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Our Approach

At Park Academy, we support students in grades 3–8 with a safe, nurturing environment designed to unlock their full potential.

The Park Academy Approach

We aim to bridge the gap between ability and achievement while fostering confidence, resilience, and academic success.

Through small class sizes, personalized literacy instruction, and intentional grade-level programming, students receive the tools and support they need to thrive in elementary, middle school, and beyond.

Grades 3 & 4

In Grades 3 and 4, students benefit from a traditional elementary model emphasizing literacy and personal growth.

Highlights:

  • Small classes (8 students)
  • Daily fitness, wellness, and enrichment courses (Art, Drama, Music, STEM)
  • Structured literacy instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach
  • Emphasis on social-emotional learning and executive functioning tools
  • Two daily recess periods and regular field trips

This program nurtures capable learners prepared for middle school’s new challenges.

Grades 5 & 6

Grades 5 & 6 support the transition to middle school, balancing familiarity with increasing independence.

Highlights:

  • Small cohorts (expanding to 11 per class)
  • Subject-specialized teachers for core subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)
  • Advanced literacy support (morphology and comprehension)
  • Daily planners for building executive function skills
  • Elective “Wheel” rotations (Art, STEM, Drama, Music)
  • 3-day Outdoor School (Grade 6)

Students gradually adjust to middle school expectations, gaining confidence and readiness for the next step.

Grades 7 & 8

In Grades 7 & 8, the focus shifts to high school readiness. Instruction grows in complexity, and students develop independence, resilience, and self-awareness.

Highlights:

  • High school-experienced teachers with an emphasis on advanced skills
  • Expanded elective offerings and year-long Science/Social Studies
  • Increasingly complex homework and classwork
  • 7th Grade: Leadership opportunities through advocacy panels
  • 8th Grade: 5-night capstone trip to Washington, D.C.
  • Dedicated high school transition support (school visits, planning meetings, and personalized guidance)

By graduation, students leave Park Academy confident, prepared, and equipped for success—academically and personally.

Why Park Academy?

Park Academy delivers more than academics. We nurture confident learners, close skill gaps, and provide the experiences, tools, and memories that last a lifetime.