Connected Families
At Uplift, you are part of your child’s education and part of a school community that feels like family.
Partners in Education and Beyond
At Uplift Education, parents and guardians are welcome on campus and invited to be active partners in their child’s learning. Our free public charter schools in Dallas-Fort Worth keep families involved through regular teacher communication, parent-teacher conferences, classroom volunteering, and family events. We believe students grow best when school and home work together, so our doors are open to you.
You Know Your Child Best. We Work With You.
You know your child better than anyone, and our teachers want to hear from you. Through ParentSquare, our school-to-home app, teachers share what is happening in class and your school sends news and event reminders, so you always know what is coming up.
Every Uplift school also holds parent-teacher conferences three times a year, giving you time to talk with your child’s teacher about progress and set goals together.
A School Community That Feels Like Family
Uplift schools are communities where families know each other and celebrate together. Parents volunteer in ways that fit their schedules, like reading in a classroom, chaperoning a field trip, or helping at a campus event. Our volunteer platform, Vomo, makes it easy to find opportunities at your child’s school and sign up in a few clicks. (Background check required before volunteering)
Each campus also has a VIP (Volunteers in Partnership) group, similar to a PTA, where parents help plan student and family events. Any parent or guardian can join.
Bringing Families Together
Every Uplift school has its own festivals, celebrations, and traditions that bring families together for fun. From fall festivals to cultural celebrations and end-of-year events, these gatherings give students, parents, and staff a chance to connect outside the classroom. They are a big part of what makes each campus feel like home.
Here for Your Whole Family
We know that when families are supported, students do better in school. That is why Uplift looks for ways to help with needs outside the classroom too.
Each year, Uplift hosts a Family Resource Fair that connects families with local organizations offering help with health care, food, housing, jobs, and more. See more on our Events & Traditions page.
Our wraparound services connect students and families with counseling, health, and community support when they need it. Your school’s team can help you find the right resource. See more on our Well-Being page.
Your Family Belongs Here
At Uplift, you are never on the sidelines of your child’s education. You are a partner, a volunteer, a neighbor, and part of a school family that wants every student to succeed. Uplift schools are free, public, and open to all students.
How to Apply
It’s easy! Uplift Education schools are tuition-free, but because space is limited, families apply through a random lottery. There are no entrance exams or academic requirements — just complete your application, and if you are offered a seat, accept your spot and complete your registration.
Apply
Create your free account and submit your application in about 5 minutes. You can choose up to 3 schools.
Accept your offer
Beginning February 1, families receive either a seat offer or a waitlist notification. If you’re offered a seat, simply complete your registration to secure your spot.
