Academics
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Core Subjects & Electives
At Bridges Preparatory Academy, we provide a standards-based curriculum that teaches students skills for college and career readiness. Our curriculum is built on the Ohio Learning Standards (OLS) for English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives (Art, Character Education, Music & Theater, and Physical Education). These courses are designed to support the whole child and foster a love of learning.
English Language Arts
ELA instruction helps students develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills. Through daily practice, students build fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary while learning to express ideas clearly across genres and formats.
Math
Math instruction emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. Students engage in interactive lessons and hands-on activities that build confidence and prepare them for increasingly complex mathematical thinking.
Science
Students explore natural and physical sciences through observation, experimentation, and inquiry-based projects. Lessons spark curiosity and help students understand how science connects to the world around them.
Music & Theater
Students participate in vocal music, rhythm activities, and performance-based learning that promote self-expression, collaboration, and creativity.
Physical Education
Through games and structured activities, students develop coordination, teamwork, and lifelong fitness habits.
Art
Students explore a variety of visual media and techniques while building fine motor skills and artistic confidence.
Character Education
Character lessons are integrated throughout the school day to help students develop empathy, resilience, and integrity. Instruction supports social-emotional learning and school-wide culture.
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 educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate and 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.
Recent News
Child Find
Bridges Preparatory Academy serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Andrew Flounders
Special Education & Child Find Contact
apflounders@accelschools.com
Social Studies
Through the study of history, civics, geography, and culture, students develop a strong sense of community and global awareness. Instruction encourages critical thinking and helps students see their role in shaping the future.