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Explore thought-provoking blog posts, expert insights on education, and highlights from our community events. Whether you're looking for learning tips, school updates, or inspiring stories, this is your hub for staying informed and engaged.
PacPrep Featured in the Wall Street Journal
Recently, PacPrep was featured in an article highlighting the benefits of a 1:1 education. Check it out!
Teacher of the Month ⼁ Introducing Tracia S.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Tracia, whose outside-the-box teaching reaches through the screen to create an interactive, hands-on experience for our young learners.
Teacher of the Month ⼁ Introducing Sarah K.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Sarah, whose creativity and passion drives students to rise to the challenge of taking academic risks in a safe, welcoming environment.
Using Feedback to Drive Student Learning
PacPrep’s Instructional Manager, Kathy Tojaga, shares how our teachers utilize high-quality feedback to enhance student learning.
Teacher of the Month ⼁ Introducing Debbie G.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most thoughtful and inspiring instructors, all who bring lessons to life with engaging connections to student interests and their community. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Debbie, an encouraging mentor, English teacher, and book club leader whose students produce some of the most polished writing pieces our school has ever seen. Learn more about what makes Debbie inspiring!
Teacher of the Month ⼁ Introducing Nataly W.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most passionate and creative instructors, all who bring lessons to life with thoughtful connections between curriculum and student experiences. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Nataly, an award winning author and English teacher who encourages her students to take academic risks. Learn more about what makes Nataly inspiring!
Teacher of the Month | Introducing DJ R.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most caring and energizing instructors, all who bring lessons to life with hands-on learning, customized to every student’s strengths. This month, we are pleased to celebrate DJ, an amazing elementary teacher who masterfully weaves content information into student’s interests and passions. Learn more about what makes DJ wonderful!
Teacher of the Month | Introducing Hannah T.
At Pacific Preparatory, we are so lucky to work with the most engaging and interactive instructors, all who bring lessons to life with hands-on learning, customized to every student’s strengths. This month, we are pleased to celebrate Hannah, an amazing science teacher who sparks curiosity and joy in her students. Learn more about what makes Hannah great!
Learning With PacPrep: We Bring The Science Lab To You
Science–but how do you make it hands on!? This is one of the most common questions we get when speaking to prospective families about PacPrep’s online, one-on-one model. It comes up most often in the context of science classes.
Spirit Week: January 24-28
Ring in the new year with a virtual dose of school pride. During Spirit Week, we encourage students to dress up in their comfiest, silliest, and most out-there costumes when meeting with their teachers.
Fall Webinar Series
Our Fall Webinar Series has officially wrapped and we were so thrilled to welcome an engaging line-up of experts in child development, college counseling, and alternative education for traveling families. If you missed our events, please feel free to watch and share via the links below.
Spirit Week: October 4-8
Ring in the new school year with a dose of school pride. During Spirit Week, we encourage students to dress up in their comfiest, silliest, and most out-there costumes when meeting with their teachers.
Social and Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which we learn about and develop key emotional and social skills. These include, but are not limited to: recognizing, responding to, and managing emotions and developing empathy to care for self, friends and family, & the greater community.
At PacPrep, we firmly believe in supporting the entire student. What this means is, we don’t just focus on academics in our session. Our teachers naturally integrate social and emotional learning within each class session. Each teacher works to get to know the student authentically so that they can fully support them to meet their goals.
Extracurriculars: Learning Together at PacPrep
As we at PacPrep very well know, the benefits of 1:1 education are countless: customized learning plans, individualized attention, and access to world-class educators and mentors. But, as many families ask us, what about socialization with their peers? As we look ahead to the 2021-2022 academic year, we are excited to continue our extracurricular programming with a fun lineup of activities.
Virtual Learning is Here to Stay!
This past year has stretched and challenged many caregivers, students, and teachers to approach learning differently. Although here at PacPrep, we have been doing online learning for many years, the idea of virtual learning was a new concept for many. We have found that a significant number of students that previously only experienced traditional, in-person instruction, thrived in a virtual learning environment. Families are now challenging the status quo and determining if virtual or hybrid models will help their child thrive academically.
What Does Summer Look Like at PacPrep?
We have found that children enrolled in summer courses have their love of learning reignited and are less likely to experience dreaded summer boredom. Our one-on-one model allows us to tailor each course to the wants and needs of each student and their family. By enrolling in PacPrep’s summer semester, your child can have the freedom to explore specific courses relating to their passions!
Get in the Spirit with Pacific Preparatory: January 25-29
Ring in the new school year with a virtual dose of school pride. During Spirit Week, we encourage students to dress up in their comfiest, silliest, and most out-there costumes when meeting with their teachers.
Top Teacher Tips for Thriving in the Virtual Classroom
While fall 2020 isn’t what any of us expected, it has come with so many opportunities to grow, experiment, and hone our pedagogical practices. We are so amazed by the resilience of our instructors and our students as they navigate the world of 1:1 virtual learning. As we head into the spring semester, now is the perfect time to do an inventory of your practices. Are you following these eight tips for success with online teaching?
How to Manage Your Child's Screen Time in the Age of Covid-19
Are screens bad for kids? The answer depends on who you ask.
What Parents Can Do Right Now to Start Planning for Fall
It’s just the start of summer but parents can start thinking now about plans for fall.