Model for Success

Key Element of The Preuss School Model

Our model elements are a unique hybrid of research-based best practices proven to help prepare low-income students to be first-time college attendees. A key at the Preuss School - strong leadership that has held the course of our singular mission, maintaining an unwavering commitment to:

  • The creation of a strong and influential "college-bound culture" at the school with high expectations for all students
  • An energetic team of teachers with a college major and expertise in their subject matter
  • Collaborative, weekly professional development, essential to our "culture of learning"
  • A rigorous single-track, college-preparatory curriculum strategically designed to fulfill and exceed University of California "a-g" admission requirements
  • An array of academic supports for struggling students - tutoring, mentoring, and counseling
  • Innovative Advisory (University Prep) class and curriculum in which students and their parents are guided and supported by the same teacher from grade 6 to 12. This strategy is based upon the sucessful Advanncement Via Iindividual Determination program model developed at Clairemont High School.
  • Mandatory yet engaged parent involvement, a minimum 15 hours of school service
  • Strong connections with the San Diego community for volunteers, internships, academic partnerships, and program sponsorships