The High School Preparatory Academy is dedicated to facilitating student proficient mastery of Colorado 8th grade reading/writing/communication, mathematics, and science standards to prepare for success in high school.
Our Purpose
The High School Preparatory Academy is here to ensure that our eighth grade students are proficient in the core subjects so that they will be prepared for high school. Students can begin high school with the skills, attitudes, and learning behaviors that will give them a boost toward success in school and beyond.
The Highlights
- The High School Preparatory Academy provides intensive instruction in math, science, reading, and writing.
- Core eighth grade curriculum is reviewed and expanded.
- Math and science are taught so that students explore the whys as well as master how to solve problems accurately.
- Students learn to read for understanding and write about important global issues.
- Specific academic skills are targeted to close individual learning gaps.
- Physical Education includes martial arts philosophies - confidence and self-discipline.
- Students learn effective ways to behave and approach social demands in an academic and career setting.
- Students plan for post-secondary learning and career pathways, identify college options, and explore vocational interests and aptitudes.
Small School Setting
- Students benefit from individualized instruction.
- Students are known and encouraged by every staff member.
- Teachers maintain a strong, purposeful connection with both students and families.
- Student progress is monitored closely.
- Students wear uniforms.
- Boys and girls are taught in separate classes.
