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GA is a PreK-12, coed, nonsectarian day school in Fort Washington, PA

Germantown Academy

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About
Welcome!
GA is for families who seek a strong college preparatory curriculum and diverse opportunities for children to discover their talents and passions.

The History of GA
GA has a 259-year legacy distinguished by our commitment to innovative approaches that continually enhance the educational experience.
Admission
Strong Community
Passionate teachers guide GA students on the path to becoming their best selves from PreK through 12th grade… and beyond.

Strong Values
We offer a thoughtful balance between appropriate challenge and complementary support.
Academics
A Leader in Early Ed
We believe early childhood is the foundation for lifelong learning.

Finding the Right College
Our counselors work closely with Upper School students to find the college that's right for them.
Athletics
Everyone Can Play
We have a no-cut policy that encourages Middle and Upper School students to try out different sports and challenge themselves in new ways.

Facilities That Shine
From our 500+ seat competition gym to our four all-weather turf fields, GA's athletic facilities provide student-athletes with the resources to succeed.
Arts
Confident in Expression
The Arts are one of the key ways we fulfill this core tenet of our Mission.

Belfry Theatre Club
GA's drama club is the oldest continuously running program of its kind in the United States.
Support GA
Our Community of Donors
GA relies on the generosity of our entire school community to make every day a great day.

Red, Black, Blue and YOU!
Annual contributions are critical to meeting the school’s operating budget goals. Gifts, in any amount, directly benefit our students and faculty.

Calendar

School Calendars

Upper School Test and Field Trip Calendar

2020-21 Religious and Cultural Holiday and Spring Break Policy

2020-21 Major Dates Calendar for Parents

2020-21 Printable Calendar (this calendar was posted on September 23; times, dates, and events subject to change)

2020-21 Major Dates Calendar | 2021-22 Major Dates Calendar | 2022-23 Major Dates Calendar

(future calendars were updated July 2020)

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September 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sun, Aug 30

PreK & Kindergarten Back to School Night

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Zoom

Mon, Aug 31

Child Care Center Opens

First Day of SPARK

Pre-K - 5th Grade Parent-Teacher conferences

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Zoom

PreK & 3rd Grade Orientations

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

students in-person

1st Grade Orientation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

students in-person

Tue, Sep 1

MS Orientation - All 6th & New 7th/8th

Pre-K - 5th Grade Parent-Teacher conferences

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Zoom

Freshman Class Retreat

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Kindergarten Orientation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

students in-person

2nd Grade Orientation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

students in-person

Wed, Sep 2

Middle School Opening Day

Pre-K - 5th Grade Parent-Teacher conferences

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Zoom

10th and 11th Grade Summer Reading

8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Senior Class Retreat

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

5th Grade Orientation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

students in-person

4th Grade Orientation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

students in-person

Thu, Sep 3

Day 1

First Day of School for LS/MS/US

US - Blue

Fri, Sep 4

Day 2

US - Red

Sat, Sep 5

Sun, Sep 6

Mon, Sep 7

SCHOOL CLOSED - Labor Day

Tue, Sep 8

Day 3

US - Blue

Wed, Sep 9

Back to School Night 1st and 2nd Grades

Day 4

US - Red

2203072 - LS 1st & 2nd Back to School Night (Virtual)

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual (Off Campus)

Thu, Sep 10

Day 5

US - Blue

College Counseling - Senior Parent Mtg.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Virtual

Fri, Sep 11

Day 6

US - Red

Parents' Committee Opening Meeting

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Virtual (Off Campus)

Sat, Sep 12

Sun, Sep 13

2201850 - New Black/African-American Welcome Event

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Virtual (Off Campus)

Mon, Sep 14

Day 7

US - Blue

Second Gear Shop Sidewalk Sale

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

In front of Parents' Room

Tue, Sep 15

Day 1

US - Red

Guest Author Thanhha Lai Webinar

2:05 PM - 2:45 PM

Wed, Sep 16

Day 2

US - Blue

Back to School Night 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Virtual

Thu, Sep 17

Day 3

US - Red

Flag Raising

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Virtual

Middle School Back to School Night

6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Virtual (Off Campus)

Fri, Sep 18

Day 4

US - Blue

Sat, Sep 19

Sun, Sep 20

Mon, Sep 21

Day 5

US - Red

Tue, Sep 22

Day 6

US - Blue

Community Conversation with Equity & Inclusion Plan

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Virtual

Wed, Sep 23

Day 7

US - Red

Thu, Sep 24

Day 1

US - Blue

US Back to School Night

6:45 PM - 9:30 PM

Virtual

Fri, Sep 25

Day 2

US - Red

Sat, Sep 26

Sun, Sep 27

Mon, Sep 28

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Tue, Sep 29

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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Virtual

Wed, Sep 30

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Subscribe to Alerts EITC SPE Info Session

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Virtual

Subscribe to Alerts 9th/10th Grade Parent Orientation

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Virtual

Subscribe to Alerts LS Math Morning

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

virtual

Thu, Oct 1

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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lobby (Arts Center)

Subscribe to Alerts K-2nd Grade GA@Home 2.0 Orientation

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri, Oct 2

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Sat, Oct 3

Subscribe to Alerts Lower School Family Fun Night

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtual (Off Campus)