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Visit!
We are excited to welcome you to campus as we begin the application process for the 2022-2023 school year. Here are some great ways to get to know GFA.
Open House Dates 2021
At GFA, we inspire each other to build a better world, grounded in our core values: passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, and excellence. Come see first-hand how we instill these beliefs. The Open House events feature age-appropriate activities for children and parents, and provide a chance for visitors to meet Head of School Bob Whelan, GFA faculty and coaches, and the Admission team. You are now able to register for an Open House by creating your account in Ravenna and selecting Upcoming Events.
Lower School (PreK–Grade 4)
- Wednesday, October 13, 8:30–10:00 a.m., Parents/Guardians only, please.
- Sunday, October 24, 9:30–11:00 a.m. — GFA Explore Day!
- Please join us with your rising PreK and/or Kindergarten student for a morning of exploration at GFA! This event will be held outdoors and, therefore, will be weather permitting.
- Wednesday, December 8, 8:30–10:00 a.m., parents/guardians only please
Middle & Upper School (Grades 5–12)
- Sunday, October 24, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Interviews and Campus Tours
The interview and campus tour is a great way to see GFA in action, to understand why we are so proud of our school, and to get all of your questions answered. Your visit will include a conversation with a member of our admission team, as well as a student-led campus tour. Beginning September 13, you will be to schedule the interview and tour by logging into Ravenna, starting the application and selecting an appointment through the Interview step.
If you have any difficulty, or wish to speak with someone in the admission office, please email admission@gfacademy.org or call 203.256.7514.
Upcoming Virtual Events
We also offer a series of virtual sessions with school leadership throughout the admissions season. The series will take place on Thursday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. You are now able to register for these events by creating or logging in to your your Ravenna account and selecting Upcoming Events.
Coffee and Conversation Series:
September 23 — Admission Team Welcome & Application Overview
September 30 — Upper School
October 7 — Middle School
October 14 — Lower School
October 21 — Athletics
October 28 — STEAM
November 4 — Arts
December 2 — Student Life
December 9 — Equity and Inclusion
This past year was certainly not traditional, and we offered a variety of ways to connect with families and helped them get to know GFA. See Open House videos below, and click here to take a video tour by division.
Last year's virtual connections
2020 Open Houses
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2020-21 Coffee & Conversation
STEAM
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Athletics
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Arts
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Equity & Inclusion
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Upcoming Admission Events
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Lower School Courtyard
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Hartwell Performing Arts Center Theater & McGrath Gallery
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