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Academics
Uplift's academic focus is based on the globally recognized, college and life prep, International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. All Uplift high schools are authorized IB schools, and through the IB Diploma Program students have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school by earning passing scores on their IB exams. IB is similar to AP, but it is an internationally recognized program. Students earning a full IB Diploma are guaranteed a minimum of 24 college credit hours at a Texas public college or university, in accordance with Texas law. Some Uplift high schools do offer Advanced Placement courses (AP) or Dual Credit (DP), but those options are limited and vary by high school.
At Uplift, developing our scholars socially and emotionally is equally as important as developing them academically. It is our goal to not only help our scholars be prepared for college, but also be globally-minded citizens who are caring, principled and open-minded.
We invite you to learn more about SEL at Uplift by visiting our SEL page.
Uplift Education campuses report grades on a nine-week grading cycle. Individual Progress Reports are provided at the 3-week and 6-week mark of a grading cycle and Report Cards at the end of each 9-week grading cycle.
At Uplift, achievement of skills and knowledge are the primary basis for grades. Teachers provide a written overview of course requirements and expectations in the the first week of school which includes assessment measures and grading scale.
It is Uplift’s policy not to rank scholars.
School Life
Your child’s safety is our top priority. While we can't guarantee there will never be an emergency on one of our campuses, we can ensure that we have plans in place to address safety issues within our control at each of our campuses:
- Gated and fenced campuses, locking vestibules, and electronic access systems provide a multi-layer support to prevent unwanted intruders.
- Security cameras located throughout the campus provide a full view of the school.
- Locked exterior and classroom doors are regularly checked throughout the day.
- Armed police officers on campus.
- Background checks on all visitors and volunteers.
- Comprehensive emergency plans, active shooter response training, along with regularly conducted safety drills.
While we know that these are best practices and exceed the safety requirements of TEA and the Texas School Safety Center, we also need your partnership in being vigilant and responsive to your child’s mental needs.
If you have additional questions about our safety measures, please contact safetyquestions@uplifteducation.org.
The arrival and dismissal times vary by school. We invite you to use our School Directory and click the “Learn More” button next to your child’s school then click the “Click Here for the Parent Website” button on the school web page to visit your school’s individual website. Once there, you can navigate to the Family & Scholars link located near the top right-hand corner. Lastly, click on School Hours.
Yes. Uplift believes in having our students focus their energy to develop a life-long love of learning instead of focusing on what they are wearing.
The cost of uniforms varies by grade level. We invite you to use our School Directory and click the “Learn More” button next to your child’s school then click the “Click Here for the Parent Website” button on the school web page to visit your school’s individual website. Once there, you can navigate to the Family & Scholars link located near the top right-hand corner. Lastly, click on School Uniforms.
Yes. Our schools offer a wide array of athletic programs including basketball, baseball, cross country, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, and track and field, among others. In addition to sports, Uplift also offers a variety of clubs, such as – art, chess, dance, community service, music, photography, yearbook, and more. Check with your respective school for more information as to which extracurricular activities are offered to students.
Uplift Education offers healthy meals every school day. Not only are they healthy, but our meals feature bright colors, bold flavors and balanced nutrition. We invite you to visit our Child Nutrition Program page to learn more.
No. Unfortunately, Uplift does not offer transportation.
The uniforms policy varies by school. We invite you to use our School Directory to access the website for your child’s school. Once there, you can navigate to the Family & Scholars link located near the top right-hand corner. Lastly, click on School Uniforms.
Yes. At Uplift we call our parent organization VIP or Volunteers in Partnership. We encourage all of our parents to be involved at the school through the VIP or other opportunities to volunteer of join your child on campus.
Update last sentence to Uplift’s full attendance policy can be found in our student handbook.
The calendar for the upcoming school year is generally approved during the spring prior to the school year.
All families will receive a copy of the updated calendar when available. The first day of school for 2024-25 will be August 13.
At this time, all Uplift classes are held in person. We maintain strict standards for cleanliness and scholar health safety and masks are recommended.
Special Programs
Yes. Uplift provides equal educational opportunity and a Free Appropriate Public Education (“FAPE”) to students with Special Education or 504 eligibility. (Not outsourced) These services include:
- auditory impairment (from birth)
- autism
- deaf-blindness (from birth)
- emotional disturbance
- intellectual disability
- multiple disabilities
- noncategorical early childhood (ages three through five)
- orthopedic impairment
- other health impairment
- specific learning disability
- speech or language impairment
- traumatic brain injury
- visual impairment (including blindness from birth)
At Uplift Education we provide an English as a Second Language Program for scholars who are learning English. We are a team of dedicated professionals who will work with you and your child to create a wonderful educational experience. As International Baccalaureate® (IB) schools, we are committed to supporting multilingualism as a fundamental part of increasing intercultural understanding and international-mindedness and are equally committed to extending access to an IB education for students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Additionally, we are offering a dual language program. Learn more about Dual Language here.
Yes. Our schools have partnerships with different after-school care providers. We invite you to use our School Directory to access the website for your child’s school. Once there, you can navigate to the Family & Scholars link located near the top right-hand corner. Lastly, click on After School Care.
Teachers & Careers
Yes. We invite you to visit our Careers page to see our current job openings.
All Uplift teachers must be certified or on the path to become certified in the area in which they are teaching. If they are not currently certified, they must gain admission to a Texas alternative certification program.
PRE-K FAQ
Yes! Most of our schools offer full day Pre-K. Visit the Look At Our Schools web page to see which schools offer Pre-K.
Students that are 3-1/2 years old on or before September 1 of the upcoming school year may apply to our Uplift Education PreK program. Uplift Pre-K is a state-funded free program, so students offered a spot must also meet state eligibility requirements to attend.
Yes! Uplift Pre-K is a free, state-funded program, but certain eligibility requirements must be met. If you apply and are drawn in the lottery Uplift will contact you to see if you qualify.
Pre-K application process is the same as other Uplift grades, and an application must be submitted prior to lottery deadline of early February to be included in our lottery. However, Uplift only offers the state-funded program, therefore, in accordance with state guidelines, lottery notification and eligibility meetings begin April 1.
PreK for 2025-26
While most of our Pre-K classes are on the main school campus, a few are held at a nearby Uplift sister school due to space limitations. But don’t worry, no matter where your child attends Uplift Pre-K, they will still get automatic admission to Kindergarten at the school in which they are enrolled. See the chart below for the exact locations of each of our Pre-K classes.
| School | Location for PreK | Address |
|---|---|---|
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Uplift Ascend |
On main campus | 3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76140 |
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Uplift Crescendo |
On main campus | 1200 Cooks Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76120 |
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Uplift Elevate |
On main campus | 10800 Chapin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108 |
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Uplift Gradus |
On main campus | 121 Seahawk Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115 |
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Uplift Grand |
On main campus | 118 NE 2nd St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |
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Uplift Hampton |
At Uplift Gradus | 121 Seahawk Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115 |
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Uplift Heights |
On main campus | 2202 Calypso St, Dallas, TX 75212 |
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Uplift Luna |
On main campus | 9743 E RL Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75228 |
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Uplift Meridian |
On main campus | 1801 S Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76105 |
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Uplift Mighty |
At Uplift Meridian | 1801 S Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76105 |
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Uplift Pinnacle |
On main campus | 2510 S Vernon Ave, Dallas, TX 75224 |
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Uplift Summit |
At Uplift Crescendo | 1200 Cooks Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76120 |
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Uplift Triumph |
On main campus | 9411 Hargrove Dr, Dallas, TX 75220 |
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Uplift White Rock Hills |
On main campus | 7370 Valley Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75228 |
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Uplift Williams |
On main campus | 1750 Viceroy Dr. Dallas, TX 75235 |
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Uplift Wisdom |
At Uplift Pinnacle | 2510 S Vernon Ave, Dallas, TX 75224 |
Yes, every Uplift Pre-K is a full day program.
No. We do not offer a paid option. Our free Pre-K program is a state-funded program, which only allows students who meet the eligibility requirements.