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Academic Headlines
Prep's students excel in AP Physics
An impressive 82% of Prep AP Physics students posted scores of 3 or higher, well above the
national average of 58%, according to recent published reports from the College Board's 2010
Advanced Placement Physics B test.  
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Guidance Center
In addition to the development and
implementation of an individual
four-year academic plan, students
receive assistance with decisions
regarding honors, advanced
placement and dual enrollment
courses, selecting a college or
university and completing
scholarship, financial aid and college
application submissions.
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Academic Awards Nights
At the conclusion of each semester,
North Pointe recognizes students
who excelled academically.
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Probation
Probation is designed to provide the
structure, support and accountability
that some students require for
success.  Probation also allows for
parents to more actively participate in
the development of the child.
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Exam Week Schedules
Students are required to take exams
on the scheduled day. All exceptions
must be approved by the Principal
prior to the Semester Exam Week.
First Semester schedule
Second Semester schedule

State Testing
Throughout the year, North Pointe
participates in State mandated testing
including AIMS and Stanford.
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Information
Curriculum
High School
The Prep continues to attract High
School students who desire a
challenging academic experience that
will prepare them for college.  To
graduate, students must complete
and receive a passing grade in 24
credits of High School course work.
Transfer credit is assessed based
upon previous course content,
completion, and mastery level.
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Jr. High
Students in grades 7-8 must earn at
least six credits in order to be
promoted to the next grade. Each
class is worth half a credit (.5) per
semester. Additionally, if a students
does not pass the same core class
during both the first and second
semester, that student must pass the
class either in a summer school or in
a correspondence course in order to
be promoted. Core classes include
English, Mathematics, Science,
and Social Studies.
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Comparing the Prep
How the Prep compares
North Pointe is one of only seven
public high schools in the
State of Arizona accredited by the
North Central Association
as a College Prep School. The Prep
has a demanding traditional
academic program with a classical
emphasis that provides students a
solid, balanced education which
utilizes basic time tested knowledge
and skills in history, languages,
literature, math, reading, science and
the arts that become increasingly
complex throughout the course of
study. Standards are set high in the
firm belief that higher standards will
lead to higher student achievement.
Parent Survey results
Prep's uniqueness
How the Prep compares with others
Frequently asked questions

Students continue to excel
State AIMS results reveal that North
Pointe students continue to excel
academically. The Prep's tenth grade
writing scores were among the top in
the state with 92% of the sophomore
class meeting or exceeding the
standard in writing.
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Newsweek names Prep as
one of America's Best
Newsweek Magazine has ranked the
Prep as one of the best High Schools
in America. North Pointe was one of
only six Arizona schools to make the
prestigious list.
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Enrollment
Registration Process
Interested students are encouraged
to take the following steps as they
navigate their way through the
registration process.
1.  Tour preptv.org
Potential students should get a pretty
good idea who the Prep is and what's
important to its administrators, faculty
and students by navigating through
some of the website's 500 pages and
links.
2.  Visit the Prep
The Prep offers campus tours on
Wednesdays at 8:30 am.  
3. Secure and Submit:
a) Personal Documentation
Submit the student's birth certificate,
immunization records, social,security
card, custody papers (if any) and a
paragraph written
by the student on why he/she
wants to attend North Pointe.
b) Prior School Documentation
Submit the student's academic
records (unofficial transcript/report
card), discipline records,
and withdrawal form.
c) Completed Registration Packet
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4. Schedule a math placement test
Math classes are determined
by student ability.
5. Attend an enrollment orientation
meeting
Student Handbook, books,
fees, and class schedule
will be discussed.