While multi-age learning is not typical in public education, it’s essential to life-long learning. All ages have something unique to offer each other. Often, younger children learn best from those slightly older than them, and older children are given more opportunities to practice their knowledge and skills when they help younger students. 

Each student brings their own unique perspective and strengths to the learning environment. At the same time, learning experiences are differentiated so all students build the knowledge and skills they need to continue to grow and develop. Pre-assessments and grade-level standards are used to identify students’ individual learning goals.

Assessment takes place throughout the learning process including traditional pre- and post-assessments.

Most importantly, students engage in self-assessment by analyzing their learning goals and identifying evidence from their learning experiences to support whether or not they met those goals.

Learning and student achievement is based on whether students meet the learning goals. Instead of an A, B, C, D, and F scale students will provide evidence from their learning experiences to determine if they -

• need support

• partially meet the standard

• are nearing the standard

• meet the standard

This type of scale helps students better understand their progress versus the use of more abstract letter grades.

However, this standards-based grading scale can easily be calculated into a 4 point scale often used in public education to assign letter grades and grade point averages.

A transcript with letter grades and GPA will be created for each student for their high school transition records.

We understand that all families want to provide the best educational experiences for their children as well as the inequities in our systems that prevent these opportunities.

PHCS seeks donations and grant funds to keep costs low and provide meaningful learning experiences for our students.

Please contact us for more information on scholarship opportunities.

PHCS is a “micro” school that supports approximately 12 students. Enrollment prioritizes students who live in Northeast Kansas City though spots may be available for students from the broader Kansas City community.

Most college prep high schools* in the Kansas City area require the following for enrollment:

• Students must have no more than two class 3 discipline offenses (or the equivalent) or higher;

• 90% or better attendance record;

• and a 3.00 GPA in core subjects.

*Enrollment requirements for Lincoln Prep, KCPS

A transcript with disciplinary, attendance, and GPA records will be provided for all students. Students may also choose to take standardized tests like the PSAT and NWEA to measure achievement in their core subject areas. This information can also be shared in their enrollment package.