Royal Palm Academy

ACCREDITATIONS
        Florida Kindergarten Council,
        SACS (Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools)
        FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools)
        CAPE
        National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools

ACADEMICS
Royal Palm Academy believes that true education not only involves the acquisition
of knowledge, but also the development and refinement of key intellectual
abilities including analyzing, synthesizing, relating and judging.
We help each student to reach his full potential by:

Nurturing the strengths, interests and personalities of each student to help them achieve high academic standards

Delivering an advanced and challenging curriculum that is rich in content, teaches effective study skills and habits and encourages critical thinking and reflection as well as logical order of thought and clarity of expression. Student also gain confidence and skills in public speaking and writing

Supporting learning objectives and enhancing learning with technology

Augmenting the curriculum a strong initiation to a second language for all students, beginning in Pre-K

Addressing a student’s weakness with personal attention

Encouraging the discovery and pursuit of talents through instruction in a foreign language, art, music, physical education and technology

Working with parents, our teachers provide individualized instruction and direction.

CHARACTER
Character is the development of core ethical values that form the foundation of the human spirit. These are values, actions and habits that can influence and shape every aspect of life. Our students are mentored and encouraged through the positive role models of the RPA faculty and staff to help them define character as:

An appreciation and respect for others guided by the charity of the Gospel.

Includes trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, honesty, compassion, kindness and manners.

Athletic achievement, sportsmanship and teamwork and social graces

SPIRITUAL
The Christian view of man is rooted in Christ, the ultimate model of human perfection.
Each person, created in the image and likeness of God, is bestowed with dignity, freedom, intellect and will.The purpose of education is to help each person develop these gifts and his natural talents and abilities so that he can fully love and serve God in society. Our educational philosophy is to teach and encourage students learn to seek truth and acquire goodness while developing a broad base of knowledge and a solid understanding of the Christian value in the tradition of the Catholic faith. Each Royal Palm Academy student realizes:

A deep understanding of the Faith through a solid program of religious instruction

A life of grace and participation in the sacramental life of the Church

Prayer as an integral part of school life

Respect for students of all faiths

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
Through acts of service and charity, students develop responsibility and the desire to serve society. An important characteristic of our educational philosophy is voluntary service. Students volunteer in their school and communities, giving of themselves and sharing their gifts for the good of others. We emphasize…

An awareness of social issues, particularly suffering and injustice in the world

A practical understanding of service

The desire to contribute to the well being of the community

The qualities that foster an attitude of service: leadership, teamwork, initiative and perseverance