Columbus Preparatory Academy

Here is a great PDF document that Mrs. Zufall has provided that outlines ways in which parents can help their students do well on tests.

How Parents Can Help

Ms. Uribe, our school counseling intern, has provided us with an amazing document outlining test taking anxiety, coping strategies, and test-taking strategies.  Please click the link below to view the PDF document.

Test Taking Anxiety

CPA has the largest online presence of any Mosaica school in the world. With a community of nearly 600 active users, FaceBook is the best way to get pertinent and timely information about Columbus Preparatory Academy. Plus, you can see pictures and videos!

CPA will be hosting a Health/Wellness Fair next Thursday, January 13th, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. There will be cooking demonstrations, gyms to sign you up to reach your New Year’s goal, and many other exciting things!

Columbus, OH. (October 15, 2010) – The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recognized Columbus Preparatory Academy (CPA), as a School of Excellence.

According to the ODE, CPA earned this recognition by meeting nine of the 15 state indicators, with a performance index of 91.8. The performance index is a weighted average used by ODE, which reflects the achievement of every student enrolled for the full academic year.

CPA had made great gains; and in just a year, the academy raised their ranking of “Continuous Improvement” to “Excellent.” In addition, CPA also earned a 100 percent attendance rate on their State Report Card and met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards.

We have posted our Victory 2010 Celebration Video to get you excited for the 2010-2011 academic year. Our goal this year is to score a 100 on the OAA, and we will need to work together in order to achieve this momentous task.

Click HERE to download the Video.

Please visit the following link for details relating to the Ohio Department of Education Complain Procedure for Federal Programs:

https://ccip.ode.state.oh.us/DocumentLibrary/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentKey=926

Columbus Preparatory Academy has been rated an “Excellent” school by The Ohio Department of Education. The determination, dedication, and hard work put forth by the students, teachers, staff, and administration allowed such amazing success.

As mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act, Ohio PIRC provides information and resources to support:

• Parental involvement
• Educational success
• Family advocacy
• Community collaboration

Please use this link for the important information:

Parent Information and Resource Center

Education News You Can Use

 Spring Summer Ohio State Opportunities 2010

This issue contains activities open to K-12 teachers and their students. Some are available at any time during entire school year. Others are one-time activities available during spring and summer.

LiFE Sports Summer Camp

The LiFE Sports Camp is designed to provide 600 youth ages 9-15 from the Columbus area with the opportunity to participate in a FREE four-week summer sports camp. Youth participants play in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, swimming, softball/baseball, volleyball, and social dance.  As a requirement for camp participation, all youth are able to access a free health physical.

Phone: 688-3875, Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00

Four week summer program (June 14-July 9, 2010)

EMAIL: LiFESports@buckeyes.ath.ohio-state.edu

Dowload the camper application form at www.osulifesports.org

There is a one day registration for the program on May 15, 2010. Participant applications must be turned in at the designated sites (Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza or Boys and Girls Club of Columbus). In addition, all campers must have a physical exam to participate in camp. FREE physicals will be available at Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza. Campers may also bring documentation that they have had a physical when they turn in their participant application to either location.

LiFE Sports Youth Leadership Camp

The LiFE Sports Youth Leadership camp is designed to provide youth ages 15-18 with an opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership skills.  This camp runs concurrently with the LiFE Sports Camp and allows older youth to serve in the role of $B!H(Jcamp counselor.$B!I(J  These youth are mentored by current camp counselors.  Additionally, programming is provided each week that specifically targets key leadership skills such as interpersonal communication, problem-solving, goal setting, ethical behavior, and social responsibility. This camp will be offered for the first time in the Summer of 2010.

Phone: 688-3875, Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00

Four week summer program (June 14-July 9, 2010)

EMAIL: LiFESports@buckeyes.ath.ohio-state.edu

Dowload the camper application form at www.osulifesports.org

There is a one day registration for the program on May 15, 2010. Participant applications must be turned in at the designated sites (Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza or Boys and Girls Club of Columbus).

Play Games. Learn Economics. Get Paid.

What: Two, one-day workshop on $B!H(Jexperimental economics$B!I(J at Ohio State for high-school students.

When: Tuesday, June 29thth or Wednesday, June 30th, 2010, from 10am to 4:30pm. (Parking & lunch will be provided.)

Where: Arps Hall Room 318, 1945 N. High Street, Ohio State Campus, Columbus, OH 43210

Who: Any local high-school student currently in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year.

Come to Ohio State$B!G(Js campus for a one-day workshop where you$B!G(Jll play economic $B!H(Jgames$B!I(J in our research laboratory, learn about current topics in economics and $B!H(Jgame theory$B!I(J, and(J—(Jbest of all(J—(Jget paid based on how well you play! Earnings will be between $40 and $100 per person, depending on performance. You$B!G(Jll also get a taste of what life is like in a college classroom $B!D(J and maybe even discover your future career!

APPLY: Professor Paul Healy, healy.52@osu.edu

Please include the following information:

1. Your name (first & last)

2. Your school

3. Your current year for 2009$B!>(J2010 (freshman, sophomore, or junior)

4. Your email address OR a phone number (or both)

5. A copy of your high school transcript (it doesn$B!G(Jt need to be an official copy)

Applications must be received by Friday, June 4th at 5:00pm.

Teaching Growing America, Farm to Market

Sponsored by the Past Foundation & The Ed Council, Teaching Growing America offers teachers the opportunity to brainstorm their own program drawing on the expertise of an existing program and a well-structured approach to building projects.

Dates: July 26-July 27^th, and July 31^st

Location: Metro High School & OSU Watermann Farms

Cost $100 per participant

CEU credit: 12 hours

Register at www.pastfoundation.org

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