planning Ways to GiveFAQs Alumni Giving Participation Meet Our Team Our Moment for a Stronger GA What makes us unique? Find out here » At Germantown Academy, students are challenged, supported, and engaged in a multitude of ways that lead to a transformational learning experience. They graduate as individuals who are capable of achieving far more than they had ever imagined. Anything is Possible Starting Here Our Mission You must have JavaScript enabled in your web browser to use the media player. Today at GA News Eighteen Students Honored with Modern Language Society Induction Germantown Academy hosted the 23rd Annual Modern Language Honorary Society Induction Ceremony. Eighteen students were inducted into their respective language's honor society by the faculty, who spoke almost entirely in the language of induction. Sue Negro 1760 Announces Retirement It’s a fact that nothing means more to Sue Negro 1760 than her family. Immediate, GA, overseas, or other, family has been the most common denominator in her successful 25-year tenure at GA. She is a skillful leader who will retire in June; an Upper School math teacher whose style, knowledge, and experience reflects the countless hours she has put into her craft. Sound Art by Third Grade is Everywhere! The 3rd Grade took on what might have been their most fun project to date in art class! Keeley Jennings based this unit off American sculptor and dancer Nick Cave. Cave originally created his unique form of art to represent a type of "armor." Middle Schoolers Learn about Community and Leadership with Visits to Davenport Elementary Experiential learning is staple of a Germantown Academy education. From students in the Lower School learning African dances, to Upper Schoolers completing their senior projects in the community, students are gaining knowledge in and out of the classroom. For the 7 th Grade class and 8 th Grade volunteers, this experiential learning project involved taking a trip to Davenport Elementary School in Norristown. View All News Patriot Posts Family STEAM Night Offers Transformative Learning Experiences Family STEAM Night was a student-led event where community members learned about and participated in a variety of activities that connect Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The curriculum and technologies that are explored within the TinkerLab of the Lower School at GA were highlighted primarily, but it was also an opportunity to collaborate and show the vertical integration of programming across the Middle and Upper grades. Retreat Prepares Seniors for Life After GA Senior Gertie Lafferty '24 writes about how the annual Senior Retreat helped her and fellow classmates think about the future. Identifying Identity Sarah Na recently led a workshop at a Parents’ Committee meeting on Identity, and then oversaw a similar activity in the Upper School where student leaders peer-facilitated discussions. She answers questions about the activity – Step In, Step Out - and why she felt it was impactful and important. Intentional Relationships with Social Media and Technology Former tech insider and social media strategist Max Stossel to spoke to students and families about the ways that social media impacts our minds, bodies, and hearts. Read Our Blog A Leader in Engagement While Germantown Academy teachers have engaged our students for over 260 years, how and why we seek to engage have evolved dramatically since our founding. Teachers and students now have equal, instant access to facts and content. Though faculty...