Grace Preparatory Academy of Durango

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Grace Preparatory Academy of Durango
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Coordinates 37°16′33″N107°52′39″W / 37.275926°N 107.877420°W / 37.275926; -107.877420 Coordinates: 37°16′33″N107°52′39″W / 37.275926°N 107.877420°W / 37.275926; -107.877420
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Type Private school
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Established2001 (2001)
Grades7-12
Accreditation Association of Christian Schools International
Affiliation National Association of University-Model Schools
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Grace Preparatory Academy of Durango is a private, college-preparatory Christian school located in Durango, Colorado, United States. Founded in 2001, it offers programs for seventh through twelfth grade students. It has been a member of the National Association of University-Model Schools since 2006 and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. [1]

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Educational model

Grace Preparatory Academy of Durango adheres to the educational model known as the University-Model School® (UMS) which combines two elements of educational success, the professional classroom instruction of a teacher and the at-home mentoring of a parent, into a unified, college-like program. [2] Students attend classes on campus two days per week, and instruction continues at home on the other days.

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