Uplift Gradus
FREE Public School
Proudly Serving DeSoto, Lancaster, South Oak Cliff
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!
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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.
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
Applying to an Uplift school is free and as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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📢 Important Announcement 📢 Uplift schools will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025! 🎒✨ Our schools will be warm and ready for a great day of learning. 🤗 🥶❄️ Cold temperatures are expected, so please bundle up your scholars before heading to school! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow. Stay safe and stay warm! #Attendancematters
Celebrate the great choice you’ve made for your child’s future! You made the right choice once—celebrate and make it again! Re-enroll your child at Uplift Education and keep them on the Road to College and Career (RTCC). Our unique programs offer personalized college planning, career exploration and guidance, and scholarship opportunities to prepare your scholar for a successful future in college and career beyond high school. Visit uplifteducation.org/reenroll to secure your scholar’s seat for the 2025–26 school year!
Map & Directions
- 121 Seahawk Dr, DeSoto, TX 75115
Located in DeSoto south of I-20 off Hampton Road.
