Mission & Goals

Empowerment of student through formal leadership roles in school governance, guidance programs such as peer counseling, and in academic support services such as peer tutoring; expectations that teachers are teacher/counselors within a structured system of support for students; student outcomes are measured by multiple assessments including performance based assessments, and formal collaboration exists between the high school and college and is demonstrated through the sharing of educational resources, and coordination of college and high school schedules and calendars.

 

All Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy students are provided with meaningful learning activities due to implementation of our school mission and vision statement. Curriculum is based on techniques that encourage investigative learning and engage students in rigorous, in depth coursework through Honors, Advanced Placement, and college classes. The teachers and the principal frequently attend professional development workshops focused on differentiated instruction, positive communication inside the classroom, project-based curriculum, and interdisciplinary work. As a result of our tightly knit school  community that includes an active college Advisory, an insightful college/high school Alignment Team, a strong Compensatory Educational Advisory.

 

Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy will graduate college and career-ready critical thinkers who are independent, socially conscious, and prepared to embrace their role in the global community.

 

Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy will provide students with the opportunity to concurrently earn a high school diploma and an Associate’s Art degree. Our dedicated staff empower students to think analytically and creatively while preparing them to be competitive, socially responsible and successful in the completion of their college degrees.

 

Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy will prepare its graduates to be engaged, global minded, multimodal students who are:
*Effective multimodal communicators
*Critical thinkers
*Conscientious collaborate leaders
* Responsible citizens

 

At VHTPA, the collaborative involvement of administrators, counselors, teachers, classified staff, parents, and community members is clearly evident in supporting the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students. This unified effort creates a strong foundation for student success.

 

Teachers demonstrate a genuine commitment to student growth and a deep passion for teaching, fostering an environment where every learner feels valued, supported, and challenged. The entire school community works cohesively to create a safe, nurturing, and academically focused atmosphere where students are empowered to excel.

 

VHTPA students are actively engaged in programs and activities that promote their development across multiple domains, academic achievement, social-emotional learning, physical wellness, and character building. Faculty and staff consistently communicate the importance of academic excellence and personal responsibility, reinforcing high expectations within a culture of care and mutual respect.

 

The school has established long-standing support structures that guide students both academically and personally, helping them build the skills necessary to become lifelong learners and effective communicators prepared for future success.

 

Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure campus is a top priority. A dedicated high school campus aide supervises student activity during passing periods and after school, ensuring that VHTPA remains a positive, orderly, and respectful learning environment for all.