University Preparatory Academy
| University Preparatory Academy | |
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| Address | |
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2315 Canoas Garden Avenue California , Santa Clara , 95125 | |
| Coordinates | 37°17′30″N 121°52′29″W / 37.2916°N 121.8746°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Charter School |
| Founder | Jacklyn Guevara |
| Principal | Phil Hophan |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Blue |
| Sports | Basketball,Volleyball, Soccer (High School Varsity and Middle School) |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles |
| Information | (408) 723-1839 |
| Website | www.upasv.org |
UPA, or University Preparatory Academy, is a charter school located in San Jose, California, emphasizing hands-on learning for all ethnicities; 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 7–12th grades.
University Preparatory Academy is located at the Cathedral of Faith at 2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
Available Courses
Core Classes
- Mathematics - Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
- English - English Grades 7-12, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature
- Foreign Languages - Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish Immersion, AP Spanish Language, French 1
- Science - Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology
- History - Geography, World History, U.S. History, Economics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP World History, AP U.S. History
Electives
- Art (Beginning and Advanced)
- Painting and Drawing
- 3D-Design
- Dance (Beginning and Advanced)
- Drama (Beginning and Advanced)
- Band (Beginning and Advanced)
- Leadership
- Yearbook/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Technology
- Physical Education
Developers/Founders
- Joe Coto — California State Assemblyman, Former Superintendent of East Side Union High School District
- Dan 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
- James Romero — Engineer
- Patrick Dunkley — General Counsel for Stanford University
- Dr. Loren Lee — President of Strategy One Consulting
- Kurt Foreman — Director of Operations for Cathedral of Faith
- Richard Phaff — Retired Director of Financial Aid, San Jose State University
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