Madison Highland Prep’s Plans and Mission:
Madison Prep is a STEM college preparatory, charter high school that will serve grades 9-12. Madison Highland Prep will open on August 5th, 2014 and will initially serve grades 9 and 10 adding a grade level over the next two years. Madison Highland Prep’s purpose is to offer families a high quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) college-preparatory high school. The new high school will feature a rigorous academic program with an emphasis on 21st century preparation defined by critical thinking and inquiry learning. STEM Focus:
Madison Highland Prep’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focus establishes a unique and high demand focus since only a small fraction of Arizona college graduates, 8.9% enter STEM fields (U.S. MHP’s partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides Pathway to Engineering courses that explore the design process and link STEM principles to relevant problem-solving activities. PTE is designed to prepare students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in STEM-related fields. The PLTW program engages students in activities, projects, and problem-based learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences. MHP’s students will create, design, build, discover, collaborate and solve problems while applying what they learn in math and science. They will also be exposed to STEM fields through professionals from local industries who supplement the real-world aspect of the curriculum through mentorships and workplace experiences. Robotics:
Madison Highland Prep will initially feature three Robotics programs, which include: SeaPerch, VEX, and the national Zero Robotics Programming Competition sponsored by NASA & MIT. MHP’s Robotics Programs will offer students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with SeaPerch, VEX and Zero Robotics technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, MHP’s Robotics Programs encourage teamwork, leadership and problem solving within groups. College and Career Readiness:
Madison Highland Prep believes that college and career readiness, are two of the most important determinants of a school’s success, and may be measured by a school’s ability to transition its graduates to post-secondary education without remediation. MHP believes that the best way to ensure that their students acquire these skills is through exposure to a rigorous curriculum. MHP’s rigorous curriculum will include honors and advanced placement (AP) classes since students who participate in the AP curriculum have increased high school graduation and college completion rates (College Board, 2007) over those who do not. Sports Program:
Madison Highland Prep will feature a robust sports program in its first year including: football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, and soccer. Clubs:
Madison Highland Prep believes that extracurricular activities are important for students. In support of this belief, the school will feature an NASSP Chapter Student Council, a National Honor Society, and a Robotics Club. Other clubs and activities will be added based on student interest and sponsorship. Future Freshmen Academy:
Frequently, students who enter high school are presumed to be ready for high school math and English, yet lack proficiency, which can lead to significant disruptions to a child’s learning process. Madison Highland Prep believes that greater attention must be paid to supporting the transition from middle to high school in order to close the proficiency gap. MHP’s Future Freshman Academy was designed to meet this need. The Academy will specifically target freshmen who enroll at the school with significant gaps in both pre-algebra and reading comprehension. Enrollment Information:
Families interested in enrolling their children at Madison Highland Prep may contact the school between the hours of 8 a.m. The school office number is 602-745-3800, and if an attendant is not immediately available, a message may be recorded which will be promptly returned. Madison Highland Prep is located at 1431 E. Campbell Avenue, Phoenix.
