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Curriculum, Quality Education Mel Nichols (she/her/hers) Curriculum, Quality Education Mel Nichols (she/her/hers)

Rigor at Pacific Preparatory: A Deep Dive into Our Approach

Rejecting the "pay-to-play" model, our school prioritizes teaching practices over marketing strategies. The virtual learning format enhances focused time on tasks, equipping students with tools for success through real-time observation and tailored instruction. Pacific Preparatory's challenging yet balanced curriculum, multidimensional instructional approach, and adherence to the science of reading and math set it apart as an academically rigorous institution dedicated to preparing students for a lifetime of critical thinking and success.

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Online Learning, Curriculum Staci Stutsman (she/her/hers) Online Learning, Curriculum Staci Stutsman (she/her/hers)

Take Charge of your Child's High School Experience with Dual Enrollment at PacPrep

This fall, we’ve been chatting with more and more families who are interested in dual enrollment options for their children. With Pacific Preparatory dual enrollment, students can be enrolled in their primary school of record while supplementing their coursework with 1:1 PacPrep courses.

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Curriculum, Learning Environment, Quality Education Pacific Preparatory Staff Curriculum, Learning Environment, Quality Education Pacific Preparatory Staff

Lauren S.⼁Life Lessons! When Learning and the Real World Collide

Our 1:1 approach to education means that every lesson is customized to incorporate student interests and fit the needs of each student, each class. As an expert K-5 teacher, Lauren harnesses student’s innate curiosity and inspires them through hands-on and interactive activities.

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Curriculum, Quality Education Molly Tweten (she/her/hers) Curriculum, Quality Education Molly Tweten (she/her/hers)

Susan Wise Bauer’s “Rethinking School” Captures PacPrep’s Mission to Change the Education Conversation

Read PacPrep’s Admissions Manager, Molly Tweten’s review of the thought-provoking book “Rethinking School” by Susan Wise Bauer and how it speaks to PacPrep’s mission of collaboration, respectful dialogue, and above all: helping students find joy in learning again.

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Curriculum, Quality Education, Supporting Students Erika Sneath (she/her/hers) Curriculum, Quality Education, Supporting Students Erika Sneath (she/her/hers)

Curriculum Corner: Learning Differences

Our team and teachers believe in accepting each learner as a child-first and student-second. This mentality gives us space to honor each unique learner’s needs. Specifically, when supporting students with learning differences, we look at our personal approach that customizes the lesson according to student strengths and personal interests. Building on that, we then incorporate academics through ensuring state and federal standards are taught within a comfortable, collaborative environment.

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Curriculum, Quality Education Rebecca Klouwers (she/her/hers) Curriculum, Quality Education Rebecca Klouwers (she/her/hers)

Leadership Team Feature: Erika Sneath

All of our Pacific Preparatory families have the privilege of collaborating with our curriculum specialist, Erika Sneath. Not only is Erika extremely knowledgeable in ways to make sure all of our students succeed academically, she is always there to be an active participant in each student’s education journey. She works with students, parents, and teachers to ensure lessons integrate student interests, development, and academic goals. She is passionate about ensuring that lessons are engaging, rigorous, and support the needs of all students.

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Curriculum, Quality Education, Supporting Educators Jenny Meadow (she/her/hers) Curriculum, Quality Education, Supporting Educators Jenny Meadow (she/her/hers)

Putting Students' Imagination to Work

One of the wonderful things about 1:1 education is that our teachers are able to design unique, thoughtful lessons that work for each student. We love giving our teachers autonomy to design engaging lessons that speak to their students’ (and their own!) strengths and interests. We are also proud to have a strong support staff leading our teachers in this process, offering consistent professional development and guidance.

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Curriculum Erika Sneath (she/her/hers) Curriculum Erika Sneath (she/her/hers)

Differentiate Your Transcript with 1:1 AP Courses

Taking challenging courses requires the student to have a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. At PacPrep, we’re happy to offer our students the opportunity to inspire themselves by taking an Advanced Placement (AP) class. We offer a variety of AP courses that give students a meaningful way to receive college credit while in high school.

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Curriculum, Homeschooling FAQ, Learning Environment Melissa Funk (she/her/hers) Curriculum, Homeschooling FAQ, Learning Environment Melissa Funk (she/her/hers)

Incorporating AAPI Heritage in Your Child's Education

May was Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month. At Pacific Preparatory, we want to help your family celebrate and learn about the vast contributions of the AAPI community all-year round. Studies have shown that it is crucial to start teaching lessons about diversity early in a child’s life to reduce negative biases. Here are our recommendations of things you can do as a parent to introduce your child to AAPI heritage.

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Curriculum Pacific Preparatory Staff Curriculum Pacific Preparatory Staff

Study Skills for Remote Learning

Study skills are crucial for academic success, and now that most students are in remote learning environments, it’s important they learn to hone the skills necessary to help them be successful in the digital world.

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