The Girls' Middle School at a Glance - Fast Facts
School
The Girls’ Middle School in Mountain View, California, is an all-girls, non-sectarian, day school for sixth to eighth graders. Founded in 1998 by Kathleen Bennett.
Accreditation and Associations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The California Association of Independent Schools
National Association of Independent Schools
National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:30–3:20 pm
Wednesday, early-release day at 2:40 pm
Monday–Friday, optional Zero Period 7:45–8:15 am
Monday–Thursday, after-school programs until 5 pm
Location
180 North Rengstroff Avenue
Mountain View, California 94043
Phone: 650.968.8338
Fax: 650.968.4775
Enrollment
153 total students with an average class size of 16.
Sixth Grade: 54 students
Seventh Grade: 50 students
Eighth Grade: 49 students
Diversity
Our school was founded on the principle of diversity, which continues to be central to our core mission. GMS strives to close the opportunity gaps associated with ethnicity, gender, race, and socioeconomic factors, and offers a multicultural curriculum that allows students to learn from different heritages and cultures.
Academics
GMS offers a balanced academic program. Girls are required to take the following core curriculum each year: Humanities, Spanish, Math, Science, Social and Emotional Learning, Physical Education, Computer Science, and Art. Seventh-graders take an Entrepreneurial Studies class and go on a class trip to Washington, DC. Eighth-graders travel on an international class trip to Mexico.
After-School Programs
Sports
GMS offers a variety of after-school sports for students. In the fall, after-school sports include softball, flag football, cross country, and swimming. In the winter, GMS offers basketball and soccer. In the spring, students participate in volleyball, tennis, track, and golf. Any student, regardless of ability or experience, is encouraged to play on these athletic teams. It is the philosophy of the GMS Athletic Director to encourage girls to learn and play sports in a positive, supportive, and fun environment.
Clubs
GMS offers Drama Club, Math Circles, Community Service Club, and Skateboarding after school.
Homework Club
GMS offers a no cost homework club 3:30 to 5 pm Monday through Thursday, where students may work on assignments or projects.
Tuition and Fees for 2009-10:
2009-10 Tuition for New Students to GMS
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Sixth-Grade
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Seventh-Grade
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Eighth-Grade
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Tuition
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$19,660
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$19,660
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$19,660
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Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable)
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$1,966
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$1,966
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$1,966
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Activity Fee
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$500
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$500
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$500
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Technology Fee
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$800
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$500
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$300
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Tuition Refund Plan (optional)
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$356.32
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$356.32
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$356.32
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Total
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$23,282
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$22,982
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$22,782
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Seventh-Grade
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Eighth-Grade
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Tuition
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$19,660
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$19,660
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Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable)
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$0
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$0
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Activity Fee
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$500
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$500
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Technology Fee
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$500
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$300
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Tuition Refund Plan (optional)
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$356.32
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$356.32
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Total
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$21,016
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$20,816
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