University Public Schools now enrolling students in K-9

<p>University Public Schools Inc. (UPSI), in collaboration with Arizona State University, is now enrolling students for grades K-9 at its two <a href="http://asuprep.asu.edu/&quot; target="_blank">ASU Preparatory Academy</a> campuses.</p><separator></separator><p>ASU Preparatory Academy is an innovative, free, public charter school open to all students living in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area with two locations: downtown Phoenix and the East Valley. The academy provides the instruction and support to help every child achieve the dream of a college degree. In collaboration with ASU, as well as Phoenix Elementary, the academy ensures students and families receive a university embedded experience.</p><separator></separator><p>To learn more about the new schools, which will offer a challenging educational program in a safe and supportive setting, families are encouraged to attend one of the information sessions.</p><separator></separator><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Information Sessions:</span></p><separator></separator><p>• <strong>6 p.m., March 29</strong>, ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix Campus, located at 735 E. Fillmore Street (on the corner of 7th Street and Fillmore). This is a high school information session for eighth-graders and their families.</p><separator></separator><p>• <strong>6 p.m., March 31</strong>, ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic Middle School, located at 6110 S. Sagewood in Mesa, near ASU’s Polytechnic campus. This also is a high school information session for eighth-graders and their families.</p><separator></separator><p>• <strong>6 p.m., March 30, April 12 and April 28</strong>, both downtown Phoenix and Mesa locations. Additional K-9 information sessions.</p><separator></separator><p>UPSI currently operates two charter schools. More than 325 students are enrolled at the Polytechnic Elementary School near and on the ASU Polytechnic campus in Mesa. ASU Preparatory Academy-Phoenix opened in August 2009 and currently serves approximately 480 students in grades K-8.</p><separator></separator><p>Both campuses will launch 9th grade in fall 2011 with an expansion to grades 10-12 over the next three years.</p><separator></separator><p>For information, call ASU Preparatory Academy at 602-496-3322 or visit <a href="http://asuprep.asu.edu&quot; target="_blank">http://asuprep.asu.edu</a>.</p&gt;