Col Joseph Rodriguez PREP Academy

Initial Designation: 2025

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School Details

  • Principal: Kathy Atencio
  • District: San Bernardino City Unified School District
  • County: San Bernardino County
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Exemplars of high-quality work are shared with students
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Curriculum is socially significant and relevant to student interests
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Adoption of a shared vision for our school's high performance
  • Social Equity - Differentiated instructional approaches so all students have opportunities to comprehend and master standards

Description

Col Joseph Rodriguez PREP Academy centers learning on preparation, persistence, and purpose so students leave each day with stronger skills and clearer goals. English language arts features purposeful reading routines, vocabulary development, and frequent writing with feedback and revision. Math instruction emphasizes number sense, reasoning, and multi step problem solving with small group support built into lessons. Science includes hands on investigations and lab style learning that connects concepts to real world questions. Students build leadership through advisory, student recognition systems, and opportunities to serve on teams and clubs. Enrichment options such as robotics, coding, art, music, and athletics provide balance and belonging. A calm, structured environment helps students stay focused and ready for the next challenge. Families will find a school that values effort and growth.
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