Every kid knows what “great” means. At ACE Prep, we give them the tools to practice it daily.
When children arrive at school each morning, their minds are usually on friends, activities, and the day ahead. ACE Prep meets them where they are by weaving character development into every aspect of their day. As a tuition-free public charter, we at ACE Prep equip our K–6 students with a common language and shared expectations: Be Brave. Be Enthusiastic. Growth-focused. Responsible. Enduring. Achievement-centered. Team-oriented…BE GREAT!
Our BE GREAT values are practiced consistently, intentionally, and with purpose. Most importantly, we partner closely with families to ensure these values extend beyond our classrooms.
If that sounds like a poster that’s “too good to be true,” wait until you see how our second graders run morning meetings, or how fourth graders can resolve lunchroom disagreements without calling in the adults. Not only is it true. It is regularly in action at ACE Prep. Our scholars don’t need them to do the right thing. They’ve got values nurtured into muscle memory.
The Character Wins Parents Don’t See Coming – How BE GREAT Ripples
Your kid starts showing positive character changes at home.
Imagine your child calling out “Be Responsible” when a sibling forgets to feed the dog. BE GREAT can start showing up at home in the language kids use and in the way they move through the day (without anyone asking them to).
Confidence without the ego.
BE GREAT rewards kids for how they lift others up, not how loud they are. That means quiet kids still get noticed. Not for raising their hand first, but for helping a classmate who didn’t understand the directions. Parents watch their kids step into leadership without turning into showboats.
School doesn’t feel like a mystery.
Because BE GREAT is everywhere—posted, spoken, reinforced—parents know what teachers are talking about when they say a student is doing well.
They take pride in being the example.
Every kid wants attention. ACE Prep makes sure it’s for the right reasons.
Strong Culture. No Wasted Time.
BE GREAT does so much more than just shape kids. It sharpens classrooms, ensures transitions move faster, and helps teachers teach more. Our robust character education program provides structured goals and gentle guidance every day, giving students clear pathways to develop these essential qualities.
Our staff invests in character education knowing it will pay major dividends for everyone involved. Our students don’t wait for adults to fix things because they’ve been taught how to step in. That kind of culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built, minute by minute, from the first morning greeting to the final line-up at dismissal.
Our robust character education program includes yearly orientations for families. We create clear behavioral guidelines that everyone understands. Teachers, administrators, and families work together to uphold these expectations, creating a balance of structured support and joyful celebrations of progress. Through frequent and proactive communication, we ensure parents have the tools they need to reinforce these values at home.
By mastering these BE GREAT values, our scholars develop the mindset and skills that will prepare them for academic excellence, future careers, and lifelong success.
If you want a school where values are part of the day, not part of a poster then consider ACE Prep. Serving grades K-6, we’re now enrolling for 2025-2026. Visit our website or schedule a tour to learn more about how our BE GREAT values can help your child develop not just academically, but as a whole person.
About ACE Prep
ACE Prep is a tuition-free public charter school serving K-6 students in Indianapolis since 2016. With our BE GREAT core values and whole-team, whole-child approach, we provide an exceptional college preparatory education that develops both academic excellence and strong character. Our individualized support and comprehensive enrichment programs nurture each scholar’s growth in a safe, close-knit community where students flourish academically and personally. Enroll now: aceprepacademy.org/enroll-now
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