Academics
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Core Subjects & Electives
These core subjects form the basis of our curriculum. Students receive 120 minutes of instruction of English Language Arts and 90 minutes of instruction in mathematics, science, and social studies each school day. Students grow their creativity, wellness, and future readiness through engaging elective options offered across grade levels.
Physical Education
Encourages movement, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits
Spanish
Builds early language skills and cultural awareness
Career-Based Intervention (Middle School)
Supports career readiness and helps students plan for high school and beyond
Art
Builds creative skills
Creative Writing
Promotes creative thinking and enhances imagination
Instructional Model
Our school is built on a strong foundation of high expectations for academic achievement for all students. Our instructional
model has four key components to achieve strong academic results:
Individualized Instruction
Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.
Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers
Our teachers meet the requirements set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.
More Time on Task
Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.
Short Cycle Assessments
Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.
Recent News
Child Find
South Columbus Preparatory Academy serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Joshua Lowe
Special Education Coordinator
jlowe@accelschools.com
Social-Emotional Learning
Promotes emotional regulation, goal-setting, and strong relationships through daily morning meetings