Building academic foundations
Shepherd Community Academy serves children from preschool through fifth grade with small class sizes and wrap-around support. The Shepherd Community Academy Preschool is a Paths to Quality Level 3 program, and our elementary school is fully accredited. Since opening in 2000, the Academy has cared for the spiritual, physical, social, and academic needs of kids on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis—offering them a strong foundation for future success.
Interested in Shepherd Community Academy? Please reach out with any questions or to enroll your child. Contact Valerie Eiler at valerie@shepherdcommunity.org or 317-375-0203 ext. 360
ACADEMIC RESULTS
Giving children a strong start
The Academy carefully chooses curriculum that focuses on foundational skills like reading, math, and problem solving, while also offering enrichment in the arts and sciences. All of our materials meet rigorous academic standards. As a result, our students consistently test at or above grade level, and the vast majority pass the I-Read assessment on the first try.
MEETING STUDENT NEEDS
Serving the whole child
Food
breakfast, lunch, & weekends
Support
spiritual, social, & emotional care
Academics
personalized instruction
PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION
Supporting children as they learn
Our teachers make sure that every child at the Academy has the instruction he or she needs to thrive and develop in every subject. Each student receives personal attention, and a plan to support their academic progress. An active group of volunteers also connects with our students on a weekly basis, building relationships through reading, games, and activities. The Academy’s nurturing environment helps students develop a love for learning and the confidence to keep improving throughout their years at school.
Reading Curriculum
K-4: A-Z for Mat Man and Me
K-5th grade: ready reading in conjunction with i-ready online, daily practice
In addition, 30 minutes of Orton Gillingham Phonics daily
Writing Curriculum
K: We Love Writing (1st semester)
How To, Informative, Narrative, and Opinion Writing (2nd semester)
1st grade: Primary Writing Success
2nd-5th grade: ready writing
Remedial Services
We offer Title I services in reading and math, OG tutoring after school, reading intervention, and ELL tutoring
For more information, contact:
Valerie Eiler – valerie@shepherdcommunity.org
Bethany Morford – bethanym@shepherdcommunity.
