ASU Prep Tempe Levitt Lab FAQs

ASU Prep Tempe impulsado por The Levitt Lab is a tuition-free, hybrid high school that uses a mastery-based, student-centered learning model.

The program reimagines traditional education by prioritizing personalized learning, modern practices and student well-being. Students build knowledge through in-person Seminars, engaging Wonder Sessions and self-led projects. We use a flexible approach that blends online and in-person learning to help students think critically, reflect on their knowledge and creatively apply it in the real world.

Mastery-based learning means students demonstrate deep understanding and skill proficiency before moving forward, rather than simply passing tests.

Students showcase their learning through hands-on activities, presentations and problem-solving tasks that reflect real-world situations.

ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab offers a flexible, student-centered learning experience focused on mastery, real-world skills and personal growth.

Las principales diferencias son:

• Dominio acelerado y personalizado:Avanza a tu propio ritmo en un horario flexible e híbrido, dominando las asignaturas con herramientas interactivas y apoyo adaptado a ti.
• Con el apoyo de guías, no de graduados:Nuestros educadores orientan, entrenan e inspiran, centrándose en tu crecimiento, tus ideas y tus objetivos más que en las puntuaciones y las calificaciones.
• Oportunidades universitarias tempranas:Gana créditos universitarios a través del programa de inscripción concurrente de ASU, dándote una ventaja en la educación superior y las vías de carrera.
• Seminarios y sesiones Wonder:Sumérgete en debates que invitan a la reflexión y exploraciones prácticas de las preguntas más difíciles del mundo para fomentar la curiosidad y el pensamiento crítico.
• Preparación para el mundo real:Aprende habilidades que reflejen la vida moderna, desde conocimientos financieros hasta análisis de datos. Nos centramos en las aplicaciones del mundo real para prepararte para la vida, no solo para los exámenes.
• Diversión y bienestar:Redescubre la alegría de aprender en un entorno y una estructura diseñados para fomentar el equilibrio, el compromiso, la resiliencia y la conexión.

ASU Prep Levitt Lab aborda los retos sistémicos del sistema actual con estrategias innovadoras que inspiran curiosidad, automotivación y resiliencia. Por ejemplo:

• No seguimos un ritmo único.
• Con el aprendizaje personalizado, los estudiantes tienen tiempo y libertad para explorar sus pasiones.
• Las notas no eclipsan la alegría de aprender.
• Ayudamos a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades para crear una vida exitosa, feliz y saludable.

The curriculum combines personalized core learning, discussion-based experiences and student-led projects to build knowledge and real-world skills.

• The Core: Interactive, personalized learning to master essential principles and build self-discipline.
• Wonder Sessions: Collaborative experiences that ignite curiosity and reveal how things work.
• In-Depth Explorations (IDEs): Student-led projects that encourage creativity and deep understanding.
• Seminar: Socratic discussions that enhance critical thinking, confidence and compassion.

Self-paced learning allows students to progress at their own speed based on mastery, rather than a fixed schedule.

This approach allows students to:

• Move forward after mastering a concept
• Spend more time on challenging or interesting topics
• Take ownership of their learning with support from guides

Students are assessed using a mastery-based grading system focused on demonstrating skills and understanding.

Learning is evaluated through real-world tasks and projects that allow students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.

Student progress is monitored through goal-setting, reflection and ongoing guidance rather than traditional grading alone.

Los alumnos empiezan cada curso escolar creando un plan académico con su guía y tutor. Cada trimestre, se fijan objetivos ambiciosos, trabajan para alcanzarlos con orientación semanal y reflexionan sobre sus progresos para planificar los siguientes pasos. Este proceso iterativo fomenta el valor, la resistencia y la perseverancia a través de los retos y el fracaso.

Sí, los estudiantes crearán proyectos y trabajos que pueden ser incluidos en sus portafolios académicos y profesionales. Puede haber oportunidades para obtener micro-credenciales en las vías educativas y créditos universitarios a través de la inscripción simultánea en ASU.

Students build friendships through daily collaboration, discussions and shared learning experiences both in and outside the classroom.

At ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab, connection is part of the learning model. While students have flexibility in their schedules, they regularly engage with peers through:

• Seminarios diarios y debates en grupo
  Los estudiantes participan en debates al estilo socrático y colaboran en grandes ideas.
• Aprendizaje basado en proyectos
  Tanto si se trata de un proyecto de Exploración en profundidad como de una Sesión Maravillosa, los alumnos trabajan en equipo y comparten su aprendizaje.
• Grupos de estudio y tutoría entre iguales
  Los estudiantes pueden estudiar juntos, apoyarse mutuamente y aprender unos de otros.
• Clubes y actividades extraescolares
  Animamos a los estudiantes a formar clubes basados en sus intereses, asistir a eventos de la ASU e implicarse en la experiencia del campus.
• Acceso al campus de la ASU
  ASU Prep Levitt Lab los estudiantes pueden utilizar las bibliotecas, los espacios de estudio y las zonas comunes de la ASU, lo que crea oportunidades naturales para conocer a otros estudiantes.

En ASU Prep Levitt Lab, Los alumnos aprenden de dos maneras:

• Tiempo en el campus: Los estudiantes se reúnen en persona para seminarios, proyectos y colaboración (al menos cuatro días a la semana durante unas horas).
• Tiempo de aprendizaje independiente: Los estudiantes trabajan a su propio ritmo, ya sea en el campus, en casa o donde se sientan cómodos.

The key difference? No rigid schedules — students control when and where they do their work while getting guidance from mentors. ASU Prep Levitt Lab combines tech-enabled mastery learning with in-person education, including discussion seminars and labs. Students learn together, collaborate and socialize through communal learning and group projects. With flexible options, they can focus on goals at their own pace wherever they’re comfortable — in a quiet ASU Prep Levitt Lab study room, a local cafe or at home. Students also have opportunities to pursue extracurricular activities, join clubs and get involved in the community.

Students collaborate regularly through discussions, group projects and shared learning experiences.

La colaboración es un valor clave en ASU Prep Tempe Powered by the Levitt Lab. Se les pedirá a los estudiantes que colaboren en IDEs, Wonder Sessions y Seminarios semanalmente.

ASU Prep Levitt Lab is designed to be a supportive, welcoming environment where every student can find their place. Our Guides help facilitate connections through structured discussions, group projects and mentorship. If a student needs extra support, we offer personalized check-ins to help them navigate social and academic challenges.

Wonder Sessions are discussion-based, hands-on learning experiences designed to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking and explore big questions across subjects like science, technology and history.

Led by a Guide, students engage in interactive activities, research and collaborative discussions that deepen understanding and inspire new insights. Sample topics include:

• Why every map is wrong
• How to count like a computer
• Archimedes’ bathtub

These sessions give students the opportunity to connect with peers, collaborate on projects and apply learning to real-world challenges while developing curiosity, problem-solving skills and confidence.

Yes, students participate in small group sessions that provide personalized instruction and support.

These sessions are led by Guides and include interactive discussions to deepen understanding. Students also use online tools such as Khan Academy to support their learning.

Guides aren’t just teachers — they’re mentors, discussion leaders and thought partners. Instead of giving lectures, guides counsel students as they progress through their individually set learning goals. They challenge students with big questions, help them refine ideas and offer support in mastering skills.

ASU Prep Levitt Lab has experienced Guides offering personalized support, each specializing in the four subject areas of The Core: Math, Science, Social Studies and English & Language Arts. Guides host optional office hours twice a week to help with problems, clarify concepts and give feedback. They are also available for one-on-one meetings and asynchronous support.

Cada estudiante trabaja con un “guía en casa” que se reúne con él cada dos semanas para fijar y supervisar los progresos en los objetivos.

Los seminarios son un componente central de ASU Prep Tempe Powered by the Levitt Lab, ofreciendo una experiencia de aprendizaje colaborativa y basada en el debate. Los estudiantes se reúnen en persona con su Guía de Aprendizaje y compañeros varias veces cada semana para discutir, debatir y analizar temas del mundo real.

Cada seminario dura 90 minutos e incluye un grupo reducido de estudiantes, lo que garantiza debates interesantes y en profundidad.

Students prepare by completing assigned pre-readings and are expected to actively participate, sharing their insights, listening carefully and articulating their thoughts clearly. Students are assessed on critical thinking, communication skills and the ability to engage in thoughtful discourse.

Seminars are student-led with guidance from a Learning Guide and occasionally include guest experts who provide additional perspectives.

Los seminarios abordan cuestiones complejas del mundo real que desafían a los estudiantes a pensar de forma crítica. Algunos ejemplos son:

• Ahora que disponemos de CRISPR, ¿deberíamos editar las células germinales y alterar el acervo genético humano?
• Libertad de expresión frente a libertad de alcance
• Responsabilidades éticas de los medios sociales
• Ciencia, ética y economía de la prolongación de la vida
• ¿Cuál es la mecánica concreta?

Sí, la preparación para los exámenes estandarizados está integrada en el programa a partir del 9º curso. Los estudiantes toman el ACT Aspire en 9º grado. En el penúltimo año (a más tardar), tomarán el ACT, con apoyo continuo y recursos para ayudarles a prepararse.

Cada estudiante de ASU Prep puede tomar hasta 6 créditos por semestre de cursos de ASU. Estos cursos sustituyen a los cursos de nivel de escuela secundaria y los estudiantes reciben créditos simultáneos para la escuela secundaria y la universidad.

These courses are scheduled flexibly around their ASU Prep Levitt Lab commitments, allowing students to balance high school and college coursework. Students can also enroll in online courses through ASU’s Universal Learner and ASU Prep Digital programs.

ASU Prep students can take any college course for which they meet the prerequisite requirements. ASU Prep Levitt Lab students also have access to the full Catálogo de cursos ASU Prep Digital.

Yes, but ASU Prep Levitt Lab is not part of Khan World School. ASU Prep Levitt Lab students use Khan Academy herramientas en línea como parte de sus cursos, pero la escuela en sí es una experiencia híbrida y presencial.

While ASU Prep Levitt Lab and KWS share a mastery-based learning approach, this program is structured around on-campus collaboration, real-world projects and small-group Socratic discussions.

No, pero comparte principios similares. Escuela Khan World en ASU Prep is a distinct program that is entirely online, while students at ASU Prep Levitt Lab have a flexible schedule and leverage Khan Academy’s digital tools as part of their personalized learning journey.

Students are on campus at ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab at least four days a week for a few hours each day.

Academic time is structured, while flex-time lets students explore the ASU Tempe campus independently. Students are welcome on campus beyond scheduled hours in a stimulating environment designed to engage and inspire. Learn more about the student experience at ASU Prep Tempe.

As an Arizona public charter school, ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab is tuition-free for full-time Arizona residents.

Payne Hall en el campus de ASU Tempe

Dirección física:
Aula Educativa Ira D. Payne
1000 S Forest Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281

Located on the ASU Tempe campus, the school provides access to university resources, study spaces and campus life.

• Curious and inquisitive: They love to learn, ask big questions and feel bored in traditional schools. They seek deeper intellectual engagement.
• Driven and self-motivated: They’re eager to take ownership of their learning, moving at their own pace to dive into topics that excite them.
• Collaborative and open-minded: They value varied perspectives, embrace respectful discourse and see differing viewpoints as opportunities for growth and understanding.
• Creative and bold: They think outside the box, connect ideas in innovative ways and are unafraid to explore the unknown.

Parents play a key role in their child’s success. While you’re not required to teach, we encourage active involvement in your student’s education. We’ll stay in regular contact and always welcome your feedback.

ASU Prep Levitt Lab will leverage the established virtual social and emotional services offered through ASU Prep Digital. We do not have any onsite Special Education services. We will work with the family to ensure ASU Prep Levitt Lab will be a good fit for your student.

Students may enroll in two university courses (earning up to six ASU college credits) per semester through concurrent enrollment, at no cost to families.

ASU Prep offers a range of in-person, online and hybrid high school models. ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab stands out for its mastery-based, student-centered approach that blends in-person learning, flexible pacing and discussion-based experiences.

Here’s how it compares:

• Similar a ASU Prep Digital: Students balance in-person learning with independent, self-paced work
• Similar a ASU Prep Politécnica and Digital+: Students learn on an ASU campus with access to university resources
• Similar a Khan World School: Students engage in Socratic seminars and are supported by guides rather than traditional teachers

What makes it different:
Students experience a fully integrated model that combines self-paced mastery, in-person collaboration and real-world, project-based learning designed to prepare them for college and life.

Want help deciding if this model is right for your student? Watch a recorded information session to learn more.

Los estudiantes que se transfieren dentro o fuera de ASU Prep Tempe powered by the Levitt Lab pasarán por una revisión de calificaciones y expediente académico. Ellos recibirán crédito por los cursos completados.

Como una escuela preparatoria para la universidad, estamos comprometidos a asegurar que todos los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de solicitar la universidad y obtener créditos que cumplan con los requisitos de admisión. Las transcripciones son asignadas por ASU Preparatory Digital Academy.

The application process helps us determine whether ASU Prep Levitt Lab is a good fit by understanding each student’s learning style, goals and alignment with our self-paced model and culture.

Students who meet the minimum requirements may complete the ASU Prep Levitt Lab application.

• Resultados de las pruebas estandarizadas competentes o superiores
• Bachillerato: debe estar en vías de graduarse; al menos 6 créditos por año de bachillerato completado.
• 12th-grade students are admitted only after careful review of transcripts and family meeting with an ASU Prep Levitt Lab Guide
• Se revisará el expediente académico

Requisitos recomendados

• Se recomienda cursar asignaturas de nivel superior
  Ver los pasos para solicitarlo.

Have questions about fit? Watch a recorded information session to learn more.

Enrolling in ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab is a simple, multi-step process:

• Start your application here:
  Create an ASU Prep Digital enrollment account and select ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab
• Complete enrollment forms:
  Submit student and parent information, along with required documents such as ID, immunization records and transcripts
• Application review:
  An Admissions Advisor will contact you with next steps and details about the program

Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, nuestro equipo de admisiones está a su disposición.

Los estudiantes actuales de ASU Prep deben hablar con ASU Prep Levitt Lab asesora principal de admisiones, Ana Vidaca.

Correo electrónico: avidaca@asu.edu
Teléfono: 844-692-3372

ASU Prep Levitt Lab is a selective program with limited seats available. If you still need to work on a few things to prepare for this unique (and rigorous) learning experience, we will enroll you in ASU Prep Digital and help you put together a plan to reach your goals, including ASU Prep Levitt Lab, college or beyond.

Mientras que todos los estudiantes calificados serán admitidos en ASU Prep Digital, no todos los estudiantes serán admitidos en ASU Prep Tempe powered by Levitt Lab. Le haremos saber su estado tan pronto como sea posible.

Sabemos que el aprendizaje a ritmo individual es nuevo para muchos estudiantes, y algunos pueden necesitar tiempo para adaptarse.

Se ofrece apoyo a los estudiantes:

• Los guías comprueban regularmente que los estudiantes van por buen camino.
• Las tutorías en grupos reducidos proporcionan apoyo académico adicional.
• Las horas de oficina y las tutorías ofrecen orientación personalizada.

Si un estudiante tiene dificultades constantes, trabajamos con él y su familia para identificar soluciones, ya sea apoyo adicional, ajustes de horario o explorar opciones alternativas de ASU Prep.

El éxito de los estudiantes no es sólo una cuestión académica, sino de bienestar general. En ASU Prep Levitt Lab, Eso parece:

• Comienzo más tarde y horario flexible: Favorece un sueño saludable y reduce el estrés.
• Carga de trabajo equilibrada: No hay trabajo inútil, lo que permite a los estudiantes centrarse en lo que importa.
• Los guías como mentores: Los guías comprueban con regularidad que los estudiantes están prosperando.
• Social-emotional learning: ASU Prep Levitt Lab fosters skills like self-awareness, resilience and healthy collaboration.
• ASU well-being resources: ASU Prep Levitt Lab students can access certain ASU support services.