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Uplift Ascend
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving Southeast Fort Worth, Everman, Forest Hill, and Surrounding Areas
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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!
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Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2018
Grades:
PRE-K – 12th
Students Served:
1600
Mascot:
Eagle
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
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.
Sports
We are the home of the Eagles and take great pride in our outstanding sports teams in middle school and high school boys and girls!
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Track
Clubs & Extracurriculars
Uplift Ascend students love to discover and develop their interests through clubs. New clubs pop up each year based on student requests, but some of our long-standing clubs include:
- Art
- STEM
- Student Council
- Music/Choir
- Theater
- Dance
Safety
The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. Whether that is physical safety, health safety, or emotional safety, we’ve got you covered. Each Uplift campus features:
- Gated and fenced campuses
- Locked lobbies with electronic access
- Security cameras
- Locked exterior and classroom doors
- Police officers on campus
After School Program
We have great after school solutions for busy working families provided by YMCA. Each day, youth embark on a journey of growth and enrichment. The program champions academic success and personal development through STEAM activities, team sports, homework support and more!
YMCA programs are for ages PreK – 6th and fees include all activities & field trips, snacks, program materials.
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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
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Find Us on Facebook
2nd grade field trip! #upliftascendscholarculture
Last night's IB FAMILY NIGHT was a blast! Our 10th-grade scholars and their parents learned more about the IB program. #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Our 1st-grade scholars are off on their field trip! 🚌 #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
After a great week of testing, we needed a dance party to celebrate! 🥳 #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Guess what day it is???? Field trip day!!! Our Pre-K scholars are off to Kidmania, and our Kindergarten scholars are off to Legoland. 🚌 #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Solar Eclipse 2024. 🌞 😎 What a great experience for our scholars! #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Welcome to Uplift Day was a huge success! It was great meeting all of our new families who are joining Uplift Ascend Preparatory. #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Today's community event was a blast! Thank you to everyone who came out. #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Spring has sprung. 🌼 Our Pre-K and Kindergarten scholars were so excited for the Spring Egg Hunts today!🥚#UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Yesterday, our 10th and 11th-grade scholars visited Texas A&M Commerce. #UpliftAscendScholarCulture
Map & Directions
- 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140
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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.