Uplift Ascend
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Southeast Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and Surrounding Areas
About Our School
Uplift Ascend Preparatory is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in the Forest Hill area of southeast Fort Worth on 25 acres. We are proud of our small school feel and tight-knit community of families. Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Academics at Uplift Ascend
We start with strong academics that tie lessons to real world situations. Then we cater the lessons to your child’s unique needs. Your child will be learning exactly what they are prepared to learn while being challenged to grow.
Our high school is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Diploma Program to every student. What is IB®? The IB® program develops students who are:
- inquiring, knowledgeable and caring.
- motivated to succeed.
- aware of and care about the world around them.
Students earning an IB® Diploma have an advantage:
- Guaranteed 24 hours of college credit in Texas public university.
- College graduation rate of 79% vs. 39% without an IB® diploma.
- Higher acceptance rate at top colleges and universities.
- An education that prepares them for college and life.
Programs at Uplift Ascend
Social and Emotional Learning
Our social and emotional learning programs are raising the bar for SEL in education. We understand the importance of creating an environment of stability, belonging, and safety for every scholar. At Uplift, students grow their social and emotional maturity thanks to:
- Daily lessons that help build character, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Frequent surveys that provide feedback to teachers and staff to identify emotional concerns with students.
- Licensed behavioral counselors on every campus.
The Uplift Education Difference
Discover Uplift's unique approach to education, designed to empower students to excel. Our differences not only set us apart—they pave the way for exceptional futures.
- Academics that connect learning with real-world concepts and ideas.
- Life skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Caring teachers and personalized learning help every child achieve their full potential.
- Social and emotional learning in every day lessons builds character and healthy relationships.
- College and career preparation to support whatever path our students choose.
- Support for alums after graduation through college and career decisions.
100%
College acceptance for more than 20 years
4X
National average for college degree attainment
13%
Higher than state average for college preparedness
$23k
Higher average salaries for Uplift alums
Applying to an Uplift school is free and as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Taco Tuesday 🌮💚 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to our amazing teachers & staff for all you do!
🎉 Celebrate Our Teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is this week May 4–8, and we are so excited to celebrate the incredible teachers and staff who pour into our scholars every day! 💚 We invite all of our families to join us in making this a special week by participating in the themed days below: 🌼 Monday – Give Them Their Flowers Bring your teacher flowers (handmade or store-bought) along with a kind note. 📦 Tuesday – Classroom Essentials Donate helpful classroom supplies like tissue, hand sanitizer, wipes, or paper towels. 🍬 Wednesday – Teacher Favorites Bring your teacher a favorite snack, drink, or something in their favorite color. ✍🏽 Thursday – Something Personalized Write a heartfelt note or create something special just for your teacher. 🎁 Friday – Gift Card Day Bless your teacher with a gift card to their favorite store, restaurant, or coffee shop. Please note: These are just ideas to help guide the week—anything you choose to give is greatly appreciated, on any day (or days) that work best for your family! Every act of appreciation—big or small—goes a long way in encouraging our teachers and showing them how much they are valued. Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate and support our amazing staff!
Today we celebrate our amazing leaders at Uplift Ascend! 🎉 Thank you to our Directors for your leadership, vision, and impact on our scholars and families every day: 👏 Jabez Deacon 👏 Alton Jackson 👏 Martina Parker 👏 Jeff Fowler Thank you for leading. Thank you for inspiring. Thank you for uplifting. 💚 Together, we ascend. #UpliftAscend #PrincipalsAppreciationDay
Explore teaching, leadership, and support roles across Uplift Education. Be part of a team focused on strong academics, supportive campuses, and real impact. Wednesday, May 6 4:30 - 6:30 PM Uplift Williams Preparatory Gym Experienced teachers start at $75K with opportunities to earn an additional $5K in stipends. RSVP today and join us in May to learn more about the opportunities to grow your career at Uplift Education. uplifteducation.org/teachers
Happy Administrative Assistant Day to our Uplift Ascend Team! We truly appreciate your dedication, hard work, and everything you do behind the scenes each and every day. You are the reason our day-to-day operations run so smoothly, and your impact on our campus does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your commitment, your support, and the care you bring to our scholars, staff, and community. We are incredibly grateful for all that you do!
At Uplift Ascend, we proudly celebrate our incredible Deans—the leaders who show up every day with passion, purpose, and heart for our scholars and staff. 💚🦅 💚 Primary Deans: Ms. Jones Ms. Davis Mr. Ford 💚 Middle School Deans: Mr. Carlisle Ms. Morris 💚 High School Deans: Ms. Carlisle Ms. Hackett-Evans Mr. Johnson Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape the culture of our campus and impact lives every single day. From supporting scholars to empowering teachers, you are truly the heartbeat of Ascend! 👏👏👏 Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing Deans! #NationalAssistantPrincipalWeek #UpliftAscend
We had a great time yesterday getting our scholars ready for the STAAR test beginning today! We are proud of all their hard work and preparation. Now it’s time to go in with confidence, do their best, and take the STAAR test down! Let’s go, Eagles! 💪📚✨💚 🦅
Map & Directions
- 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
Uplift Ascend is located in the southeast part of Fort Worth, Texas in Tarrant County. This location serves students in Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and the surrounding areas. The closest freeways are the I-35W south and 1-20 East.
*Only schools authorized by the IB® Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). This school’s primary and middle school are in the consideration or candidacy phase of authorization.