Grand Rapids Public Schools Expo & Information Fair January 29 2025 4:30 to 6:30 PM at GRPS University

Welcome to Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
(6-12)

Dear GRUPA Families and Community,

As principal of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our page to learn more about who we are. It is our mission to help every child feel welcomed, connected, and a part of the GRUPA family.

At GRUPA we have dedicated staff who believe in creating a family centered environment that is focused on individualized learning plans. We value a strong partnership with parents/guardians, which is why we collaborate with caregivers through advisory, parent/scholar conferences, and our semester exhibitions. We feel it is truly a privilege to be a part of a community where parents/guardians, staff, scholars, and community partners care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth. Please feel free to contact me at 616-819-1010 for more information. We also encourage new families to set up a tour!

Principal
Kenyatta Hill-Hall

School Apps

Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy

512 Division Ave. S

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-819-1010

Fax: 616-819-1011

Kenyatta Hill-Hall

Principal

Jessalynn Johnson

Assistant Principal

Michael Reedy

Dean of Scholars

Bridget Cheney

Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Southeast)

School Hours

Grades 6-7
Breakfast 7:35 a.m.
Start Time 8:00 a.m.
Dismissal 2:43 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:45 a.m.

Grades 8-12
Breakfast 7:10 a.m.
Start Time 7:35 a.m.
Dismissal 2:18 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal 10:20 a.m.

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Our goal is to prepare scholars from college and career!

At Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (GRUPA), we believe that learning extends beyond the brick and mortar of our beautifully designed building. Therefore, the staff is committed to using innovative strategies such as place-based learning, integrated arts, and post-secondary learning experiences to ensure high scholar engagement in the learning process.

Scholars at GRUPA create an individualized learning plan with input from their advisor and caregiver(s). This plan guides their work and is based on the scholar's personal interests, skill level, maturity, and learning style. Scholars participate in interest-based projects in addition to their traditional classwork. With its smaller class sizes and incredibly caring staff, GRUPA is for scholars who value individualized learning and rigorous college and career preparation.

Points of Pride:

TEEN CEO Program (reverse job shadow, job shadow, internship)
Kent Career Technical Center
Peer mentoring
YMCA, Adventure Point, Kroc Center partnerships for 6th and 7th grade
8th grade camp
leadership opportunities
SAT preparation
early college classes
exhibitions
college visits
soft skills development (public speaking, problem solving, time management, etc.)
art integration
field trips
over 90% graduation rates
over 90% acceptance to post-secondary institutions

We have incorporated distance learning for years and are poised to be a leader in the district as a blended model of new technologies and old practices, giving our students the best of both worlds. Our 1-to-1 student technology device approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to learn inside and outside the classroom.

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Events

14 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle High 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop at Southwest Middle High
  
  Date: Jan 14
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingue, 327 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish.
16 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP scholars only) 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy (UPREP scholars only)
  
  Date: Jan 16
  
  Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, 512 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
20 Jan
- No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
  No School | No LOOP Programming | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  
  Date: Jan 20
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
22 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only) 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Union High School (Union scholars only)
  
  Date: Jan 22
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Union High School, 1800 Tremont Blvd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish, Kinyarwanda and Swahili.
23 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High School 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Innovation Central High School
  
  Date: Jan 23
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
  
  Location: Innovation Central High School - Grand Rapids Public Schools, 421 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 4
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish & Kinyarwanda.
29 Jan
- GRPS School Choice Expo 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  GRPS School Choice Expo
  
  Date: Jan 29
  
  Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  
  Location: GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
30 Jan
- FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
  
  Date: Jan 30
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: Grand Rapids Public Schools Museum High School, 54 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
  
  Translation services available in Spanish.
4 Feb
- FAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High School 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  FAFSA Workshop - CA Frost Middle High School
  
  Date: Feb 4
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Location: CA Frost Science Academy High School, 1417 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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Jan 1

No School | No LOOP Programming | Winter Break