Academic Program
Toledo Preparatory Academy provides a safe, structured academic environment where students are supported from early elementary through middle school. With a project-based learning approach, students engage in hands-on, meaningful experiences that connect classroom knowledge to real-world application. Middle school students benefit from a strong Career Tech program and opportunities to earn college credit through Owens Community College—helping them explore future pathways while building critical academic skills.
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Our school is powered by the AMP/edu ecosystem — a unified, modern learning platform that strengthens classroom instruction and enhances every student’s learning experience. AMP brings together curriculum, tools, and resources in one cohesive system, helping teachers deliver engaging, consistent instruction and giving students confidence with a well-supported, high-quality education.
Core Subjects & Electives
At Toledo Preparatory Academy, 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, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Electives. Electives give students the opportunity to explore interests and build practical skills beyond the core curriculum. These courses support creativity, independence, and career readiness.
Physical Education
PE supports movement, health, and social development through structured games and fitness activities. Students build coordination, confidence, and positive habits for lifelong wellness.
Career Tech Education (Grades 7+)
Middle school students explore career pathways through hands-on courses in Broadcasting, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, and Design & Production. Students in Grades 7–8 may also earn college credit through a partnership with Owens Community College.
Urban Agriculture
Grade 7.
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.
Certified & Licensed Teachers
Our teachers meet the educator qualification requirements outlined in 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
Toledo Academy serves a diverse population of students and we work to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
Special Education & Child Find Contacts
Elementary School:
Sandi Garcia, Principal
shendrix@toledoprepacademy.org
(419) 574-0965
Middle School:
Andrew Mossbarger, Principal
amossbarger@toledoprepacademy.org
(419) 574-0970
Social-Emotional Learning
SEL is built into the school day, helping students strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and relationship-building skills. Instruction supports a positive school culture and whole-child development.