Mason Preparatory School
Mason Preparatory School
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About this organization
Mission
MASON PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE WHOLE CHILD IN PREPARATION FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION THROUGH THE CULTIVATION OF RESPECT, INTEGRITY, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT RESULTS IN A PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
About
MASON PREPARATORY SCHOOL EDUCATES OVER 300 STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE PROGRAMS. THE SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS (SACS), THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (SAIS), AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (SCISA). THE SCHOOL IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (NAIS) AND THE PALMETTO ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (PAIS). THE SCHOOL HAS A STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO OF 10 TO 1. THE SCHOOL'S PROGRAM IS AS FOLLOWS: TWO HOMEROOMS PER GRADE INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANTS IN EACH KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE CLASS, SHARED ASSISTANTS IN EACH GRADE 2-4, SHARED ASSISTANT FOR GRADES 5-8 STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION BEGINNING IN KINDERGARTEN; 1:1 IPAD/TABLET PROGRAM IN GRADES 3-8 WEEKLY CURRICULUM INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, MEDIA CENTER, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GUIDANCE, FRENCH AND/OR SPANISH CARNEGIE UNIT AVAILABLE IN ALGEBRA I AND FRENCH I OR SPANISH I FOR PROFICIENT 8TH GRADE STUDENTS FULL TIME GUIDANCE COUNSELOR FULL TIME LEARNING SPECIALIST AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES OFFERED (SEE FURTHER BELOW) VARIED SPORTS PROGRAMS OFFERED (SEE FURTHER BELOW) EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE ON FULL SCHOOL DAYS UNTIL 5:45 OUR GRADUATES ENROLL IN AN OUTSTANDING VARIETY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS ALTHOUGH THE MASON PREP SCHOOL DAY OFFICIALLY ENDS AT 3:05 P.M., MANY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL. EXTENDED DAY OFFERED ON A FLEXIBLE AS-NEEDED BASIS, THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT UNTIL 5:45 P.M., WITH TIME FOR HOMEWORK AS WELL AS FOR RECREATION. HOMEWORK HELP IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN STUDY HALL SESSIONS CONDUCTED BY STAFF MEMBERS. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS "MASON PREP WELCOMES THE OPPORTUNITY TO COORDINATE VARIOUS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS IN EVERY GRADE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS THROUGH THE ARTS, ATHLETICS, CULTURE, MATH, SCIENCE, STRATEGY AND ENGINEERING. THE PARTICIPANTS ALSO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, PARTICIPATION, FAIR PLAY AND PERSISTENCE AS THE DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES BROADEN THE WORLD AROUND THEM." - ROSEANN JORDAN, ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL ATHLETICS THE MASON PREP FACULTY, STAFF, AND COACHES STRIVE TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD, AND OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT PART IN THIS EFFORT. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH BASIC FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND THEN BUILD ON THOSE SKILLS AT APPROPRIATE AGE LEVELS. FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND STRATEGIES IN SEVERAL SPORTS CAN BE MASTERED IN THE EIGHT YEARS AT MASON PREP, AND ATHLETES WHO CONTINUE THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS CAN MAKE AN EASY TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. MASON PREP ATHLETES ALSO LEARN THE MEANING OF HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, RESPONSIBILITY, COMMITMENT, AND SPORTSMANSHIP - CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS FOR EACH ATHLETE TO TAKE TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF SPORT AND INTO ADULTHOOD. TENNIS SCHEDULES MASON PREP 1 MASON PREP KNIGHTS MASON PREP GOLD TEAM SPORTS MASON PREPS TEAMS TYPICALLY INVOLVE GRADES 4 - 8. WE PLAY AREA SCHOOLS, GIVING OUR CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH SPORT. VOLLEYBALL (GIRLS) IN THE FALL OF 2018, MASON PREP FIELDED THREE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 5-8. THE VOLLEYBALL SEASON RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO MID-OCTOBER, WITH GAMES PLAYED THROUGH THE CITY OF CHARLESTON RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE. BASKETBALL (GIRLS AND BOYS) THE BASKETBALL PROGRAM RUNS FROM MID-OCTOBER THROUGH EARLY FEBRUARY. DURING THE 2018-2019 SEASON, MASON PREP FIELDED SIX TEAMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN FOURTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE IN THE TRIDENT BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION. TENNIS (GIRLS AND BOYS, GRADES 4-8) - TENNIS SEASON TAKES PLACE IN THE SPRING WITH COMPETITIONS THROUGH THE CHARLESTON TENNIS CENTER. DEVELOPMENTAL SPORTS BEFORE STUDENTS ENTER A COMPETITIVE ARENA, DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS ARE OFFERED IN BASKETBALL IN GRADES K - 3. THESE TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN INTRAMURAL SESSIONS WITH VOLUNTEER PARENT COACHES. RATHER THAN A WIN/LOSS RECORD, EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMING TO THE BEST OF HIS OR HER ABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS ARE THE MASON PREP MEASURES OF SUCCESS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Mason preparatory school is committed to the education of the whole child in preparation for secondary education through the cultivation of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility within a nurturing environment that results in a productive citizen of a global community.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Mason preparatory school is committed to the education of the whole child in preparation for secondary education through the cultivation of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility within a nurturing environment that results in a productive citizen of a global community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as SC.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 56 HALSEY BLVD, CHARLESTON, SC, 29401.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 117 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $206,218.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1964.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,358,181 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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