University Prep


University Prep is a new kindergarten through fifth grade tuition-free, public charter school. University Prep will open its doors on August 8, 2011 with 120 kindergarten and first grade scholars. University Prep will grow a grade at a time until we reach full capacity during the 2015-16 school year.

Mission

Building a foundation of skills, knowledge and character, University Prep educates every K – 5 student for college.

School Facts

University Prep
Opened by GSS Fellow David Singer

Opening Date: August 2011
Grades served: K-1, with plans to increase yearly to K-8
# Of Students: 120 in grades K-1
Eligible Free/Reduced Lunch: approximately 85%

Location: Near Northeast Denver
Address: 2409 Arapahoe St. Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303.292.0463
Fax: 303.296.2844
Website: http://uprepschool.org/
Enrollment Information
Career Opportunities

Achievement Goals


Kindergarten
  • At least 90% of K students will complete the year at/above grade level proficiency in reading (STEP 3 or higher).
  • At least 95% of K students will complete the year at/above the 50th percentile on the end-of-year nationally norm-referenced assessment (Terra Nova).
  • On average, K students will grow an average of 6 percentiles per year until exceeding the 75th percentile (long-term goal is for 100 % of University Prep scholars to exit our school in 5th grade achieving at/above the 75th percentile)
1st Grade
  • At least 85% of 1st grade students will complete the year at/above grade level proficiency in reading (STEP 6 or higher).
  • At least 90% of 1st grade students will complete the year at/above the 50th percentile on the end-of-year nationally norm-referenced assessment (Terra Nova).
  • On average, 1st grade students will grow an average of 6 percentiles per year until exceeding the 75th percentile (long-term goal is for 100 % of University Prep scholars to exit our school in 5th grade achieving at/above the 75th percentile)