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Nurturing Children’s Mental Health
ASU Prep recognized May 11th as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which highlights the importance of children’s positive mental health as part of their overall development. When children are in good mental health, they will be more successful at home and school, better able to participate and socially engage, learn new things and exhibit good decision-making.Families can promote good mental health in what they say, how they act, and through the environment they create. Take a look at these suggestions for fostering a supportive environment for children and teens.
Learn MoreCelebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at ASU Prep
Learn MoreAnti-Bullying Tips for a Positive Community
Learn MoreHelp Us Celebrate Our 2023 Teacher of the Year Nominees
At ASU Preparatory Academy, we recognize excellence in teaching, and want to thank all teachers for their skill, knowledge, and dedication to the profession. We are thrilled to announce the nominees selected for ASU Preparatory Academy’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. Meet our exemplary educators:
Learn More2023 ASU Prep COVID Mitigation Procedures Update
ASU Preparatory Academy is carefully monitoring the health and safety of our school communities during the COVID pandemic.
Learn MoreCheers to Our 2023 Staff Member of the Year Nominees
On behalf of ASU Preparatory Academy, we want to recognize our outstanding education support personnel for their significant contributions to our school and students. Meet our incredible 2023 Staff Member of the Year nominees:
Learn MoreGameOn! At ASU Prep South Phoenix
It was GameOn! April 1 when ASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix held an all-out game themed event at the high school campus.
Learn MoreSpring Comes to Life at Spring Fling Multicultural Festival
On March 24, spring came to life at the ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix campus. The tuition-free public charter school hosted a Spring Fling Multicultural Festival for the community.
Learn MorePassover: Celebrating Freedom and Family
Learn MoreChristians Celebrate Easter with Hope and Joy
Learn MoreASU Preparatory Academy’s Innovative People, Programs Earn High Honors at 2023 Edtech Awards
A forward-thinking, innovative approach to education is once again earning accolades for ASU Preparatory Academy and its leadership team.
Learn MoreDesigning the New American High School
Elizabeth “Betsy” Fowler, Deputy Head of Schools at ASU Preparatory Academy and Executive Director of Special Projects, was among the panelists. She was joined by Chelsea Waite, Principal and senior researcher at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at ASU; Erin Whalen, Executive Director and School Principal of Da Vinci RISE High; and Nate McClennen, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Getting Smart.
Learn MoreASU Prep Pilgrim Rest Creates STEAM-Stravaganza
Last month, ASU Prep Pilgrim Rest hosted a STEAM-Stravaganza to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with the community. The neighborhood event was packed with free STEAM-themed entertainment and was a way to spotlight the local campus and the ASU Prep network.
Learn MoreASU Honors Black History Month with Community Events
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of Black people in U.S. history.
Learn MoreForbes names ASU one of Best Large Employers in US
On Feb. 15, Forbes listed Arizona State University as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023.In partnership with Statista, a global provider of rankings and large-scale polling, Forbes surveyed approximately 45,000 U.S. employees at companies with more than 1,000 workers.
Learn MoreBlack History Month Murals Serve to Inspire Students
PHOENIX — Walk down the halls at ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix Downtown Campus, and you will see multiple, life-sized faces including Barack Obama, Maya Angelou and Kobe Bryant.
Learn MoreASU Prep Digital Works for Veteran Families
Learn MoreJulie Young Receives ‘Power of Women’ Award for Innovation
Learn MoreASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix Art Inspires Students
Learn MoreWelcome Michael Hernandez
Learn MoreWelcome Dr. Taime Bengochea
Learn MoreGet to know Principal Alexander—National Podcast interview—Educatered
Learn MoreASU Prep and Sal Khan Partner to Launch Khan World School at ASU Prep
Khan World School at ASU Prep will combine the expertise of Khan Lab School, Schoolhouse.world, and ASU Prep in a unique online school model.
Learn MoreChild Nutrition Programs Request for Proposal
Learn MoreASU Prep STEM Team Wins Flight Opportunity in NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge
We’re proud to announce a team of ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic High School students was chosen as a winner in the inaugural NASA TechRise Student Challenge.
Learn MoreJoin Our School Launch Team!
We're looking for a diverse group of passionate and talented teachers interested in becoming founding members of this innovative school. ASU Prep is excited to launch ASU Prep Academy Pilgrim Rest, a new public charter school in the ASU Prep Academy network.
Learn MoreThe Importance of Virtual Learning for Families and At-risk Students
To the list of services that have grown in popularity during the pandemic, such as video conferencing, take-out delivery, and at-home fitness, add one more: virtual learning.
Learn MoreD-Backs Support MLK with Service Day at Pilgrim Rest
The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commitment to service.
Learn MoreASU Prep Keeps ASU in the Family
ASU faculty and staff receive priority for student enrollment in the case of a waitlist, and keeps ASU in the family for K-12 students.
Learn MoreAnnual Notification of Rights Under FERPA
Confidentiality of education records is a right of public school students and their parents. This right is provided for by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Learn MoreASU Prep COVID Mitigation Procedures Update
ASU Preparatory Academy is carefully monitoring the health and safety of our school communities during the COVID pandemic.
Learn MoreASU Prep Notice of Public Comment
Through this forum, the charter community and other stakeholders have an opportunity to voice their position on a potential rule or policy and provide valuable information on how it may impact you and your community.
Learn MoreChild Nutrition Programs Request for Proposal
ASU Preparatory Academy desires to contract with a Caterer to provide meals for our SFA’s food service program.
Learn MoreSummer School
ASU Prep and ASU Prep Digital have partnered together to run a no-cost summer school program for our K-12 Sun Devil family.
Learn MoreASU Prep’s Community-Based and Digital Model Options for Families
ASU Preparatory Academy is offering several learning options beginning in Fall 2020. Here are more details about two of them:
Learn MoreThe Academies at ASU Prep Polytechnic
Prep formally announced the Academies at ASU Prep Poly High School for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.
Learn MoreASU Prep Phoenix Lease Renewed for 5 More Years
Good news! On Thursday, September 24, the Phoenix Elementary School District (PESD) board approved a new lease agreement for our ASU Prep Phoenix campus.
Learn More5 Reasons to Intern in High School
It’s common knowledge that an internship program during and after college is an essential part of most majors.
Learn MoreFall 2020 Learning Model FAQs
What are the current learning models and what changes have been made to the learning models?
Learn MoreJuly Meal Distribution
Families, please note: ASU Preparatory Academy’s last summer meal distribution is on June 26 and will resume at the beginning of the school year, on August 3.
Learn MoreASU Prep Family Communications
Click below to read our planning and learning updates for all ASU Prep families.
Learn MoreWhy ASU Prep Utilizes Blended Learning
In an effort to meet the needs of our changing global economy, ASU Preparatory Academy schools have made a shift to a blended model of instruction by combining the best parts of online instruction and teacher-led instruction.
Learn MoreState Testing Updates
Given the widespread and extended school closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education has announced that it is providing flexibility to states regarding the assessment and accountability requirements for the 2019-20 school year.
Learn More2020-21 Student Calendar
Amidst all of the communications we are sharing regarding our contingency planning, we would like to take a moment to talk about next year.
Learn MoreASU Prep Digital is Innovating Online High School
This Fall, we launched ASU Prep Digital, an online high school that brings our college prep tradition to students on a global scale.
Learn MorePhoenix Collegiate Academy is joining the ASU Preparatory Academy family in 2018!
Just announced: Phoenix Collegiate Academy (PCA) is merging with ASU Preparatory Academy to become ASU Prep South Phoenix-PCA, effective July 1, 2018.
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