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Northwest College Preparatory Academy is the smallest academy and prides itself on providing academic and social support, and delivering parents with a communication bridge from home to school. The small size of the academy allows for more personal connections between teachers, students, and parents.

There is a NWCP Care Team that plays an important role in strengthening those connections. During weekly meetings, NWCP teachers and administrators meet to talk about students' progress. We develop plans to help students succeed academically, behaviorally, and socially. We meet with students, parents, and guardians when necessary. Care Team is part of the essence of the small schools framework, in which the staff of NWCP take great pride. We encourage every student to be all they can be.

NWCP provides students with the opportunity to take AVID as an elective. The AVID program provides students with further support in their goal to go to college. NWCP has the expectation that every student will work hard and stay focused on their goals, that every teacher will appropriately challenge and support students, and that every parent will be involved in their child's education.

We believe that every student can succeed academically, every day, on their path to college.

Classes in the NWCP

Core Classes

Students in Northwest College Preparatory Academy are encouraged to take classes that will prepare them for any path they choose after high school, including entrance to a four–year university

¬ English, History, Science, and math classes may be taken at either a Standard level of Pre-AP Level

¬ Faster-paced, Pre-AP classes, are offered at freshman and sophomore levels in order to prepare students for the rigors of any AP classes they may wish to take later on.

¬ Students may enroll in any Advanced Placement courses offered throughout the campus, including English, American Literature, U.S. History, Government, Civics, Biology, Calculus, and Statistics.

Elective Classes

Through elective classes, NWCP students have opportunities to take classes in areas of special interest.

¬ Students may take AVID to help them reach their college Goal

¬ Students may take a world language, extra Math and Science classes to meet university entrance requirements.

¬ Students also have room in their schedules for PE and Graphic Design or Video Production and Multimedia.

¬ Band, Orchestra, Choir, Drama, and Junior Air Force ROTC are also available.

The AVID Program

What is AVID?

AVID is a fun, fast-paced elective program in which students learn and master skills that will help them succeed in high school and beyond. AVID is a class to support academic demands of rigorous classes such as Pre-AP and AP courses. AVID is a way to reach your dreams. The AVID program has been successful for over 20 years in helping students reach their college dreams.

The NWCP Administration and Teaching Staff

Liz Drake, Principal
Mary Downhour, Administrative Assistant
Evelyn Rojas, Office Manager

Teaching Staff

Brian Graham - AVID, PE
John Hines - History
Adele Ispass - Math
CK Rose - World Languages
Michelle Pentecost - English
Kacee Quintana - Career and Technical Education
Zack Stockdale - Science
Patrice Turner - Math

Special Notices
Daily Announcements

Newsletter - Feb 2009 (pdf)

NWCP Brochure (pdf)

Graduation Requirements

Test Prep worksheets for CTBS

Calendar - Todd Beamer Campus

Meal Ticket Balance
Online Grades

Credit Allocation
Registration Information
NWCP Course Catalog *
Family Handbook *
Running Start Parent Letter
Career Center Events