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Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (6-12)

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5580 42nd Street,
Riverside, CA

6-8 | 5 DAYs on campus
9-12 | 4 days on campus, 1 day of guided homestudy
(951) 225-7100

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Our project-focused, integrated learning model offers a unique school environment where everybody knows every student’s name. Our Global Transitions Program (GTP) is designed to provide career and college preparation to students in grades 6-12.  Students will be introduced to career paths that connect them directly to the global world.  Students will have the opportunity to learn the 21st Century Skills that will prepare them to enter the job force or attend college directly after high school.

If you want a truly different middle and high school experience, discover the Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy that emphasizes deeper connections, collaborations with adults and peers, and time to pursue passion-driven interests. Our program ensures that every student is prepared for both college and the world of work through rigorous, supported courses, school-organized internships, and concurrent college enrollment. Students graduate with a resume of experiences and skills, a UC-ready transcript, college units, and friends that will last a lifetime.

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    Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (6-12)

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    April 27, 2026

    FAPA Student Takes First in Bull Riding Event

    Clayton Niehaus, an 8th grade student at Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA), took first place in the 2026 Junior Bull Rider Championship.
    March 27, 2026

    FAPA Students Spread Kindness Across Campus

    Students at Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy had a great time participating in Kindness Week activities across campus! From Kindness BINGO to colorful rainbow sticky note messages and creative kindness rocks, students found meaningful ways to spread positivity and encourage one another throughout the week.

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    March 20, 2026

    Magnolia, FAPA Spring Fling Draws 75

    The Magnolia Student Center and FAPA enjoyed a Spring Fling dance in Hangar 16, which was decorated with images of flowers and butterflies, at the Flabob airport, reported Susie Carpenter, Magnolia program facilitator. Participants enjoyed dancing, a DJ, outside games, and snacks. A prom court king and queen were announced.

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    May 28, 2025

    FAPA Students Learn About Drones

    The middle school drone team at Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy (FAPA) has been working with CTE teacher Bernard Hamill to learn about drones, including how they fly and how they can be used to take photographs and video, reported Tiffany Daniels, vice principal/TOSA. Tiffany observed, “These skills lend to preparing students for various fields of interest.

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    Location

    5580 42nd Street
    Riverside, CA 92509
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    Phone

    951-225-7100

    Fax

    951-682-1062

    Email

    flabob@springscs.org

    Principal

    Katherine Kim
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    Hours of Operation

    7:30AM-4:00PM

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    Testimonials

    Springs Charter Schools prepares me for a career in the 21st century with the Road Trip Nation program they are showing us how to look for a career that we will enjoy.

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    High School
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