4POINTS ACADEMY K-8 PRIVATE SCHOOL
A school that inspires academic & social growth
In this February Newsletter, read about the following:
The advantages of a small school environment - Part 2
Informational Video
2nd Annual Children's Business Fair - Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10.30am - 12.30pm!
Happenings at 4PA and in Austin
Afterschool Programs - open to the community
- 4PA Open House - Feb 13th, 2019, March 13th, April 17th, May 15th
Advantages of a Small School Environment - Part 2
Last month we featured an article by Bruce Barker where he discusses some of the advantages of a small school environment. This month we continue to highlight some of the points raised in the article.
ADMINISTRATION
Small schools are manageable. There is usually less red tape and fewer regulations. Scheduling is much more flexible than in a large school, and schedules can be easily altered to accommodate instructional activities.
- We definitely agree with this observation. With a small school we have the flexibility to integrate project based learning almost immediately, field trips, or just an alternate approach to a topic because we are not bound by the school calendar and the focus to get our kids ready for the STAAR exam.
- Our directors interact daily with our teachers, parents and students to keep track of what is happening in the school and in order to be as responsive as needed.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Due to low pupil/teacher ratios, the school is more likely to be learner-centered with strong emphasis placed on individualized and small group instruction. By contrast, large schools with large class sizes have traditionally led to reliance on lecture and objective tests that stress recall. The potential for student self identity, participation, and expression is thereby enhanced in small schools.
- Exactly on point! At 4PA we are all about our students and our curriculum and instruction are adapted to the needs of our students. We assess and analyze the needs of each students and integrate strategies to address the needs of each.
Join us next month for the final part of our review of this article.
Click here to read the full article
4PA is a community that is passionate about learning!
Academics
Enrichment Classes
Spanish & Chinese
2nd Annual 4PA Children's Business Fair - April 27th at 10.30am
To learn more about our Business Fair Click Here
Happenings at 4PA and in Austin
10:30 - 11:30AM
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Mindquest - after school care with homework help and enrichment classes
- Enrichment classes - Singapore Math, Mandarin, Spanish, Art
- Tutoring - Language arts and math (elementary thru middle school)
After School Care - MindQuest
Enrichment Classes
Academic Tutoring
February
- February - Black History Month
- February 13th - Open House
- February 18th - President's Day
4Points Academy
IQuest is our afterschool program which provides afterschool care, enrichment classes, and tutoring. IQuest also provides summer camps and other special programs for kids in the surrounding neighborhoods of Four Points, Lakeway, & Cedar Park. Call 512.537.7664 for info.
Email: iquest@4pointsacademy.com
Website: www.4pointsacademy.com
Location: 5145 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512.991.7950
Facebook: facebook.com/4pointsacademy