Our son came here with multiple LDs and associated issues. Educating bright kids, who function so differently from the average student, requires experience, flexibility, a socially safe environment, and the ability to meet kids where they are, and move them to where they need to be, which is what we
... Read more found at Palo Alto Prep. Our son was finally able to succeed here and is now a successful and engaged student at Foothill College, thanks to Lisa, Chris, and a dedicated staff, who because they have overcome difficulties themselves, can serve as believable and authentic role models. You can find schools with a more attractive physical plant and amenities, but what really counts is the soul you can feel in a place, and the spirit an organization serves. At Palo Alto Prep that spirit is about making a difference in the lives of individuals, while preparing them for the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/09
Palo Alto Prep takes the time to research any special needs a child may have. They know each child by the 2nd week well enough to help guide them through the school year.
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Posted by a parent on 11/23/08
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Palo Alto Prep for the invaluable guidance i received during my time there. I credit Palo Alto Prep's guidance for the 2 (soon to be 3) Dean's List Academic Awards that I received at Menlo College, as well as my near 4.0 cumulative GPA. Your institution allowed
... Read more me to adopt a strong work ethic that I will use for the rest of my life. Give the staff my best wishes and I hope to see you all in the near future. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/21/08
Palo Alto Prep is a fantastic school. We have been searching for an alternate school for our daughter . She is extremely intelligent but unfortunately, the public school system could not meet her needs. Until we found PAP we didn't think we could find a school where she could thrive both academically
... Read more and emotionally. The Founder Chris Keck and Dean of Students, Lisa O'Hearn Keck have been incredible. They have literally turned our daughter's life around. Mainstream high school became so overwhelming for her, we couldn't get through a day without phone calls wanting us to pick her up. Since attending Palo Alto Prep, our daughter not only makes it through every day with the special attention and encouragement from the staff, she is smiling again and looks forward to going to school. I highly recommend PAP. We consider this school our lifesaver! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
As far as schools go, PAP is a ten in my book. We wanted to find a drug free and academically challenging school for our teen and that's what we got! Many alternative high schools are filled kids who do drugs. PAP has a zero tolerance policy. Our child is getting an excellent education along with
... Read more many extracurricular activities not offered at other schools such as outdoor ed. and travel to other countries. PAP is a perfect fit. We feel confident our child is getting the best education possible at Palo Alto Prep! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
My daughter was a competitive gymnast and very dyslexic. I needed to find a high school that would help her with her learning disabilities and still allow her to train, travel, and compete. PAP and their amazing teachers did just that. They worked with her one on one, encouraged her when she became discouraged,
... Read more and cheered her on in her sport. The result was that she was accepted at Cornell University and graduated last June. Sending my daughter to PAP was the best decision I have made. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
I went to this school for 2 years and I have to say I am pretty amazed with it. When I went to public school I was having trouble keeping up with the careless teachers they had. When I came to Palo Alto Prep Chris and Lisa where very helpful as were the teachers. Their ability to adapt with their students
... Read more and connect with them is amazing. I am now a successful college student and am pursuing my career choice. I am grateful for the things Palo Alto Prep has done for me and I thank Chris and Lisa. With out this school I would have graduate a year late, but PAP helped me get back on track and make up my credits. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
Palo Alto Prep provides a supportive, flexible environment and staff that empowers their students to be involved and proactive in their own education. The teachers mentor students both academically and personally. They are outstanding role models. The Principal, Vice Principals and office staff are extremely
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
My son graduated in June of 2007 as the valedictorian of his class. He was very proud of his accomplishments. Reflecting back, I think the thing that works so well at PAP is the culture that has been created by the founder and director Chris Keck, the Dean of Students, Lisa O Hearn Keck, and the teachers.
... Read more It is clear that the administrators and teachers care about and believe in each and every student. It is equally as clear that the students care about the teachers and appreciate and respect them. My daughter who goes to the big public school in Palo Alto commented at graduation that it was nice to see kids that really liked their teachers.' My son is now in college and credits his success to the relationships he had with his teachers and the adminstration at Palo Alto Prep. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/17/08
My son had a very good experience at PAP school as a Junior and Senior. He was an under-acheiver and was lost in the large classes of his public school. His interest in learning increased because of the relationships he was able to foster with his teachers who were young and genuinely interested in
... Read more him. The school has a culture of encouragment for all students, which is exactly what many of these kids who have been somewhat beaten down over the years need. They helped him believe in himself, and after all, isn't that what you want the most for your child? As a footnote, he is doing extremely well in his first year at college and even had the confidence to chose a school out-of-state. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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Palo Alto schools — Palo Alto Prepatory School is located at 4000 Middlefield Rd Ste H2, Palo Alto CA 94303. 4000 Middlefield Rd Ste H2 is in the Charleston Gardens neighborhood and 94303 ZIP code in Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto Prepatory School is a Private school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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