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Principal’s Message<\/h3>\n

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Dr. Arthur (Art) Jamison, Principal<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”3116″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Our Vision<\/h3>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Mission<\/h3>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Our School<\/h3>\n
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  • Has voluntary enrollment<\/li>\n
  • Consists of state certified teachers in each subject area<\/li>\n
  • Encourages students to master the subjects needed for graduation<\/li>\n
  • Creates educational plan for each student to graduate in a timely manner<\/li>\n
  • Helps students resolve personal and social conflicts which affect attitude and attendance<\/li>\n
  • Empowers students to take responsibility for their future<\/li>\n
  • Provides flexibility in scheduling to meet students’ needs<\/li>\n
  • Emphasizes core academic curriculum and testing as required by the state of Florida<\/li>\n
  • Includes parent involvement through progress monitoring and communication with teachers<\/li>\n
  • Stresses Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to support character development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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