UPLIFT Distributes Backpacks to Prepare Students for Success
Before the first bell of the new school year rang, UPLIFT Academy was on the ground ensuring students were ready for success. This summer, UPLIFT, in powerful partnership with Embrace Relief, hosted its annual Back-to-School Backpack Distribution drive.
Math & Coding: Building Strong Foundations for the Future
On October 26, 2024, we launched our Math & Coding program for 8th and 9th-grade students at Alaaka, beginning with an engaging orientation session for students. This program is designed to strengthen students’ foundational math skills while introducing them to essential concepts in computer programming, fostering both analytical thinking and creativity.
College Path Mentorship (CPM) Started in Four Locations
We are proud to announce that our College Path Mentorship program officially started in four partner locations in October 2024. The program began at Seminary Baptist Church on October 12, followed by Fallahee, Alaaka Association, and Masjid Abu Bakr on October 19. In each location, we organized a Parent Orientation Meeting to engage families to explain the goals of the program.
CPM Orientation Meetings Across Partner Locations
UPLIFT Academy successfully conducted orientation meetings for our College Path Mentorship (CPM) program at four partner locations: Seminary Baptist Church, Paterson, Masjid Abu Bakr, Paterson, Masjid Fallahee, Alaaka Association. To solidify their dedication, both students and parents signed contracts at the end of each session, marking a unified start to the program year.
