4 POINTS ACADEMY
An Elementary & Middle School Offering Quality Education
In this August Newsletter
Why Consider a Micro School?
Academic and Social Benefits stemming from smaller classrooms, staffed with quality teachers providing individualized student attention
Afterschool Programs
REGISTRATION OPEN!
August Happenings
Open House - August 7th - 10:30 -11:30 AM
Last Week of Summer Camps
4PA Recommends
Johnson City Science Mill
Why Consider a Micro School?
Instead of the question above, we would ask you - why not consider a micro school? Our parents, teachers, and students have seen first hand the benefits of our school. It is an environment where advanced kids are being challenged and motivated! Kids that have gaps are able to get quality time with teachers who can truly focus on their needs and on closing those gaps! These are only some of the benefits of a small school.
Also consider the fact that a small school offers:
Student Centered Instruction
Due to low student/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. In small schools, the potential for student self identity, participation, and expression is greatly enhanced.
- 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 student and integrate strategies to address the individual student's needs.
Friendships
The size of the school does not inhibit personal interaction; it encourages it. Small schools typically serve a community nucleus.
- We have observed a community develop among our student body. The older kids interact well with the younger kids and the kids all participate in their game/play time. There is a genuine effort to make sure that everyone is included in some way, and no one is left out. Parents observe this genuine engagement each day because their children want to stay and play with their friends.
Engaged Teachers
Teachers are more apt to know their students as individuals and to be familiar with the family backgrounds from which they come. This enables teachers to more knowledgeably make special provisions for a student's individual needs and talents and to receive better cooperation from parents in resolving problems that may arise.
- In our environment, teachers are able to observe each student and notice when something is not right. It does not take weeks or months for our teachers to make this observation. The observations occur daily because the teachers work so closely with each child. We are then able to communicate to the parents about their child and quickly work collaboratively to address any issue.
See Bruce Baker's Article, The Advantages of Small Schools
Our afterschool program MindQuest offers:
- Great option for parents looking for quality after-school care with a learning focus. MindQuest comprises of 2.5 - 3 hours of after-school care.
- Choice of Academic & Enrichment Classes - Math, Reading/Writing, Spanish, Art, & More....
- Daily Homework Help
- Fun, Supervised Playtime - Indoor & Outdoor
- Door-to-door shuttle service from the Steiner Ranch schools to IQuest Center.
Homework Help
Indoor & Outdoor Playtime
Academic & Enrichment Classes
August Calendar
- Rolling Admissions for 4Points Academy - Enroll for Fall 2019 - Join the Academic Journey!
- Enrollment ongoing - Afterschool Programs - MindQuest, Tutoring, and Classes
- August 5th - 9th - Final Week of Summer Quest & Summer Camps - Enrollment ongoing
- August 7th - Open House - 4Points Academy
- August 15th - First day of Afterschool Program - MindQuest
- August 22nd - First school day for 4Points Academy
We Recommend! Johnson City Science Mill
Join us each month as we recommend an activity or a place to visit based on our own students' experiences! Our Journey has taken us far and near! Keep reading to find out about some fun nuggets!
We have been to this science museum and our kids agree - its awesome!
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.
Email: iquest@4pointsacademy.com
Website: www.4pointsacademy.com
Location: 5145 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512.537.7664
Facebook: facebook.com/4pointsacademy