Fairfield Preparatory Academy Hosts School Year Kickoff Event on August 22; Welcomes Students to Inaugural School Year on August 24

August 7, 2023 – Teachers and staff are eager to welcome students to school on August 24 at Fairfield Preparatory Academy, a new public charter school offering competitive sports and college preparatory academics for students in kindergarten through grade 5. New and prospective students and their parents are invited to campus for a School Year Kickoff on August 22 from 5pm-7pm. Guests can enjoy refreshments, meet school staff, and get help with the school registration process.  

Fairfield Preparatory Academy belongs to the ACCEL School network—a nationwide network of over 70 charter schools committed to providing educational opportunities for all students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors. The new school is located at 2470 Princeton Road, Hamilton, OH.  

Academics 
Students receive daily instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Sports. Students additionally participate in Art, Music, Technology, and Social-Emotional Learning. Teachers follow the BLITZ Model which emphasizes mastery of each Ohio Learning Standard. In each subject area, teachers assess each student using scrimmages (every two weeks) and review or accelerate learning material accordingly. Throughout the school year, students, teachers, administrators, and parents track academic performance based on regular assessments, scrimmages, and academic competitions. 

Athletics 
In addition to fitness, intramural practice, and game theory, students play card and board games to learn important aspects of sportsmanship, collaboration, and leadership. By fourth grade, students have the opportunity to participate in competitive intramural and league sports. Middle school students have the opportunity to commit to seasonal or year-round team sports. The school offers competitive sports and physical conditioning integrated into the school day, leaving evenings free for family time and other pursuits.  

Leadership 
Principal of Fairfield Preparatory Academy, Laura Allison is a Butler County native. She completed her undergrad at Troy University and received two master’s degrees, one in Educational Leadership from the University of West Florida and another in Psychology from the University of the Rockies. 

Principal Allison brings 9 years of experience in education ranging from school office manager to teacher, while serving communities in the Department of Defense, Colorado, Florida, and Ohio.  She has most recently served as a Director of Academics for ACCEL Schools in Cincinnati. Her role has been focused on teacher support and development, which ultimately leads to student success in and out of the classroom. 

She believes, “All children can thrive in all areas of their world with coaching and support. This is my core belief as an educator and will be the basis of all of the programs at Fairfield Preparatory Academy.” Principal Allison is dedicated to building a positive culture of learning at Fairfield and looks forward to welcoming students on campus for the start of the 2023-24 school year. 

For more information or to RSVP for upcoming events, visit www.fpacad.org.