McKinney Academy

The mission of McKinney Academy is to provide students in grades K - 4 with a quality education by developing a strong academic foundation in a nurturing environment while integrating art, music, drama and nutrition. Our students will be introduced to "thinking globally". This includes learning about our own community as well as learning about other countries outside the United States. It is essential that we create the right balance between academics and creative arts in a positive learning environment in order to develop well-rounded, motivated, independent and responsible individuals.
We are of the philosophy from the Paideia (pi day a) Group that "all children can learn". In keeping true to our mission of providing a high quality education, it is deemed important to employ the most effective methods in order to target various learning styles. In many studies, it has been shown that subject matter is most effectively communicated when it is presented in such a way that allows children to learn sequentially and incrementally through practice and repetition. During the elementary school years at McKinney Academy, the procedure of allowing students to master new skills learned through practice and repetition, will enable the children to develop the strong foundation needed to progress in their educational experience.