The services of GEP contribute to a range of positive outcomes including academic, social and emotional health, safety and community engagement.

TEACHER DIRECTED ACTIVITIES (TDA) These fun activities focus on skills needed to meet North Carolina Curriculum Standard Goals. Students participate in TDA’s weekly that help with math, reading and writing skills

S.T.A.R. PROGRAM The (S)tudents (T)aking (A)cademics and (R)responsibility (S)eriously incentive program allows students to be rewarded for good behavior and good academics. Students earn S.T.A.R. BUCKS that they can use to purchase fun items in the GEP Student Store.

Technology Students receive computer instruction through a mobile computer lab that includes laptop computers and fun educational software. GEP’s administrative office is also a Computer Access in Neighborhoods (CAN) computer lab site.
 

Community Service Students participate in variety of service projects throughout the year including Thanksgiving Food Drive, Earth Day Projects, Red Cross Blood Drive Cookie donations and the Department of Social Services Easter Basket Program

Sports Programs Students may participate in one of three NFL Flag Football teams or basketball teams. We also have three cheerleading squads. Games are held at Park and Recreation facilities. An athletic banquet is held annually to recognize student success.

Black History Bowl In celebration of Black History month, students learn important black history facts to compete in a 3-team competition for a trophy and prizes.
 

Annual Spelling Bee Students learn words from the National Scripps Spelling Bee list and compete for a trophy and prizes.