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

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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

18 Sep
- Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)
  
  Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)
  
  Date: Sep 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
2 Oct
- Fall Count Day
  
  Fall Count Day
  
  Date: Oct 2
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
5 Oct
- GRPS Middle School Volleyball Invitational (City High Middle School)
  
  GRPS Middle School Volleyball Invitational (City High Middle School)
  
  Date: Oct 5
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
15 Oct
- MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Regional Meet (GRPS University)
  
  MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Regional Meet (GRPS University)
  
  Date: Oct 15
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
18 Oct
- End of 1st Marking Period
  
  End of 1st Marking Period
  
  Date: Oct 18
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
19 Oct
- West Michigan Middle School Cross Country Championship (GRPS University)
  
  West Michigan Middle School Cross Country Championship (GRPS University)
  
  Date: Oct 19
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
21 Oct
- No School; No LOOP Programming
  
  No School; No LOOP Programming
  
  Date: Oct 21
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar
22 Oct
- Beginning of 2nd Marking Period
  
  Beginning of 2nd Marking Period
  
  Date: Oct 22
  
  Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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‹ September 2024 ›

Sep 2

No School; No LOOP Programming | Labor Day

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Sep 9

First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

Sep 18

Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)

Calendar: GRPS District Calendar

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