Our Story
Grade A Plus is a community based, nonprofit organization in Columbia, Missouri. We believe that every child deserves a quality education and GAP helps to augment that by providing high-impact, high dosage, quality time for each child enrolled. As a community-based program, we join with the family to support the pursuit of success in and out of school!
We gather the resources and provide the support needed to thrive through after school academic support and enrichment experiences that range from STEM activities, athletic development, and the
arts. GAP provides solid mentoring experiences through its Positive Youth Development series for 3rd -8th graders and its Employment Opportunity Program (EOP) for 9th -12th graders. Through
our partnerships with the schools and other community partners, we successfully reach children
and their families to create brighter futures, to reduce barriers, and to generate a healthy and
happy learning community.
Our Mission
We seek to empower children and their families by including them in the developmental process and determining the focus for the services needed. We believe that education is a key component for breaking the cycle of poverty, creating positive social and learning communities, and increasing understanding of our own communities through learning together. We are committed to helping children reach their full potential and
to achieve their dreams with the support of their community.