Preuss - Key Elements for Success

The creation of a strong and influential “college-bound culture” at the school with high expectations for all students
Longer school day and school year: Preuss logs 74,669 instructional minutes compared to the state requirement of 64,800. After completing middle and high school, Preuss students have accumulated almost an entire extra academic year.
An energetic team of teachers with a college major and expertise in their subject matter
Collaborative, weekly professional development, essential to our “culture of learning”
A rigorous single-track, college-preparatory curriculum strategically designed to fulfill and exceed University of California “a-g” admission requirements
An array of academic supports for struggling students including tutoring, mentoring and counseling
Innovative Advisory class (University Prep) and curriculum in which students and their parents are guided and supported by the same teacher from grade 6 to 12. This strategy is based upon the successful Advancement Via Individual Determination program model developed at Clairemont High School.
Parent engagement and involvement
Strong connections with the San Diego community for volunteers, internships, academic partnerships and program sponsorships