Young Men's Preparatory Academy

Young Men’s Preparatory Academy is a small learning environment less than 300 students, focused on Scholarship, Leadership, Integrity and Character. The school includes principles of Sean Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective teens and incorporates elements of Dr. Leonard Sax research on Why Gender Matters with implications for best practices in education.

Wynwood Art District

Honors Courses, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, Virtual Courses

All services of Miami-Dade Public Schools

High speed Computers
108 Desk Tops
174 Laptops

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Various Student Clubs

First Class 2011

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2.0 GPA

2.0 Conduct all classes

2.0 Effort All Classes

Letter of Recommendation

Parent/Student signed agreement

YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Vision Statement

Encourage and aid young men to achieve the academic skills necessary to become productive citizens of our global society.

Mission Statement

Provide an innovative educational program with rigorous and relevant academic and leadership development to provide young men with the essential skills for postsecondary educational experiences.

CORE VALUES
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in academic achievement and organizational performance.

Integrity
We build positive relationships through honesty, respect and compassion, which enhance the self-esteem, safety, and well-being
of our students, families and staff.
Equity
We foster an environment that serves all students and aspires to eliminate the achievement gap.
Citizenship
We honor the diversity of our community by working as a team to ensure the educational success of all of our students and
recognize that our obligations go beyond our professional responsibilities to promote democratic principles.

Scholarship · Leadership · Integrity · Character

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approved a school for girls in 2006. Owing to the great success of the Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, its counterpart, the Young Men’s Preparatory Academy opened in 2008.
The structure of the Young Men’s Preparatory Academy is based on single gender research by noted education experts such as Leonard Sax. This research led to an understanding of how schools can capitalize on innate gender differences to help students reach their full potential.
The faculty and staff are committed to upholding the distinguished and unique learning environment and, the Covey 7 Habits Leadership Program at the Young Men’s Preparatory Academy. The Academy consists of two buildings with 34,000 square feet. Particular attention is given to space utilization and furnishings to meet the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of the school’s single gender population.
Under the leadership and guidance of Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, the Academy exemplifies the ambitious reform of the District’s secondary schools. The Young Men’ s Preparatory Academy serves as a viable public school option for male students in Miami-Dade County.