Middle School New Student Experience
Below is important information that all prospective and new families should know about Unity Middle School. You will find our bell schedule, dress code policy, private bus routes, and more!
Please contact Mr. Beckford with any questions or if you are interested in applying: cbeckford@unityprep.org / 862-294-0219.
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Unity Middle School Academics
Unity Middle School in Brooklyn offers a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences curriculum, preparing students for college and beyond. The mission of Unity is to empower students as scholars and citizens so they may lead fulfilling academic, personal, and professional lives. Our small, co-taught classes are led by dedicated and experienced educators, ensuring personalized attention for each student with two teachers in each classroom. Tutoring is available during the school day and afterschool.
In addition to core subjects, we offer enriching electives like Theater and Visual Design, enhancing our students’ overall educational experience. Our proven track record showcases significant growth in our students’ academic abilities, with many 8th graders successfully taking high school-level courses, including Algebra 1 and the Earth Science Regents.
Unity Bell Schedule
- Each student is assigned an advisory class and an advisor. During advisory, students have an opportunity to focus on social emotional learning, current and upcoming events, and gain academic support.
- Community Meeting is a grade level specific gathering that helps to foster a sense of belonging and unity among students. These meetings provide a platform to share important updates, address grade level concerns, and build school culture.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
| 6th-7th Grades | 8th Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:20 - 7:38 | Breakfast | 7:20 - 7:38 |
| AM Advisory | 7:40 - 7:55 | AM Advisory | 7:40 - 7:55 |
| 1 | 7:58 - 8:46 | 1 | 7:58 - 8:46 |
| 2 | 8:49 - 9:40 | 2 | 8:49 - 9:40 |
| Snack | 9:40 - 9:46 | Snack | 9:40 - 9:46 |
| 3 | 9:49 - 10:37 | 3 | 9:49 - 10:37 |
| 4 | 10:40 - 11:28 | 4 | 10:40 - 11:28 |
| 5 (Tutoring) | 11:29 - 11:59 | 5 (Tutoring) | 11:29 - 11:59 |
| 6 | 12:02 - 12:50 | 6 | 12:02 - 12:50 |
| 7 (Lunch/Recess) | 12:53 - 1:38 | 7 | 12:53 - 1:41 |
| 8 | 1:42 - 2:30 | 8 (Lunch/ Recess) | 1:50 - 2:30 |
| 9 | 2:33 - 3:21 | 9 | 2:33 - 3:21 |
| PM Advisory | 3:23 - 3:35 | PM Advisory | 3:23 - 3:35 |
| Reflection | 3:40 - 4:00 | Reflection | 3:40 - 4:00 |
| Athletics/Clubs | 3:40 - 5:00 | Athletics/Clubs | 3:40 - 5:00 |
Half Day Wednesdays
| Community Meeting or Extended Advisory | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:20 - 7:38 |
| AM Advisory | 7:40 - 7:55 |
| 1 | 7:58 - 8:43 |
| 2 | 8:46- 9:31 |
| Snack | 9:31 - 9:41 |
| 3 | 9:44 - 10:29 |
| 4 | 10:32 - 11:17 |
| 5 | 11:20 - 12:05 |
| 6 - Advisory | 12:08 - 12:53 |
| Lunch | 12:53 - 1:15 |
Sample: 6th Grade Schedule
| Period | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory | 7:40 - 7:55 | AM Advisory |
| 1 | 7:58 - 8:46 | Physical Education or Dance |
| 2 | 8:49 - 9:38 | ELA - Reading Comprehension |
| Snack 9:38-9:46 | ||
| 3 | 9:49 - 10:37 | ELA - Writing Skills |
| 4 | 10:40 - 11:28 | Science |
| 5 | 11:29 - 11:59 | ELA Tutoring/ Math Tutoring |
| 6 | 12:02 -12:50 | Theater |
| 7 | 12:53 - 1:38 | Lunch |
| 8 | 1:42-2:30 | History / Social Studies |
| 9 | 2:33 -3:21 | Math |
| Advisory | 3:23- 3:35 | PM Advisory |
Sample: 7th Grade Schedule
| Period | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory | 7:40 - 7:55 | AM Advisory |
| 1 | 7:58 - 8:46 | Math |
| 2 | 8:49 - 9:38 | Physical Education or Dance |
| Snack 9:38-9:46 | ||
| 3 | 9:49 - 10:37 | Science |
| 4 | 10:40 - 11:28 | ELA - Reading Comprehension |
| 5 | 11:29 - 11:59 | Math Tutoring |
| 6 | 12:02 -12:50 | History / Social Studies |
| 7 | 12:53 - 1:38 | Lunch |
| 8 | 1:42-2:30 | Visual Arts |
| 9 | 2:33 -3:21 | ELA - Writing Skills |
| Advisory | 3:23- 3:35 | PM Advisory |
Sample: 8th Grade Schedule
| Period | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory | 7:40 - 7:55 | AM Advisory |
| 1 | 7:58 - 8:46 | High School Regents Algebra |
| 2 | 8:49 - 9:38 | Physical Education or Dance |
| Snack 9:38-9:46 | (Health 1x per week) | |
| 3 | 9:49 - 10:37 | High School Earth Science |
| 4 | 10:40 - 11:28 | ELA - Reading Comprehension |
| 5 | 11:29 - 11:59 | Math Tutoring |
| 6 | 12:02 -12:50 | History / Social Studies |
| 7 | 12:53 - 1:38 | Lunch |
| 8 | 1:42-2:30 | Music |
| 9 | 2:33 -3:21 | ELA - Writing Skills |
| Advisory | 3:23- 3:35 | PM Advisory |
Unity Special Education Services for Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
At Unity, we work to ensure that all students with disabilities receive their mandated special education services. As an open-enrollment school, we encourage all families to apply to our school and accept new students regardless of their disability classification. We offer Integrated Co-Taught (ICT) classes with two teachers in each classroom, Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS), and other related services including counseling, speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. This includes the support of Unity’s two full-time social workers who make sure students with IEPs receive counseling services. Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy are provided on-site by a third-party vendor.
Unity Dress Code
The student dress code applies to all middle school students for the entire school day, except during physical education and dance days (when students are allowed to wear Unity’s physical education uniform for the day). The school dress code also applies to field trips, site visits, and other school-related activities, unless Unity informs students otherwise. Students have the opportunity to earn dressdown passes throughout the school year for special events.
Footwear: any kind/color footwear is allowed, including sneakers, athletic shoes, and boots (must be closed toe)
Unity Private School Bus
Unity offers 2 FREE private bus routes for our students. Our goal is for every student to be within a 5-minute walk of a bus stop, with priority given to our youngest students who live the furthest distance.
| Unity Prep Private Bus 2022-23 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Prep Bus Route 1 | Unity Prep Bus Route 2 | ||
| Time | Stops | Time | Stops |
| 6:30am | Vandalia Avenue & Elton Street | 6:30am | Liberty Avenue & Crescent Street |
| 6:33am | Cozine Avenue & Hendrix Street | 6:35am | Sutter Avenue & Atkins Avenue |
| 6:38am | Flatlands Avenue & East 108Th Street | 6:38am | Sutter Avenue & Hendrix Street |
| 6:43am | Seaview Avenue & East 102Nd Street | 6:39am | Sutter Avenue & Wyona Street |
| 6:45am | Seaview Avenue & 91St Street | 6:42am | Livonia Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue |
| 6:50am | East 80Th Street & Flatlands Avenue | 6:43am | Livonia Avenue & Williams Avenue |
| 6:53am | East 80Th Street & Farragut Road | 6:48am | Livonia Avenue & Powell Street |
| 6:58am | Ralph Avenue & Clarendon Road | 6:50am | Livonia Avenue & Watkins Street |
| 7:00am | Ralph Avenue & Church Avenue | 6:55am | Rockaway Avenue & Linden Blvd |
| 7:05am | Remsen Avenue & Rutland Road | 6:58am | Rockaway Parkway & Linden Blvd |
| 7:08am | Utica Avennue & Carroll Street | 7:00am | Rockaway Parkway & Willmohr Street |
| 7:13am | Troy Avenue & St Johns Place | 7:07am | Ralph Avenue & Park Place |
| 7:15am | Bainbridge Street & Lewis Avenue | 7:08am | Ralph Avenue & Bergen Street |
| 7:20am | School 439 Madison Street | 7:13am | Ralph Avenue & Bainbridge Avenue |
| 7:15am | Jefferson Avenue & Patchen Avenue | ||
| 7:20am | School 439 Madison Street | ||
Unity Sports & Athletics
Middle school students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic activities after normal school hours. In order to participate, students must try out for that team at the beginning of the trimester. Practice is held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:40 – 5:15pm. Sports are seasonal: fall, winter, and spring.
- Fall:Flag Football, Soccer, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Step
- Winter: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Dance, Cheerleading and Step
- Spring: Track, Girls & Boys Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, and Step
Unity Clubs
Middle school students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities after normal school hours. Please some of the clubs that have been offered at Unity below:
- Joy Con Club (Nintendo Switch Club)
- O.K.E. (Women of Knowledge & Empowerment)
- Gardening Club
- Tahitian Dance
- Yearbook Club
- Short Film Club
- Drama Club
St. Nick’s After school Program
In partnership with St. Nicks Alliance, Unity offers free after school programming for extended hours at the end of the school day. St. Nick’s staff oversee the program and offer a full schedule of events for students to partake in, including field trips outside of NYC. Some programs made available include: homework help, music/drumline, martial arts, and more! These programs run afterschool on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:40 – 6:00pm and Wednesdays from 1:20 – 4:30pm.
Unity Prep High School
All Unity Middle School graduates have a guaranteed seat into Unity High School. Unity High School is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and serves students grades 9-12 through a comprehensive liberal arts education grounded in college readiness. Elective courses include College & Career Readiness, Dance, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Spanish, and the Literature of Anime and Graphic Novels. After graduating, 100% of Unity High School students have been accepted into college. As an Advanced Placement-4-All High School, Unity offers the opportunity for students to take 10 college classes for free while in high school, and helps families find financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Unity High School’s rock climbing club climbs to new heights!