Black and Afro-Latino middle-school students smiling together

A virtual microschool built on the brilliance of every child

The Williams Preparatory School is a virtual microschool for Black and Afro-Latino students in grades 6 through 8. We blend remote instruction with hands-on, exploratory learning in STREAM with an emphasis on the arts, raising bold thinkers, compassionate creators, and lifelong learners ready to lead their communities.

Rooted in Black & Afro-Latino brilliance

Students see themselves reflected and celebrated in every part of their learning.

Community at the center

Learning pods connect students to peers, mentors, and the communities they will go on to lead.

Exploratory STREAM with an emphasis on the arts

Hands-on projects across science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math.

Remote, flexible, real-time

A mix of live online classes and self-paced work, four days a week, grades 6 to 8.

Our Mission

We exist for the brilliance of Black and Afro-Latino children.

The Williams Preparatory School blends remote instruction with hands-on exploratory learning in STREAM with an emphasis on the arts. Our mission is to inform and educate students by incorporating the story and cultures of all people of color, with a particular emphasis on people of African descent, into a robust and comprehensive curriculum designed. We inspire curiosity in every student and cultivate bold thinkers, compassionate creators, and lifelong learners empowered to shape and lead their communities.

Black & Afro-Latino familiesThe community we serve
Grades 6, 7 & 8A focused middle school
Learning from anywhereA fully remote program
Founded 2026A founding cohort to join
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A parent and student learning together at home

What students learn

A focused middle-school program that pairs strong core academics with exploratory, hands-on learning.

Student in a live online class with a teacher

Core Academics

Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Social Studies, taught with rigor and care.

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Students collaborating in a STREAM learning space

STREAM with an Emphasis on the Arts

Exploratory, hands-on projects in science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math.

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Black and Afro-Latino middle-school students collaborating in a learning pod

Learning Pods

Small groups where students connect, collaborate, and build community with their peers.

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Our Online Model

Live remote instruction Monday through Thursday, with Fridays set aside for exploratory learning.

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Admissions & Enrollment

Year-round rolling enrollment with a cohort model. Enrollment is handled personally with our team, and it starts with a quick inquiry.

1

Inquire

Send us a note to start your application.

2

Connect

We share enrollment details, tuition, and the document checklist.

3

Submit

Return your enrollment forms and your child's records.

4

Enroll

We confirm placement and welcome your child to a cohort.

Student & Parent Resources

Everything your family needs, gathered in one place.

Core Feature

Open My Classroom

One click takes a signed-in student straight into their own Google Classroom, no new login to learn. Students reach their work from the school's own site, every day.

Google Classroom
Student Email
Digital Library
Handbook & Forms
Tech Support
Learning at Home

Join our founding cohort

Enrollment is open year-round. Reach out and we will guide your family through every step.

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Get in touch

We would love to hear from your family.

Fully Online

A remote program serving families wherever they are.

Start Your Application

Begin with a quick inquiry on our Contact page.