University Preparatory Academy

Leadership Team Mr. Richard Ledgister, Principal Ms. Latoya Spann, Assistant Principal Mrs. Tiffany Mann, Instructional Coach Mr. Michael Frederick, Dean of Culture Mr. Terrence Atkinson, Director of Operations

Mission The mission of University Preparatory Academy- Palm Beach is to provide all students with the academic, leadership and social skills that will enable them to attend and graduate from an institution of higher education.

School Security Dismissal Placards Raptor System Single-point entry Student Uniforms

School Procedures Bus Arrival Carline Dismissal Aftercare Sibling Link School Times Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Transportation Kindergarten 8:00 - 3:00 pm 1st – 6th Grade 8:00 - 3:30 pm Bus Carline Aftercare Arrival Dismissal Sibling Link

Curriculum Overview Extended School Day Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment State-approved textbooks Certified educators Continuous Data and Progress Monitoring Differentiated Instructional Model Online Resources- I-Ready, Class Dojo, Jupiter Ed, etc. Enrichment/Gifted Services ESE and ESOL Services/Special Programs Character and Leadership Education Jr. Engineering Program Daily Recess Adopt a Scholar Mentoring Program A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.

Specials/Fine Arts Classes Current Music- Voice and Beginning Recorders Computers Physical Education Lego Robotics 18/19 SY Art Music Voice, Recorders, Keyboard/Piano Robotics and Coding Spanish

6th Grade Cohort Jr. Robotics Program Advanced Track Foreign Language More 1-on-1/ Smaller Classes “Everyone knows your name” benefit

Uniform/Dress Code Light Blue, White, or Gray Collar Shirts Navy Bottoms Middle School- (????)

Extra-Curricular Activities Athletics 6th Grade Basketball Soccer Volleyball Renaissance Leagues Clubs Chess Step/Dance Cheer Tech Lego Jr. League Flag Football

Parent Communication Weekly Class Newsletter Monthly Parent Calendar Student Agendas Jupiter Ed One Call School Website/Social Media

Parental Involvement Parent involvement fosters an atmosphere of safety and security and is proven to enhance learning gains. Parent involvement plays a vital role in the students' academic success Parents are encouraged to attend Parent University Parents are encouraged to be a part of Parent Teacher Advisory Committee (PTAC) The school will provide numerous opportunities for parents to participate in activities and services

After School Program Reduced Cost or *Free for Qualifying Families Music, Dance, Sports, Homework Help and More Free Summer Camp for Rising 3rd Graders

Enrollment Procedures 1. Complete Palm Beach County News/Returning Enrollment Application Proof of Residency Record of immunization Record of physical Proof of birth (birth certificate, passport, religious records, etc.) Information from previous VPK (if applicable) Signed Parent Compact

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