Welcome Students!
On this page, explore many of the Extra Curricular clubs and activities GPA has to offer, as well as the latest productions put on by our Arts Department. Visit Athletics to find the latest sports schedules. Links for community and service, and other resources are also available at the bottom of this page.
Student Community and Service Information
All students at GPA are required to perform community and service during the year as per the GPA Charter. Please refer to the Student Handbook or Course Catalog for important information about your community and service obligation. The Community and Service Form is also available for tracking your community and service activities. Opportunities to serve your community are listed at the bottom of this page.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY and SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Be invigorated as never before! Take the Polar Plunge into the Pacific at the Oceanside Pier to benefit Special Olympics Southern California - San Diego County athletes. It's on Feb 18th, and the Key Club is getting a team together or you could join another team or do it as an individual.
We rely on these dedicated folks to pack boxes, stamp cans, check expiration dates,
assemble boxes, pack food boxes, help with bulk mailings, computer data input, help with special event fundraisers and much more!
Our volunteers are the "wind beneath our wings!"
2,635 Volunteer Hours in 2011
1006 Volunteers in 2011
21,199 Volunteer Hours since May 2006!
We always have a good volunteer project.
Please, make plans to volunteer today . . . send an email to
Noah Donaldson, Community Relations Manager
volunteer4us@theangelsdepot.org
The Pajama Project is turning into Sleep Pants for teenagers for 2012, and it'll be here before you know it. Work days will be here in February, March & April and September through November...the summer is off! Please contact Belinda Simonini at designsbyb@roadrunner.com for more information.
Teen Partners are members of Assistance League North Coast, a chapter of the National Assistance League. ALNC is dedicated to serving the needs, primariiy of children in the communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista. Our program runs September through May We will meet once a month and ask that you commit yourself to attending this monthly meeting where we will participate in at least one community project. Projects may include: assisting in our Thrift Shop, assembling Health Kits and Baby Layettes, plus participating in events such as the Relay For Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society.
(More community and service opportunities at the bottome of this page.)
2011 - 2012 Course Catalogs 2011 - 2012 Handbook
Student Documents
| 2011-2012 Course Catalog (HS) | download |
| 2011-2012 Course Catalog (MS) | download |
| GPA Map with Room Numbers | download |
| Student Portal Creating New Accounts | download |
| Student Portal Creating New Accounts (Spanish) | download |
| Transcript Request Form | download |
| Weekly Progress Report Form | download |
| Student Driver Permission Form | download |
| Off Campus Lunch Application Form | download |
| Off Campus Course Approval Form | download |
| IB Learner Profiles | download |
| Areas of Interaction | download |
| IBMYP Personal Project | download |
| Community Service Log | download |
| Library Hours | download |
| Brother Benno Foundation College Scholarship Award | download |
| 2011-2012 Student Handbook | download |
| GLC Curriculum Selection | download |
| GLC Curriculum Matrix | download |
| GLC Personal Learning Plan | download |
| GLC Student Handbook | download |
| GLC Course Catalog | download |
| GLC School Year Calendar | download |
| GLC High School Course Request Form | download |
| CollegeWeek Live | download |
| 2011 - 2012 Enrichment Schedule | download |
| GLC Schedule | download |
| 2011 - 2012 HS Math Tutoring | download |
| 2011 - 2012 Clubs | download |
| Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Scholarships | download |
| California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship | download |
| High School Sports Association Scholarship 4/30/2012 | download |
Community Service
| Date | Subject | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-going | County of San Diego Animal Services | Age: 18+ All prospective volunteers must attend a three-hour orientation. The orientation will provide an introduction to our Volunteer Program, an overview of our services and Philosophies and will give you details regarding expectations involved with each position. | http://sddac.com/volunteer.asp |
| On-going | Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater (Balboa Park Puppet Theater) www.balboaparkpuppets.com | Age: 16+ On-going: Mostly ushering, also for special projects like stuffing envelopes, mailing lists for fundraising, etc. Long term volunteers can help with lighting and special effects (this position needs training and a commitment) One-time: We have a mailing list that we have to do every three months. Ushers that work one day for several hours collect tickets, work with the children before the show and clean up after the show | Eva Kvaas Ph: (619) 544-9203 |
| On-going | New Song Community Church | Volunteers are needed to feed the homeless, stock the pantry and clean. Hours are Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm | Cyrus Greene 760-560-5000 x117 |
| On-going | Poway Center for the Performing Arts www.PowayArts.org | Age: 16+ On-going: Tasks of ushers include ticket taking, assisting patrons to seats, handing out programs, and decorating for receptions and events. New ushers can sign-up year-round with certifications taking place quarterly by the Front-of-House Coordinator. One-time: None | Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (858) 668 - 4694 Fax: (858) 748 - 0286 Email: frontofhouse@poway performingarts.com |
| On-going | San Diego Automotive Museum sdautomuseum.org | Age: 16+ On-going: Research assistance on car makes is an on-going task along with some basic graphic art work including mounting display signage, etc. One-time: For Balboa Park Holiday Nights we frequently need extra volunteers to help with looking after the cars | Chris Conrad Curator/Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (619) 231 - 2886 ext. 22 Fax: (619) 231 - 9869 Email: chris@sdautomuseum.org |
| On-going | San Diego International Sports Council www.sdisc.com | Age 14+ On-going: - Administrative work: help update and maintain the volunteer database - Sporting events: assist with various sporting events One-time: Assistance in March with -World Baseball Classic -McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Games -NCAA Men's Basketball 1st and 2nd Rounds | Kim Sawyer Membership Manager Ph: (619) 682 - 3436 ext. 2124 Fax: (619) 682 - 3440 Email: volunteer@sdisc.com |
| On-going | San Diego City Attorney's Office, Criminal Division | Age: 15+ On-going: Copying, filing, shredding, conducting computer searches (IMSPROD, JURIS), answering phones/taking messages, greeting public and answering inquiries, and distributing mail. One-time: None | Veda Johnson Senior Legal Secretary Ph: (619) 533 - 5605 Fax: (619) 533 - 5505 Email: VJohnson@sandiego.gov |
| On-going | Bayside Community Center www.baysidecc.org | Age: 14+ On-going: Help with our after- school programs in homework assignments, reading to the children, organizing sports activities, assist in art programs One-time: Once a month help stock our emergency food bank and pack grocery bags to distribute to families | Gail Lutz Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (858) 278 - 0771 Ext. 3023 Fax: (858) 278 - 6193 Email: glutz@baysidecc.org |
| On-going | Jewish Family Service of San Diego www.jfssd.org | Age: 12+ w/o adult 8 + w/ adult. On-going: Hand Up Food Pantry – assemble food bags for distribution, stock food pantry shelves, distribute food to clients; Senior Centers – serve food, mingle with seniors, participate in programming; Administrative Help –make copies, input data, assist Office Manager, answer phones. One-time: Put together Thanksgiving baskets before Thanksgiving, help at a senior center on school holidays when the centers are open, help assemble Passover packages in April. | Melinda Bell Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (858) 637 - 3050 Fax: (858) 637 - 3001 Email: melindab@jfssd.org |
| On-going | St. Vincent de Paul Village San Diego www.neighbor.org | Age: 10 + On-going: Serving meals. One-time: None. | Laura Kojima Program Manager Phone: (619) 645 - 6412 Fax: (619) 235 - 9707 Email: laura.kojima@neighbor.org |
| On-going | Therapeutic Recreation Services of Park & Recreation (City of San Diego) http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/activities/trs/ | Age: 13+ On-going: Direct hands-on activities for individuals with disabilities. Assist with set-up and take down. Volunteers must be able to follow directions, attend a two-hour orientation and be fingerprinted prior to working with minors. One-time: Assist staff-run carnival type booths at Holiday Carnival the 1st Saturday in December. | Rose Caldwell Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (619) 236 - 7756 Fax: (619) 299 - 9304 Email: rcaldwell@sandiego.gov |
| On-going | Ivey Ranch Park Association Oceanside www.iveyranch.com | Age: 13+ On-going: Help disabled and able bodied children and adults. Childcare, horseback riding, community garden, aviary, summer camp, and aquatics program for the summer. One-time: None | Tonya Danielly Executive Director Ph: (760) 722 - 4839 Fax: (760) 722 - 6598 Email: tonya@iveryranch.com |
| On-going | Project Turnaround Solana Beach www.pioneersclub.org | Age: 16+ On-going: Once a month dance-help with preparation of all aspects and participate in the dance One-time: Christmas festival- help in different areas. Fund raising events | Nydia Abney, Ph.D. Director Ph: (858) 481 - 3998 Email: prturnaround@hotmail. com |
| On-going | TERI, Inc. Oceanside www.teriinc.org | Age: 13+ On-going: Have a site for volunteers to work as a cashier, and also volunteers that are willing to help clean out the barn where the horses live. Responsibilities go anywhere from feeding the horses to cleaning their place of living. One-time: None | Gail Howles Store Manager Ph: (760) 722 - 1880 Fax: (760) 722 - 0321 Email: teristore@sbcglobal.net |
| On-going | The Angel's Depot http://www.theangelsdepot.org/ | We rely on these dedicated folks to pack boxes, stamp cans, check expiration dates, assemble boxes, pack food boxes, help with bulk mailings, computer data input, help with special event fundraisers and much more! | Stephen Costantino volunteer4us@theangelsdepot.org |
| On-going | Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals Various adoption sites | Age: 14+ On-going: Need volunteers on Saturdays at adoption sites from 10:30am-2pm. At the adoption site, they walk, brush the rescued dogs and help monitor filling water dishes. Also need volunteers to write thank you notes to donors. One-time: same as above | Penny Adams President Phone: (619) 466 - 9137 Email: fciaadoptions@aol.com Website: www.fcia.petfinder.org |
| On-going | Friends of Cats El Cajon | 14+ No min. with parents On-going: Need volunteers who can spend quality time with our cats by petting, grooming and brushing them to keep them happy & loved until they are able to find homes. One-time: Assist with volunteerism events, as well as off site events (adoptions, etc.) | Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (619) 561 - 0771 Fax: (619) 561 - 8899 Email: volunteer_coordinator_foc@yahoo.com Website: www.friendsofcats.org |
| On-going | Helen Woodward Animal Center Rancho Santa Fe | 12+ (one time) 14+ for on-going opportunities. On-going: Adoptions: Volunteers socialize and care for dogs or cats. Development: Marketing and event internships for mature high school students Therapeutic Riding: Assist individuals with disabilities during horseback riding lessons. Education: Be a teacher's aide for a week of the summer. One-time: Fundraisers: Black tie Gala, HOPE Telethon & People Pet Walk | Lori Piccirillo Manager of Volunteer Services Phone: (858) 756 - 4117 ext. 305 Fax: (858) 756 -1466 Email: lorip@animalcenter.org Website: http://www.animalcenter.org/ |
| On-going | Rancho Coastal Humane Society Encinitas | Age: 11 + On-going: Learning educational lessons, fundraising, socialization with some shelter animals with supervision, cleaning, feeding, etc., making treats for the animals One-time: Car wash/Fundraisers by the Kids Community Service group, & Parades/Dog walks where the youth volunteers do outreach. | Brian Cook Humane Educator Phone: (760) 753 - 6413 Fax: (760) 753-6664 Email: volunteer@rchumanesociety.org Website: http://www.rchumanesociety.org/ |
| On-going | Fraternity House, Inc. Escondido | Age: 5+ On-going: Garden/yard help, home activities, outings, and house parties: decoration, entertainment, painting One-time: Various special events and fundraising activities throughout the year. Please call for details. | Elaine Jordan Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (760) 736-0292 x102 Fax: (760) 736 - 0293 Email: ecjfraternityhouse@prodigy.net Website: http://www.fraternityhouseinc.org/ |
| On-going | Mama's Kitchen San Diego | Age: 8+ On-going: Decorate the lunch bags that the food will be delivered in. Packaging meals (must be 18 or with parent). Food drive 1st and 3rd Sunday of month at various locations (must be 18 or with parent; orientation required) One-time: None | Bill Patten Volunteer Coordinator Phone: (619) 233 - 6262 Fax: (619) 233-6283 Email: bill@mamaskitchen.org Website: www.mamaskitchen.org |
| On-going | Alta Vista Gardens http://www.altavistagardens.org/ | While still very much at its developmental stage, the Alta Vista Garden welcomes you to participate in its evolution. We are in the process of expanding areas of the garden according to the Master Plan. The greenhouse is being renovated for propagation and collection care. Call (760) 945-3954 to contact the Alta Vista Gardens volunteer coordinator Don Nelson. | Don Nelson 760 -945-3954 Website: http://www.altavistagardens.org/ |
| On-going | Special Delivery San Diego | 10+ (with a driver age 16+) On-going: Prepare and package meals, Monday thru Friday. Deliver meals, work in office, cleaning. One-time: None. | Ruth Henricks Executive Director Ph: (619) 297 - 7373 Fax: (619) 297 - 7632 Email: rhenricks@aol.com Website: www.specialdelivery sandiego.com |
| On-going | Young Audiences of San Diego and City Moves! Programs San Diego www.yasandiego.org | Age: 14+ On-going: Assisting in office with administration and mailings; Assisting Teaching Artist with students' Final Performances and Art Showcases. One-time: Assist with annual fundraiser to raise money for school arts programs; Assist with Artist Showcases: presenting arts programs to the public; Assist with free monthly Family Arts Nights at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center | Jennifer Oliver Acting Executive Director Ph: (619) 282 - 7599 Fax: (619) 282 - 6684 Email: Jennifer@yasandiego.org |
| On-going | Escondido Children's Museum www.escondidochildrens museums.org | Age: 16+ On-going: Prepares museum for opening shift, supervises visitors, watches for safety, uses cash register, greets visitors, picks up/straightens museum for closing shift, some sweeping, dusting, trash take out. One-time: Special events such as Moonlight Masquerade. | Katie Ragazzi Executive Director Ph: (760) 233 - 7737 Fax: (760) 233 - 7734 Email: kragazzi@escondidochildrensmuseum.org |
| 09/28/2011 | Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego | The charity provides lodging, food and emotional support for families of critically ill children being treated at hospitals in the greater San Diego regions. They have a fund raising campaign every September with volunteers collecting donations in size-14 red shoes at various spots in San Diego. Here are a few more collection ideas: Text $5 contributions to REDSHOE to 20222, host an event to collect funds for the charity, place a red shoe in your break room, lobby or other high traffic area to collect funds and raise awareness. | rmhcsd.org |
| 11/11/2011 | Comfort Care Drive | Benefiting Veterans Village of San Diego St Paul's Senior Homes and Services is seeking items for a "packing party' to create comfort care packages that will be distributed to 150 homeless veterans over the holidays. Needed items include toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, socks, undergarments of all sizes, soap, hand sanitizer, hair combs, other toiletries and books. For drop-off locations, call 619-239-6900 or go to stpaulseniors.org | 619-239-6900 or go to stpaulseniors.org |
| 11/12/2011 | Clothing and Blanket Drive | Benefiting San Diego's homeless. Embrace, an organization that utilizes student volunteers to serve the community in the areas of health, hunger and cultural acceptance, will be collecting clothing, blankets and sheets in preparation for its third annual "Embrace the Streets" event on Nov 12th. Donation sites have been set up at San Diego State University and San Diego City College. Items will be accepted through Friday. | embrace1.org or 619-857-7326 |
| On-going | La Jolla Festival of Arts/ Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club | Age: 16+ On-going: None One-time: Annual fundraiser uses volunteers for ticket sales, food area clean up, kids area supervision, merchandise sales. | Roy Warfield Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (858) 456-1268 Fax: (858) 586 - 7009 Email: Roy Warfield@cox.net lajollaartfestival.org |
| 10/6/2013 | Palomar Mountain Fall Clean Up and Restoration | Help us beautify the Park with a variety of projects that everyone can enjoy and be proud of. | 760-742-3462 |