Elliott C. Back: In Aere Aedificare

Tempe Preparatory Academy

Posted in Tempe Prep by Elliott Back on April 5th, 2005.

Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
1251 E. Southern Ave.

We love TPA, a “great books” charter school. Our oldest son1 graduated from TPA in 2002 and was accepted to Cornell University, where he is a junior in computer science. Two of our other children attend TPA–a freshman and a junior.

Over the years our children have been educated in a variety of settings, both in Canada and the U.S., including traditional public, private and home schools. We all sincerely believe that TPA has been the best educational experience that they have ever had.

TPA’s superb liberal arts program thoroughly prepares graduates to attend university or college. TPA offers an unparalleled student-teacher ratio of 10-1. Students learn to think critically and to give logical, persuasive expression to their ideas both verbally and in writing.

The exceptionally qualified faculty teach honors-level classes and have a real heart for students and parents alike. Our family is grateful for the privilege of participating in the TPA community of learners.

C. Eric and Catherine Back
Parents

(1) That “oldest son” is me, Elliott C Back!

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4 Responses to 'Tempe Preparatory Academy'

  1. Angela Tate said:

    on January 3rd, 2007 at 5:22 pm

    Hello,

    I have been given an opportunity to transfer to the Arizona area for employment. My son is currently a ninth grader at a Catholic college-prep school in Michigan, Brother Rice High School (Christian Brothers).

    I am looking for a school that values academic excellence in learning as well as other extracurriculum activiites that makes a well rounded student.

    Please advise me in how I can learn more about the TPA experience. I am scheduled to arrive at the end of January 2007…to start work!

    Thanks,

    Ms. Angie Tate
    atate3919@yahoo.com
    248.762.8460
    800.693.9900, ext 402

  2. Jenna said:

    on March 7th, 2007 at 10:40 am

    Do you have any idea how your parents got you in? It looks like there’s a lot of competition to get in, did they just luck out?

    Thanks for any info you have…

  3. Elliott Back said:

    on March 7th, 2007 at 11:10 pm

    I was one of the first kids to attend that great school, before there was a long line. Now it’s random luck of the draw, but there are sister schools (Veritas, Chandler Prep) you should check out.

  4. Joanne Scherbanuik said:

    on January 23rd, 2008 at 2:35 am

    Hi Elliott, I was a friend of your mothers in High School and she took care of my son Craig in Calgary. If she has some time tell her to please e-mail Please and thank-you God Bless

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