{"id":54,"date":"2014-02-10T15:35:40","date_gmt":"2014-02-10T15:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbdp\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:59:08","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Our Vision<\/h3>\n<p>At Performance Based Preparatory Academy (PBPA) education is built on the idea that each student is unique and learns best through an individualized plan. PBPA blends academic studies using a web-based platform along with cooperative learning resources in preparing all students to be college and career ready.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\n<p>The mission of Performance Based Preparatory Academy is to ensure that all students graduate from our\u00a0safe and caring school,\u00a0equipped with the knowledge, academic skills, and the desire to succeed as life-long learners, and positive contributors in\u00a0our diverse society.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3205&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Why Students Choose PBPA<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>\u2705 Personalized Graduation Plans<br \/>\n\u2705 State-Certified Teachers<br \/>\n\u2705 Small School, Family Atmosphere<br \/>\n\u2705 Flexible Scheduling<br \/>\n\u2705 Self-Paced Learning<br \/>\n\u2705 One-on-One Academic Support<br \/>\n\u2705 Study Groups &amp; Online Tutorials<br \/>\n\u2705 Hands-On Learning Experiences<br \/>\n\u2705 Credit Recovery &amp; Acceleration<br \/>\n\u2705 College &amp; Career Readiness<br \/>\n\u2705 Social-Emotional Support<br \/>\n\u2705 Parent Partnership &amp; Progress Monitoring<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Principal&#8217;s Message<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<a class=\"dt-pswp-item\" href=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2.jpg\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"816\" data-large_image_height=\"1056\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2355\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2-541x700.jpg 541w, https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2-60x78.jpg 60w, https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2-549x710.jpg 549w, https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/pbpa\/files\/2023\/07\/Jamison-PBPA-Pic-2.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Dr. Arthur (Art) Jamison, Principal<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Performance Based Preparatory Academy (PBPA) is a public high school designed to meet the individual academic needs of each student utilizing online-base coursework. Students can get a personal high school experience earning credits towards a State of Florida high school diploma, with the assistance of certified subject matter instructors in the classroom. Additionally, because of our small student population, we at PBPA have been able create a culture of family for your student. The administration and staff believe in the motto \u2013 It takes a village to raise a child. Working together \u2013 student, parent(s), and staff, we can help your child accomplish their goal \u2013 to earn a high school diploma! Performance Based Preparatory Academy \u2013 Every Student Matters! Every Second Counts! No Excuses![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Our Vision At Performance Based Preparatory Academy (PBPA) education is built on the idea that each student is unique and learns best through an individualized plan. 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