Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Young Women's Preparatory Academy, one of Miami-Dade County's newest state-of-the-art secondary schools. We believe that our young ladies will "Believe, Become, and Lead."

Students attending the Young Women's Preparatory Academy have the unique opportunity to pursue challenging academic coursework in liberal arts and an advanced academics curriculum that represents the new and emerging professions of the 21st century.

The Young Women's Preparatory Academy has been designed to offer a world-class education that will assure our students graduate ready for college and the careers of a global economy. As a member of the Secondary School Reform Initiative, the school's ideological foundation is based on: a personalized learning environment, advanced academic engagement, empowered educators, accountable leaders, engagement of the community, and an integration of high standards, curriculum, instruction, assessments, and supports. The faculty and staff at the Young Women's Preparatory Academy are committed to providing students with a quality education based on academic rigor and support.

We challenge each of you to take advantage of what the Young Women's Preparatory Academy has to offer; a rich and challenging curriculum in a small learning environment, access to advanced technology, and a nurturing environment meant to foster intellectual, emotional, and social growth! We will strive to ensure our ladies develop their self-confidence, leadership skills, and sense of responsibility.

Sincerely,
Concepcion I. Martinez
Principal