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Q: What are the benefits of charter schools?
A: Charter schools, like Des Moines Prep, offer tuition-free, college-focused learning with personalized support, real-world experiences, and a pathway to success after high school. 🌟

Get the facts about charter schools: https://www.desmoinesprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Q1_Des-Moines-Myth-vs-Fact_v1.pdf
We believe every student deserves a school they can be proud of, and where they can be seen, heard and valued. Des Moines Prep focuses on creating joy, cultivating curiosity, and empowering students to invest, own, and drive their learning.

💙 Ready to join us? Apply today! 🚀
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Every student deserves a high-quality education that opens doors to college, careers, and beyond. As a tuition-free public school, Des Moines Prep ensures that access to rigorous academics, individualized support, and future-focused opportunities isn’t a privilege—it’s a right.

✅ Smaller class sizes & dedicated advisors
🏫 A safe, supportive learning environment
🎓 College & career preparation from day one
📚 Challenging coursework and high expectations

Your future starts here. Enroll today!

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Discover Des Moines Prep: A Non-Selective, Tuition-Free High School!

Our college and career prep incorporates discovery, evaluation, and exploration while encouraging students to take ownership over their lives and futures.

📚 40+ hours of college exploration (e.g. college visits; dual enrollment)
🏫 40+ hours of internship and/or job shadowing experiences
🎓 40+ hours of community service experience
🏆 40+ hours of extracurricular participation in robust sports and club offerings
✨ And so much more!

At Des Moines Prep, we’re committed to preparing students for whatever comes next— college, careers, and beyond. 🚀

Make sure you apply before March 14th to start this August! 🔗 Link in bio.

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Our deadline to enroll for our 9th grade class is March 14th!

Fortunately, we have a quick and easy application process.

Step 1: Fill out our brief online application by March 14
Step 2: Receive official notification of your application status by March 22
Step 3: Once accepted, finalize your enrollment package

We can’t wait to welcome you to Des Moines Prep!

🔗Apply at the link in our bio! 🔗 ...

Thinking about Des Moines Prep for your child? Wondering what makes our school different?

Watch the replay of our Virtual Town Hall featuring Des Moines’ Katie Ward and Principal Matt Lakis. Learn all about:

✅ What sets Des Moines Prep apart from other schools
✅ How small class sizes create BIG opportunities for success
✅ How we use Socratic classrooms to inspire confidence & critical thinking
✅ The real facts about charter schools
✅ Our vision for the future and how you can be part of it!

💙 Be a founding family - apply by March 14th! We are non-selective and welcome ALL students.

🎥 Watch the replay now at the link in our bio! ...

🎓 Missed the state deadline for traditional open enrollment? You still have a choice! 🎓

The Iowa open enrollment deadline may have passed, but Des Moines Prep is still enrolling students! ✅

We believe every family deserves a choice in their child’s education. Our tuition-free school offers:
📚 A rigorous curriculum
🎓 College & career prep programs
🏆 Athletics & extracurricular activities

Don’t miss out on an exceptional learning experience. Enroll today! ✍️

🔗 Visit our website to learn more. The link is in our bio!

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Des Moines Prep is reshaping what high school can be! 🚀📚

Give your student the best start with:
✅ A tuition-free, college prep education
🎓 Growing programming with hands-on & real-world experiences
📚 A small, supportive, and safe learning community
🏆 Sports, clubs & leadership opportunities
… and a future built on success!

Enrollment is open now! ✍️ Don’t miss your chance.

🔗 Apply today at the link in our bio.

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Charter schools are public schools—meaning they can’t pick and choose students based on grades, test scores, or any other criteria. If more students apply than there are spots available, enrollment is decided by a blind lottery, ensuring every family has a fair chance.

✅ Tuition-free
✅ Open to all students
✅ Non-selective admissions

💡 Still have questions? Drop them in the comments! 👇

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Q: How do I prepare my child for college?
A: Every child deserves the opportunity to go to college. Our college-prep program ensures that college is always an option for our students, even if they decide to go a different direction. 🎓

Des Moines Prep is tuition free and offers:
✅ A 4-year college-prep curriculum
🎯 Internships & real-world experiences
📚 Individualized support completing college applications and essays

💙 Make sure your student has every available opportunity—apply now at the 🔗 in our bio.

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Join us to learn more about Des Moines Prep while enjoying some pizza and refreshments.

Date: Monday, March 10th
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT
Location: Heritage Event Center, 120 E. 5th Street, Des Moines

Space is limited.
Register to reserve your spot now, at the link in our bio. 🔗 ...

🎓 Your Future Starts Here.

At Des Moines Prep, we’re focused on what really matters—YOU. Our most important long-term plans are about our students and their future success.

📚 Challenging classes that prepare you for college & beyond
🏆 Sports & extracurriculars to explore your passions
🚀 A supportive community that helps you succeed

Your dreams, goals, and future deserve a school that invests in them.
Ready to take the next step?

🔗 Learn more today at the link in our bio!

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