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'''University Preparatory Academy''' ('''UPA''') is a [[charter school]] located in [[San Jose, California]]. Its charter was approved by the Santa Clara Board of Trustees. UPA opened in the fall of 2007 as a [[middle school|middle]] and [[high school]], offering grades 7–12th. Currently about 550 students attend UPA and the school has a student/teacher ratio of 30:1, above average for Californian schools.
'''University Preparatory Academy''' ('''UPA''') is a [[charter school]] located in [[San Jose, California]], United States. Its charter was approved by the Santa Clara Board of Trustees. UPA opened in the fall of 2007 as a [[middle school|middle]] and [[high school]], offering grades 7–12th. As of 2020, approximately 650 students attend UPA with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore University Preparatory Academy Charter School|url=https://www.niche.com/k12/university-preparatory-academy-charter-school-san-jose-ca/|access-date=2021-04-16|website=Niche|language=en}}</ref>


In 2020, UPA was ranked the 120th best high school in the nation and the 13th best in California by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=University Preparatory Academy Charter in San Jose, CA - US News Best High Schools|url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/california/districts/santa-clara-county-office-of-education/university-preparatory-academy-charter-3853|website=US News}}</ref>
UPA courses frequently make use of technology, and computers and internet access are readily made available to all students for educational purposes.

UPA is located at the Cathedral of Faith church at 2315 Canoas Garden Ave.

In 2016, UPA was ranked the 55th best high school in the nation and the 4th best in California by [[U.S. News & World Report]].


==Background==
==Background==
[[File:University Preparatory Academy Campus 3D Render.png|thumb|3D rendering of the UPA campus|left|345x345px]]
[[File:University Preparatory Academy Campus 3D Render.png|thumb|3D rendering of the UPA campus|275px]]
UPA was founded as University Preparatory Academy in 2007. 2015 marked UPA's fifth graduating senior class. Graduation standards are more rigorous than at other high schools, requiring more AP units than is mandated by California laws.
UPA was founded as University Preparatory Academy in 2007. Graduation standards are more rigorous than at other high schools, requiring more AP units than is mandated by California laws.


UPA's campus is located near downtown San Jose in the Willow Glen area. It shares its campus with the Cathedral of Faith and a small preschool, and features its own outdoors amphitheatre. It is easily accessible via the Curtner Road station of the VTA light rail, and is within walking distance of two shopping centers.
UPA's campus is located near downtown San Jose in the [[Willow Glen, San Jose|Willow Glen]] area. It shares its campus with the Cathedral of Faith, and features its own outdoors amphitheater.


==Available Courses==
==Available courses==


===Core Classes===
===Core classes===
*'''Mathematics''' - [[Pre-Algebra|Common Core (Math 7, Math 8, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Integrated Math 3+),]] [[Statistics]], [[Pre-Calculus]], [[AP Calculus AB]], [[AP Calculus BC]]
*'''Mathematics''' - [[Pre-Algebra|Common Core (Math 7, Math 8, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Integrated Math 3+)]], [[Statistics]], [[Pre-Calculus]], [[AP Calculus AB]], [[AP Calculus BC]]
*'''English''' - English 7-12, [[AP Language and Composition]], [[AP Literature|AP Literature and Composition]]
*'''English''' - English 7-12, [[AP Language and Composition]], [[AP Literature|AP Literature and Composition]]
*'''Foreign Languages''' - Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish Immersion, [[AP Spanish Language]], AP Spanish Literature
*'''Foreign Languages''' - Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish Immersion, [[AP Spanish Language]], AP Spanish Literature
*'''Science''' - [[Life Science]], [[Physical Science]], [[Biology]], [[Chemistry]], [[Physics]], [[AP Environmental Science]], [[AP Biology]], [[AP Chemistry|AP Chemistry, Marine Biology]]
*'''Science''' - [[Life Science]], [[Physical Science]], [[Biology]], [[Chemistry]], [[Physics]], [[AP Environmental Science]], [[AP Biology]], [[AP Chemistry|AP Chemistry, Marine Biology]]
*'''History''' - [[Geography|Ancient Civilizations, American History, World Geography]], [[World History]], [[U.S. History]], [[Economics]], [[AP U.S. Government and Politics]], [[AP World History]], [[AP U.S. History]]
*'''History''' - [[Geography|Ancient Civilizations, American History, World Geography]], [[World history (field)|World History]], [[U.S. History]], [[Economics]], [[AP U.S. Government and Politics]], [[AP World History]], [[AP U.S. History]]


==Clubs==
==Clubs==
University Preparatory Academy has a number of clubs, founded and funded mostly by students and widely ranging in theme.
University Preparatory Academy has a number of clubs, founded and funded mostly by students and widely ranging in theme.
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*Innovation, Design, Engineering and Animation Club (IDEA)
*Speech and Debate
*Speech and Debate
*Interact Club 5170 Area 7
*Interact Club 5170 Area 7
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*[[International Biology Olympiad]]
*[[International Biology Olympiad]]
*[[Science Olympiad]]
*[[Science Olympiad]]
*Web Design Club
*Design Club
*Innovation, Design, Engineering and Animation Club (IDEA)
*Creature Conservation Club
*Korean Culture Club (대박!)
*ARK Club (Acts of Random Kindness)
*ARK Club (Acts of Random Kindness)
*Spanish Club (Unidad Poder Academico)
*Spanish Club (Unidad Poder Academico)
*Filipino Culture Club (Hawak-Kamay)
*Filipino Culture Club (Hawak-Kamay)
*Korean Culture Club (대박!)
*BARC (Big-hearted Animal Rescue Club)
*BARC (Big-hearted Animal Rescue Club)
*Inter-Key Club
*Inter-Key Club
*Design Club
*SNAP Fundraiser Club
*SNAP Fundraiser Club
*Robotics Club
*Robotics Club
*FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
*FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
*Creature Conservation Club
*Girls Who Code Club
*Hack Club
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==Sports==
==Athletics==
The UPA Golden Eagles field 12 teams in 4 sports, with both middle school and varsity teams. The Golden Eagles compete in the [[Private School Athletic League]] of the [[CIF Central Coast Section]].
UPA's sports program includes, or will expand to include the following sports. Teams are coached professionally.
{| class="wikitable"
*Coed Varsity Cross Country (Practices are held coed, but competitions are separated)
!Season
*Boys Varsity Basketball
!Sports
*Girls Varsity Basketball
|-
*Boys Varsity Volleyball
|Fall
*Girls Varsity Volleyball
|[[Cross country running|Cross country]], [[Volleyball]] (girls)
|-
|Winter
|[[Basketball]]
|-
|Spring
|[[Track and field]], [[Volleyball]] (boys)
|}


==Theatre and Dance Department==
==Theatre and Dance Department==
Each year UPA hosts two drama productions (a fall play and spring musical) and a fall dance showcase every spring by the students in dance classes at the school. Students can audition to perform in the theatre productions or apply to be on technical crews or part of the band for musicals. Below is a list of some of UPA's previous shows.
<ref>http://upasv.org/student_life/theater_arts</ref>
In addition to the drama classes available for both middle school and high school students, each year UPA hosts two drama productions (a fall play and spring musical) and a fall dance showcase every spring by the students in dance classes at the school. Students can audition to perform in the theatre productions, or apply to be on technical crews or part of the band for musicals. Below is a list of some of UPA's previous shows (Year: Fall Play, Spring Musical). Catherine Dietrich is the current drama and dance teacher.
*2010{{ndash}}2011: ''Lovers' Quarrels, [[You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown]]''
*2010{{ndash}}2011: ''Lovers' Quarrels, [[You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown]]''
*2011{{ndash}}2012: ''I Hate Shakespeare!, [[Grease (musical)|Grease]]''
*2011{{ndash}}2012: ''I Hate Shakespeare!, [[Grease (musical)|Grease]]''
*2012{{ndash}}2013: ''30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play, [[Once On This Island]]''
*2012{{ndash}}2013: ''30 Reasons NOT To Be In A Play, [[Once On This Island]]''
*2013{{ndash}}2014: ''The Broken Badge, [[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]''
*2013{{ndash}}2014: ''The Broken Badge, [[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]''
*2014{{ndash}}2015: ''[[Snow Angel]], [[Once Upon A Mattress]]''
*2014{{ndash}}2015: ''[[Snow Angel (play)|Snow Angel]], [[Once Upon A Mattress]]''
*2015{{ndash}}2016: ''[[Spy School]], [[Footloose (musical)|Footloose]]''
*2015{{ndash}}2016: ''[[Spy School]], [[Footloose (musical)|Footloose]]''
*2016{{ndash}}2017: ''The End of the World (With Prom to Follow), [[Singin' in the Rain (musical)|Singin' in the Rain]]''
*2016{{ndash}}2017: ''The End of the World (With Prom to Follow), [[Singin' in the Rain (musical)|Singin' in the Rain]]''
*2017{{ndash}}2018: ''subText, [https://www.playscripts.com/play/2731 Emma!]''
*2017{{ndash}}2018: ''Emma!''
*2018-2019:

In recent years UPA has begun a tradition of hosting an additional theatre production in the fall: a murder mystery dinner. In 2017, the students performed ''Cafe Murder''. In 2018 they will perform ''Murder at the Banquet''.


==Events==
==Events==
University Preparatory Academy frequently has schoolwide events, to celebrate achievements, increase student morale, and display school spirit. Other events, such as the annual college trip help students to succeed academically. Such events include
University Preparatory Academy holds schoolwide events. Such events include:
*The Annual Jog-a-thon - Students jog laps in the school parking lot to raise funds for the school athletics program.
*The Annual Jog-a-thon — Students jog laps in the school parking lot to raise funds for the school athletics program.
*School Dances - Many dances are held throughout the year including [[Homecoming]], the Halloween Dance, Spring Dance, and [[Prom]].
*School Dances — Many dances are held throughout the year, including [[Homecoming]], the Halloween Dance, Spring Dance, and [[Prom]].
*Friday Movie Nights - On occasion, the entire school is invited to watch a movie of their choice on a Friday.
*Friday Movie Nights — On occasion, the entire school is invited to watch a movie of their choice on a Friday.
*Drama Productions - These are showcased twice every year, and UPA students are recruited to act in or support a play. Typically, the finished products are showcased in fall and spring.
*Drama Productions — These are showcased twice every year, and UPA students are recruited to act in or support a play. Typically, the finished products are showcased in fall and spring.
*Junior College Trip - Once a year, junior students are taken on a trip to Southern California to tour renowned colleges such as [[California Polytechnic State University]], [[University of California, Los Angeles]], [[University of California, Irvine]], and others. Students on this trip learn about the application process and familiarize themselves with college campuses.
*Junior College Trip — Once a year, junior students are taken on a trip to southern California to tour colleges, such as the [[University of California, Los Angeles]], the [[University of California, Irvine]], [[California Polytechnic State University]], and others. Students on this trip learn about the application process and familiarize themselves with college campuses.
*Annual College Trip - All students grades 7-12 visit a nearby college to ready themselves for graduation from high school and entrance into college. Schools visited include [[Stanford University]], the [[University of California, Berkeley]], and the [[University of California, Santa Cruz]].
*Annual College Trip — Each class visits a regional university to ready themselves for graduation from high school and entrance into college. Schools visited include [[Stanford University]], the [[University of California, Berkeley]], and the [[University of California, Santa Cruz]].


==Developers/Founders==
==Developers/founders==
*Daniel Ordaz — Education Consultant, Retired Assistant Superintendent of East Side Union High School District
*Daniel Ordaz — Education Consultant, Retired Assistant Superintendent of East Side Union High School District
*Jacklyn Guevara — Retired Executive Director of East Side Union High School District
*Jacklyn Guevara — Retired Executive Director of East Side Union High School District
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.upasv.org/founders.html UPA's Developers/Founders]
*[http://www.upasv.org/founders.html UPA's Developers/Founders]
*[http://www.upasv.org/ UPA's Website]
*[http://www.upasv.org/ UPA's Website]
*[http://www.upasports.org/ UPA's Sports Site]
*[http://www.upasports.org/ UPA's Sports Site]

==External links==
*[http://www.upasv.org/upavideo.html UPA video]
*[http://www.upasv.org/upavideo.html UPA video]
*[http://www.upaaquila.org/ Journalism Website]
*[http://www.upaaquila.org/ Journalism Website]
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{{Santa Clara County, California Schools}}
{{Santa Clara County, California Schools}}

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Latest revision as of 18:04, 8 December 2024

This article is about a school in San Jose, California. For the Oakland school, see University Preparatory Charter Academy. For the Seattle school, see University Prep.
University Preparatory Academy
Address
Map
2315 Canoas Garden Avenue

California

Silicon Valley

San Jose
,
Santa Clara
,
California
95125

United States
Coordinates37°17′30″N 121°52′29″W / 37.2916°N 121.8746°W / 37.2916; -121.8746
Information
School typeCharter School
Established2007
FounderDaniel Ordaz, Jacklyn Guevara, Dorothy Westerhoff, Kurt Foreman
CEEB code054245
Grades7–12
Student to teacher ratio21:1
Color(s)   
Gold and blue
SportsBasketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Cheerleading
(High School Varsity and Middle School)
MascotGlen the Golden Eagle
AccreditationWASC
National ranking120th
Websitewww.upasv.org

University Preparatory Academy (UPA) is a charter school located in San Jose, California, United States. Its charter was approved by the Santa Clara Board of Trustees. UPA opened in the fall of 2007 as a middle and high school, offering grades 7–12th. As of 2020, approximately 650 students attend UPA with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio.[1]

In 2020, UPA was ranked the 120th best high school in the nation and the 13th best in California by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

Background

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3D rendering of the UPA campus

UPA was founded as University Preparatory Academy in 2007. Graduation standards are more rigorous than at other high schools, requiring more AP units than is mandated by California laws.

UPA's campus is located near downtown San Jose in the Willow Glen area. It shares its campus with the Cathedral of Faith, and features its own outdoors amphitheater.

Available courses

[edit]

Core classes

[edit]

Clubs

[edit]

University Preparatory Academy has a number of clubs, founded and funded mostly by students and widely ranging in theme.

  • Speech and Debate
  • Interact Club 5170 Area 7
  • EcoSquad
  • GirlUp!
  • International Biology Olympiad
  • Science Olympiad
  • Web Design Club
  • Design Club
  • Innovation, Design, Engineering and Animation Club (IDEA)
  • Creature Conservation Club
  • Korean Culture Club (대박!)
  • ARK Club (Acts of Random Kindness)
  • Spanish Club (Unidad Poder Academico)
  • Filipino Culture Club (Hawak-Kamay)
  • BARC (Big-hearted Animal Rescue Club)
  • Inter-Key Club
  • SNAP Fundraiser Club
  • Robotics Club
  • FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • Girls Who Code Club
  • Hack Club

Athletics

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The UPA Golden Eagles field 12 teams in 4 sports, with both middle school and varsity teams. The Golden Eagles compete in the Private School Athletic League of the CIF Central Coast Section.

Season Sports
Fall Cross country, Volleyball (girls)
Winter Basketball
Spring Track and field, Volleyball (boys)

Theatre and Dance Department

[edit]

Each year UPA hosts two drama productions (a fall play and spring musical) and a fall dance showcase every spring by the students in dance classes at the school. Students can audition to perform in the theatre productions or apply to be on technical crews or part of the band for musicals. Below is a list of some of UPA's previous shows.

Events

[edit]

University Preparatory Academy holds schoolwide events. Such events include:

  • The Annual Jog-a-thon — Students jog laps in the school parking lot to raise funds for the school athletics program.
  • School Dances — Many dances are held throughout the year, including Homecoming, the Halloween Dance, Spring Dance, and Prom.
  • Friday Movie Nights — On occasion, the entire school is invited to watch a movie of their choice on a Friday.
  • Drama Productions — These are showcased twice every year, and UPA students are recruited to act in or support a play. Typically, the finished products are showcased in fall and spring.
  • Junior College Trip — Once a year, junior students are taken on a trip to southern California to tour colleges, such as the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of California, Irvine, California Polytechnic State University, and others. Students on this trip learn about the application process and familiarize themselves with college campuses.
  • Annual College Trip — Each class visits a regional university to ready themselves for graduation from high school and entrance into college. Schools visited include Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Developers/founders

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  • Daniel Ordaz — Education Consultant, Retired Assistant Superintendent of East Side Union High School District
  • Jacklyn Guevara — Retired Executive Director of East Side Union High School District
  • Dorothy Westerhoff — Education Consultant, Retired Educator/School Administrator of East Side Union High School District
  • Kurt Foreman — Director of Operations for Cathedral of Faith

References

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  1. ^ "Explore University Preparatory Academy Charter School". Niche. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  2. ^ "University Preparatory Academy Charter in San Jose, CA - US News Best High Schools". US News.
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