July 5, 2017
What do you love about MPA?
MPA is an absolute gem of a school. There is a strong commitment to and follow-through with caring for others, and teaching respect toward others, all the while providing the students with an environment where developing the individual is very important.
How is your child encouraged to dream big and do right at MPA?
Our kindergartner is constantly encouraged and supported to reach further within his capabilities. The students are consistently supported to make thoughtful decisions, by wonderful, expert teaching staff.
What would you tell another parent considering MPA?
MPA is the place to be. It is where students flourish, are given life skills that will serve them well in their adult lives, while providing a wide, varied curriculum that gives them a tremendous advantage for further learning. Both horizontal and vertical pattern knowledge is layered in with thoughtful application.
In what ways has MPA prepared your child for life in the 21st century?
Our student, though only in Kindergarten, has been given tools of caring, support, understanding, negotiation, and is learning to verbalize issues. The result is a very well rounded student who considers others, as well as himself, who is caring, and thoughtful toward others.
What do you hope for your child in 20 years?
That he can look back at his wonderful experience at MPA and realize what an amazing start he had to life, and that the tools he uses as an adult have been with him since his years here.
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your MPA experience?
The degree of thought, compassion, consideration, and support to each student, extending even toward the student’s family is something that we were not prepared for, but make us grateful. MPA is a treasure among schools and we are so grateful to be able to be part of such an exciting, innovative educational experience.
Mounds Park Academy, a PreK-12 private school in Saint Paul, is currently accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. For more information about admission and to schedule your tour, visit moundsparkacademy.org/admission. We look forward to getting to know your family!
