School Philosophy
Patrician Academy is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school with grades K/4-12. Its curriculum reflects a balanced program of appropriate school experiences which facilitate the maximum mental, social, physical, aesthetic and emotional development of each pupil.
Patrician Academy has knowledge and understanding of the particular pupils it serves and a sensitivity to their needs and to the community they represent. Furthermore, the school supports a strong school-community interaction.
Because change is inevitable, Patrician Academy faculty maintains a continuous and cooperative training utilizing reliable research findings in order to provide students with learning experiences which will enable them successfully to meet the challenge of change in a complex society.
Patrician Academy affirms high moral and ethical standards. Profanity, immorality and the illegal use of drugs and alcohol are unacceptable modes of behavior.
Patrician Academy respects the rights of all individuals and admits students of any race or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students.
As students respond to the educational experience at Patrician Academy, it is the expectation of the school that they will recognize that education is a challenge, a privilege, a responsibility and an ongoing process.
Mission
The mission of Patrician Academy’s faculty, staff, and Board of Directors is to provide all students with an education that allows them opportunities to grow in knowledge, responsibility, independence and positive self concept.
Beliefs
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Students will be able to acquire creative and academic excellence in a safe environment with a college-preparatory curriculum.
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Students will be provided a variety of instructional techniques necessary for success.
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Students, faculty, staff, administrators, Board of Directors, parents and the community will work together to advance Patrician Academy’s mission.
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Students, faculty, staff, administrators and Board of Directors are committed to continuous improvement to enable students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners.
The PA Advantage
Why Choose Patrician?
- An AISA Blue Ribbon School
- Graduates attend college and are prepared for life
- Millions of dollars in scholarships awarded each year
- Small student to faculty ratio
- Certified and degreed teachers in all grade levels
- Community service graduation requirement
- State Championships in athletics
- State placements in art show, math team, science fair & scholar's bowl
- Family atmosphere
- Technology in classrooms
- Dual-enrollment college courses available
- Student leadership opportunities