Mission

The mission of the Everglades Preparatory Academy is to offer students and parents a non-traditional, smaller, innovative and challenging learning environment to meet the unique and diverse needs of its community.

The goal of Everglades Preparatory Academy is to provide a welcoming, supportive, interactive and technology-rich secondary program that will prepare each student for post-secondary education and a successful career, while providing dropout prevention and academic intervention services through alternative education.


OUR VISION:

The faculty and staff at Everglades Preparatory Academy will promote its vision for students by continuously striving to meet the following goals:

  • To inspire students’ creativity, enthusiasm and desire to learn by offering a challenging, interactive and technology-rich learning environment.
  • To develop in students a strong confidence in their abilities to reach their goals by assisting them in becoming adequately prepared to enter a college program or career preparation program that will give them opportunities for future employment.
  • To instill in students a sense of responsibility, a concern for the welfare of others and a desire to become contributing members of society by providing them with leadership opportunities, positive mentors and role models by establishing partnerships with community businesses and organizations.

 

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Dropout Prevention, Alternative High School serving grades 9-12 students in Pahokee, FL.
  • The school model is highly technology infused, utilizing an instructional framework which emphasizes differentiation through small group, peer-to-peer, mentoring program, self-directed and other hands-on learning methods.
  • We provide College Readiness and Accelerated Programs, Career & College Counseling, Academic Counseling, and Development Coaching
  • Since 2012, our school has successfully graduated over 200 students. Currently, our student enrollment is 102. The school team consists of 2 administrators, 7 instructional staff, and 2 support staff.
  • We have been recognized for having the highest graduation increase rate among African American students in Palm Beach County.
  • From (5) to (10) years Charter renewal from 2017-2027
  • June 2017 ( June 30, 2017-June 30, 2022)Everglades Preparatory Academy received our Accreditation and the benefits that it provides to our learning communities, stakeholders, and society, as it helps to ensure that a high level of quality is maintained and that our school, faculty, and students remain ahead in the areas of education, technology, and innovative best practices.
    • EPA has serviced over the years from 2002 to date: 1300 (+) students.
    • Over 430 students have participated in Anquan Boldin Foundation and Florida Crystals Summer Camp since 2010.