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Academics

U-Prep will have a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum that is aligned to state and ACT standards. Starting in 9th grade U-Prep students will take either English 1 Honors or English 1 Pre-Ap, Composition 1, Speech, either Algebra 1 or Geometry, Biology, Pre-AP World History, PE, either Spanish I or Spanish II, Freshmen Seminar, and two of the following electives: P.E., Dance, Team Sports, Art, Journalism or Creative Writing, Robotics or Service Learning/Leadership. Emphases will be placed on writing, critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving. Students will have opportunities to take college Advanced Placement (AP) courses starting in the 10th grade. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a community of learners.

Technology

To be competitive in today's job market, hopeful employees must be fluent in a wide range of computer applications. Most college courses rely on technology to deliver lessons and collect assignments. In order to meet these demands beginning in the 9th grade. Our technology programtrain students in graphic and web design and multimedia production. 

College Readiness

All students will participate in daily grade-level seminars in which they will hone their writing skills, debate issues, receive ACT preparation and advance their presentation skills.

Graduate Profile

 

Class of 2013

Class of 2014 +

Content Areas

Recommended Program

Distinguished Program

Recommended Program

Distinguished Program

Total # of Credits

26 credits

26 credits + 4 advan. measures

26 credits

26 credits + 4 advan. measures

English

 

4 credits to include English I - IV

4 credits to include English I – IV (Eng III and IV AP suggested)

4 credits to include English I - IV

4 credits to include English I – IV (Eng III and IV AP suggested)

Mathematics

Algebra 1 credit may be earned in 8th grade

4 credits to include Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II and Pre-Calculus

4 credits to include Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II and Pre-Calculus

4 credits to include Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II and Pre-Calculus

4 credits to include Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II and Pre-Calculus

Science

4 credits to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 1 Science elective or AP course

4 credits to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 1 Science elective (Science AP suggested)

4 credits to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 1 Science elective or AP course

4 credits to include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and 1 Science elective (Science AP suggested)

Social Studies

4 credits to include World Geography, World History, US History and US Government and Economics

4 credits to include World Geography, World History, US History and US Government and Economics (W. Hist and U.S. Hist AP suggested)

4 credits to include World Geography, World History, US History and US Government and Economics

4 credits to include World Geography, World History, US History and US Government and Economics (W. Hist and U.S. Hist AP suggested)

Foreign Language

2 credits in the same language

3 credits in the same language (4th credit in AP suggested)

2 credits in the same language

3 credits in the same language (4th credit in AP suggested)

Physical Education

1.5 credits to include Foundations of Personal Fitness

1.5 credits to include Foundations of Personal Fitness

1 credit to include Foundations of Personal Fitness

1 credit to include Foundations of Personal Fitness

 

Health Education

.5 credit

.5 credit

None

None

Technology

1 credit

1 credit

1 credit (UPREP requirement)

1 credit (UPREP requirement)

Fine Arts

1 credit

1 credit

1 credit

1 credit

Speech

.5 credit  to include Communication  Applications or Public Speaking

.5 credit  to include Communication  Applications or Public Speaking

.5 credit  to include Communication  Applications or Public Speaking

.5 credit  to include Communication  Applications or Public Speaking

Electives

5-1/2 credits

5-1/2 credits

4-1/2 credits

4-1/2 credits

 

KIPP San Antonio
731 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78201
Phone: (210) 787-3197
Fax: (210) 485-1393

info@kippsa.org

 

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