A Public School Dedicated to Academic and Artistic Excellence

PVPA is a regional public charter school serving 400 students grades 7-12, from over 60 towns throughout Western Massachusetts. We seek to connect the creative process with critical thinking to inspire a love of learning. As a charter school, the work we do informs educational policy at local, state and national levels.

The Greek word paideia means “from all sources.” At PVPA “Paideia” refers to a three-week intersession offering students in all grades opportunities for unique learning experiences. Students and teachers develop Paideia programs that facilitate personal growth and development. Students select and focus on one or two programs of study from a variety of choices. For each year that a student attends PVPA, successful completion of a Paideia activity is a credit requirement. This entails attendance at minimum 80% of the class meetings and successful completion of all goals and products as set by the class leader. Students may apply to complete an independent study during Paideia.

Download the 2013 Paideia Course Catalog

2013 Registration Schedule

Grade Level Date of Sign-up
Seniors Monday December 10
Juniors Tuesday December 11
Sophomores Wednesday December 12
Freshman Thursday December 13
7th & 8th Grades      Friday December 14

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Upcoming Events

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Performances & Events
Dearly Departed
Sun May 19, 2013 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Academic Calendar
MCAS Make up Testing 7/8
Tue May 21, 2013
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Academic Calendar
Memorial Day - No School
Mon May 27, 2013
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Performances & Events
"Hot Time in the City" Spring Music Showcase
Thu May 30, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Academic Calendar
Seniors' Last Day of Classes
Fri May 31, 2013
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Performances & Events
"Hot Time in the City" Spring Music Showcase
Fri May 31, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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College Admissions
SAT administration
Sat Jun 1, 2013
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Academic Calendar
MCAS Biology 10th
Tue Jun 4, 2013
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