Is this academy accredited?
Yes! PSA is accredited by the state of Indiana. In addition, Edmentum (what we use to teach Reading and Mathematics) is accredited by Cognia and the NCAA. That means our student’s work in the classroom is fully transferable.
Will the school have scholarships?
Yes, we were recently accredited by the Indiana Dept of Education which means that ours schools can qualify for the Indiana School Choice Scholarship. In short, this means that tuition for PSA is reduced almost by 50%. More detailed information can be found by clicking this link or by contacting our Head of School, John Reynolds.
What sort of testing/assessments are given to the students?
Students at PSA will take part in a variety of assessments during the academic year. Formative assessments will be provided to students as they progress through skills to check progress. PSA will give students NWEA 3 times a year to capture their overall progress during the academic year. PSA students will also be required to take part in state testing like ILEARN.
Will students need to bring their own lunch?
Yes, students will need to bring their own lunch or can order their lunch (with parent permission) through apps such as Door Dash and Grub Hub. The academy will have a kitchen area where students can make their own light breakfast (smoothies, bagels, etc..)
What sort of equipment will the students need to bring?
A complete list will be shared to parents before the academy opens in the Fall, but here are some things to consider.
Students should bring:
Shoes appropriate for training
Training Top and Shorts
Water
Students will be provided with a locker area to keep their training gear so it is separate from the academic area. Students will be given time to change and clean up after training.
Can students take AP classes or classes for High School credits at PSA?
Yes! We will work with local schools to ensure that the academic pathway a student is on is continued at PSA. Additionally, for our 8th grade students, the head of school will work with a student’s prospective high school to ensure that some courses taken at PSA qualify for high school or AP credit. Contact Head of School John Reynolds for more information.
Will the students be inside all day?
No. We have green space outside where we will be using during our day. From eating lunch outside, doing yoga outside, and creating projects that utilize green space we will make sure our students are not sitting inside when the weather is nice.
Can players from outside of Indy Premier attend PSA?
Yes, Premier Soccer Academy is for players serious about soccer, regardless of where they play club soccer. The goal of the academy is to support any player who is interested in improving their game.
Will PSA have a team that competes locally?
No, since Premier Soccer Academy is designed for the individual athlete, there are no teams that will form to compete. Player will continue to play with their club team during the academic year.