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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📢 Important Announcement 📢 Uplift schools will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025! 🎒✨ Our schools will be warm and ready for a great day of learning. 🤗 🥶❄️ Cold temperatures are expected, so please bundle up your scholars before heading to school! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow. Stay safe and stay warm! #Attendancematters
Celebrate the great choice you’ve made for your child’s future! You made the right choice once—celebrate and make it again! Re-enroll your child at Uplift Education and keep them on the Road to College and Career (RTCC). Our unique programs offer personalized college planning, career exploration and guidance, and scholarship opportunities to prepare your scholar for a successful future in college and career beyond high school. Visit uplifteducation.org/reenroll to secure your scholar’s seat for the 2025–26 school year!
Good morning Ascend MS Parents, We hope that all is well. This week we will be hosting our Valentines Dress Down week. Attached is the flyer with the themes of the day. Scholars can pay the $2 daily fee or $6 weekly fee. If your scholar will not be participating, please make sure that they are in school uniform. Valentine Day bags will also start being sold tomorrow Monday February 10 until Thursday February 13. Sales are only being accepted in the Secondary front office and only CASH is being accepted at the moment. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns. Have a good day!
Buenos días, padres de Ascend MS, Esperamos que todo esté bien. Esta semana celebraremos nuestra semana de vestimenta informal para San Valentín. Adjunto se encuentra el folleto con los temas del día. Los estudiantes pueden pagar la tarifa diaria de $2 o la tarifa semanal de $6. Si su estudiante no participará, asegúrese de que esté en uniforme escolar. Las bolsas del Día de San Valentín también comenzarán a venderse mañana lunes 10 de febrero hasta el jueves 13 de febrero. Las ventas solo se aceptan en la oficina principal de Secundaria y, por el momento, solo se acepta EFECTIVO. Hágame saber si tiene más preguntas o inquietudes. ¡Que tenga un buen día!
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.
