We will be posting updates as it relates to procedures and precautions surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please stay connected with us through our Websites, Facebook, and Twitter for updates!
UCP Charter Schools Reopening Plan Updates
July 17, 2020
All schools in the state of Florida are under the executive order to re-open schools in August. The choices that have been designed will continue to be monitored and updated based on local and state guidance. All UCP Charter School students will be supported through two options that each family will choose from: 1) face to face/brick and mortar or 2) UCP Flex Connect (pending FDOE approval).
Learn More -> HERE
UCP Charter Schools Reopening Options
July 13, 2020
You can learn more about our current reopening plan for our UCP Charter School Campuses by visiting our UCP Charter School Update (you will be redirected to our charter school website, ucpcharter.org). More information will be released soon about our options, UCP Flex Connect, and updated safety protocols.
Summer Programs & Re-Open Plan
June 1, 2020
UCP is opening for Summer Programs starting June 8th!
Please read the following guide for the precautions we will be taking for the safety of our staff and children during our Phase I opening.
School Closures Extended Through the End of the School Year
April 18, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed that all schools (including UCP Charter Schools) will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Our use of the UCP Distance Learning and Telemedicine of Therapy Services platforms will continue.
UCP Charter School Students: Please utilize the UCP Distance Learning Website to continue to get your assignments/live lessons and small group instructions: https://bit.ly/UCPDistanceLearning
UCP Therapy Children: Please make sure that you are looking out for your "Clocktree" invite to join remote therapy sessions.
Everyone: Stop by UCP Live - a new Arts and Enrichment live stream every school day from 9am - 3pm with lots of engaging content to supplement learning! https://bit.ly/UCPLIVE
School Closures Extended to April 30th
March 30, 2020
Per the Commissioner of Education: all Public Schools (including UCP Charter Schools) will be closed until April 30th.
Please make sure that you are receiving and reading our newsletters that we have sent over email for up to date information on our Distance Learning and Telemedicine of Therapy Services Programs that started today!
Central Florida Breakfast and Lunch “Grab and Go” Locations
March 27, 2020
We have a list of updated sites throughout Central Florida that are providing "Grab and Go" Breakfast and Lunch for children 18 and under. Your child DOES NOT have to attend the listed site as a student to participate in the "grab and go" program, but they must be present to participate! Please view your county's site below for more info.
Orange County Sites: https://bit.ly/2QIEf9g
Osceola County Sites: https://bit.ly/3afTsWV
Seminole County Sites: https://bit.ly/3auFAbG
Food Pantry Locations: https://bit.ly/3adDH2V
Updates to Campus Phone Numbers
March 23, 2020
Each of our campuses has a new phone number that calls each campus directly to help you reach your desired campus in an easier way! The numbers are listed below and can be found on each of the campus pages on our site (www.ucpcharter.org).
The main phone number for UCP of Central Florida is the same as before (407-852-3300).
Campuses:
UCP Bailes Early Childhood Academy: 407-904-0131
UCP Bailes Community Academy: 407-904-0133
UCP Seminole: 407-904-0132
UCP Pine Hills: 407-904-0134
UCP West Orange: 407-904-0135
UCP Osceola: 407-904-0136
UCP Downtown/BETA Campus: 407-904-0137
UCP Transitional Learning Academy: 407-904-0138
UCP Charter School Distance Learning and Therapy Update
March 20, 2020
PARENTS:
UCP Distance Learning Program (including remote therapy) will be starting on March 30th. This will include PreK- 12th Grade. Additional details will be sent out early next week. If you have not already completed your tech readiness survey – please do.
If you have additional general questions - please use this form to submit them and we will answer in future updates.
TEACHERS:
UCP Distance Learning Program will be starting on March 30th. This will include PreK- 12th Grade. Remote training for teachers will begin on Monday. An e-mail went out to all Teachers last night with more info. If you have not already completed your Remote Instruction Survey – please do as soon as possible.
Team Members - If you have additional questions - use this form to submit them and we will answer them in the next update.
COVID-19 Charter School Update
March 17, 2020
Campuses will remain closed through Wednesday, April 15th per Governor DeSantis and The Florida Department of Education. This just came in and we will continue to update as things develop.
In addition to an extension of campus closures the following also applies to Florida Schools:
All statewide assessment has been canceled this school year.
There will be no school grades released for the 2019-2020 school year.
Parents: if you haven’t completed the tech survey, please do so by clicking here!
COVID-19 Charter School Update
March 13, 2020
The Florida Department of Education just announced that all schools will be required to close for one additional week beyond their Spring Break. This means that UCP Charter Schools are scheduled to return on March 30th.
Parents – if you have not already done so – please complete the Tech Survey at: http://bit.ly/ucpcfltechsurvey
Health and Safety Update - Covid 19 (Coronavirus precautions and procedures)
March 12, 2020
UCP Charter Schools continues to monitor the Coronavirus with the goal to keep our children and staff safe. As we begin the Spring Break, we wanted to provide you some additional information.
During Spring Break, all campuses will be undergoing a thorough deep cleaning/disinfecting.
We recognize that some of our students have additional health issues that may make them more susceptible to the virus. If parents have concerns for these students due to these issues and want to keep them home for a period – these absences will be counted as “excused” absences. Teachers should support students with work to do at home.
UCP Charter Schools will follow the School District (where the school is located) plan for any closures for the first day. After Day 1 – we may change our plan based on the unique needs of our schools
Per CDC/Department of Health recommendations – we encourage team members who are going on a cruise or out of the county to a Level II/III country to self-quarantine themselves/not attend work for 14 days after they return.
If you are exhibiting any of the symptoms of the virus – we encourage you to self-quarantine for 14 days. Symptoms include fever (of 100.4 or more), cough, shortness of breath and severe illness. This will not be counted as an unexcused absence/call out as long as you notify your supervisor.
Although we want all of everyone to take appropriate safety precautions (i.e. washing hands frequently) – we also know that this is a stressful time for everyone. Here is a resource for parents on talking to children about the virus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
We do not anticipate this occurring at this time, but we are working on a plan to provide instruction and therapy remotely to students if we are required to close schools. We are sending out a survey to parents on availability of internet/devices to use at home if this becomes needed.
We will work with team members to be able to use any available Paid Time Off and also will consider advancing Paid Time Off for staff.
Please make sure you watch for communication on Facebook/Team E-News/UCP Website for the most up to date information. We will remain diligent in following the latest information available on this important health issue and will communicate with team members as we receive new information. Everyone please stay safe and try to enjoy Spring break.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Ilene Wilkins, CEO