NORTHWEST PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

Welcome to Piner-Olivet Union School District

Vision:

Inspiring joyful and innovative learning in an ever-changing world"

Mission:

As a community, we engage in authentic, dynamic, and relevant learning that develops each student’s academic, emotional and social growth"

Northwest Prep is a tuition-free public charter school

Congratulations Northwest Prep Class of 2022!!!!!
We are very proud of your accomplishments and excited to see you take your next steps. We will miss you!!!

Northwest Prep Charter School receives the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
The California Department of Education (CDE) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the recipients of the CDE’s new 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program. This year, CAPP replaced the California Distinguished School Program to celebrate schools and districts that implemented innovative practice during the pandemic.
It is our great honor to announce that our District along with ALL 5 of our schools are recipients of the 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award! We are extremely proud of our staff who worked tirelessly and modeled an innovative spirit in providing our students the best learning experiences possible in the context of a pandemic. Indeed, the CDE considers POUSD staff the "best of the best".

Northwest Prep School Store

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now available for all grades!!

Northwest Prep offers a variety of educational programs such as our site-based 7-12th grade Project-Based Learning School and our K-12th grade Homestudy Program.
Note: If you are already part of the POUSD district, you do not have to apply online through Aeries. You can pick up the supplemental application sections in the main office or have our Office Manager Susan Shields send them via email for you to complete and turn in.

Project-Based Learning

Project Based Learning Info

Homestudy Program

K-12 NWP Homestudy Program

APPLY ONLINE NOW!

(Select Northwest Prep Jr/High School)

Apply Online Now!

(Select Northwest Prep Homestudy)

You can now follow Northwest Prep on Instagram!! @northwestprepchartersr

What if...

...there was a school where every staff member actually knew every student really well?
-Where the students all know each other, and are themselves teachers and mentors? Where a culture of respect for each other and for the staff is not only an intended, but a natural outcome of the program.

...there was a school that provided essential skills and concepts in a non-traditional way?
-Where the students work together on long-term projects that integrate Language Arts, Math, Science, History, Visual and Performing Arts, and Digital Arts, and culminate in multimedia Exhibitions that demonstrate not just what the students have learned…. but what they have created.

...there was a school where "21st Century Skills" are actually taught?
-And taught inherently, as a product of a Project-Based Learning model based on inquiry, leadership skills, and teamwork. Where students practice and develop their ability to think and analyze critically, collaborate productively, manage time and resources, communicate effectively and persuasively, and express themselves creatively.

...there was a school where confidence builds in the students?
-As they are challenged and then guided to success, frequently exceeding their own expectations of what they can do and accomplish. Where students become self-actualized individuals prepared and capable to pursue their interests and ambitions.

...there was a school where the community came together to recognize and celebrate learning and academic accomplishment?
-To be inspired by Exhibitions of every student’s hard work. Where you and the entire school community recognize the culmination of months of learning -- academically, socially and personally.

...there was a school where every graduate is truly qualified to take the next steps towards college and career?
-And where an experienced and dedicated College Advisor will work with each student individually and continuously from admission to graduation, making recommendations that include a broad range of careers and colleges and universities that take into account each student’s unique talents and interests.

That school is....
Northwest Prep Charter School

NWP Leadership Skills are the foundation of the Northwest Prep program. They are the backbone of NWP’s school culture, curricular goals, and the basis for assessment of each student's progress and growth. When students leave Northwest Prep for targeted post-secondary experiences, they leave proficient in all of the Leadership Skills. We know from our graduates that students who are truly proficient in these skills, will be successful no matter what path they choose after high school.

Our overarching focus on Citizenship and Global Responsibility guides the focus and perspective for the rest of our Leadership Skills.

Personal Integrity
Students handle themselves with confidence and act with honesty and courage. They commit to their developing beliefs and are willing to assume roles as inquiring observers, active participants, and dynamic leaders. They demonstrate positive working relationships across diverse groups, accept personal responsibility for their actions, and remain open to learning from the feedback and guidance of others.

Productive Collaboration
Students develop and use the skills necessary to plan and engage in group projects. They work to resolve social and logistical conflicts and devise solutions to meet diverse needs. They collectively set goals and develop strategies to meet those goals. They evaluate the effectiveness of their approach and constructively adapt to new understandings as they arise.

Critical and Creative Thinking
Students identify problems and pursue opportunities from multiple perspectives. They locate, organize, analyze, and apply key information in inventive and imaginative ways. They design, evaluate, and employ a variety of strategies, tools, and skills to achieve innovative results. Students are independent, creative, and critical thinkers who question and connect to the world around them from both big picture and focused perspectives.

Effective Communication
Students understand and practice effective communication using verbal and nonverbal language with intent, awareness, and accuracy. They are empathetic, emotionally intelligent, persuasive, and articulate. They are skillful self-advocates who effectively communicate their needs. Students internalize and present their understandings and ideas with confidence and clarity. Employing a variety of media, they use practical, academic, and artistic abilities to convey meaning in a clear and engaging fashion.

Reflective Learning
Students excel at making critical observations about their own learning and potential. They formulate meaningful and relevant questions that inspire and encourage further inquiry. Students consistently take charge of their education by reflecting upon and revising their own practices.

Resiliency and Drive
Students are adept at taking intelligent risks and view mistakes as necessary steps toward learning and growth. They consciously identify their intentions and desires. They possess the tenacity and determination to work individually and collaboratively. They are self-motivated and self-regulated. Northwest Prep students confront challenges and persevere through adversity.