President: Mr. Alex Tejeda

Principal: Mr. Ubaldo Interian
Assistant Principal: Mr. William Moses

Accounts Payable/Receivable: Mr. David Rios

Administrative Staff: Krystle Suarez

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

Masters Preparatory School houses approximately 250 students, grades Pre-K4 thru 5th. The school provides a complete educational experience. Our academic programs are second to none, and our curriculum is one of the best in the state of Florida. Students will also grow and mature socially as they interact with children from several different backgrounds. Safety is not a concern as we are located in a well-guarded and secure location.

Children are our main priority, and children entering our program will leave with confidence, and superior academic and social skills. They will know and appreciate their uniqueness, capabilities, and creativeness. In addition, they will have acquired the tools necessary to explore their world, know their role, and succeed at any endeavor they undertake.

Students will learn in a warm and safe learning environment where our professional, qualified, and certified staff will teach them how to identify their strengths and improve any weaknesses. Students will obtain the tools necessary to overcome any challenges the future will bring them. Our exceptional faculty along with students’ peers will contribute to your child’s academic and social development.
Masters Preparatory School serves the community, the state, and the nation by beginning to prepare young people to be productive members of society. We will instill moral and ethical behavior in our students while nurturing their intellectual and technological development, as well as increasing literacy and critical thinking skills. Students will also acquire a strong work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility.

We recognize unique talents and potential by recognizing each student’s natural abilities, interests, cultural background, and learning styles. In addition, we provide an atmosphere that encourages each student to strive for excellence in values-based living, academics, integrity, and physical well-being. Masters Preparatory School is committed to creating a dynamic learning environment which fosters and nurtures the uniqueness of each student, recognizing the range of aptitudes, interests, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles of our student body.

Curriculum- “Excellence in Education that Builds a Foundation for the Future”

Masters Preparatory School offers a complete and rich core curriculum, as well as enrichment classes. The core curriculum consists of: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and Performing Arts. Enrichment is provided in electives and required courses in Computer Science, Art, Humanities, Music, Journalism, Dance, and Physical Education.

Combined, these offer a balanced and exciting edcation your child will greatly benefit from and enjoy.
Our school utilizes the A Beka Book curriculum which gives a traditional approach to learning. This cirriculum undoubtedly provides learners with an excellent foundation for learning, as well as expounding and building upon learned concepts. The A Beka Book approach to education keeps learning lively, interesting, and memorable. The materials reflect sensible theory that is firmly anchored to practicality. A Beka Book materials have been developed as a result of 50 years of actual classroom experience.

Core Academic Courses

Language Arts, Reading, and Writing
Language Arts integrates reading, writing, spelling, phonics, and grammar. Listening comprehension and storytelling is coupled with discussion and computer instruction. Students are exposed to the reading-writing connection. Students will learn prewriting, drafting, responding and revising, proofreading, and publishing. Students also receive instruction in the parts of speech, word usage, mechanics, and vocabulary development. Students will develop clear and effective oral and written communication skills.

Mathematics
Mathematics focuses on the mastery of basic concepts and the use of higher-level tactics and problem solving skills. As students progress through the grades, these crucial concepts will be easily recognized, and will help students complete higher levels of mathematic applications. Students will be exposed to activities that will encourage hearing, sensory, and visual areas. Mastery of math applications will occur, along with finding creative and alternative problem-solving strategies.

Science
Science integrates exploration and experimentation with mathematics, writing, and thinking skills in a hands-on learning environment. This will promote early development of scientific skills. Scientific knowledge will also be acquired by observing, comparing, classifying, interpreting, estimating, communicating, and planning. Basic investigations will be conducted, along with measuring, predicting, inferring, drawing conclusions, hypothesizing, formulating, identifying, and experimenting.

Social Studies
Social studies exposes students to history, economics, government values, customs, geography, and other aspects of society. Students will connect with their communities, and understand their communities’ importance. Field trips to various sites enhance learning in these areas.

Students who achieve outstanding academic performance are honored on Masters Preparatory School’s honor roll. Outstanding students are also honored at the end of the year in the Masters Preparatory School’s Awards Ceremony.

Enrichment

Spanish
Students are introduced to a new and exciting language. As they progress through the grades, students will become more proficient speakers, readers, and writers of the language. The course is taught several times weekly, beginning in the kindergarten level.

Music
Music is designed to stimulate musical creativeness and abilities through a structured fun and entertaining enviornment. It also introduces students to the foundational building blocks of music appreciation. Students also learn to play various instruments.

Art
Art focuses on asthetics, and basic skills like tracing, coloring, and drawing are acquired and used. Students will grow emotionally and intellectually from sensory experiences. These experiences will promote creativity, imagination, and artistic expression.

Physical Education and Health
Physical Education and Health focuses on team-building, teaching sportsmanship, and teaching cooperation through sports and activities. This will encourage physical well-being and encourage a lifetime participation in physical activity, recreational or organized. Students will be well-rounded, healthy, and more productive.

Computer Science
The technology laboratory is taught in conjunction with the curriculum, along with many other applications and computer functions. Students learn the fundamentals of computer technology, along with safely using the Internet and multimedia technology. Technology is utilized to increase literacy skills and indispensable knowledge.

Reading Programs
This critical and extremely beneficial program is designed to help those students who may be having difficulty with reading fluency and comprehension. Students work in groups of two or three with a certified reading specialist to improve word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. Sessions are provided at least three times a week.

Journalism
Students are introduced to the basics of collecting and editing of news for presentation through the media. In addition, an introduction to writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine will be acquired.

Dance
Students engage in modern dance activities using contemporary music like R&B and Hip-Hop. Students are given the opportunity to participate in cheerleading as well.

Field Trips
Field trips are an important component to enhancing the educational experience. They allow students to participate, better understand, and witness the key concepts and information they learn in the classroom. Field trips also allow students to see and interact with the community in which they inhabit. Finally, field trips are a fun way for students to learn and promote commaraderie between classmates and teachers.
Classes visit: The Museum of Discovery and Science, Miami Seaquarium, Miami Children’s Museum, Wanadoo City, Biscayne Natural Perserve Park, Muvico educational events, American Amerlines Arena events, Parrot Jungle, Metro Zoo, Florida Marlins game, Washington, DC, Busch Gardens, along with other great places.