Northside Preparatory Academy

Academics

Explore the curriculum, programs, and academic support available to students at Northside Preparatory Academy.

Northside Preparatory Academy offers a well-rounded K–8 education that builds strong academic foundations while helping students grow into confident, capable learners. Through engaging instruction in core subjects and enrichment programs like physical education and career exploration, students develop critical thinking skills, curiosity, and a love of learning. As they prepare for high school, middle school students also begin exploring future goals and building the life skills needed for long-term success.

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Core Subjects

English Language Arts

Students build strong reading, writing, and communication skills through engaging lessons that support growth at every grade level. Early instruction focuses on phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension, while older students explore more complex texts and writing styles. The program helps students grow into thoughtful readers and expressive writers.

Math

Our Math program develops both foundational skills and critical thinking. Using visual tools and hands-on practice, students learn to solve problems, apply logic, and understand mathematical concepts. As they progress, they build confidence in more advanced math to prepare for high school coursework.

Science

Science instruction emphasizes curiosity, observation, and real-world application. Students explore life, Earth, and physical sciences through hands-on projects that build analytical thinking and scientific understanding. Experiments and interactive lessons encourage students to connect learning to everyday experiences.

Social Studies

Through lessons in geography, history, civics, and culture, students develop an understanding of their communities and the wider world. They learn to think critically about people, places, and events, and build the skills to become informed, engaged citizens.

Physical Education

Our Physical Education program helps students develop coordination, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits. Through structured games and physical activities, students build fitness, improve focus, and learn the value of perseverance and sportsmanship.

Career Technical Education - MS

Middle school students begin career exploration through the Career-Based Intervention program. This course helps students develop essential skills and start thinking about future goals as they transition toward high school. Lessons emphasize responsibility, planning, and professional behavior in real-world settings.

Art

Get creative through multiple forms of art!

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.

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Northside Preparatory Academy serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.

Ronda Byndon

Special Education Coordinator

rbyndon@accelschools.com