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Akron Preparatory School, Home of the Lions

Now Enrolling Grades K-8 in Akron, Ohio

Respect, Responsibility & Relentlessness

are the pillars of our positive school culture

Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Akron Preparatory School also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Akron Preparatory School

Our school is located in the historic Goodyear building, easily accessible from 20 Kelly Ave. We offer an accredited academic program with standards-based curriculum & a structured atmosphere that includes a uniform dress code. We implement a developmentally-appropriate 1:1 Chromebook program in all grade levels to accelerate student learning & readiness. We support our students with FREE Tutoring, After School & Summer School Programs. We offer extracurricular activities such as African Dance & Drumming, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball, Art Club, Track & Field, and more!

Events

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Thu 13

Board Meeting

August 13 @ 6:00 pm
Thu 20

Drive-Thru Ice Cream Social & FREE School Supply Giveaway!

August 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sep 08

First Day of School

September 8

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Announcements

Recent News

20-21 Reopening Information for Parents

  Thank you for attending our 20-21 Reopening Meeting online earlier this week. In case you missed it, below are the links to next steps & to view important information online. Select your student’s learning option for Fall 2020 20-21 Learning Options FAQ’s Reopening Meeting PPT Deck  

20-21 Learning Options for Students

We are happy to announce that our students will have multiple learning options for the 20-21 school year: Traditional  In-person learning at the school building with added safety protocols and procedures. Online At-home learning supported by teachers, technology, and curriculum specifically built for online learning. Hybrid A mix of Traditional and…

Summer Office Hours

Our summer office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm or by appointment. We will be closed Friday, 7/3. For regular COVID-19 updates & resources, click here.   Click here to schedule a tour.

Free School Meals

We offer free breakfast and lunch to students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), a federally-assisted meal program that provides nutritionally balanced, USDA-compliant meals to students each school day.

All Teachers Properly Certified & Licensed

All teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Ohio Revised Code: Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise.

Accredited by Cognia™

Our school is accredited by Cognia™ for meeting the highest standards of education in ongoing, third-party review.

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