1. University Preparatory Academy

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 6th Grade Cohort Jr. Robotics Program Advanced Track Foreign Language
More 1-on-1/ Smaller Classes
“Everyone knows your name” benefit

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

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

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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Meet our UPA Family

16. Thank You!