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Uplift Gradus
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving DeSoto, Lancaster, South Oak Cliff
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About Our School
Uplift Gradus Preparatory is part of Uplift Education, the largest charter school network in North Texas. Our beautiful campus is located in DeSoto and was built to allow more students to attend nearby, nationally-recognized Uplift Hampton for middle school and high school (students at Uplift Gradus will have automatic admission to Uplift Hampton when moving from 5th to 6th grade). We are proud of our small school feel and tight-knit community of families. Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Schedule a tour to see for yourself how we are raising the expectations for education!
Our School Video
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Tuition cost:
Free
Founded:
2013
Grades:
Pre-K - 5th
Students Served:
500
Mascot:
Gladiator
Uniforms:
Yes
Map/Directions:
STAAR Results:
Academics at Uplift Gradus
We start with strong academics that tie lessons to real world situations. Then we cater the lessons to your child’s unique needs. Your child will be learning exactly what they are prepared to learn while being challenged to grow.
This school is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate® (IB®) Primary Years Program (PYP). What is IB®? The IB® PYP programs help our youngest students thrive academically while also:
- Learning how the world works and their place in it.
- Understanding how to express themselves.
- Obtaining the skills to organize themselves and manage their time.
After 5th grade, Uplift students will progress to an Uplift middle and high school where they will continue with the IB® middle years and diploma programs.
Learn more about the IB® programs.
This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
Programs at Uplift Gradus
Social and Emotional Learning
Our social and emotional learning programs are raising the bar for SEL in education. We understand the importance of creating an environment of stability, belonging, and safety for every scholar. At Uplift, students grow their social and emotional maturity thanks to:
- Daily lessons that help build character, empathy, and positive relationships.
- Frequent surveys that provide feedback to teachers and staff to identify emotional concerns with students.
- Licensed behavioral counselors on every campus.
Clubs & Extracurriculars
Clubs help students explore their interests, build social skills, and discover passions that might influence future career paths or lifelong hobbies. Club offerings can change from year to year based on the interests of students, but currently some of the offerings include:
- Theatre
- Gardening
- Fishing
- Cheerleading
- Art
- Golf
- Yoga
- Chess
Safety
The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. Whether that is physical safety, health safety, or emotional safety, we’ve got you covered. Each Uplift campus features:
- Gated and fenced campuses
- Locked lobbies with electronic access
- Security cameras
- Locked exterior and classroom doors
- Police officers on campus
After School Program
We have great before and after school solutions for busy working families provided by Champions. This high-quality program combines fun and learning, together with safety and convenience right inside the school for grades K-8th. From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, we help your child continue learning and developing essential life skills – whether school is in session or not.
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The Uplift Education Difference
Discover Uplift's unique approach to education, designed to empower students to excel. Our differences not only set us apart—they pave the way for exceptional futures.
- Academics that connect learning with real-world concepts and ideas.
- Life skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Caring teachers and personalized learning help every child achieve their full potential.
- Social and emotional learning in every day lessons builds character and healthy relationships.
- College and career preparation to support whatever path our students choose.
- Support for alums after graduation through college and career decisions.
100%
College acceptance for more than 20 years
4X
national average for college degree attainment
13%
Higher than state average for college preparedness
$23k
Higher average salaries for Uplift alums
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Field day fun with our pre-K and kindergarten crew! 🏃♂️🎉 #MakingMemories #FieldDayFun #UpliftGradusScholarCulture
Reeling in the good times! 🎣🌟 Our fishing club scored big with some amazing catches today. From the thrill of the catch to the camaraderie on deck, every moment was a keeper! #FishingAdventures #UpliftGradusScholarCulture
Parent's night out = Success! 🌟 Scholars had a blast on campus while parents enjoyed a well-deserved break. 🎉 #UpliftGradusScholarCulture
Yesterday's total eclipse was a moment of wonder shared with our fantastic staff and scholars! 🌑✨ #EclipseMagic #UpliftGradusScholarCulture
Map & Directions
- 121 Seahawk Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115
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Located in DeSoto south of I-20 off Hampton Road.