Inspired by South City Academy’s policy, the major-minor system uses punishments and rewards to enforce school rules among middle school students. “I like it because it gives students the opportunity...

Human trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others. St. Louis is a core city in human trafficking in...

After almost a semester without a dean of students, previous eighth grade history teacher Arnez Newton was selected to fill the position. The decision was made by a panel of GCAA staff, including the...

Students in both instrumental and vocal music pathways came together for the Winter Concert, breaking the trend of having two separate events for each.  The idea of combining the two concerts was developed...

Her erratic heartbeat thumps noisily in her chest, speeding up by the second. Everyone’s gaze locks in her direction and she feels as if the world is closing in on her and preparing to swallow her whole....

The Covering House is a non-profit organization that provides services for girls who are survivors of sex trafficking and not in need of care in a long-term home. Their provided services include counseling,...

As the school continues changing, the students are changing with it. The administration has noticed the impact that new students can make in our school environment and hope to use this to further reach...

The annual Red Cross Blood Drive is offering higher incentives this year, due to a shortage of blood supply. These incentives include a T-Shirt, a 5 dollar amazon gift card, and donuts provided by Dunkin’...

The first choir concert of the school year, GCAA Fall Choir Concert, was on October 11, 2018 in the Sun Theater.  The concert featured  Middle School choirs Girls’ Choir, Boys’ Choir and Ars...

Environmental journalist Amy Martin gave a presentation about her work on her podcast, Threshold, in science teacher Bradford Buck’s classroom as part of her three day trip to St. Louis visiting schools....

The opening of the Angad Arts Hotel, located right across the street from the school, has opened up opportunities for collaboration. The hotel is wanting to use the arts as a special touch to the hotel’s...

Saturday, Dec. 1 is an open house for prospective students. “Our biggest initiatives is student recruitment,” head of school Ashley Olson said. There will be tours, student ambassadors,...