Breakthrough Public Schools

Life at Breakthrough Public Schools

Distinct Educational Approaches

What makes Breakthrough unique? We know that students and teachers thrive in different settings. Because of this, our schools offer distinct educational approaches to our students, families, teachers, and community. Each of our schools is part of one of these exciting, proven, effective school models.

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The Preps Model

Village Prep is a community of elementary school scholars featuring challenging academic and supportive teachers. V Prep schools feature 2 teachers per classroom, hands-on technology-based learning groups, and a joyful structured environment. At E Prep, predictable routines guide daily academic work and overall structure for our middle school scholars. Claps, cheers, and chants energize our highly focused classrooms. Motivating schoolwide routines create a culture where scholars thrive.

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The Citizens Model

Our Citizens Academy elementary models, the schools' culture and curriculum are built on a virtues-based systemic, such as responsibility & perseverance. They achieve academic excellence while learning to become responsible citizens. At Citizens Leadership Academy & Citizens Leadership Academy, our middle school models, learning is hands-on, & the city is our classroom, with scholars achieve academic excellence through real-world learning & community engagement.