2026–27 UPLIFT Academy Program Calendar
UPLIFT Academy’s 2026–27 academic-year calendar is now available.
The calendar includes important program dates, breaks, special events, testing dates, and other key milestones for students and families participating in UPLIFT Academy programs throughout the year.
Our 2026–27 programs begin on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with activities taking place across our partner locations in Newark and Paterson.
The calendar is designed to help students and families plan ahead and stay informed throughout the academic year. Because schedules may occasionally change due to weather, partner-site needs, or other circumstances, families should also follow program communications for any updates.
Programs Included
- College Path Mentorship (CPM)
- Math Enrichment Program
Program Locations
- UPLIFT Academy Learning Center — Newark
- Seminary Baptist Church — Paterson
- New Birth Church (Iglesia Nuevo Nacimiento) — Paterson
We will share location and program specific calendars with students and parents soon. We encourage them to review the calendar regularly and keep track of important program dates, SAT/PSAT dates, breaks, and special events.
| UPLIFT Academy – 2026-27 Academic Program Calendar | ||
| College Path Mentorship + Math Enrichment | ||
| Regular classes are held every Saturday unless otherwise noted below. | ||
| COLLEGE PATH MENTORSHIP (CPM) | ||
| Program Dates: Oct. 17, 2026-May 22, 2027 | Locations: UPLIFT Academy Learning Center (Newark), Seminary Baptist Church (Paterson), and New Birth Church (Paterson) | ||
| Date / Window | Event | Details |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Program Kickoff + SAT Practice Test #1 (Diagnostic) | First program day |
| Oct. 31, 2026 | Half-Day Social Outing | Regular CPM class followed by the outing |
| Nov. 14, 2026 | Guest Speaker #1 | During the regular CPM session |
| Nov. 21, 2026 | College Visit #1 | Regular CPM class also meets |
| Nov. 27-28, 2026 | Short SAT Study Hall #1 | Two-day SAT study hall |
| Dec. 26, 2026 & Jan. 2, 2027 | Winter Break | No regular CPM classes |
| Jan. 23, 2027 | Guest Speaker #2 | During the regular CPM session |
| Feb. 13, 2027 | SAT Practice Test #2 | |
| Feb. 20-21, 2027 | Short SAT Study Hall #2 | Two-day SAT study hall |
| Mar. 13, 2027 | Guest Speaker #3 | During the regular CPM session |
| Spring Break 2027 | Spring Break SAT Study Hall | 5 consecutive days: Newark Mar. 27-31; Paterson Mar. 29-Apr. 2 |
| Apr. 10, 2027 | College Visit #2 | Regular CPM class also meets |
| Apr. 18, 2027 | Career Fair / Career Exposure | Sunday event |
| Apr. 24, 2027 | SAT Practice Test #3 | |
| May 15, 2027 | Essay Bootcamp / College Application Workshop | For upper-grade CPM students |
| May 22, 2027 | Final CPM Program Day | |
| Jun. 6, 2027 | Certificate & Closing Ceremony | Students and families; joint ceremony with Math Enrichment |
| MATH ENRICHMENT | ||
| Program Dates: Oct. 17, 2026-May 22, 2027 | Seminary Baptist Church: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Newark Learning Center: Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. | ||
| Date / Window | Event | Details |
| Oct. 17, 2026 | Student Orientation + PSAT Practice Test #1 (Diagnostic) | First program day; full PSAT practice test |
| Dec. 12, 2026 | Guest Speaker #1 | During the regular Math Enrichment session |
| Dec. 26, 2026 & Jan. 2, 2027 | Winter Break | No regular Math Enrichment classes |
| Jan. 30, 2027 | Mid-Year Parent Meeting | Held during the final 45 minutes of the regular class |
| Feb. 6, 2027 | PSAT Practice Test #2 | Full PSAT practice test |
| Mar. 20, 2027 | Half-Day Social Outing | Newark: outing replaces class; SBC: class + outing |
| Mar. 27, 2027 | No Class at Seminary Baptist Church | Easter weekend; Newark classes meet as scheduled |
| Apr. 17, 2027 | Guest Speaker #2 | During the regular Math Enrichment session |
| May 8, 2027 | PSAT Practice Test #3 | Full PSAT practice test |
| May 22, 2027 | Final Math Enrichment Program Day | |
| Jun. 6, 2027 | Certificate & Closing Ceremony | Students and families; joint ceremony with CPM |
| OFFICIAL COLLEGE BOARD TESTING DATES | ||
| SAT Weekend Dates (2026-27): Aug. 22, Sep. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Mar. 6, May 1, Jun. 5 | ||
| PSAT/NMSQT Fall 2026 Testing Window: Oct. 1-30, 2026 (exact test date is selected by each school) | ||