Our Guiding Principles
At Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School we belive in Five guiding principles. These principles shape every
decision we make in transforming Northwest Prep into the highly successful
school with which we are proud to be associated.
1. Highly effective leaders and
highly effective teachers in every classroom
2. Consistent use of data to
drive instruction
3. Increased learning time
4. School-embedded tutoring
5. A culture of no excuses and
high expectations
These are the defining best
practices that make the most impact in highly effective charter schools across
the nation. To the degree that we can
make these principles a reality at Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School,
we will make tremendous progress at empowering a generation of young people.
Vision
Northwest
Preparatory Academy Charter School provides an innovative academic foundation
and enrichment program for students that focused on their individual learning
styles. We encourage knowledge and literacy for lifetime learning through
activities that are developmentally appropriate, individually paced, and
personalized to each student’s academic performance and interest. Northwest
Preparatory Academy Charter School respects the cultural and learning
differences of its students and strives to ensure that the skills and concepts
taught in the classroom are authentically useful in the world beyond school. As
students develop problem-solving skills, they are encouraged to live, study,
and strive to be productive citizens in their communities.
Philosophy
Northwest
Preparatory Academy Charter School prepares students for higher learning in a
safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere through a quality learner-centered
educational program with a strong emphasis in math, science, reading, writing,
technology, and fine arts. We promote high expectations for all students while
focusing on differentiated instruction to meet each student's needs.
Mission
The
Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School strives to provide a balanced
educational program that allows students to maximize their potential through
meaningful instruction and the collaborative involvement of parents, community,
and business partners.
