UPHS Family Corner
Welcome Panther Families!
The Unity Prep High School Family Corner is here to assist you with the tools and resources necessary to make navigating UPHS much easier. At UPHS, we see you as our partner in education and understand the crucial role you play in the lives of our students. There is no doubt you will have questions and concerns as your student journeys through high school and this page will help to serve as a resource to support you.
Please review the information provided on this page -- from calendars to helpful books, quick navigation to helpful webpages, ways to stay connected, and of course, a place to call or email when you need it.
Thank you for being our partner!
Coming Soon to Unity
Unity Family Ambassadors Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Join us for our first Unity Family Ambassadors meeting! We'll discuss the vision and purpose of the Family Ambassadors, upcoming events for the year, and ways in which Unity Family members can support school-wide initiatives.
Zoom Link to Access the Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3315296243
Family Session Recaps
Academic Support.mp4Family Session Academic Support (1).pdfHelpful Links
Student Opportunities
If you have questions about any opportunity listed, please reach out to your Panther's Academic Counselor.
9th/12th Grade - Ms. Young (jyoung@unityprep.org)
10th/11th Grade - Ms. Gutierrez (mgutierrez@unityprep.org)
Director of Academic Counseling - Mrs. Eason (leason@unityprep.org)
12th Grade/Director of College and Career Readiness - Mr. Gonzalez (egonzalez@unityprep.org)
Paid Opportunities for Teens at Brooklyn Public Library (Various Deadlines)
Check out these paid opportunities to get involved at the BPL:
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Reel Works
The Documentary Lab
The Doc Lab Workshop pairs Brooklyn teens with professional filmmaker mentors to create short personal films about their lives and communities.
This workshop is a hybrid program that will meet online and in-person at Reel Works' office in Gowanus, Brooklyn. If students are not able to meet in person, we can make accommodations for them. Reel Works will be following the COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations put forth by nyc.gov.
Workshop Dates: Every Monday & Tuesday from October 24, 2022 - April 18, 2023, 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Application Deadline: October 5, 2022
Learn more Apply here
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Shake on the Block (Deadline October 8th)
Learn about Shakespeare and put on a play with teens throughout the city! You will also receive a stipend for participation. INFO HERE.
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DOE Office of Sustainability Youth Leadership Council (Deadline October 11th)
Work with the DOE to increase inclusive and effective sustainability practices in our schools. APPLY HERE.
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YoungArts Competition (Deadline October 14th)
Submit your visual art to the YoungArts competition with the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists. Cash prizes and mentorship opportunities available. INFO HERE.