Uplift Williams

School information 

Start/End Time

• AM Primary/MS 8:00 HS 7:50 - PM Primary 3:00 Secondary 3:40 
• Wednesdays AM Primary 8:00 HS 7:50 – PM Primary 2:00 Secondary 2:30  
  • Doors open at 7:30AM for all campuses  

Main form of school communication:  Dojo,Kickboard, PL, Newsletter, Social Media 

After care providers –  YMCA on campus and Boys & Girls Club off campus; 2 daycare providers 

How long you’ve been open:  16 years, opened in 2007 

TEA grade:  B (last score from 2021-2022) 

Average class size:  20 

Staff / Campus Highlights 

• Academic highlights from last year: Teacher of the year, Paraprofessional of the year, Teacher Aide of the year, Hot wheels recognition, Core Value star of the month 
• School Traditions (ex. carnivals, fairs, field day):  
  • Monthly VIP meetings; Monthly Directors meeting; Spring Festival; Halloween Trunk or Treat; Winter Showcase; Field Day, Field Trips, Cupid Shuffle Ball, Penny Wars, Red Ribbon Week, Homecoming Week 
• National awards: N/A  
• How many employees send their kids to the school?  10-15; including myself and Dean  
• Field Trips
  • Perot Museum, Dallas Arboretum, Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Science Museum, Dallas Zoo 
• Very active parent engagement group (VIP) 
  • Stock the fridge for teachers, monthly events for families, teacher appreciation month, fundraisers, in charge of planning 5^th grade graduation, 2023 Falcon Fathers 

Campus Clubs  

• WOW (Women of Williams), Student Council, Cheerleading, Dance, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball 
• Students can create unique clubs; all they need is an advisor