Our Curriculum
A+ Academy offers a proven, focused method for preparing students for the range of New York standardized tests. Specializing in instructing students in grades 3–12, we have helped hundreds of students gain admission to New York City’s most prestigious specialized high schools.
One of the many reasons students at A+ Academy exhibit such tremendous success is the organized, experienced teaching staff. Teachers are selected for their expertise in a particular area of study and have created an accurate curriculum designed to target students’ weaknesses and build them into strengths. At the end of each semester, students provide feedback, allowing teachers to modify their methods. Many of these teachers have been a part of the A+ Academy staff for over ten years and are committed to seeing students excel throughout elementary, middle, high school, and beyond.
Students are placed in designated classes designed to meet their specific needs. A+ Academy offers grade-specific programs and levels within each grade. This allows teachers to give every student focused attention and helps target and motivate students in areas of difficulty.
In addition, up-to-date testing materials play a key role in students’ academic success. A+ Academy maintains updated practice tests for all standardized exams, ensuring students will be fully prepared when taking an exam.
We take pride
in our involved and effective teaching approach. Parents and students will find the Academy a truly valuable and welcoming institution where all are invited to learn, practice, and grow.
Our curriculum is divided into Summer, Fall, and Spring programs for 3-12 grades:
Summer Program: The summer program is our largest and runs Monday through Friday for 6–7 weeks. The dates vary every year, but it usually starts at the beginning of July and lasts until the middle of August. Each class is 3 hours long per day.
Fall Program: Our fall program is 15 weeks long, beginning at the start of the school year in September and ending in December. 3rd- to 7th-grade classes are held on Saturdays or Sundays from 9am to 12pm.
Spring Program: Our spring semester begins at the start of January and runs through the end of May. The semester is usually 22 sessions long. 3rd- to 7th-grade classes are held on Saturday or Sunday mornings from 9am to 12pm. Creative writing classes follow in the afternoon.