Augustine Prep sets June 26 opening date; first day of school will be August 16 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Weston Banker
March 9, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Augustine Prep)
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (“Augustine Prep”) announced today that it will officially open on June 26, 2017 and school will start on August 16, 2017. With the major interior work, such as foundation, framing, plumbing and electrical, near completion, the construction team is turning its focus to cosmetic work such as paint, flooring and cabinetry. Both construction and enrollment are on schedule as planned and school leadership is looking forward to officially opening its doors within a few short months.
Located at 2607 S 5th St., Augustine Prep is a non-denominational Christian school poised to become one of the highest performing schools in the nation.  Its 12-acre campus is home to one of the most advanced learning facilities in the state.  It includes bright, flexible learning spaces; advanced classroom technologies; state-of-the-art STEM labs; high-performance athletic and performing arts facilities; and more. Its curriculum is based on the high expectations the school has for every student, and will be taught by top educators who show students the same love and compassion each of us is shown through Christ.
“Every aspect of our school is designed to help our students succeed and prepare for college,” said Alfonso Carmona, Superintendent of Augustine Prep.  “Our learning spaces will encourage positive teacher and student interactions.  Our classrooms and labs will utilize the latest technology to help our students prepare for careers in the technical age. And our athletic, performing arts and extracurricular facilities will teach our students perseverance, grit and sportsmanship. Augustine Prep students will become part a high-performing, supportive and loving school community, where faith and scripture are infused into everything we do.”
More than 700 applications have been received for approximately 50 teaching positions at the school, drawing candidates from 39 states. “Passionate and accredited teachers from across the country are drawn to our vision,” said Carmona. “We are creating a team of educators and leaders who are not only highly-qualified, but are also deeply driven to help our students to become persons of high character.”
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Augustine Prep is now enrolling 500 students in grades K4, K5, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 9.  It will eventually enroll 2,500 children of all grade levels by the 2020-2021 school year.  To learn how you can enroll your students, please visit augprep.org or call (414) 837-3350. To see the entire 2017-2018 Augustine Prep academic calendar, please visit: https://www.augprep.org/about/school-calendar/.
About Augustine Prep
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (Augustine Prep) is a non-denominational Christian school coming to Milwaukee’s south side at 2607 South 5th Street. The school will launch in summer 2017 with K-4, K-5, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 9th grades. Centered on the four pillars of faith, family, academics and athletics,   Augustine Prep will be a student-centered environment where young learners take ownership of their education not only in academics, but also physical health, creativity, and faith. For more information, visit augprep.org or call (414) 837-3350.