Mission: The mission of Williams Preparatory is to empower students to achieve college matriculation, responsible citizenship and world readiness.
Williams Preparatory Academy in Dallas currently serves students in sixth, seventh, ninth and tenth grades. |
Our Vision- We will achieve this mission by: strong relationships between teachers, students and parents while maintaining the highest expectations, Providing a curriculum with the highest academics that will truly prepare students for college Meeting all students’ needs by evaluating, reflecting and implementing customized instruction. Fostering a professional learning environment where teachers and students are given time and tools to reflect and achieve academic and professional growth. Implementing an extended school day, mandatory summer session and select Saturdays. Measuring the quality of instruction and implementing best practices to ensure all students exceed state and national standards. |
Program Design A stand alone campus in a Dallas industrial area, Williams provides instruction through an eight period day. Because of the structure of the academy, older students have the opportunity to mentor and serve as role models to the younger students on campus. Curriculum and Instruction Courses for the high school students include higher level curriculum like AP Physics and Calculus. Students are exposed to integrated teaching practices through the use of integrated humanities and integrate math/science/technology at the 6th and 7th grade levels. Infinity Project provides the curriculum for the engineering program used at Williams Prep. A strong partnership with UT Southwestern provides summer research and internship opportunities for students. Student Supports Williams Prep utilizes a Choice management System to instill positive school behavior and culture. This management system allows teachers to give and take points, thus determining eligibility for end of year college trips. A morning advisory meeting can function as small or large group meeting time and opportunities for independent reading. Through a summer culture camp students prepare for not only the school culture but also for the academic rigor at Williams Prep. Student enrichment is provided in the form of robotics, athletics, and various additional after school clubs. Academic support is provided through periodic benchmarks to determine the need for participation in academic tutoring. Students and teachers also use objective-tracking to identify areas needing additional support. Successes, Awards, and Accomplishments
- Targeting underserved minority students in Northwest Dallas – helping them realize the importance of a college education. Partnership with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Providing access to its campus and laboratories undertaking cutting edge research. Fosters mentoring relationships between faculty and students. Selected as a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) school by the Texas High School Project. Students may earn college credit for some high school courses. Small Environment - only 100 students per grade level. Small college campus atmosphere. Safe Environment – Quiet setting tucked near the Southwestern Medical District. Will be a complete K-12 school in 2013. Gold Performance Acknowledgements from TEA for reading and math. All TAKS scores higher than neighboring schools.
Williams Prep was opened by Uplift Education (Uplift), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Uplift Education was formed in 1996 to operate one of the oldest and most academically successful public charter schools in Texas. The North Hills School in Irving became the first public charter school organization to achieve an investment grade credit rating from Moody's and to sell tax exempt bonds. Uplift adapted its successful program at North Hills to address truly underserved communities. Uplift is dedicated to operating schools that provide a quality education by raising and continually maintaining high expectations for our students and staff. Uplift’s high standards are reflected in the high status accorded its operations by the Texas Education Agency for ten consecutive years.
Uplift schools provide a rigorous, multi-disciplinary curriculum, with an emphasis on college preparation. This educational approach helps Uplift schools prepare students for the global community in which they live and offers a program modeled on international standards. | 
Initiative: T-STEM Areas of Specialty: AP Physics & Calculus, Infinity Engineering program Service Level: Currently 9th, 10th and 11th grades -until reaching full capacity of 400 students in grades 9-12 by 2009-2010. 97 % Minority 90% Low socio-economic Location:
1750 Viceroy Drive Dallas, Texas 75235
214-276-0352 Contact Person and Position: Mauricio Dominguez, Principal |