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March 30th- Online Learning at Home begins!
Tentative Return Date for students: INDEFINITELY CLOSED
Free Curb Side Meals: Monday through Friday 11am to 1pm. Please follow 6ft. Social Distance Guidelines!
WALK-UP Meals
• Line up with your family unit together and 6 feet away from other families.
• Maintain the 6-foot social distancing requirement as the line moves forward.
• When you reach the front of the line, each child will receive a “to go” breakfast and lunch.
• Please take your lunches and exit the school grounds.
Drive-Up Meals
• Stop as you pull up to the meal carts.
• Do not unroll your car windows.
• Inform us the number of children in your car.
• Food service staff will approach your car with meals on a tray/cart.
• Roll down your window and take the breakfast/lunch meals.
See link for additional meal locations across the district: https://www.episd.org/covid19
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Who are we?
Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy
The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) and New Tech Network (NTN) have partnered to implement this innovative program at the Young Women’s Steam Prep Academy. This is the first single-gender Academy in the District and in the New Tech Network! The Young Women's Steam Prep Academy opened it's doors in August 2017.
With the support of the New Tech Network, the Young Women's Steam Prep Academy provides a STEAM-focused instructional program where students apply their learning to real-world contexts within the framework of Project/Problem-Based Learning (PBL) experiences! Student will also participate extensively in Service Learning opportunities connecting the curriculum to the world around them.
What does STEAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
New Tech Network's philosophy is based on four principles:
Teaching that Engages- Students participate in Project or Problem Based Learning
Technology that Enables- Every student is provided a laptop and technological tools
Culture that Empowers- The culture is based on Trust, Respect, & Responsibility
Outcomes that Matter- Students are evaluated in the following areas:
Knowledge & Thinking; Oral & Written Communication; Agency; & Collaboration
Students will graduate with two high school Endorsements 1) STEM and 2) Arts & Humanities
STEM Choices include:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Science
- STEM Combo
- Career & Technology Education
Arts & Humanities Choices Includes:
- Social Studies
- English
- Fine Arts
- LOTE (Languages other than English) same or different language
APPLY TODAY GRADES 6-10!
The application window will remain open until all seats are filled, after which a waiting list will be implemented.
Current EPISD Students in Grades 6th through 8th
Click here to apply ONLINE
Download a paper application here: Student Application in ENGLISH
Student Application in SPANISH
IN-DISTRICT 9th & 10th Grade ONLINE Application through Parent Portal,
click on Student Tools: Parent Portal
(Select Young Women's Academy)
OUT-of-DISTRICT 9th & 10th Grade Out-of District Application:
Click here to Apply ONLINE
***NEW: Academy Preview/Open House***
Call for an appointment- Future Dates Coming Soon 915-236-4830
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Come see us in action! Schedule a tour during the school day!
Contact: youngwomensacademy@episd.org
We represent every corner of our community.
Come join our Warrior family!
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Centrally Located
Located with Armendariz Middle School2231 Arizona Ave. El Paso TX 79930Young Women’s Academy Entrance via Walnut StreetParking in the backClick map below for location and directions
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Transportation
Transportation provided for students living within the EPISD boundaries. Pick up location will be at students’ home EPISD middle school.
*Parents please send an email to youngwomensacademy@episd.org to request transportation for your daughter.
