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Barber Preparatory Academy

Now Enrolling Grades PK-8 in Highland Park, Michigan

Barber Prep Front of Building

Proudly Serving Highland Park Families

In Partnership with Highland Park School District

Tuition-Free, Public Charter School

Barber Preparatory Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Barber Preparatory Academy

Welcome to Barber Preparatory Academy—Home of the Eagles! We are a tuition-free, public community school in the Highland Park School District open to all PK-8 students. We teach an accredited, college prep curriculum and use technology daily in each classroom to accelerate student learning and readiness. Our school is newly under the management of ACCEL Schools, an established and award-winning public charter school operator. Our safe, secure campus features a brand new school library and we offer full-day, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs.


Events

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Fri 17

President Winter Break – No School

February 17
Mon 20

President Winter Break – No School

February 20
Tue 28

Board Meeting

February 28 @ 5:30 pm
Mar 02

Virtual Storytime & Show and Tell

March 2 @ 6:00 pm

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Enroll in Pre-K Today!

Free In-Person Preschool Child Must be 4 By September 1, 2022Children that will be 4 by December 1, 2022 are accepted, however priority is given to children who meet the age requirement.Families must meet with GSRP staff to determine eligibility.This is ONLY the application process:Contact the Program Director, Mrs. Rush:…

Introduction to Flying Classroom

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School District, Barber Prep Thankful For A Great 2021-22 School Year

Scholars pose with school principal, Timeka Brown A new era has dawned for the Highland Park School District and Barber Preparatory Academy. Thankfulness fills the hearts of the leadership, educators, staff and scholars as they look toward a brighter future that truly puts children first.  “I am thankful for our…

Accredited by Cognia™

Our school is accredited by Cognia™ for meeting the highest standards of education in ongoing, third-party review.
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All Teachers Properly Certified & Licensed

  All teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Michigan Revised Code: Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise.  

Free School Meals

We offer free breakfast and lunch to students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), a federally-assisted meal program that provides nutritionally balanced, USDA-compliant meals to students each school day.

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