Seeking College-Prep High School Students for Award-Winning High School at Cal Poly Pomona

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) August 6, 2008 -- Are you a high school level college-prep student who loves hands-on projects? If so, consider attending I-Poly High School in the fall!!!

I-Poly High School is a very unique, award-winning public college-prep high school, focusing on project-based-learning. It is located on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona.

I-Poly is currently recruiting transfer 10-12th grade transfer students to attend this fall (beginning September 3rd). Attendance requirements include a background in high school college preparatory courses, and a minimum 2.5 gpa over the past two years.

After submitting transcripts, eligible students must complete an application, and pass an assessment test. We can admit transfer students no later than September 17th.

Please call 909-869-2260 (or email) to request an application. You may also fax high school transcripts for review to I-Poly Admissions Department at 909-869-2202. Please provide your contact information with your fax, so that our office can reply to you with feedback.

KEY POINTS:
* Small, safe school environment
* Mind-Stimulating academic program

* Innovative partnership between Cal Poly Pomona and Los Angeles County Office of Education
* College-prep curriculum, meeting UC and CSU requirements
* Accredited by Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)
* No tuition required; public high school
* Open to students from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
* Strong API score; ranked at the highest level in comparison to similar schools in the state
* Students are taught how to think and learn more effectively
* Project- and problem-based learning; students work in teams
* Effective, practical use of concepts and technology

* Constant practice of presentation and public speaking skills
* Creative teaching approaches
* Students develop self-reliance, self-discipline & self-motivation
* Student support system and resources
* Unique Young Scholars Program, available to juniors and seniors, with a minimum 3.0; students may earn college credit at Cal Poly Pomona while still in high school!

www.lacoe.edu/i-poly

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