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Middle Years Program (6–8) at Granada Preparatory School

Middle Years Program (6–8)

Where students develop the critical thinking, independence, and character to thrive at the best high schools in Los Angeles.

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Preparing Global Citizens

The Middle Years Programme at Granada Preparatory School serves 6th through 8th Grade within the IB MYP framework. Students engage in interdisciplinary learning, develop critical thinking and research skills, and prepare for the academic demands of top high schools , all within a community that knows them by name.

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“Our son arrived at Harvard-Westlake more prepared than students from schools three times our size. That's the MYP advantage.”
, MYP Parent

MYP Subject Groups

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Language & Literature

calculate

Mathematics

science

Sciences

groups

Individuals & Societies

translate

Language Acquisition (Spanish)

palette

Arts

sports_soccer

Physical & Health Ed

devices

Design

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The MYP Community Project

The Community Project is the MYP capstone for every 8th grader at GPS. Students identify a genuine community need, design and execute a service project, and present their process and impact to peers, teachers, and parents.

Past projects have addressed environmental sustainability, food insecurity, literacy programs, and community wellness , giving students real-world experience in leadership and service before they graduate.

GPS student at microscope (closeup)
Student tuning a guitar (closeup)
GPS volleyball action
Full cast on stage at the Geology Rocks performance

Ready for what's next

Where GPS Graduates Go

GPS graduates consistently earn acceptance to the most competitive high schools in Los Angeles and beyond.

Harvard-WestlakeBrentwood SchoolCate SchoolMilken Community SchoolOakwood SchoolIdyllwild Arts AcademyViewpoint SchoolCampbell HallChaminade College PreparatoryLouisville High SchoolNotre Dame High SchoolSierra Canyon School
100%

Placement Rate

12+

Top Schools

34%

More Likely to Take AP

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Middle Years FAQ

The MYP develops independent thinking, research skills, time management, and criterion-based work habits , exactly what top high schools expect. GPS graduates arrive at high school ahead of their peers, which is one of the reasons families choose GPS.
GPS graduates have been accepted to Harvard-Westlake, Brentwood, Cate, Milken, Oakwood, Sierra Canyon, Campbell Hall, Viewpoint, and many more. See why families choose GPS.
The Community Project is the MYP capstone for 8th graders. Students identify a genuine community need, plan and execute a service project, and present their process and impact. As part of the IB framework, it develops leadership, empathy, and real-world problem-solving.
Middle Years students follow a block schedule from 8:00am to 3:00pm (2:30pm Fridays). Longer class periods allow for deeper inquiry, lab work, and collaborative projects, which prospective families can observe on a campus tour.
Yes. GPS provides individualized high school placement counseling starting in 7th Grade, helping families navigate applications, interviews, and school selection for the best fit, contributing to our 100% placement rate at top LA high schools.
Middle school students can participate in athletics, performing arts, clubs, the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP), and after-school enrichment.

See Where GPS Graduates Go

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