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University
Preparatory Academy’s
mission is to prepare a diverse population of 7-12th grade
students in the central San Jose and surrounding neighborhoods
to enter and excel in the best colleges and universities
in the nation, with the training to assume leadership positions
in their community. San Jose lacks quality programs for the
average performing and academically challenged students who
ultimately fall between the cracks.
Our
objective is to enroll all students who are motivated
and have a dream of going to a 4-year
university and graduating with a 4-year
degree. Especially those students who may be under
supported, overlooked, or under challenged in a large
school environment, and would thrive in a highly intensive,
supportive, and interpersonal environment.UPA’s
overall vision is to empower the community through
powerful teaching and learning and to provide the students
with the core academic and life learning skills to
enable them to be positive, successful contributors
to the community.
UPA founding team members include public school administrators
with over 100 combined years experience operating education
programs, community leaders and lifelong residents
of the school’s planned location, and a business
professional with significant financial management
experience.
High student academic achievement is critical to the
success of UPA’s program. UPA will offer an intensive
college preparatory program in a small school environment
integrating academics and performing arts, advisory/leadership,
and technology as tools to actualize the unique skills
and talents of each student. UPA will be a high-quality,
dynamic school that provides students with a new version
of the Three R’s: rigorous academic
coursework; meaningful relationships with
instructors who can help students meet high standards;
and relevant learning opportunities
through internships and community partnerships.
UPA is planning to open in the fall of 2007 with
7th –
9th Grade with an expected enrollment of 192 total
students, adding a grade each subsequent year to
a maximum population of 384 students.
Technology will be integrated into the curriculum
to ensure that students have the skills necessary
for success in academics and daily life in the 21st
Century. The integration of technology in the core
subjects as well as art, music and theater provides
the opportunity for results-oriented student work.
UPA will organize as a tax-exempt,
California non-profit Public Benefit Corporation.
For more information
contact:
Email
Dot Westerhoff : rwesterdot@aol.com
Call Daniel Ordaz or Jacklyn Guevara 408.723.1839
