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Welcome to

UPrep–East

 
 

Welcome to United Preparatory Academy – East.

Welcome to UPrep-East, home of the Polar Bears! Our mission is to build an educational foundation for our scholars so they can go from crayons to caps and gowns and beyond. Our staff is passionate about creating a love of learning at a young age. We do so by creating a safe learning environment where scholars engage in lessons designed to build strong content knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. In addition to our core curriculum, UPrep-East scholars participate in enrichment opportunities through classes in visual arts, music, and physical education. Just as polar bears remain curious about their environment, we encourage the curiosity of our scholars, planting seeds to support the continued growth of our scholars as they progress through school and onto college and careers. 

At UPrep-East, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” -Walt Disney 

—Dr. Rebecca Castle, School Director

 
 

School Day

Most United Preparatory Academy students ride the bus and will arrive at 8:40 AM. Students who do not ride the bus should arrive at United Preparatory Academy - East everyday by 8:50 AM to be counted as on time.

 

School Calendar

The United Preparatory Academy - East school year runs from August 21, 2024 through June 4, 2025. School hours are from 8:40 AM to 4:00 PM every day.

 

Additional Documents:

Public Notice - CEP Program - Food Services
District Health Screening Notice
Google Workspace for Education Notice
Local Wellness Policy


UPrep-East’s handbook, with more information on school supplies and a sample schedule, can be found below.

2024-2025 Student & Family Handbook and 17th St. Supplemental Handbook
Read a copy of our Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Dating Violence Policy.


United Preparatory Academy - East
31 N. 17th St.
Columbus, OH 43203

Phone: 614-586-1228
Contact: Dr. Rebecca Castle

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Interested in seeing if UPrep–East is right for your child?

 
 
 

Enroll today! Questions, please contact the main office at 614-586-1228.

 
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Our Team

Check out our careers pages to find leadership, teaching, and operations opportunities to join this team!

Ketie Bennett | Kindergarten Teacher
Zion Brooks
| Instructional Aide
Amber Byrd
| Dean of Academics
Dr. Rebecca Castle
| School Director
Bree Chambers | Art Teacher
Shakir Dunning | Operations Manager
Ashley Halley | 3rd Grade Teacher
Winnie Johnson | 4th & 5th Grade ELA
Avery Jones | Office Coordinator
Sophia Jordan | 4th & 5th Grade Math

 

Aline Kamariza | 2nd Grade Teacher
Kayla King
| Dean of Family and Community Engagement
Jessica Lambo
| Intervention Specialist
Brendan McNamara
| 4th & 5th Grade Science & Social Studies
Sara McRoberts | Dean of Students
Curtis Moran | Teaching Fellow
Geovonna Ragin | Kindergarten Teacher
Ebony Rispress | Intervention Specialist
Keith Simmons | PE Teacher
Leah Smith | 1st Grade Teacher