A Message From Our CEO
Dear U Prep Community:

As we settle into the 2021-22 school year, the education space has evolved to look, feel and function differently following the pandemic. However, our commitment to our scholars, families, and crew remains solid. Consistent sanitizing and deep cleaning is performed weekly, along with more safety precautions in line with CDC guidelines, following any reported positive COVID cases. Virtual synchronous options are offered to scholars who are home and quarantined, and we continue to partner with our licensed psychologist and social-emotional teams to support overall wellness throughout our school network.
Our new partnership with Lawrence Technological University is an expansion of our dual degree program offered to high school scholars in all three districts. This addition builds on our goal of providing a college-going and career readiness culture. Our Dual Enrollment team leaders will provide an in-depth look into the program in this month’s issue. You’ll also learn about our new alumni program that serves to re-engage our alum and re-establish them as key stakeholders in the U Prep community. Join us as we continue with our campaign to Restore the U on the heels of the rocky road of the pandemic.

In Community and Partnership,
Danielle Jackson, CEO
U Prep Schools
Alumni Program at The U!
We could not be more excited to announce the launch of our new Alumni Program here at U Prep! This program will be led by Alumni Coordinator, Sierra Simmons. Sierra is a U Prep Alum herself and is excited to begin the efforts in bringing the community closer together and re-engaging with our former scholars. This program will not only benefit our Alum but our current scholars as well. Click below to learn more about the program!
New Dual Enrollment Opportunity at
Lawrence Tech University
Scholars at U Prep have the opportunity to enroll in Dual Enrollment courses as eligible high school students. We have launched a new partnership with Lawrence Tech University where scholars visit LTU’s campus and participate in college-level courses on-site. Students leave the semester-long experience with college credits that will transfer to the college or university of their choice. Find out more about our new partnership with LTU and our long-standing partnership with the College for Creative Studies at the link below.
Meet Priya Patterson - Lee
Alum Priya Pattersion is part of the graduating class of 2020 at UPSM High School. She is currently attending Michigan State University and is studying neuroscience. She told us “My career goals include opening a non-profit in Detroit focusing on giving adolescent youth the chance to create their own future, despite their circumstances.” Priya has big dreams and goals. Click below to find out more about what Priya has been up too since graduating last year!
The U Crew Collective Blog
From Crisis to Transformation: How the Pandemic Became the Catalyst for Change
 
Education as we know it is no more. Whether we like it or not, the pandemic forced the education space to evolve almost overnight. At U Prep, our educators provide insight into that evolution, and the innovation, critical thinking skills, and flexibility needed to sustain our practice. Watch for the announcement of November’s edition of the CEO blog, U Crew Collective, to learn more about how our Crew moved through the crisis to get to where we are today. 
Visit the U Prep
E-Merchandise Store Today!
The U Prep Schools Merchandise Store provides a variety of quality brand name products from Nike, Under Armor, Russell Athletics, Ogio, and more!

You can customize your favorite product through a variety of logo designs and color options. All merchandise in the store complies with the school uniform policy.
November Birthdays and Anniversaries 

Help us celebrate! We have several birthdays and U Prep anniversaries in November. Click the links below to wish our Crew members a Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary.
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