Student life
Explore student activities, programs, traditions, and everyday life at Cleveland Preparatory Academy.
At Cleveland Preparatory Academy, students learn to lead with confidence, resilience, and pride. The school’s culturally diverse campus and goal-oriented culture foster a strong sense of community where students are celebrated for their growth, grit, and success.
Specialized Learning Environments
Students have access to spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and collaboration:
- Cafeteria
- Gym
- Library
- Outdoor Play Field
- Technology Lab
- Science Lab
Positive School Culture Program
A competitive, team-based system promotes accountability, motivation, and celebration.
- Students earn ClassDojo points for positive behavior and academic progress
- Points can be redeemed for prizes, books, and class parties through the Panther Store
- Students participate in competitive classroom events to earn individual and group rewards
Dress Code
The dress code supports a focused and unified learning environment:
- Tops: White, black, maroon, or hunter green polo or dress shirt
- Bottoms: Black pants, skirt, or dress
- Shoes/Accessories: Closed toe
- Uniform and school supply assistance is available for families
Field Trips & Learning Excursions
Free reward-based and service-oriented field trips connect students to their community and the world beyond school:
- Grades K–5: Pumpkin Patch
- Grade 8: Amusement Park
- All Grades: Service Learning with Cleveland Food Bank
Student Activities & School Traditions
Celebrations and events throughout the year build pride, awareness, and connection:
- Quarterly Award Ceremonies
- Autism and Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Back to School Event
- Black History Month Event
- Cancer Awareness
- Cinco de Mayo
- Exotic Animals in School Field Trip
- Fathers Walk
- Field Day
- Grandparents Day Celebration
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
- Holiday Performance
- Wizard of the Week
- Thanksgiving Giveaways
- Trunk or Treat
- Valentine’s Day Social
- Women’s History Month
Clubs
Students engage their interests and develop new skills through after-school clubs:
- Gaming (Grades 3–8)
- Robotics
- Anime Club
- Peer Mediation
Sports
Middle school students compete in athletics that build confidence, discipline, and school spirit:
- Basketball (Grades 4–8)
- Cheerleading (Grades 4–8)
- Volleyball (Grades 4–8)
- Track
- Flag Football (Grades 5-8)
- Practices held after school, games on Saturdays