The University-Model and Cornerstone

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Cornerstone Preparatory Academy is a University-Model® school, a private, parent-based Christian school whose purpose is to provide its students with a comprehensive, college-preparatory education from a biblical perspective. This holistic approach is accomplished through an education format that makes provision for both trained classroom instruction and individualized parent mentoring at home.

What is the University-Model?

The University-Model® combines the best attributes of traditional schooling with the best attributes of homeschooling and integrates them into one model. The result is quality, cost-effective, college-preparatory education that gives parents more time for imparting their own faith and values to their children. In partnership with one another, parents and the school work together toward a mutual goal; at Cornerstone, that goal is to build within children a firm foundation of academic excellence and Christian discipleship.

Key Elements of a University-Model School:

Educational Structure
Discipleship

Educational Structure

The University-Model® is a five-day academic program with students spending 2-3 days in the central classroom and 2-3 days in their “satellite classroom” at home.

The key to the success of the concept is the integration of a biblically-based, parentally-guided, Christian faith and a sound, teacher-directed, academic environment. Parents partner with professional educators in this educational process. Under the supervision of the qualified educator, parents are required to provide oversight responsibilities of their children’s coursework in the satellite classroom at home. They also serve as paraprofessionals by providing extension, enrichment, tutoring, and study skills instruction.

The teachers are in charge of all direct instruction in the central classroom, and they encourage and expect students to learn the material assigned through independent practice and homework. Teachers also provide consistent feedback to students and parents regarding the progress in each class.

Discipleship

The purpose of the University-Model® is to cooperate with parents who aspire to train their children to live as responsible Kingdom citizens of the world. The UM school, therefore, emphasizes discipleship instead of evangelization and uses its resources to train young adults who are willing, equipped, and courageous to impact their world in order to glorify God.

The school integrates the Christian faith, formation in virtue, and a biblical worldview into the context of each subject area, to the end that character building that begins in the home receives support and reinforcement throughout the school community.

What Makes Cornerstone a Unique University-Model School?

Our elementary school includes kindergarten through grade 6, while our secondary school includes grades 7 through 12.
Elementary students (K-6) meet on campus Tue/Thu, with home days being Mon/Wed/Fri.
Secondary students (7-12) meet on campus Mon/Wed/Fri, with home days being Tue/Thu (except for students taking certain science, foreign language, and AP classes).
Students may choose to attend Cornerstone full time or part time.
All students attend regularly-scheduled chapel programs.
A wide range of athletic, arts, and student life groups are available for students to enjoy.
Because parent involvement is essential and a vital spiritual element, parents must be in agreement with the school’s doctrinal position as a condition of acceptance to Cornerstone.

Accreditation

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy is a University-Model® school, certified by the National Association of University-Model® Schools (also known as University-Model® Schools International). Cornerstone Prep is accredited by Cognia (formerly known as AdvancEd). We are also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

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