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The Principled Academy (Closed 2023)

2305-A Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
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The Principled Academy Photo #1 - Older students are all paired up with younger students as 'Reading Buddies,' a way to support older students develop caring and kind heart.
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The Principled Academy Photo #1 - Older students are all paired up with younger students as 'Reading Buddies,' a way to support older students develop caring and kind heart.
The Principled Academy Photo #2 - 2nd Graders observing the vegetables they planted sprouting in their organic garden, as a part of their science and health/nutrition project.
The Principled Academy Photo #3 - Small class sizes allow our students to be more engaging in classes, and our teachers to be able to pay attention to each student's needs.
The Principled Academy Photo #4 - Our trained preschool teachers provide a fun and educational environment where the young students start their journey as life-long learners.
The Principled Academy Photo #5 - Computer lessons are offered to 2nd graders and up. Starting with basic skills such as typing, students learn to write essays, research for projects, and create multi-media presentations.
The Principled Academy Photo #6 - Monthly field trips add more opportunities for hand-on learning.
The Principled Academy Photo #7 - All students from Preschool to 8th grade participate in monthly service projects according to the Virtue of the Month.
The Principled Academy Photo #8 - We consistently offer several after-school clubs that are educational and complimentary to what they are learning in classes.
The Principled Academy Photo #9 - The Principled Academy graduates are highly praised by both private and public high school principals and teachers.
The Principled Academy Photo #10 - Our Preschool Curriculum offers a variety of activities and help young students get ready for the Kindergarten and beyond.
The Principled Academy's mission is to work in partnership with parents to pass on the classical and religious core values of culture to the next generation through academic excellence, comprehensive character education, the creation of a caring, responsible, and creative learning community and the development of the unique genius of each child.
The Principled Academy incorporates the California Teaching Standards and select topics from the Core Knowledge curriculum.
The curriculum helps students establish a strong foundation of knowledge from grade to grade.
Our Preschool is dedicated to the development of good character and academic readiness for success in elementary school, and love of lifelong learning.
The Preschool offers caring, nurturing, experienced staff who have worked together for years, Kindergarten readiness skills, pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-math curriculum, music and movement, arts and crafts activities, and developmentatly appropriate, varied, and fascinating curriculum. .

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
The Principled Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform - navy blue pants/skirts, white or navy shirt, sweatshirt or jacket with P.A. logo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please e-mail to get more information including current tuition.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please e-mail for a flyer or tuition information
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Nancy Asmundson
Admissions Associate
Isaac Durst

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Basketball Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Fiber Arts Club, Gymnastics Club, Spanish Club

School Notes

  • The Principled Academy mission is to work in partnership with parents to pass on the classical and religious core values of culture to the next generation through academic excellence, comprehensive character education, the creation of a caring, responsible, and creative learning community and the development of the unique genius of each child. The Principled Academy incorporates the California Teaching Standards and select topics from the Core Knowledge curriculum. The curriculum helps students establish a strong foundation of knowledge from grade to grade.
  • Our Preschool is dedicated to the development of good character and academic readiness for success in elementary school, and love of lifelong learning. The Preschool offers caring, nurturing, experienced staff who have worked together for years, Kindergarten readiness skills, pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-math curriculum, music and movement, arts and crafts activities, and developmentatly appropriate, varied, and fascinating curriculum.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Principled Academy?
The acceptance rate of The Principled Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for The Principled Academy?
The application deadline for The Principled Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Principled Academy located?
The Principled Academy is located in the Old San Leandro neighborhood of San Leandro, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Old San Leandro.

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