2. The Mission
Bradford Preparatory School is committed to ensuring academic excellence, nurturing personal relationships, and inspiring a growing passion for creativity and learning in all of our students.  While encouraging our students to take personal responsibility for their future, we will support their development of life skills and encourage them to become compassionate and productive citizens.

3. The Vision
Bradford Preparatory School will use innovative methods to provide a quality education in a smaller, more responsive learning environment.  We will challenge students to develop the critical thinking skills, creativity and communication skills required for success in college and the workplace. Our school community – including students, teachers, administrators, parents and other community members – will all work together to support the students in a way that invites learning to become a lifelong endeavor. 

4. Calendars and School Hours
K-11 school for the school year, growing to a K-12 school the following school year
Tentative School Hours
Lower School- 8:30AM - 3:15PM
Middle School- 8:15AM - 3:30PM
Upper School – 8AM – 3:30PM
School Calendar on website under the Parents tab

5. Kindergarten- 4 classes with 20 students each
Class Sizes
Four to five classes per grade in grades K-11 for a total of 1,270 students for the school year.
Kindergarten- 4 classes with 20 students each
1st Grade- 4 classes with 22 students each
2nd Grade- 4 classes with 22 students each
3rd and 4th Grade- 5 classes with 24 students each
5h – 10th Grades- 4 classes with 24 students each

6. Education Program
The primary components of our education program include:
Teacher designed curriculum based on the Core Knowledge strategies
Brain-based learning strategies
ENRICH Program
Cross curricular project-based learning
1:1 technology program in Upper School with school issued laptops
Shared laptops available for 5- 8th grade in all of their core classes

7. The Lower School Grades K-4 Quarterly portfolio assessments
Educational program decisions not based solely on standardized test scores – developing creativity and
critical thinking skills are of the utmost importance
Use of technology is minimal – primarily just for assessments, teacher directed enrichment and special projects
Students given ample time to complete independent work and daily reading during the school day so that when they come home, they have time to play outside or spend time with their family

8. The Middle School Grades 5-8 Grades given beginning in 5th grade
All students take math, science, social studies, ELA, Spanish, PE, Art and Music
Study hall every day for all students
Advisory
Beginning the process of helping students discover who they are and learn about their strengths and interests
Fall Retreats and Spring Overnight Trips

9. The Upper School
Math, Science, Social Studies and English, Spanish for all students
Students choose from a variety of electives in the Upper School
2 credits of PE required
Upper School ENRICH classes every year
1:1 technology (school issued laptops) in Upper School
Spring Overnight Trips
Standard, Honors and AP courses offered
Course Registration meetings scheduled with School Counselor in the spring

10. Graduation Requirements
Course of Study
Bradford Honors Diploma Requirements
Bradford Standard Diploma Requirements
NC Graduation Requirements
English
4 Credits English I, II, III, IV, or AP English
4 Credits English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
4 Credits Math I, II, III and another advanced math course
4 Credits including Math I, II, and 2 other math courses
4 Credits: Math I, II, III and 1 additional math course
Science
4 Credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 1 additional science course
4 Credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics & 1 additional science lab course
3 Credits: Earth Science, Biology and a physical science
Social Studies
4 Credits including World History, US History 1, US History 2, (or AP US History in replace of US 1 & 2) and 1 or 2 additional Social Studies Courses
4 Credits World History, US History I&II or AP History, Civics/Economics
4 credits: World History, Civics/Economics, American History I&II or AP History and one additional course
Foreign Language
4 Credits
2 Credits
Not required
Health & PE
One credit
ENRICH
Electives
6 credits
Total
28 Credits
22 Credits
AP Courses
1 AP Course
Minimum ACT Score 22

11. College Prep
College/Student Compatibility – Intentional time set aside to work with each student through advisory program to consider a college that would be a good fit for their personality and their chosen major
Preparing students for college application process –
School curriculum and course sequencing designed to fully prepare our students for college and, subsequently, their career.
Graduation requirements aligned with the most competitive college admission standards around the country.
Opportunities throughout the middle school and upper school years for each student to begin to develop a vision for their future vocation.
College visits woven throughout overnight trips to expose students to a variety of colleges and universities

12. ENRICH Program
The ENRICH program has been specifically created by Bradford Prep to address our responsibility to equip young people with the necessary qualities and competencies to:
Live Well
Interact Well
Present Well
Work Well
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The ENRICH Program has been developed by Bradford Prep School board to specifically address our responsibility to equip young people with the necessary qualities and competencies to live well, interact well, present well, and work well.  It is our objective to support each student’s development to be prepared to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. 
Areas of focus will include:

13. ENRICH Program
Program is woven throughout the day and into the daily morning meeting for Lower School students.
Middle and Upper School students participate in single sex advisory groups comprised of students during lunch time.
Upper School students take the following courses:
9th grade – Study Skills combined with an intensive writing and rhetoric class
10th grade – SAT and ACT Test Prep
11th grade –Practical Personal Finance class by Dave Ramsey
12th grade - Senior thesis or internship in field of interest

14. Foreign Language, Art and Music
Spanish twice weekly in grades K-4
In grades 5-6, students will take both Spanish and Latin
Beginning in grade 7, students placed in full year Spanish courses
Music and art offered from grades K-12
“Measure Up” violin program for 4th graders

15. Athletics and Extracurricular Clubs
Athletics Teams
Fall - Boys Soccer, Girls Volleyball and Cross Country
Winter - Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Swimming, Club Wrestling
Spring - Boys Baseball, Girls Softball and Girls Soccer
Will continue to add teams as student interest develops
Extracurricular Clubs
Currently have Student Government, Junior National Honor Society, Musical Theater Club, Battle of the Books, Speech and Debate and Club 180.
*Additional clubs will be added based on student interest.

16. Day to Day School Policies
Discipline Policy and Honor Code
Uniform and Dress Code Policies
Homework and Grading Policies
Sick Policy
Daily Physical Education
Day Trips and Overnight Trips
Transportation
Lunch
Uniforms

17. Financial Condition of the School
Financial position
In excellent financial condition
Every dollar has been stretched
Tracking well to our plan
Finance team meets monthly to ensure we track well towards our projected budget
Put Down Roots Campaign

18. Questions? Email us at info@bradfordprepschool.org
with any additional questions.