South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

Accredited Academics

Explore the curriculum, programs, and academic support available to students at South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield.

At South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, academics are grounded in connection, creativity, and individual growth. The school embraces project-based learning, giving students opportunities to explore meaningful topics through inquiry and hands-on activities. Arts are integrated into core subjects, enriching lessons and helping students make deeper connections across content areas. With a committed team and a joyful learning environment, instruction is personalized to support every learner’s progress.

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Core Subjects & Electives

Elective courses extend learning through movement, creativity, and digital exploration.

English Language Arts

Students become confident readers and writers through engaging instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. As they progress, they explore diverse texts, sharpen their writing, and learn to express themselves with clarity and purpose. Lessons are designed to meet students where they are and guide them toward strong communication and literacy skills.

Math

Math instruction combines foundational fluency with critical thinking and real-world application. Students begin with number sense and operations, then build toward problem-solving, geometry, and data analysis. Project-based strategies make learning concrete, encouraging students to apply what they know in creative and meaningful ways.

Science

Hands-on learning fuels curiosity in science. Through observation, experimentation, and project-based investigations, students explore life, Earth, and physical sciences. The curriculum emphasizes asking questions, testing ideas, and learning how science connects to everyday life.

Social Studies

Students learn about history, culture, geography, and civics through interactive lessons that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Arts integration helps bring historical events and global topics to life, fostering empathy, awareness, and a strong sense of identity and community.

Art

Students explore visual elements like color, line, and texture while developing their creative voice through classroom projects.

Physical Education

PE classes promote fitness, coordination, and teamwork while helping students build lifelong wellness habits.

Technology

Integrated into classroom instruction, technology tools support research, collaboration, and skill-building across all subjects

Instructional Model

Our school is built on a strong foundation of high expectations for academic achievement for all students. Our instructional model has four key components to achieve strong academic results:

Individualized Instruction

Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.

Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers

Our teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.

More Time on Task

Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.

Short Cycle Assessments

Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.

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South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.

Joshua Lowe

Special Education Coordinator

jlowe@accelschools.com

(614) 986-0116