MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS

Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our families by ensuring quality and excellence in every aspect of our school. We do this by fostering a safe, peaceful, and structured multi-age learning environment for each student. Where children reach their full potential in all aspects. By providing a superior play-based educational experience, we will nurture students to cultivate their natural desire to learn and build a love of learning.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Young children have many developmental needs, and preschool children learn an incredible amount through play. Our program is natural and intuitive; promoting discovery and fun to foster passion and curiosity in our students. It is our aim to work for the proper balance of academics, social, physical, and spiritual development for all children.

LEARNING ENVIORNMENT

At Providence Preparatory Academy, we use a solid curriculum that is reflective not only of educational components, but character building pieces as well. We use a blend of standard based curriculums.

At Providence we offer small sized, mixed-aged classrooms. Research strongly supports the idea that mixed-age classrooms are better for students. Not only do students out-perform peers of the same age academically, studies also show that they thrive socially. Here’s why:

• Competition is removed from the classroom. Mixed-aged classrooms mimic family structure and neighborhood grouping. In mixed-ages classrooms, children are more likely to cooperate than compete.

• Children are not labeled according to ability. Children in same-grade classrooms may be labeled as "below grade level" or "low." As a result, these children may become discouraged. Conversely, students labeled as "above grade level" or "high" may not feel challenged, also resulting in a lack of effort. Mixed-age classrooms free students to take pride in their abilities as individuals, giving them constant motivation to improve.

• The pace of learning is individualized. In mixed-age classrooms, teachers tailor instruction for each student, rather than setting the instruction pace for a whole group. This is a striking difference from traditional education in which, for example, every child might turn to page 33 of the book and, staying there until every child understands the concept. Our model allows students who are ready for the next challenge to advance without becoming bored; it also provides students needing extra time the opportunity to learn at their own pace without feeling rushed or pressured to move on prematurely.

• Children develop a since of family. Mixed-age classrooms generate a family of learners who support and care for one another. Older children have the opportunity to serve as mentors and take leadership roles, they model more sophisticated approaches. While younger learners gain comfort in learning from others.

Our Enrollment Process

Step 1- Complete Parent Questionnaire

Step 2- Schedule School Tour

Step 3- Complete Application for Admissions

Step 4- Submit Forms

Step 5- Review Process

Step 6- Offer and Acceptance