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Columbus Performance Academy Shepard

Grades K-8
Empowering students through academics, fitness, and leadership.
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About Columbus Performance Academy Shepard

Welcome to Columbus Performance Academy Shepard. We are a first-rate academic and fitness institution where your student can grow intellectually and physically. We strive to instill the values of lifelong learning, strong character, and the importance of being physically fit in each of our students. Our staff and administration stand ready to provide the best possible education and preparation for life.

Please explore our Website for further information, and feel free to visit or contact us at any time.

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Meet Our Principal

Welcome to Columbus Performance Academy Shepard!

At Columbus Performance Academy Shepard we are committed to the education of the whole child. We strive to create and maintain an environment that supports and accommodates the needs of all students that enter our building. Our students are exposed to many enrichment opportunities that are aligned with the planning and implementation of strong academics and access to a strong fitness program.

We offer an extended school day beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. and dismissing promptly at 3:45 p.m. Our students receive 2 hours of ELA instruction, 1 ½ hours of math instruction, 1 hour of science and social studies instruction, 45 minutes of Character Education instruction, and 1 hour of fitness instruction daily; which includes Martial Arts, Tennis, and Soccer skills training.

Using this strong foundation and the dedication of our staff, students and families, Columbus Performance Academy Shepard has been recognized for the Momentum Award 2024 and as a Quality Charter School 2023-2024 by the Department of Education and Workforce.

School Reminders

  • Our doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the school day begins at 8:00 a.m. Any arrival after 8:00 a.m. will be counted as a tardy.
  • Breakfast is served until 8:15 a.m., no exceptions.
  • Students must be in school uniform every day.
  • In the event that your child will be absent from school, please report the absence to the office at 614-318-0720 by 8:30 a.m.
  • Dismissal begins at 3:45 p.m., please refrain from any early dismissals as it affects your child’s education and attendance.
  • I look forward to a great school year full of continued growth and success.

Yours in Educational Excellence,

Ms. Stacie Snyder, Principal
Columbus Performance Academy Shepard
ssnyder@performanceacademies.com

Stacie Snyder

High Schools Want Our Graduates

Our Transition Program helps 8th graders leave Columbus Performance Academy Shepard fully prepared for high school academically, socially, and emotionally.

We guide families through applications, test prep, and interviews, helping students earn spots and scholarships at some of the top high schools in Ohio.

With the right support, our students don’t just get in. They stand out.

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Columbus Performance Academy Shepard School Calendar

Student Academic Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year

Legends

School Closed for Staff and Students
School Closed for Students; Professional Development Day
Parent Teacher Conferences, Meet the Teacher Night
First and Last Day of School for Students
End of Quarters, Graduations
The 2025-2026 Performance Academies Academic Calendar is subject to revision due to emergencies created by severe weather or other public calamities that force the cancellation of classes.
Aug 1
First Day for Staff
Aug 18
Meet the Teacher Night 5-7 p.m.
Aug 20
First Day for Students in Grades 1-8
Aug 20
Kindergarten Last Names A through I
Aug 21
Kindergarten Last Names J through R
Aug 22
Kindergarten Last Names S through Z
Aug 25
First Day for All Kindergarten
Sep 1
Labor Day – No School
Sep 26
In-Service Day - No School
Oct 17
End of First Quarter
Oct 20
In-Service Day – No School
Oct 24
Report Cards Sent Home
Oct 29
Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
Oct 31 - Nov 3
Fall Break – No School
Nov 4
In-Service Day - No School
Nov 24 - 28
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec 1
In-Service Day - No School
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Holiday Break - No School
Jan 9
End of Second Quarter
Jan 12
In-Service Days - No School
Jan 16
Report Cards Sent Home
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Day - No School
Jan 22
Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
Feb 9
In-Service Days - No School
Feb 16 - 20
Winter Break - No School
Mar 9
In-Service Day – No School
Mar 20
End of Third Quarter
Mar 23 - Apr 10
State ELA Testing Grades 3-8
Mar 27
Report Cards Sent Home
Apr 2
Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m.
Apr 13 - 17
Spring Break - No School
Apr 20 - May 8
State Math Testing Grades 3-8
Apr 20 - May 8
State Science Testing Grades 5 & 8
May 22
Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter
May 22
Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduations
May 29
Final Report Cards Sent Home
May 29
Last Day for Staff
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A Day in the Life at Columbus Performance Academy Shepard

“It’s like leaving one home and going to another. Columbus Performance Academy is welcoming, fun, and full of opportunity and the teachers truly care.”

– Columbus Performance parent & staff

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