Local Learning Options

Add In-Person Learning to Your Digital School Day

We have two great opportunities for ASU Prep Digital students to connect and collaborate with peers on an ASU campus. Both offer project-based learning in a small group setting along with the chance to learn from ASU faculty and explore degree programs and careers. Explore the options below.

ASU Prep Local vs ASU Prep Experience

ASU Prep Local

ASU Prep Experience

Access

Available to full-time ASU Prep Digital high school students (9th-12th grade); 12th grade students enrolled upon review of graduation status

Approach

Guided workshops, hands-on activities, real-world projects

Community

Students build community and interpersonal skills through face-to-face engagement

Schedule

2 days per week in-person at an ASU college campus

1 day per week in-person at an ASU college campus

Program Structure

Year-long school program; 4 year high school program

Semester-long Honors Elective course (0.5 credits)

Student Cohort

1-2 Cohorts of 30 students at each location for four years

New cohort of 20 students are chosen each semester

Program Admission

First come, first serve

Application based on GPA etc.

Location

3 Locations: ASU West, ASU Tempe, ASU Media, and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in Mesa

ASU Campus rotates each semester

University Integration

ASU Faculty provide the opportunity for in-depth exploration in specific content courses, majors and career paths

Students gain exposure to a variety of topic areas with different ASU colleges

Program Enhancement

ASU Prep Digital coursework is enhanced with in-person collaboration, discussion, and project-based learning in small-groups

Students connect and collaborate with ASU faculty to explore degree paths and career options

Academic Support

In addition to the ASU Prep Digital support systems, students receive individualized core-content assistance from a Personalized Learning Advisor

Students receive support through ASU Prep Digital systems (Learning Success Coaches, live lesson, discussion-based assessment, etc.)

Concurrent Enrollment

Students have the opportunity to take ASU courses and earn concurrent credit toward a degree pathway

Optional access to university courses and credit based on location and program

“I especially love how it is grounded in the present while creating a really positive foundation for the future (attending university, navigating more advanced topics and school structure).”

Parent of 10th grade student

Local Learning Options Planned for School Year 2023-2024

ASU Prep Local @ West

This two-day per week opportunity will focus on interdisciplinary arts and sciences.

Video Tour ASU West

ASU Prep Local @ Mesa

This two-day per week opportunity will focus on digital arts.

Video Tour ASU MIX Center

ASU Prep Local @ ASU Tempe

This two-day per week opportunity will focus on architecture and disciplines within the built-environment.

Tour link

ASU Prep Experience

Spring ’24 TBD

ASU Prep Local Sample Day

Goal Setting and Community Building

9:00-9:30 (sample times, subject to change)

Students begin the day by setting individual and collaborative goals for the week. They engage in community-building activities, are active participants in developing class norms and have agency through student roles.

ASU Prep Digital Core Content

9:30-12:00 (sample times, subject to change)

Students have dedicated time to work on current projects, meet in small groups with teams and/or coaches, participate in live lessons, and engage in core content enhancement activities.

Lunch & Social Time

12:00-1:00 (sample times, subject to change)

Students have the opportunity to eat on campus with their classmates, socialize, and take time to recharge.

Immersive Seminars

1:00-2:00 (sample times, subject to change)

ASU professionals guide students through specific topics and skill development related to lab projects and ASU course content, exposing students to multiple career and degree paths.

Project-Based Learning, Experiential Learning & Lab Time

2:00-3:00 (sample times, subject to change)

Students have the opportunity to work in small groups on real-world projects related to ASU program areas of study.