4POINTS ACADEMY K-8 PRIVATE SCHOOL
Education Focused on the Academic Growth of Each Student
In this Newsletter, read about the following:
Can Micro Schools meet the social needs of kids - they definitely can!
Things to do in Austin over the Christmas Break
- 4PA Open House - Tuesday, December 11, 2018
- 4PA/IQuest After-School Programs
Can Micro Schools meet the social needs of kids – they definitely can!
Having a good friend affects a child’s school performance, too. Children tend to have better attitudes about school and learning when they have their good friends there. Laurie Futterman*
We have also observed that our students are able to form genuine bonds of friendship in our small micro school environment. Older students have taken on the role of mentors and guides. Take for example, a Friday afternoon when our 6th grader is teaching a 2nd grader how to play chess, exercising the skill of teaching and the art of great patience. Or, when our kindergartener develops great confidence as they dictate to the 4th grader which games to play during recess!
When asked why he likes 4Points Academy, one student said, “because it’s a small school and you get to interact with pretty much everybody”. A micro school is not for every child. However, for the students that are open to being in this environment, they realize that they don’t need 20+ students in a classroom to form friendships. They understand that healthy friendships can be formed in a small setting where respect for each person is emphasized.
Not all our students will be best friends, but in our environment our students are learning core social skills of acceptance, problem resolution and most importantly, respect for others. Skills that can get lost in a big crowd.
We encourage you to come and visit our school and see our kids in action. A school where students are forming strong and enduring bonds.
*http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article53087965.html
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
After School Care - MindQuest
Enrichment Classes
Academic Tutoring
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