About Us

Mission Statement: The mission of Math and Science Preparatory Academy (MSPA) is to prepare students to excel in core subjects, develop strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and acquire an arts, humanities and technology background. The school program will place a strong emphasis on math and science, and will include this emphasis across the curriculum. The school will be led by visionary teachers and leaders who are committed to individualized education and a school-wide belief that all children will learn and succeed.

Design: We will offer an extended school day and academic year to allow for true mastery rather than cursory coverage of the curriculum.

Curriculum: Math and Science Preparatory Academy’s curriculum will combine the rigors of solid skill building in the core content areas of English/Language Arts, Math and Science with our award winning, interdisciplinary humanities and social studies curriculum called Paragon®. The core curriculum will include the nation’s top rated Open Court Reading, SRA Math, Harcourt Brace Science, and Spanish. Students will receive the balance of core courses coupled with the “hands-on” approach of Paragon® that enables them to practically apply what they learn in class.

Technology: To master true computer literacy, students require hands-on access to computers as a tool for authentic learning. MSPA will equip each classroom with computers and provide a laptop for each teacher and administrator.

Assessment: The barometers that will gauge MSPA’s success include higher student standardized test scores, market progress in the quality of performance-based assessments, improved student attendance, and retention as well as enhanced motivation, satisfaction, and morale on the part of students, teachers, and parents.

Secure Environment: Safety is a top priority. MSPA will provide an emotionally and physically safe learning environment. We recognize that effective instruction requires an orderly environment focused on learning and that the school must support parents’ efforts to teach their children the principles of excellence. We are committed to providing students with a sense of belonging and a feeling of significance so that they feel safe to learn, to grow, and to thrive.

Teachers: MSPA is committed to hiring, training, and retaining star teachers and talented leaders in educational management. All teachers will be highly qualified, experienced individuals who have a strong sense of purpose and a willingness to challenge themselves as life long learners. Our teachers will compel all students to excel by concentrating on engaging every child in learning and by holding students and themselves to high standards.

Parents: We believe that a close connection between home and school is crucial to student performance. MSPA will expect parents to be actively engaged in their children’s education. Because every child needs stability, continuity and a champion who believes in his or her human potential, the Academy will work to foster a close connection between home and school. Specifically, the school will work with parents and others with positive influence to improve attendance, to assist with homework, and to intercede at the first hint of difficulty.

Math and Science Preparatory Academy Advisory Committee: MSPA will be vitally linked to the community it serves, and the Advisory Committee will play an important role in forging and maintaining this link. The general community may not be aware of what charter schools are or how they operate, and the committee will help by disseminating accurate and timely information, assisting parents in the pre-enrollment process,, and obtaining supportive letters from business leaders in the community. If you would like to be involved in the development of the school by serving on this committee, please
contact us.