Welcome to Girls Global Academy Enrollment!
We are so excited that you have chosen GGA as your high school of choice and welcome you; new and returning families to the community.
Here at GGA, we believe:
- Students and families are partners in education.
- Relationships foster trust and open communication.
- Learning is challenging, meaningful and joyful.
- Partnerships with the community are intentional and valued.
- Growth promotes lifelong learning.
We are looking forward to providing an amazing educational experience for all of our students. One that creates sisterhood, provides rigorous academics through scholarship, affords multiple service-learning opportunities all in a space where safety is our priority and students feel safe to be who they are created to be.
Enrollment Contacts
Julie Shepperson
Registrar/Admissions Coordinator
Yajaira Ramirez
Enrollment Specialist
Gwendolyn Brown Wheeler
Enrollment Specialist
Susana Martinez
Front Office Associate
Xiomara Ramirez
Senior Operations & Special Projects Associate
Phone: 202.600.4822
Email: admissions@girlsglobalacademy.org
Address:
Girls Global Academy
733 8th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Enrollment Hours
New Student Registration (NSR) & Re-enrollment for Returning Students
Weekday Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (8am – 11am) & (2pm – 3pm)
- Wednesdays (9:00am – 12pm)
CLOSED for Spring Break (Monday, April 14, 2025 – Friday, April 18, 2025)
Evening, and weekend appointments are available upon request.
My School DC Enrollment Saturday (New & Returning Students)
Saturday, April 26, 2025 (9 am – 12 pm) In-Person ONLY at Girls Global Academy
Key Dates
- Monday, February 3, 2025: MSDC Lottery Application Deadline (11:59pm)
- Friday, March 14, 2025: MSDC Last Day to Re-rank School Choices
- Friday, March 28th, 2025: MSDC Lottery Results Available Online
- Friday, March 28th, 2025: GGA Enrollment Season Opens
- Saturday, April 26, 2025: MSDC Enrollment Saturday (9am – 12pm) New & Returning Students
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 (3pm): MSDC Matched Lottery Applicant Enrollment Deadline
- Friday, May 16, 2025 (3pm): GGA Returning Students Enrollment Deadline
Key Dates
- Friday, March 28, 2025: MSDC Lottery Results Released
- Friday, March 28, 2025: GGA Enrollment Season Opens
- Saturday, April 26, 2025: MSDC Enrollment Saturday (9am – 12pm) New & Returning Students
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 (3pm): MSDC Matched Lottery Applicant Enrollment Deadline
- Friday, May 9, 2025 (3pm): GGA Returning Students Enrollment Deadline
Important Notes
- Offers extended from our waitlist after May 1, 2025 will adhere to the specified deadline.
- Transcripts, most recent progress/report cards, and if applicable, IEP/504 Plans are required at the time of enrollment. If not received, enrollment will not be finalized.
- GGA is not a credit recovery school and does not offer summer school
The Process
To secure your seat, the enrolling parent/guardian (defined as the biological parent or court-appointed person who will submit their proof of DC residency) must complete the enrollment steps listed below and in your emailed official admissions offer.
Please email admissions@girlsglobalacademy.org or call 202.600.4822 ext. 105 for technical support, translation service, assistance with completing your forms, additional information regarding documentation to submit, and to schedule enrollment appointments.
If you have any questions, please contact our Registrar/Admissions Coordinator, Julie Shepperson on 202.600.4822 ext. 105
Instructions
New Student Registration 2025-2026
Congratulations and welcome to Girls Global Academy (GGA)! We are excited that you have been matched with our school through the My School DC (MSDC) Lottery!
Step 1: Complete pre-registration (linked in your admissions offer email)
Step 2: Create a Parent Account in PowerSchool (directions emailed after pre-registration approval). Follow the steps listed below to complete the online registration forms and upload the required documents listed below. (Do not sign. Forms will be sent via DocuSign for your electronic signature.)
- Log into your PowerSchool Parent Account (instructions are listed in you admissions offer email)
- Complete “Forms” located on the left side under “Information.”
- Upload the required enrollment documents as you go. If you need assistance with uploading or prefer to email, please email admissions@girlsglobalacademy.org.
Step 3: Complete the required fillable forms linked below and email them to admissions@girlsglobalacademy.org.
Step 4: Schedule virtual or in-person document review to finalize.
Please review the checklist for all required forms and documents to finalize enrollment.
- Transcript & most recent Progress/Report Card
- IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
Required Forms & Documents
Complete and email these forms to admissions@girlsglobalacademy.org. Do not sign. Forms will be sent to you via DocuSign for your electronic signature.
- New Student Registration Checklist (Please review for all required forms and documents to finalize enrollment.)Parent/Guardian MUST request the documents listed below from your current school to finalize enrollment.
- Transcript & most recent Progress/Report Card
- IEP/504 Plan (if applicable)
- DC Residency Verification Form
- OSSE Home Language Survey (First time to DC Schools Only)
- Girls Global Records Release & Request Form
- Girls Global School Meals Form
Returning Student Re-enrollment 2025-2026
Welcome Back! We are so glad you have decided to re-enroll for the upcoming school year and look forward to providing an amazing educational journey!
Step 1: Complete the online registration forms in PowerSchool.
(Log into your PowerSchool Parent Account.)
- Complete “Forms” located on the left side under “Information.”
- Upload the required enrollment documents as you go. If you need assistance with uploading or prefer to email, please email admissions@girlsglobalacademy.org.
Step 2: Submit required returning student documents & forms.
Step 3: Schedule virtual or in-person document review to finalize.
Please review the checklist for all required forms and documents to finalize enrollment.
Required Forms & Documents
- Re-enrollment Student Checklist (Please review for all required forms and documents to finalize enrollment.)
- DC Residency Verification Form
- DC Health|School Health Services Program
- DOH Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment Form
- Girls Global School Meals Form
Required Medical Forms
- DC School Immunization Requirements Guide (effective June 2023).
All students must be up to date on their immunizations or provide proof of medical or religious exemption. If the school does not receive updated immunization documentation or proof of medical or religious exemption, your child will be temporarily excluded from school. - DOH Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment Form
- DC Health School Health Services Program
- DC Health|Universal Health Certificate (Must be completed by a doctor)
- DC Health|Oral Health Assessment Form
- DC Health|Medication Plan & Procedure Plan (If Applicable)