The Family Resources on this page are a sampling of social services available in our local communities. These organizations are not affiliated with ASU Preparatory Academy. They represent a top priority we have for our students and their families, which is physical, social, and emotional wellness.
Do you have a resource you would like to submit to this page? Please click here to share it with us.
As mandated by Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R7-2-401 (C) and (D), ASU Preparatory Academy is required to establish a process to ensure that any academic and/or developmental concerns of its students are not overlooked and to determine this within the first 45 days of each child’s attendance at a new school. To comply with this mandate, your child’s classroom teacher will screen your child on aspects of your child’s development such as language, cognition, perception, and motor skills. Screening is a process of rating skill strengths and weaknesses.
Should you have any questions with regard to the screening process, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or school office.
All parents, guardians and prospective families are welcome to visit our campus! It is suggested that you call the front office to schedule a visit.
In order to visit an ASU Prep campus, visitors are required to have a government-issued ID, register and sign in at the front desk, receive a visitor badge and be escorted through the facility.
This process is not applicable to parent/guardian volunteers who have been previously cleared.
In compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, ASU Preparatory Academy will conduct child find activities for children birth through 21 years old.
The following are the procedures: Pre-referral, Child Find and Identification
ASU Preparatory Academy has a secure, fast and easy-to-use online ordering system that allows parents to view our school lunch menu, order, prepay and manage student lunches on the web.
ASU Prep will provide records and information when requested by parents, in regard to their minor child. The request is required to be in writing and in accordance with the legal requirements outlined in AZ statutes 15-143 and 1-602.
This standard operating procedure addresses the process by which parents request and gain access to all written and electronic records of a school district or charter school or a school district or charter school employee concerning the parents child, pursuant to section 15-143. As dictated by the Arizona statute 1-602, the Parents Bill of Rights, in which all parental rights are reserved to a parent of a minor child without obstruction or interference from this state, any political subdivision of this state, any other governmental entity or any other institution, including, but not limited to, the following rights: All rights of parents identified in title 15, including the right to access and review all records relating to the minor child.
Process for Requesting Curriculum Information
Process for Requesting All Other Information (Parent)
ASU Preparatory Academy shall provide an educational environment that treats all students with dignity and respect. Every homeless student shall have access to the same free and appropriate educational opportunities as students who are not homeless.
A student may be considered eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act if presently living:
All homeless students have the right to immediate school enrollment. Each school must immediately enroll students even if they lack immunization or school records, proof of guardianship, or proof of residency. This would include enrollment in the following school options:
A homeless student can remain enrolled in the selected school for as long as the family remains homeless or, if the student becomes permanently housed, until the end of the academic year. McKinney Vento eligibility must be re-evaluated each school year.
According to Federal law, every school district and charter school must designate an appropriate staff person as a liaison for students in transition/experiencing homelessness.
The McKinney Vento Liaison for ASU Preparatory Academy is:
Desiree Montelongo, LMSW
Phone: (480) 788-1892
Email: desiree.montelongo@asu.edu
Additional Information:
In the 2020 Arizona Legislative Session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 1061 (Laws 2020, Chapter 64) which the Governor signed on June 5, 2020. SB 1061 established ARS § 15- 249.16 which requires the Arizona Department of Education (Department) to establish and post a statutory handbook of parental rights. Additionally, each school district and charter school must prominently post a link to the statutory handbook of parental rights on a publicly accessible portion of their website.
ASU Preparatory Academy complies with all federal and state regulations and guidelines.
We are pleased to notify you that in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), you have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher. Specifically, you may request the following:
Please contact the front office of your campus if you would like to request this information.
Services to the Homeless Population Children who are determined homeless are provided with certain rights in schools that ensure an equal opportunity for education.
The term “homeless children and youth” means individuals who lack a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence (A); and (B) includes:
The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Subtitle B—Education for Homeless Children and Youth), reauthorized in 2015, ensures educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento Regulations All students are required to fill out a McKinney-Vento form upon enrollment. If your living arrangement is both temporary and the result of economic hardship, you may qualify for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. The purpose of this law is to provide academic stability for students of families in transition.
You may want to talk with our Homeless Education Liaisons if your family’s temporary living arrangement is one of the following:
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, no otherwise qualified individual with disabilities, shall solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity at ASU Preparatory Academy. The law also requires that facilities be readily accessible for use by individuals with disabilities. ASU Preparatory Academy intends to comply with the requirement of this law. Questions concerning the law may be addressed with your school site principal.
Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for ASU Preparatory Academy to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance. An outline of grievance procedures is available at each school on request. Questions concerning the law may be addressed with your school site principal.
Principals serve as Section 504 liaisons at the school sites.
While it is our belief that most Special Education needs can be met by the inclusion of the student in the general education classroom, students will be provided appropriate instruction as determined by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team.
All services at ASU Preparatory Academy will be provided in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
When the student’s teacher and/or parent suspects a disability, the pre-referral process will be initiated. If the pre-referral process leads to the need for evaluation, the parent will be informed in writing before an evaluation takes place.
After a student has been evaluated, a multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) meeting will be conducted to determine the student’s eligibility for special education services. Team members include the classroom teacher, school psychologist, special education case manager, school representative, parents and any involved related service providers. Based upon results of this meeting and evaluation, an IEP meeting may be scheduled and an IEP may be developed by the team, which includes the parents and student when appropriate. Our primary goal of services is to fully include students with special needs.
In compliance with IDEA 2004, ASU Preparatory Academy is notifying parents of the availability of special education services for students aged 3 years through 21 years old. Procedural safeguards are on our website (English Version, Spanish Version) or are available upon request. To access services, contact the school site.
For more information about special education services, contact your school site.
The following resources are meant to help students with the admissions process to Arizona State University:
For some students, choosing a career and preparing for it can be an exciting journey; for others, it can be an intimidating process. ASU Prep is dedicated to supporting students through this process. We believe it is imperative for students to know their intended future career before they graduate high school – so they can enter a university with a declared major (saving time and money in the process). Our students explore different careers and majors long before they receive their high school diploma, so they can be productive from the start of their college journey.
The following resources can help students discover and explore their future careers:
Volunteering
Volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience for a chosen career field, and it also helps provide well-rounded experiences that are crucial for students in our global society. The below links are not intended to be an exhaustive list – please use proper judgment when visiting the below links:
Resume Writing
There are resources and tools available to help high schoolers create resumes that can frame their current life experiences in a way that highlights them as well rounded, quality individuals for their next employer and even college applications. The below resource includes examples of high school resumes:
Choosing a college can be a daunting process for both students and parents, but the most important step is to inform yourself before making a decision. Start early!
Here are some college resources to help you:
College search engines
Juniors are encouraged to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT (offered only in October), but can also take informal practice tests on a more flexible schedule. Practice tests are included in the link above. Juniors are encouraged to take the ACT in the Spring and are also strongly encouraged to register for the SAT in March, April, or May.
Seniors who have not taken (or did not score well on) the ACT or SAT by the fall of their senior year should register and take the exam as soon as possible, so their scores can be recorded and they can provide them on college applications. Practice tests are available on the College Board website.
Students with disabilities can request accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT – working with your school to accomplish this is the best way to get College Board approval. The request for accommodations for the ACT can be found here.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively. That prior learning could have taken place through advanced high school courses, independent reading, and study, online course-ware or textbooks, non-credit courses, or on-the-job training.
Explore your interests, your options, your future
Find a major, degree program and career that fits you with me3®, an online interactive major and career quiz. Easily explore majors and careers that fit your interests and passions. Then chart an academic pathway to find a degree program that leads to a career so you can design the future you want.
A Parchment fee of $5 is required for each transcript.
If you have any questions about requesting transcripts, please email asuprep@asu.edu.
A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your career after graduation.
Scholarships are available to students from grades 9-12 (and sometimes earlier). Funding can be “banked” until college entry. Of course, juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to research scholarships and plan to apply for as many as possible, being aware of requirements and deadlines. We also recommend that 100% of students – regardless of need or circumstances – fill out their FAFSA.
To help keep track of funding, you can download and print our Scholarship Log or build one for yourself!
The below is not meant to be an exhaustive list of scholarship search pages – please use proper judgment when visiting the below links:
Child Crisis Arizona offers no-cost resources for families through parenting classes, workshops, children’s playgroups, support groups and family events.
When life is overwhelming, if someone is worried about a loved one, or if someone just needs to talk, Crisis Response Network provides immediate and confidential help. Everyone faces crisis, but no one needs to go through it alone. Experienced, professionally trained Crisis Specialists are ready to respond 24/7/365 to whatever crisis an individual is facing.
Hospice of the Valley offers grief support groups that are open to the community regardless of whether the person who died was cared for by Hospice of the Valley.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A hotline focusing on offering assistance to teens – Suicide, Depression, Bullying, Relationships.
Inside Maricopa County: (602) 248-8336
Outside of Maricopa County: (800) 248-8336
Community Information and Referral Services transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital community services throughout Arizona.
The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a nationally-recognized public/private partnership focused on building Arizona’s statewide capacity to care for, serve and support all service members, veterans, their families and communities.
Begin the enrollment process online and secure your spot.
Join an upcoming tour to get your questions answered.
Speak with an admission advisor to learn more about our program.
