Kentwood Systems

• Small classrooms - 10 to 15 students
• Student to staff ratio: 5 to 1
• Focus on skill based learning rather than factual memorization
• Teach critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Offer constant positive feedback and reinforcement
• Determine and remediate specific deficits
• Give students the skills they will need to succeed
• Create a nurturing safe environment that fosters learning, promotes teamwork, and facilitates social and emotional growth

The Four Corner Approach

Kentwood uses the Four Corner Approach to Child Development and Education. A person must master these skills to be successful in today's society. Regardless of intelligence, a person will not be successful without these skills in place.

Children are unique, like fingerprints. They posses similar characteristics and qualities, but don't fit perfectly into any one diagnosis. Every child has specific needs and possesses unique skill sets.

Broken down, these elements are defined as follows:

Academic

• Academic aptitude is a high priority at Kentwood Preparatory. Read More

Behaviorial

• Effort is focused on the way a child behaves. Read More

Social

• Developing strong social skills is of great importance to a well rounded individual. Read More

Physical

• Good health, proper hygiene, balanced nutrition, and exercise are as important as all of the other components at our school. Read More