Preparatory Academy, Inc.
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Paperfolding for Engineering 

This class will start with the basics of paperfolding and move through a series of paperfolding projects to improve fine motor skills, visual motor integration, 3D spatial manipulation, and the ability to understand and follow multi-step directions. Once the students have developed a basic ability, we will use paper while following the engineering design process to build and improve projects.
Why paperfolding? While the educational benefits of paperfolding and origami have been appreciated for centuries, recently, engineers and scientists have used the art to advance science and engineering in many fields. This video from NASA highlights some of the new technology developed using paperfolding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly3hMBD4h5E
Thursdays 2:05-3:05 pm EDT​

Tuition and Fees

School Year Tuition $650
Materials $100
Preparatory Academy Students do not need to register separately for these classes. All students have the appropriate classes, hardware, materials, software access, and much more included in the yearly tuition. All Preparatory Academy students will have access to the group tutoring sessions as well as regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with subject specialists. These classes are designed for homeschool students who would like to join us for a class or a few classes. Every student who is registered for any class may join us for clubs, family excursions, and special events. Fees may apply.
 A Florida Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3)Corporation.
Accredited Class 1 Academic institution by National Accreditation Council #AC4905-FL1881
FL DOE Private School #6953                  College Board School Code: 101175           
​NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS REGARDS TO STUDENTS
The Preparatory Academy Inc., school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. ​
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Founders and Board
    • Letter from our founders
    • Philosophy
    • Policies
  • Admissions
    • Admissions
    • Application
    • Academic Calendar
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Scholarships
    • Scholarship Fund
  • Our Programs
    • Project-based Learning Program
    • About PBL
    • Individualized Learning Plan
    • Academics
    • Sample Schedule
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Choice Courses
    • Family Workshops
  • Our Community
    • Our Community
    • Clubs
    • Events
    • Student Groups
    • Teachers
    • Parents and Guardians