Uplift

Overview

Uplift is a Renaissance 2010 Performance School serving students in Grades 6-12. Uplift is a college preparatory school with a social justice philosophy. Students are challenged by the rigorous classes taught at the highest standards by our qualified and nurturing teachers. The content of the courses aim to be relevant to our world today while utilizing technology, research, and writing, and emphasizing student creativity. Cross-curricular units will be implemented. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes are along with opportunities to take classes at local colleges and universities. While students are being prepared for success in college, they will also be equipped to make the world a better place. Topics related to social justice will be discussed in the course of study and the development of students as leaders in devising and carrying out action plans will be emphasized.

Programs   Before and after school programs After School Matters Band Business Club Dance Club Digital Photography Junior Lifeguard Lifeguard Marching Band Mural Club Photo Club Photography Robotics Club Theater Tutoring School activities Art Band Book Club Drama Drama Club Drama Clubs Marching Band Multicultural Club National Honor Society Newspaper Newspaper Club Peer Jury Pep Squad Social Activism Student Government Yearbook Yearbook Club Athletics Cheerleading Cross Country Football Softball Tennis Wrestling

At-a-glance

Uplift is a school where everyone knows each other. The rapport between teachers and students is one of the main factors in the success of the school. Standards are set high and expectations of the students are clear. When a student enters Uplift, the goal of the entire staff is to help make him or her into the best student and person possible.

Statistics Demographics As of 2008-2009, there were 546 students enrolled at Uplift Community HS. 96.2% were low income Students. 14.5% were Special Education Students. 4.4% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Uplift Community HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 80.8% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 11.7%.

Students w/disabilities: 14.5 % English language learners: 4.4 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: No

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Accepts students citywide through random lottery. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Franklin Chang Contact school 12/18/2009 Testing required None required. New to the CPS enrollment process? Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll in a school.   Additional information resources CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school. Report name Date Download School Segment Report 2009 School Segment Report 2010 Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 State School Report Card 2009

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