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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
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
512 Division Ave. S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-819-1010
Fax: 616-819-1011
Kenyatta Hill-Hall
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Principal
Jessalynn Johnson
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Assistant Principal
Michael Reedy
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Dean of Scholars
Bridget Cheney
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Executive Director PK-12 Instructional Leadership (Southeast)
School Transparency
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School Overview
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Virtual Tour
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, GRUPAis 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.
GR University Preparatory Academy
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9 Sep
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First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
First Day of Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
Date: Sep 9
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18 Sep
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Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)
Bengals vs. Redhawks Middle School Football Game (Houseman Field)
Date: Sep 18
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2 Oct
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Fall Count Day
Fall Count Day
Date: Oct 2
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5 Oct
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GRPS Middle School Volleyball Invitational (City High Middle School)
GRPS Middle School Volleyball Invitational (City High Middle School)
Date: Oct 5
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15 Oct
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MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Regional Meet (GRPS University)
MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Regional Meet (GRPS University)
Date: Oct 15
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18 Oct
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End of 1st Marking Period
End of 1st Marking Period
Date: Oct 18
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19 Oct
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West Michigan Middle School Cross Country Championship (GRPS University)
West Michigan Middle School Cross Country Championship (GRPS University)
Date: Oct 19
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21 Oct
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No School; No LOOP Programming
No School; No LOOP Programming
Date: Oct 21
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School News
GRPS unveils new accessible playground at Coit Creative Arts Academy September 6, 2024
Grand Rapids Public Schools celebrated a milestone in inclusivity and scholar engagement with the unveiling of the newly designed, accessible-for-all playground at Coit Creative Arts Academy.
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Voting Now Open for 2024 SmartArt People’s Choice Award September 5, 2024
You have the opportunity to help decide the winner of the 2024 SmartArt People’s Choice Award, with voting now open for this unique art competition that celebrates the creativity and innovation of Grand Rapids Public Schools scholars.
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