Distinguishing Characteristics
There Is Nothing Ordinary About Us
Cornerstone Prep is a very unique elementary school. The school structure, perspective, methods and systems are based on the best practices from high performing school across the country. These best practices, infused with the Biblical Worldview and Christian character that dominate the school culture, make Cornerstone Prep a distinctive institution. The following are some of the distinguishing characteristics of Cornerstone Prep:
College preparation begins in kindergarten.
High expectations support high achievement.
Every minute counts.
Only a Biblical worldview works.
Leadership matters.
Urban Students deserve the best.
College preparation begins in kindergarten.
As noted by the National Research Council, “academic success….can be
predicted with reasonable accuracy by knowing someone’s reading skill
at the end of 3rd grade.” Cornerstone Prep understands the importance
of college preparation at an early age and therefore provides students
with the foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in
college.
High expectations support high achievement.
Cornerstone Prep believes that all students can learn at a high level
when provided access to an achievement-oriented, structured,
disciplined environment beginning in kindergarten. The school demands
excellence from students and faculty alike, seeking the highest level
of achievement from every individual.
Every minute counts.
The work of educating urban students is of utmost importance. The
future of our community and country depends on it. Therefore,
Cornerstone Prep values every minute of the school day. Every system,
process, and procedure is designed to maximize the learning time for
students.
Only a Biblical worldview works.
The word “worldview”, derived from the German, weltanschauung, is
defined as a collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by
an individual or a group. Therefore, a person’s worldview is the basis
on which that person will make decisions, large and small, that
determine the direction of that person’s life. Cornerstone Prep firmly
believes that God has provided us with the only accurate and True
worldview, which is found in the Bible. Therefore, students are taught
this worldview each and every day.
Leadership matters.
The world needs educated leaders with Christian character.
Cornerstone Prep students are equipped and challenged each day to grow
in their ability to lead. This leadership focus prepares students not
only to be leaders in their school but to become life-changing leaders
in their community after leaving school.
Urban students deserve the best.
Urban students consistently attend under resourced schools when
compared to their suburban counterparts. Urban students also
consistently perform poorly on standardized tests when compared to
their suburban counterparts. Cornerstone Prep believes all students,
regardless of their zip code, can perform at high levels when provided
great teachers, proven instructional methods, adequate facilities and
the opportunity to achieve. Cornerstone Prep, located in an urban
community, gives urban students the opportunities they deserve.