Premier Preparatory School
Salem Academy balances rigorous academic study with differentiated learning to enable all students to flourish academically. Emphasizing higher order thinking skills prepares our K-8 students for the demands of college preparatory high school classes. Our extensive catalog of dual-enrollment courses allows SA graduates to earn enough university credits to forego up to a year and a half of college.
- HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW
SA offers 20 university courses for a total of 62 university credits(this link opens in a new window). To support college bound students, SA offers college guidance support that includes monthly college visits, personal help with applications, reference letters, testing (SAT, AP) and scholarships.
A Salem Academy traditional diploma mirrors the same requirements as the State of Oregon, plus 4 credits of Bible. To challenge motivated learners, Salem Academy also awards honors diplomas to students who excel in a select number of honors courses. Our commitment to small class sizes supports both a deeper dive into subjects and an accelerated pace.
Salem Academy is committed to serving students with learning disabilities who will benefit from smaller class sizes but require additional support from Academic Services to excel in our rigorous academic program.
Community building is intentional. Our HS students kick off every school year with a Fall-In retreat; students and faculty immerse in team building experiences at on off-site location. Our students express a lively school spirit cheering at sporting events, dressing up for Black-tie formal, and getting their hands dirty at an annual community service project.
- JUNIOR HIGH OVERVIEW
8th graders have an opportunity to earn high school credit through Algebra I and Honors Physical Science. These classes challenge our motivated 8th grade students and build skills and rigor to prepare in advance of their High School experience.
Our 8th grade students study U.S. History and they will have the opportunity to visit Washington, DC in the spring.
Our Junior High students are eligible to compete in OSAA athletics; the students build teamwork and school pride while competing against other schools in the district.
7th and 8th grade student will also work on their public speaking skills with presentations in the classroom and an opportunity to complete in a regional speech meet competition.
- BRIDGE 56 OVERVIEW
Salem Academy’s Bridge 56 program has been designed to prepare our 5th and 6th grade students for Junior High and High School by teaching them important study & organization skills, having them rotate teachers for core subject classes, selecting their fine arts class, and experiencing a variety of elective classes including Journalism, Art, Computer, Culinary Arts, STEM and Theater.
Bridge 56 students also develop leadership and mentoring skills as they participate in leading chapels, ASB, organizing and facilitating service projects, and mentoring younger students in community chapels. Students participate in a living history fair, world history fair, science labs, outdoor school and various other activities and field trips throughout the year to enhance learning.
- ELEMENTARY OVERVIEW
Our elementary students receive personalized and differentiated education due to our small class sizes and our excellent, certified teachers. We also offer some education support services for those students who need extra academic help outside of class time or tutoring in specific content areas.
The elementary school offers many after school clubs including Lego Club, Lego Robotics, Running Club and our very own literature club called SALT. Our elementary students have participated in ACSI Math Olympics, ACSI Spelling Bee, ACSI Speech Meet, S.A.L.T. (Salem Area Literacy Tournament) and Lego Robotics tournaments.
Students enjoy a variety of “pull-out” classes to enrich and give a well-rounded education. Our “pull-out” classes are taught by dedicated teachers who are passionate about and experts in the areas of Music, Art, Library, Computer Science, and Physical Education.
Communication with families is systematic to ensure that parents are equipped to support their student’s development with organization skills and homework. A Friday Folder is sent home weekly with graded homework and a weekly newsletter to highlight upcoming activities, provide weekly spelling words and bible memory verse, and class messages.The elementary school experience also includes many field trips to enhance student learning, music performances, learning outside in our school garden, chapels, guest speakers and assemblies and more.
