Newpoint Tampa High School - 'Parent Night' June 18, 2009 6:00 p.m.
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School nears full capacity for 2009-2010 School Year TAMPA, Fla., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Newpoint Tampa High School announced today it is holding a "Parent Night"" for the 2009-2010 school year. The informational meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 10220 Palm River Road, Tampa, FL 33610. The school is nearing full capacity so parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to attend. According to Bruce Holaday, the school's director, "Newpoint Tampa is a college prep high school offering an innovative proven educational model. Newpoint provides a unique environment designed specifically for today's students and the 'technology infused' world in which we all live. Newpoint prepares students to successfully compete in our increasingly competitive post-secondary environment and the global job market." Holaday adds, "At Newpoint, students receive a private school education at a public school price - tuition free." In addition to the college prep academics, Newpoint established a partnership with the non-profit organization "Unleash the Promise(R)" to offer students hands-on professional work experience through their unique Internship Program. Newpoint students have the opportunity to work at professional firms and local businesses applying what they learn each day at school. Newpoint is the area's only charter high school with a college-prep curriculum. Newpoint's curriculum ranges from remedial courses through Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment. Says Holaday, "Nearly all of Newpoint's staff has advanced degrees and our students have the opportunity to take a greater variety of advanced courses compared to other high schools. Newpoint's small learning environment and caring teachers and staff allow students to grow to their full potential while being respected for their individuality." At Newpoint Tampa's "Parent Night" the school will provide details about curriculum, the Internship Program, Project Based Learning, transportation, extracurricular activities and more. Says Holaday, "We are nearing full enrollment and we expect to reach maximum capacity very soon." Holladay recommends that interested parents and students enroll online at www.newpointschools.org to avoid being on a waiting list. Parents may also call 413-4800 for more information. SOURCE Newpoint Tampa High School Carla Lovett of Newpoint Tampa High School, +1-813-413-4800
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