Seven Hills Classical Academy and Beacon Prep
Seven Hills Overview
Seven Hills Classical Academy, Bloomington’s first charter
school, opened in the fall of 2006 to grades K-5 and includes a morning kindergarten
as well as offering a fee based afternoon kindergarten enrichment program. It
features a content-rich, college-prep Core Knowledge curriculum stressing
higher expectations and academic standards. Beacon Prep Overview
Beacon
Preparatory School offers a different kind of education. Through
courses taught using the nationally acclaimed Core-Knowledge curriculum,
students receive a top-quality education. Their experience is further
enhanced by the school's small class sizes and one-on-one student
/ teacher interaction. Explore our web site and learn more about how
Beacon Prep delivers a private-school feel in a public, tuition-free,
charter school.
Beacon Prep offers a middle school program for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students.
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Core Strengths
Core Knowledge is based on the premise that a grade-by-grade core of common
learning ensures a sound elementary education. It is adapted to fully challenge
each child to their maximum ability. Visit Core Knowledge Web Site.
As a Classical Academy, Seven Hills and Beacon Prep motivate and develops the full potential
of all of its students. The Academie’s name represents the seven hills of Rome
and the seven liberal arts.
Seven Hills and Beacon Prep set a higher standard for academic excellence. ITheyfeatures a
smaller school and class size within a disciplined learning environment geared
for students willing to be inspired and challenged. The Academies also focuses on
character education, stressing mutual respect.
Seven Hills offers Latin, which research shows improves students’ English
skills and vocabulary, problem-solving abilities, the learning of other modern
languages, and college entrance exam scores. In addition, the Academy offers
Spanish (which is derived from Latin).
Seven Hills devotes a larger share of its public funds to the
classroom, permitting greater flexibility and innovation. Viewing
families as partners, its small size and structure invite far greater parental
participation.
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