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Hophan, Phil
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Buensuceso, Jill
Teacher / Academic Counselor Grades 7-8
Crissinger, Hillary
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Fuller, Alice
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Guevara, Tom
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Hophan, Phil
Principal (Curriculum and Instruction)
Ordaz Jr., Dan
Operations Director
Ordaz, Dan
Executive Director
Ordaz, Phyllis
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Rieken, B.
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Trotch, Sandra
Teacher / Academic Counselor Lead Grades 11-12/Alumni
Westerhoff, Dot
Grades 9-10 Academic Counselor

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University Preparatory Academy s mission is to prepare a diverse population of 7-12th grade students in the central San Jose and surrounding neighborhoods to enter and excel in the best colleges and ...more

Admissions Information Night

Please join us for an Admissions Information Night to be held at Edenvale Public Library (7 Trees area) 101 Branham Lane, East San Jose on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm. UPA's Executive Director (Mr. Dan Ordaz) and Principal (Mr. Phil Hophan) will present the philosophy of the school, our mission, and how we do what we do so well here at UPA. The presentation usually runs about one hour, and is followed by a question and answer session and an application clinic. 

Remember, applications for the 2012-2013 school year are due Friday, March 2 by 5:00 pm. 

UPA FUN NIGHT

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH 2012

7:00PM-10:00PM

HORTON YOUTH CENTER

GAMES

MUSIC

FRIENDS

FUN

FOOD

Guest Passes Available On Mr. Fowler's Main Page!!!

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2011 Talent Show

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Valentines Day - See’s Candy Fundraiser!
  Valentines Day - See’s Candy Fundraiser!   Dear UPA Parents & Students,   The UPA PTSO has organized an easy, and profitable fundraiser through See’s candy, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Proceeds fro... Continue
Posted by: Phil Hophan
Published: 1/9/12

UPA Guidance and Counseling Program - Semester II
Posted by: Phil Hophan
Published: 1/7/12

UPA Math Support / Tutoring Services
  The UPA Math Department has worked diligently this August to develop a comprehensive support / tutoring program available to all math students who may struggle in their math classes. We ask that all parents play an active role in monitoring... Continue
Posted by: Phil Hophan
Published: 8/20/11

Press Release 09.15.10

Charter School in San Jose Raises API Score 148 Points

SAN JOSE, CA—University Preparatory Academy (UPA), a free public charter school in San Jose, scored 859 on the Academic Performance Index, ...more

Today: 1/28/12

Colleges and Universities Accepting the UPA Class of 2011

San Jose State University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Merced, UC Riverside, San Francisco State University, Humboldt State University, Eastern Oregon University, Evergreen State University, Carnegie Mellon, Mills College, St. Mary’s College, Montana State at Bozeman, Notre Dame de Namur, CSU Monterey Bay, Antioch State University, Portland State University, Loyola Marymount, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco, Sonoma State University, UC Santa Cruz, Pepperdine University, Pratt Institute, CSU Long Beach, CSU Los Angeles, CSU East Bay, San Diego State, UC Irvine, Arizona State, CSU Bakersfield, Hofstra University, CSU Sacramento, University of Nevada Reno, Drexel University. 

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