1. EXPANSION OF THE SIXTH
GRADE AT TPJA
Feasibility and Possibilities

2. Introduction
The purpose of this study is to investigate the
feasibility and possibilities for the creation of
additional sixth grade sections at TPJA.

3. Rationale
 Adding one or more sixth grade sections exposes
more students to the Tempe Prep model.
 Accepting additional sixth graders allows for
reduction of the current waitlist of ___ students.
 Additional students increase revenue for the school,
helping to offset possible reductions in revenue.

4. Scenarios
Option A Option B
 Add a second sixth  Add a second or third
grade section at TPJA. sixth grade section at
Find space for this TPJA. Find space for
section at the current all sixth grade sections
Tempe Prep facility. at a new site, to be
determined.

5. Scenario A: Benefits
 Allows expansion without acquisition of new space.
 Minimizes additional administrative and overhead
costs of adding new sections.
 Allows for an increase of enrollment by 22 students,
with resultant increases in state funding.

6. Scenario A: Challenges
 Puts current TPA facility at maximum capacity.
 One less 7th grade TPA section the next year.
 Possible waitlist for TPA 7th grade siblings.
 Greater impact on facilities and administration

7. Scenario A: Possible Solutions
 Create second TPA 7th grade section the following
year.
 Utilize resources (grants, other funding) to offset
impact on facilities.

8. Scenario B: Benefits
 Reduces space crunch on main campus that would
be caused by Scenario A.
 May allow expansion at other grade levels.
 Allows 6th grade program to develop its own
identity within the TPA model.
 Allows increase in enrollment of as many as 40
students, with resultant increase in state funding.

9. Scenario B: Challenges
 Requires location of suitable convenient location to
lease.
 Creates some administrative and logistical issues.
 The same TPJA / TPA waitlist issues apply as in
Scenario A.

10. Hybrid Scenario
 Keep one section on campus, hold two at alternate
site.
 Sections might alternate being on the main campus
and at alternate site.
 This scenario would allow all sections to participate
in the main campus environment for at least part of
the year.

11. Overall Benefits
 Adding sections allows for increased funding for the
school.
 Adding sections allows more students to benefit
from the Tempe Prep model of education, further
developing the school’s mission.

12. Conclusion
Expansion of the TPA / TPJA program benefits the
school model while increasing funding. By contrast,
cutting teacher salaries or altering teaching loads
are detrimental to the school model.

13. Next Steps
 Explore options for external space.
 Develop cost-benefit analysis for both scenarios
and the hybrid scenario.
 Explore administrative and logistical ramifications
of both scenarios.