UTTUA group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UTTIAL/
Haiku
https://uttia.learning.powerschool.com/spugh/pto/cms_page/view/
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/utt_universityacademy_longview/
University charter school in Longview, TX
State Funded
Tuition free
STAAR Testing
Acceptance by lottery/ waiting list
No acceptance testing
Project-based Learning model
STEM Academy (focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
University ready school with opportunity to take UTT University credit courses in grades 9-12
Currently grades 3-10, grade levels added yearly (will eventually be k-12)
High school focus on engineering or computer science with option of graduating with 70 core university credits completed
Each student is loaned a device for the school year
Multiple platforms will be used and learned
BYOD policy (students may bring and use their own devices)
Art and design are taught and incorporated into projects
Some limited athletics available, many IA students participate in sports activities with other organizations
School dismissal is at 2:15pm. After school program is available until 5:30pm. After School tutorials and student clubs are on set afternoons.
Best for students who are:
* Motivated, responsible self starters
* Able to work well with others / group work
* Able to handle multiple ongoing projects in different subjects with different student teams
* Responsible, to handle deadlines, presentations, and use of technology
* Professional dress required for presentations
http://www.uttia.org/about/
