Classrooms are well-managed and the students are focused. The goal is to maximize classroom hours and prepare students for a professional mindset.

The philosophy...

We believe that a well-managed classroom is the key to success. Therefore, the staff is highly-skilled in the science of classroom management. Instructional time is maximized as teachers correct disruptive behavior at the root. Consistent expectations are reinforced each day as students get into a routine. Their attention span then grows over time. 

The result is more academic progression. The science of classroom management is often overlooked as a key driver of high performing schools.

"If our American way of life fails the child, it fails us all."

- Pearl S. Buck

Extended Day...

PODER is one of the few schools to offer an extended day program where students are dismissed at 4:00pm, and where tutoring and extra-curricular clubs take place until 5:00pm. The extra instructional time provides a structured environment for students between the hours of 3:00pm and 5:00pm. This is a common window of unsupervised time for students with working parents.

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