Academics
Students at Northeast Ohio College Prep are successful achievers! Our students are beating the odds and achieving academic success above expectations as noted by multiple A and B Ratings from the Ohio Department of Education, including K-3 Literacy and Overall Value-Added. Our safe and secure campus has the stability of consistent school leadership and caring staff. We are proud to be accredited by Cognia™ for meeting the highest standards of education in ongoing third-party review.
We offer full-day Kindergarten with an early entrance option for students who turn five years old before January 1. Our well-rounded educational offerings include art, writing, and PE classes, as well as specialties like our award-winning Robotics program. We use PBIS model implementation to provide training and support for positive decision-making, collaboration, and more. Students have the opportunity to participate in College Credit Plus with Tri-C beginning in Grade 7—a dual enrollment program where students can earn college and high school credit at the same time. Since opening our doors, we have graduated 100% of our seniors. Our graduates go on to college and have earned over $6 million dollars in scholarships.
Core Subjects
At Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School, we provide a standards-based curriculum that teaches students skills for college and career readiness. Our curriculum is built on the Ohio Learning Standards (OLS) for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. Northeast Ohio College Preparatory students are instructed in five core subject areas with several specialty subject & elective course options beginning as early as elementary school.
English Language Arts
We help students develop vital communication skills, while inspiring a love of literature. Younger children learn phonics and grammar and prepare for reading through multi-sensory activities, while older students learn to comprehend and analyze both fiction and non-fiction. The program emphasizes classic works and writing as a process.
Math
We balance fundamental skills with critical thinking and problem solving. Our active approach ensures that students understand the realities that underlie mathematical concepts. Games and animations bring concepts to life, while challenge problems, regular practice, and review ensure mastery. We build from the concrete to the abstract as students move from basic skills toward algebra.
Science
Our Science program uses hands-on experiments to support the systematic study of life, Earth, and the physical sciences. We nurture curiosity as students practice observation and analytical skills. Students learn how our understanding of the world is shaped by ongoing scientific and technological advances.
Physical Education
Organized physical education gets children exercising regularly. It teaches students important concepts of teamwork and sportsmanship, as well as promoting general health and well-being.
Specialty & Elective Subjects
In addition to core subject areas, NEO Lower offers Art & Writing coursework. At the high school level, students work with guidance counselors to navigate the many course offerings available to them including World Language, Technology, College Credit Plus, and much more!
Instructional Model
Our school is built on a strong foundation of high expectations for academic achievement for all students. Our instructional model has four key components to achieve strong academic results:
Individualized Instruction
Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.
Properly Certified & Licensed Teachers
Our teachers meet the requirements set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.
More Time on Task
Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Beginning with full-day Kindergarten, our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.
Short Cycle Assessments
Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance in these frequent intervals.
Recent News
Child Find
Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is open to all students and committed to supporting special needs. Please contact us if you have a child who may need special education and related services.
Raulla Simko
Special Education Coordinator
rsimko2@accelschools.com
Social Studies
With integrated topics in geography, civics, economics, and history, our Social Studies program opens young minds and imaginations to far-off lands, distant times, and diverse cultures. We explore the history and geography of North America and beyond.