Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) made noteworthy gains on the 2019 MCAS test with the most significant improvements in ELA and math for both the middle school and high school. Additionally, the school is meeting or exceeding nearly all of its accountability targets set by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
In 12 of 13 MCAS tests, GLCPS students in both middle school and high school closed the gap on the state average.
One of the most dramatic improvements was
We are pleased to announce that enrollment for the fall GLCPS After-School Program is now open. The program is FREE for all GLCPS students. Clubs and activities will begin on September 24th. The enrollment form and transportation form are available ONLY on our website.
(Earlier this summer, a team of our educators traveled to Cabo Verde to learn more about the country and to share best practices with educators there. GLCPS Executive Director Dr. Stephen Furtado wrote a first person account of his experience.)
When two of our staff members approached me about an educational and technology exchange with schools on the island nation of Cabo Verde, it did not take much convincing to get me on board. After all, New Bedford has a rich and storied connection with this West African nation that can be traced back to the whaling days. After eight months of planning, we traveled there to share our teaching methods and our technology with two schools: a high school and an elementary school. As the executive director of the Global Learning Charter Public School and former superintendent of a public school system, I have been around education for over 30 years. I’ve also done quite a bit of traveling, so I’ve seen a thing or two. I never could have imagined that this experience would be so emotional for me.
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Our GLCPS team is busy getting ready for the 2019-2020 school year. We're excited to see each and every one of you! We are looking forward to greeting our new students and welcoming back all of our current students.
We will kick off the school year with our 13th annual Back to School Night BBQ on Tuesday, August 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Our Back to School Night BBQ will be held here at the main campus, 190 Ashley Blvd. We will once again have a traditional barbecue prepared by Sodexo, our food service provider.
We encourage all families to attend this event. We will be sharing important information regarding homeroom assignments, schedules transportation and uniforms.
