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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 for grades K-8 with standards-based curriculum & a structured atmosphere that includes a uniform dress code. Akron Preparatory School implements 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, and 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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Wed 25

Thanksgiving Break

November 25 - November 27
Mon 30

Staff Development Day, School Closed

November 30
Dec 18

Staff Development Day, School Closed

December 18

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Recent News

Featured Teacher: Jennifer Jones

  Jennifer Jones is the new art teacher at Akron Prep. Jennifer received her MFA from Kent State University for sculpture and expanded media. In 2018. Jennifer is an artist, an educator and a community activist at heart. Her work has been shown locally, nationally and internationally, as well as…

AMP Support Video & Contact Information

Our AMP Support Team is here to help students and parents with tech support from 8am-5pm each weekday! View the AMP Orientation Video & learn how to log-on, navigate your classroom, contact your teacher & other basics! Call AMP Support 1-833-4AMPHLP (1-833-426-7457) Submit a Tech Support Ticket – click through…

20-21 Reopening Change Update

  August 18, 2020 Dear Families, The spring of 2020 brought about unprecedented changes to our educational system.  As we looked towards the 2020-2021 academic year, the staff at Akron Preparatory School took steps to ensure we would be able to offer students an opportunity to return to the building. …

Online & Hybrid Student Internet Reimbursement Policy

Internet Service Provider reimbursement is available to students enrolled for the 20-21 school year. Eligibility for reimbursement is dependent on the family qualifying for the National School Lunch Program and other requirements outlined below. Amount: $25 per month, per household (not per student) Payment: Twice per year (February 2021 &…

A Day in the Life: Your Plan for Successful Online Learning

  New to online learning? Worried about preparing for fall? Want to make sure your child can stay on track?  Don’t worry, we have you covered!   We have created a plan that is simple to follow no matter what grade your student is in! Every day, make sure your…

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  

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