Dear Families of Unity,

I hope this past week has been a joyful one for you and your loved ones!

In this edition of the Unity Scoop, we are excited to share highlights of our students and teachers in action, our October calendar, and a number of upcoming events, family gatherings, and service opportunities.

Enjoy your weekend—our first Fall weekend of the season—and best wishes in the week ahead!

A final but very important note: As listed on our school calendar, we will have a full day of school on Thursday, October 2nd, even though it is Rosh Hashanah and NYCDOE public schools will be closed. We wish a joyful and meaningful holiday to all in our community who are observing, and we look forward to welcoming students to school that day.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of September 27, 2025:

1. New – Highlights of Students and their Teachers in Action this Week!: Enjoy the photos below of Ms. LaPlaca’s 6th grade scientists in action as they built their skills using microscopes to conduct research and experiments. Our young scientists practiced centering their field of view, adjusting their focus, and refining magnification –  an exciting step in their journey as budding researchers!

2. New – October 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the month of October – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.

3. New – Unity Stands Against Bullying! – Wednesday, October 1st: We’re standing together against bullying and for kindness, inclusion, and respect. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on 10/1 to show solidarity and remind our community to speak up, reach out, and support one another.

4. New – Save the Date! Unity’s Campuses to Join Forces to Support The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Saturday, October 25th: Members of our community from grades 6 through 12 will participate in a 3-mile walk on Saturday, October 25th, in support of The American Cancer Society (ACS).  ACS’s Making Strides initiative raises lifesaving funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers through every step of the journey.  Unity families are encouraged to take part!

5. New – Urban Advantage Family Science Days: Free Museum Admission for Unity Middle Families!: Through Unity’s partnership with Urban Advantage (UA), students in grades 6–8 and their families can enjoy free admission to some of New York City’s premiere museums and institutions.  Vouchers will be handed out to students in their science classes next week. Each voucher provides free entrance for our Unity scientists plus three guests.

6. New –  Attention Middle School Families Who Are Interested in Afterschool Programming!: The partnership with our middle school and St. Nick’s Alliance continues strongly this year.  St. Nick’s offers a rich array of afterschool programming in academic enrichment, leadership development, and extra-curricular activities for our middle school students.  Programming began on Monday, September 15th. Afterschool applications have been distributed to students and additional copies are available in the main office. Through St. Nick’s programming, 17 students from each grade have access to a free field trip to Dorney Park Halloween Haunt!

Details on St. Nick’s Alliance afterschool program and the upcoming field trip will be shared with families after submitting their application. Please contact Program Director, Luis Rodriguez, with questions via email at lrodriguez@stnickallliance.org, or by phone at 646-676-1309.

7. Updated: Kudos to Unity’s Student-Athletes for Engaging in Fall Athletics Tryouts!  The Fall Season Officially Tips Off!: Our fall teams have been hard at practice this week, bringing incredible energy and determination as they gear up for their upcoming competitions.

Finally, a huge shout-out to our high school Cross Country Club team for competing in their very first meet on Friday – you made us proud!  Let’s hear it for all of our Unity Panthers!

8. Recap – Photos from this Week’s Open School Night Sessions: Thank you again to our families across grades 6-12 for participating in this week’s Back-to-School-Night festivities. And enjoy the photos below!

9. Recap – Guidance on Supporting Your Child with School at Home: As communicated last week, there are four key actions you are encouraged to engage in at home throughout this month to help your child get off to a strong start to the school year.  Congratulations on completing #4 below this week!

 Four Actions for a Strong Start

 Ask Your Child About Their Day
Engage your child in conversations about their school day and week. If our team can help ensure your child is enjoying their school experience, please reach out to:

• help.ms@unityprep.org
• help.hs@unityprep.org
• or your child’s advisor

 Check Jupiter for Progress Updates
Stay informed about your child’s progress in Jupiter.

• Watch this brief video tutorial for instructions.
• Email your child’s advisor with any questions about their specific gradebook or assignments.

 Create a Homework Space & Routine
Help your child set a consistent space and routine for completing homework or practicing skills. Routines build strong study habits that will pay off all year long.

 Attend Back-to-School Night this Week!
Meet teachers, learn about curricula, and see what your child will be learning this year!

• High School: Tuesday, 9/16
• Middle School: Wednesday, 9/17

10. Recap – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!:

11. Recap – Athletics Enrichment Beyond the Court and Field at Unity!!: On Saturday, September 27th, our Annual Student vs. Faculty Flag Football Game will take place at MetLife Stadium! Our students will have the incredible opportunity to compete on an actual NFL field, with kickoff at 5:35 p.m. This event also serves as a fundraiser for our athletic department, and we encourage families to join us, cheer on our Panthers, and support the Unity community. See the details below—including a QR code for purchasing tickets!

Enjoy the accompanying photos of our community in action: members of the Girls Basketball Team at the NY Liberty’s playoff game and Unity alumni gathering at Citi Field for a Mets game. These moments showcase the enrichment that athletics at Unity provides – building skills, pride, and lasting memories both on and off the court or field.

12. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

13. Recap – Guidance on School Supplies: Guidance on school supplies are below:

• Grades 6-8: School Supply List
• Grades 9: School Supply List
• Grades 10-12: School Supply List

14. Recap – Information and Guidance on Unity’s Dress Codes for the 2025-26 School Year: Unity’s dress codes by grade level are provided below.

• Grades 6-8: Here is a link to all things dress code for all middle school students.
• Grades 9-12: Here are links to our dress code policy and the school store to buy uniforms online.

15. Updated – New Students for Fall 2025 – Unity Prep has a few seats available for rising 6th and 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year. Finding the right school can be tough, and our current families (you!) are the best advocates. If you know of any interested families, please reach out to Mr. Beckford via email or cell (862-294-0219). For any families that refer a new family, both will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies.

16. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

I hope the weekend is treating you and your loved ones well!  A huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Back-to-School Nights at both the middle school and high school.  It was energizing to reunite with returning families and to welcome our newest families in person.  On behalf of our entire team – we’re thrilled to partner with you in the months ahead.

In this edition of the Unity Scoop, dive into photo highlights from the week, including Back-to-School Night and early fall extra-curriculars.  You’ll also find a quick roundup of key info from recent Scoops – everything you need to stay ready for the week ahead at Unity.

A final but very important note: As listed on our school calendar, we have a full week of school this week and will be in session on Tuesday and Wednesday, even though NYCDOE public schools will be closed. At the same time, we join in celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and extend our heartfelt wishes of joy, health, and renewal to all families in our community who are observing.

Well wishes in the week ahead!

In unity,

Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of September 21, 2025:

1. New – Photos from this Week’s Open School Night Sessions: Thank you again to our families across grades 6-12 for participating in this week’s Back-to-School-Night festivities. And enjoy the photos below!

2. New –  Guidance on Supporting Your Child with School at Home: As communicated last week, there are four key actions you are encouraged to engage in at home throughout this month to help your child get off to a strong start to the school year.  Congratulations on completing #4 below this week!

Four Actions for a Strong Start

1️⃣ Ask Your Child About Their Day
Engage your child in conversations about their school day and week. If our team can help ensure your child is enjoying their school experience, please reach out to:

• help.ms@unityprep.org
• help.hs@unityprep.org
• or your child’s advisor

2️⃣ Check Jupiter for Progress Updates
Stay informed about your child’s progress in Jupiter.

• Watch this brief video tutorial for instructions.
• Email your child’s advisor with any questions about their specific gradebook or assignments.

3️⃣ Create a Homework Space & Routine
Help your child set a consistent space and routine for completing homework or practicing skills. Routines build strong study habits that will pay off all year long.

4️⃣ ☑Attend Back-to-School Night this Week!
Meet teachers, learn about curricula, and see what your child will be learning this year!

• High School: Tuesday, 9/16
• Middle School: Wednesday, 9/17

3. New – Unity’s 2025-26 Student & Family Handbook is Available Here!:

4. Updated – September 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the months of August & September – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.

5. Updated – Kudos to Unity’s Student-Athletes for Engaging in Fall Athletics Tryouts!  The Fall Season Officially Tips Off!: Our fall teams have been hard at practice this week, bringing incredible energy and determination as they gear up for their upcoming competitions.

Finally, a huge shout-out to our high school Cross Country Club team for competing in their very first meet on Friday – you made us proud!  Let’s hear it for all of our Unity Panthers!

6. New – Athletics Enrichment Beyond the Court and Field at Unity!!: On Saturday, September 27th, our Annual Student vs. Faculty Flag Football Game will take place at MetLife Stadium! Our students will have the incredible opportunity to compete on an actual NFL field, with kickoff at 5:35 p.m. This event also serves as a fundraiser for our athletic department, and we encourage families to join us, cheer on our Panthers, and support the Unity community. See the details below—including a QR code for purchasing tickets!

Enjoy the accompanying photos of our community in action: members of the Girls Basketball Team at the NY Liberty’s playoff game and Unity alumni gathering at Citi Field for a Mets game. These moments showcase the enrichment that athletics at Unity provides – building skills, pride, and lasting memories both on and off the court or field.

7. Recap – September 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the months of August & September – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.

8. Recap – Unity Grades 6–8 Outperform New York State in Math, ELA, and Science!

Our middle school students shined in 2024–25—performing above peers in math, English Language Arts (ELA), and science- compared with benchmark districts and the New York State average. Kudos to our students, educators, and families for their powerful impact on learning!

9. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

10. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

11. Recap – State Exam Results from the Spring of 2024 are Now Available to Individual Families: State exam results in ELA and Math for Unity students in grades 5-9 are now available. You can view your child’s test scores in their NYC Schools Accounts.  You will need their child’s student identification number, which can be found on Jupiter, as well as your child’s account creation code, which should have been mailed to you. You may reach out to Mr. Beckford (cbeckford@unityprep.org) if you do not have your account creation code.  We are excited to share our schoolwide results in the coming weeks – overall, the results are impressive and reflect our students experiencing strong growth in their skills over the course of last year!

12. Recap – Guidance on School Supplies: Guidance on school supplies are below:

• Grades 6-8: School Supply List
• Grades 9: School Supply List
• Grades 10-12: School Supply List

13. Recap – Information and Guidance on Unity’s Dress Codes for the 2025-26 School Year: Unity’s dress codes by grade level are provided below.

• Grades 6-8: Here is a link to all things dress code for all middle school students.
• Grades 9-12: Here are links to our dress code policy and the school store to buy uniforms online.

14. Updated – New Students for Fall 2025 – Unity Prep has a few seats available for rising 6th and 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year. Finding the right school can be tough, and our current families (you!) are the best advocates. If you know of any interested families, please reach out to Mr. Beckford via email or cell (862-294-0219). For any families that refer a new family, both will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies.

15. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

Happy Sunday afternoon, and congratulations on supporting your child through their first full week of school for the 2025–26 school year!

To continue building on this strong start, here are four key actions to focus on at home and over the coming week:

Four Actions for a Strong Start

1️⃣ Ask Your Child About Their Day
Engage your child in conversations about their school day and week. If our team can help ensure your child is enjoying their school experience, please reach out to:

• help.ms@unityprep.org
• help.hs@unityprep.org
• or your child’s advisor

2️⃣ Check Jupiter for Progress Updates
Stay informed about your child’s progress in Jupiter.

• [Watch this brief video tutorial] for instructions.
• Email your child’s advisor with any questions about their specific information.

3️⃣ Create a Homework Space & Routine
Help your child set a consistent space and routine for completing homework or practicing skills. Routines build strong study habits that will pay off all year long.

4️⃣ Attend Back-to-School Night this Week!
Meet teachers, learn about curricula, and see what your child will be learning this year!

• High School: Tuesday, 9/16
• Middle School: Wednesday, 9/17

We expect 100% family participation for this important event!

Thank you in advance for your commitment to these actions and for helping us get off to a strong start this school year!

In this edition of the Unity Scoop, we:

• Highlight our students and teachers in action this week
• Congratulate our student-athletes who tried out for fall teams – see the action photos below
• Recap key information from recent Scoops so all families are fully informed

Please take a few minutes to review this information so you feel up-to-date on all things Unity.

Best wishes in the week ahead!

In unity,

Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of September 14, 2025:

1. New – Highlights of Students and their Teachers in Action this Week!: Enjoy the photos below of our students and staff in action this past week!  Highlights include Mr. Moorman’s 7th-grade Art & Design class, where students created drawings from reference using three foundational steps.  We’re also spotlighting one of our students in physical education class, proudly taking on the infamous pacer test as part of this fall’s fitness assessments!  Finally, we highlight Ms. Guerra and Mr. Packard’s Chemistry class, as students mixed baking soda and vinegar, watching the fizzing reaction unfold as they explored and explained the science behind it.

2. Updated – Unity’s Back-to-School Night for Families – Save the Date!: During this upcoming in-person event, family members will meet their child’s educators and learn about curricula and academic programming. We will also share how parents and families can access student information systems and support their child’s academic success in the year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there – see the middle school and high school flyers below!

3. Updated – September 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the months of August & September – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.

4. Updated – Kudos to Unity’s Student-Athletes for Engaging in Fall Athletics Tryouts!  Tryouts for Select Teams Continue Next Week: We are excited to cheer on our Unity athletic teams this fall.  Information on joining one of our fall teams is provided below.   And enjoy the photos below of our athletes in action during tryouts this week!

Middle School Fall Athletics:

• Tryouts for the following sports teams will take place during the week of September 9th – 11th from 3:30 to 5:15pm:
  • Cross Country
  • Girls Volleyball
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer
• Permission slips will be made available on Tuesday, September 2nd.  Students must turn in a signed permission slip in order to try out.
• Questions about our middle school athletic program can be directed to Mr. Coleman.

High School Fall Athletics:

• Tryouts are set to begin the week of September 9, 2025 for all fall sports teams.  See the details for individual team tryouts below.  To participate in any sport, students must be medically cleared by a doctor. Please complete the medical form linked here by September 9th to participate in the fall athletics season.
• Questions about our high school athletic program can be directed to Coach Egharevba.

5. Recap – Unity Grades 6–8 Outperform New York State in Math, ELA, and Science!

Our middle school students shined in 2024–25—performing above peers in math, English Language Arts (ELA), and science- compared with benchmark districts and the New York State average. Kudos to our students, educators, and families for their powerful impact on learning!

6. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

7. Recap – We Welcome our High School Students Back to School!: It has been a joy to welcome our newest 9th grade students and families, and just as energizing to reconnect with our returning 10th–12th grade community. We’re thrilled for the year ahead together. Enjoy the photos below from our first week back!

8. Recap – Our Middle School Students Complete their First Week of School!:  It was wonderful to meet so many of our newest families and equally rejuvenating to reconnect with our returning families.  A special congratulations to our 6th grade students and families – we are thrilled to have you join our community!  Enjoy the photos below capturing our students and families during the first week!

9. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

10. Recap – State Exam Results from the Spring of 2024 are Now Available to Individual Families: State exam results in ELA and Math for Unity students in grades 5-9 are now available. You can view your child’s test scores in their NYC Schools Accounts.  You will need their child’s student identification number, which can be found on Jupiter, as well as your child’s account creation code, which should have been mailed to you. You may reach out to Mr. Beckford (cbeckford@unityprep.org) if you do not have your account creation code.  We are excited to share our schoolwide results in the coming weeks – overall, the results are impressive and reflect our students experiencing strong growth in their skills over the course of last year!

11. Recap – Guidance on School Supplies: Guidance on school supplies are below:

• Grades 6-8: School Supply List
• Grades 9: School Supply List
• Grades 10-12: School Supply List

12. Recap – Information and Guidance on Unity’s Dress Codes for the 2025-26 School Year: Unity’s dress codes by grade level are provided below.

• Grades 6-8: Here is a link to all things dress code for all middle school students.
• Grades 9-12: Here are links to our dress code policy and the school store to buy uniforms online.

13. Updated – New Students for Fall 2025 – Unity Prep has a few seats available for rising 6th and 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year. Finding the right school can be tough, and our current families (you!) are the best advocates. If you know of any interested families, please reach out to Mr. Beckford via email or cell (862-294-0219). For any families that refer a new family, both will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies.

14. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

It was an honor to welcome our high school students back this week, and to see our middle schoolers continue during their strong second week. Our team is excited for a full week of classes ahead and is committed to a strong start to the 2025–26 school year.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, you’ll find photos of students and staff in action, resources from our social work team, and information on after-school programming. We’ve also included a recap of key details from last week to keep you fully informed.

Please take time to enjoy the photos and talk with your child about their first days of school—how they are feeling, what went well, and what they hope for in the week ahead. If there’s anything you’d like to share with us to better support your child, reach out to their advisor(s). Your partnership is invaluable.

Wishing you and your family a fantastic weekend!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of September 6, 2025:

1. New – Highlights of Students and their Teachers in Action this Week!: Enjoy the photos below of our students and staff in action this past week!  Highlights include Mr. Labuff’s 8th-grade Algebra I class, where students worked in teams to tackle polynomial problems and reflect on what strategies worked best. We’re also spotlighting Mr. Birkoff’s AP Precalculus class, as students engaged in the essential life lesson of tackling something new and learning from mistakes using models. This skill will serve them well as they encounter and grapple with new mathematical concepts throughout the year.

2. New – We Welcome our High School Students Back to School this Week!: It was a joy to welcome our newest 9th grade students and families, and just as energizing to reconnect with our returning 10th–12th grade community. We’re thrilled for the year ahead together. Enjoy the photos below from our first week back!

3. New – Unity Grades 6–8 Outperform New York State in Math, ELA, and Science!

Our middle school students shined in 2024–25—performing above peers in math, English Language Arts (ELA), and science- compared with benchmark districts and the New York State average. Kudos to our students, educators, and families for their powerful impact on learning!

4. Updated – Unity’s Back-to-School Night for Families – Save the Date!: During this upcoming in-person event, family members will meet their child’s educators and learn about curricula and academic programming. We will also share how parents and families can access student information systems and support their child’s academic success in the year ahead. We look forward to seeing you there – see the middle school and high school flyers below!

5. Updated – August & September 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a schoolwide calendar of events for the months of August & September – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.

6. Updated – Become a Unity Student-Athlete by Joining One of our Athletic Teams this Fall!: We are excited to cheer on our Unity athletic teams this fall.  Information on joining one of our fall teams is provided below.  Questions about our middle school athletic program can be directed to Mr. Coleman.  Questions about our high school athletic program can be directed to Coach Egharevba.

Middle School Fall Athletics:

• Tryouts for the following sports teams will take place during the week of September 9th – 11th from 3:30 to 5:15pm:
  • Cross Country
  • Girls Volleyball
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer
• Permission slips will be made available on Tuesday, September 2nd.  Students must turn in a signed permission slip in order to try out.

High School Fall Athletics:

• Tryouts are set to begin the week of September 9, 2024 for all fall sports teams.  See the details for individual team tryouts below.  To participate in any sport, students must be medically cleared by a doctor. Please complete the medical form linked here by September 9th to participate in the fall athletics season.

7. Recap – Please Take Five Minutes to Complete this Brief Website Survey: We are now working on re-designing our Unity website to better serve as a resource for families.  To guide our re-design, we kindly request your input by completing a short survey.  Your responses will help us to organize the pages of the website. Here is the survey link.

8. Recap – Our Middle School Students Complete their First Week of School!:  It was wonderful to meet so many of our newest families and equally rejuvenating to reconnect with our returning families.  A special congratulations to our 6th grade students and families – we are thrilled to have you join our community!  Enjoy the photos below capturing our students and families during the first week!

9. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

10. Recap – State Exam Results from the Spring of 2024 are Now Available to Individual Families: State exam results in ELA and Math for Unity students in grades 5-9 are now available. You can view your child’s test scores in their NYC Schools Accounts.  You will need their child’s student identification number, which can be found on Jupiter, as well as your child’s account creation code, which should have been mailed to you. You may reach out to Mr. Beckford (cbeckford@unityprep.org) if you do not have your account creation code.  We are excited to share our schoolwide results in the coming weeks – overall, the results are impressive and reflect our students experiencing strong growth in their skills over the course of last year!

11. Recap – AP scores from the 2024-25 school year are now available!: Students who completed their AP exams in May can sign into their College Board accounts and use this website to obtain their scores.  In addition, students can also see notes on the scoring here.  Course selections for the 2025-26 school year, including AP courses, will be finalized in late August.  Congratulations to all of our students who earned college credit based on their scores!  More generally, congratulations to all of our students who experienced an AP course this year!

12. Recap – Information and Guidance on Unity’s Dress Codes for the 2025-26 School Year: Unity’s dress codes by grade level are provided below.

• Grades 6-8: Here is a link to all things dress code for all middle school students.
• Grades 9-12: Here are links to our dress code policy and the school store to buy uniforms online.

13. Updated – New Students for Fall 2025 – Unity Prep has a few seats available for rising 6th and 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year. Finding the right school can be tough, and our current families (you!) are the best advocates. If you know of any interested families, please reach out to Mr. Beckford via email or cell (862-294-0219). For any families that refer a new family, both will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies.

14. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

15. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, I hope the first half of summer has brought rest, joy, and meaningful time with loved ones.

July is a sacred time to recharge, reflect on the past school year, and plan intentionally for the year ahead. For our educators, it’s a moment to reset—and also to serve students through small-group instruction in Summer Academy.

Our school leaders recently returned from a well-earned break and are now planning for the year ahead. As we approach our 13th year as a school, we’re eager to build on past successes and make 2025–26 our strongest year yet.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, you’ll find a number of updates and resources from Unity and beyond—including highlights from our heartfelt graduation ceremonies in June.

The next edition will be shared during the week of August 18th.

Warm summer wishes,

Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of August 1, 2025:

1. New – Unity Students Connect and Have Fun Through Summer Enrichment and Bridge Programs!  Over the past month, many of our new and returning middle school students participated in our summer enrichment offerings, including academic classes and extracurricular programming in art, basketball, step, and track. In addition, our rising 9th graders recently took part in our new Summer Bridge program – a three-day experience designed to support a smooth and joyful transition to high school.  Enjoy the photos below from both programs!

2. Recap – 2025-26 School Year Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

3. Recap – Report Cards for all Unity Students for the Spring Term and Year:

• Grades 6-8: Middle School report cards were distributed during Roundtables.  Report cards that were not picked up were mailed out by July 1st, in addition to students’ summer assignment packets, and any awards students may have received.
• Grades 9-12: High School report card links were sent out via email to families on June 30th.

4. Updated – Summer Assignment Information: Here are the descriptions for summer assignments for students by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: Summer assignments for all rising 7th-8th grade middle school students were distributed during Roundtable presentations. Digital copies were also sent via email to all incoming 6th graders.  If you are a new family in need of assignments for this summer, please reach out to Mr. Beckford.
• Grades 9-12: Students who are mandated to retake Regents examinations will receive summer prep work directions in early August.

5. New – AP scores from the 2024-25 school year are now available!: Students who completed their AP exams in May can sign into their College Board accounts and use this website to obtain their scores.  In addition, students can also see notes on the scoring here.  Course selections for the 2025-26 school year, including AP courses, will be finalized in late August.  Congratulations to all of our students who earned college credit based on their scores!  More generally, congratulations to all of our students who experienced an AP course this year!

6. New – August Hours of Operation: Here is information on our hours of operation by site through August.  The main office of both sites will be open based on the following schedules:

• Grades 6-8: 432 Monroe Street (718-455-5046)
  • August 1st – August 8th
    • The building is closed due to facility renovations.  Contact help.ms@unityprep.org for all correspondence.
  • August 11th – August 31st
    • 9:00am – 4:00pm, M-F
• Grades 9-12: 584 Driggs Avenue (718-682-3725)
  • August 1st – August 8th
    • The building is closed due to facility renovations.  Contact help.hs@unityprep.org for all correspondence.
  • August 11th – August 31st
    • 9:00am – 4:00pm, M-F

7. New – Guidance on School Supplies: Guidance on school supplies are below:

• Grades 6-8: MS School Supply List
• Grades 9-12: will be available by August 29th

8. New – Information and Guidance on Unity’s Dress Codes for the 2025-26 School Year: Unity’s dress codes by grade level are provided below.

• Grades 6-8: Here is a link to all things dress code for all middle school students.
• Grades 9-12: Here are links to our dress code policy and the school store to buy uniforms online.

9. Recap – Free Summer Meals Start June 27th: NYC’s Summer Meals program, which offers free breakfast and lunch throughout NYC for anyone age 18 and under, will run from June 27th to August 29th. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking here.

10. Recap – Free Admission to NYC’s Finest Museums through Unity Middle’s Partnership with Urban Advantage: Unity Middle School (MS) students were given vouchers to visit some of the best museums in NYC free of charge.  See the details below and contact Ms. Diaz, our MS Science Department Chairperson, with any questions.

Confirm ticket availability at: www.uanyc.science/vouchers

11. Recap – Preparing For Unity High School: We’re thrilled to welcome our rising 9th grade students and families to Unity High for the 2025–26 school year!  To help you prepare for this exciting next chapter, please be sure to review the important documents linked below. They include everything you need to know to start strong at Unity High!

• 9th Grade Courses Overview Video
• Preparing For High School Overview Brochure For Rising 9th Graders, Including Details on Summer Bridge & Our New Free Morning Shuttle Service
• 2025-26 School Year High School Calendar
• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information:
  • AP English Presentation.pdf
  • AP Pre-Calc and Statistics.pdf
  • AP Computer Science Principles Class Presentation.pdf
  • AP World History Presentation.pdf
  • AP 2D Art- Overview.pdf
  • AP Gov Course Presentation.pdf
  • APUSH and USH.pdf

12. Updated – New Students for Fall 2025 – Unity Prep has a few seats available for rising 6th and 9th graders for the 2025-26 school year. Finding the right school can be tough, and our current families (you!) are the best advocates. If you know of any interested families, please reach out to Mr. Beckford via email or cell (862-294-0219). For any families that refer a new family, both will be given a $100 Amazon gift card for school supplies.

13. Recap – Unity Celebrates our Graduates of the Class of 2025!:  We are so proud of our graduates and excited about their college and career pursuits.  A special congrats to the graduates featured below for their academic achievements.  Again, we are proud of you!

14. Recap – Unity Celebrates our 8th Grade Graduates!: Congratulations to the families of our newest 8th grade graduates!  Wednesday’s ceremony was a warm and festive event, and I am so excited for our graduates as they continue their academic pursuits in high school.

15. Recap – Unity’s 12th Graders Take in Orlando Together!: For their Senior Trip, Unity’s 12th graders traveled to Florida last week to celebrate their accomplishments and have some fun together before graduating.  We hope that you had an amazing time, Seniors!  We look forward to celebrating your graduation this coming week!

16. Recap – Unity Celebrates the 5-Year Anniversary for 11 Educators and 10-Year Anniversary for 6 Educators!: This month, we honor six Unity staff members who are celebrating their fifth year at Unity, along with one staff member who is celebrating their tenth year with us.

As a young school, these teammates have made tremendous contributions to our programming, our curriculum, and – most importantly – the learning experiences of our students. They are true pillars of our community, and we thank them wholeheartedly for all that they have brought – and continue to bring – to our school.

Here they are—feel free to send them a note of congratulations!

• Platinum Apple Awards – 10 Years at Unity!
  • Ms. Abreu, Spanish Teacher
• Golden Apple Awards – 5 Years at Unity!
  • Ms. Ayoub, English Language Arts Teacher
  • Ms. LaPlaca, Science Teacher
  • Ms. Morel, Coordinator of Special Projects
  • Ms. Saint-Louis, Co-Chairperson of Mathematics Department
  • Ms. West, Mathematics Teacher
  • Ms. Winn, Custodian

17. Recap – Unity Students Show Off Their New Skills During Roundtables: Congrats to all of our middle school students who completed their Roundtable Presentations this week! Be proud of this milestone achievement.  We were truly impressed by the skills, effort, and growth our students displayed.  Family members – we hope you enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to you, too!

18. Recap – Congratulations to Unity High’s College Now Students!: We are proud of our College Now students, who completed college-level courses at City Tech this past semester. These impressive students seized the opportunity to experience college life on a college campus while earning credits toward their future academic goals—all while still in high school.  We commend these students for challenging themselves and stepping outside their comfort zones. We look forward to celebrating even more Unity students as they join the College Now program in the future!

19. Recap – Unity Middle’s End-of-Year Ceremony Honors our Students’ Spring Semester Achievements in 2024-25!: An abundance of students were celebrated for their achievements during Thursday’s Awards Ceremony.  Congratulations to all recipients, including our Caregiver Award recipient!

20. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

21. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

It is with immense enthusiasm that I commend our school community on the conclusion of the 2024–25 school year! It has been a meaningful and eventful year, and there is so much for which we can be grateful for as a community.

On behalf of Unity’s entire faculty and staff, congratulations to the families of our newest graduating class—the Class of 2025! Yesterday’s ceremony was a truly festive and joyous occasion. I am thrilled for our graduates and excited for the bright futures that await them.

Thank you to all of our families for your contributions to the ceremony, especially the heartfelt and beautifully crafted video clips shared by loved ones—they added so much to the celebration.

In this edition of The Unity Scoop we bring to you an abundance of graduation photos, a summary of student end-of-year achievements, and milestones among our staff.  We also provide updates on services and resources available to families this summer and other relevant updates from last week’s edition.

Enjoy your July!  The next edition of the Scoop to be shared during the week of August 4th.

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of June 27, 2025:

1. New – Unity Celebrates our Graduates of the Class of 2025!:  We are so proud of our graduates and excited about their college and career pursuits.  A special congrats to the graduates featured below for their academic achievements.  Again, we are proud of you!

2. Recap – Unity Celebrates our 8th Grade Graduates!: Congratulations to the families of our newest 8th grade graduates!  Wednesday’s ceremony was a warm and festive event, and I am so excited for our graduates as they continue their academic pursuits in high school.

3. Recap – Unity’s 12th Graders Take in Orlando Together!: For their Senior Trip, Unity’s 12th graders traveled to Florida last week to celebrate their accomplishments and have some fun together before graduating.  We hope that you had an amazing time, Seniors!  We look forward to celebrating your graduation this coming week!

4. Recap – Report Cards for all Unity Students for the Spring Term and Year:

• Grades 6-8: Middle School report cards were distributed during Roundtables.  Report cards that were not picked up will be mailed out by July 1st, in addition to students’ summer assignment packets, and any awards students may have received.
• Grades 9-12: High School report card links will be sent out via email to families by June 30th.

5. Recap – Summer Assignment Information: Here are the descriptions for summer assignments for students by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: Summer assignments for all rising 7th-8th grade middle school students were distributed during Roundtable presentations. Digital copies were also sent via email to all incoming 6th graders.
• Grades 9-12: Students who are mandated to retake Regents examinations will receive summer prep work directions in early August.  Some summer school classes may have homework. There are no full-grade summer assignments.

6. Recap – Summer Academy Information: Here is information on Summer Academy by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: The families of students who are attending Summer Academy have been contacted via Jupiter.  Please contact Ms.Gibson, the Middle School Summer Academy Director, with any questions.
• Grades 9-12: Letters and schedules will be distributed to all families of students who are required to attend Summer Academy by June 30th. Please contact Ms. Olivier, the High School Summer Academy Director, with any questions.

7. Recap – July Hours of Operation: Here is information on July office hours by site:

• Grades 6-8: due to renovations to the school building, our middle school building at 432 Monroe Street will be closed and inaccessible through the month of July.  Summer Academy for students in grades 6-8 will take place at 114 Kosciuszko St (P.S. 256).  Please contact help.ms@unityprep.org with questions.
• Grades 9-12 (584 Driggs Avenue): July 8th – July 26th; 8am – 4pm. For questions, please call 718-682-3725, ext. 1 or reach out to help.hs@unityprep.org.

8. Recap – Unity Celebrates the 5-Year Anniversary for 11 Educators and 10-Year Anniversary for 6 Educators!: This month, we honor six Unity staff members who are celebrating their fifth year at Unity, along with one staff member who is celebrating their tenth year with us.

As a young school, these teammates have made tremendous contributions to our programming, our curriculum, and – most importantly – the learning experiences of our students. They are true pillars of our community, and we thank them wholeheartedly for all that they have brought – and continue to bring – to our school.

Here they are—feel free to send them a note of congratulations!

• Platinum Apple Awards – 10 Years at Unity!
  • Ms. Abreu, Spanish Teacher
• Golden Apple Awards – 5 Years at Unity!
  • Ms. Ayoub, English Language Arts Teacher
  • Ms. LaPlaca, Science Teacher
  • Ms. Morel, Coordinator of Special Projects
  • Ms. Saint-Louis, Co-Chairperson of Mathematics Department
  • Ms. West, Mathematics Teacher
  • Ms. Winn, Custodian

9. Recap – Unity Students Show Off Their New Skills During Roundtables: Congrats to all of our middle school students who completed their Roundtable Presentations this week! Be proud of this milestone achievement.  We were truly impressed by the skills, effort, and growth our students displayed.  Family members – we hope you enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to you, too!

10. Recap – Congratulations to Unity High’s College Now Students!: We are proud of our College Now students, who completed college-level courses at City Tech this past semester. These impressive students seized the opportunity to experience college life on a college campus while earning credits toward their future academic goals—all while still in high school.  We commend these students for challenging themselves and stepping outside their comfort zones. We look forward to celebrating even more Unity students as they join the College Now program in the future!

11. Recap – Unity Middle’s End-of-Year Ceremony Honors our Students’ Spring Semester Achievements in 2024-25!: An abundance of students were celebrated for their achievements during Thursday’s Awards Ceremony.  Congratulations to all recipients, including our Caregiver Award recipient!

12. Recap – Free Summer Meals Start June 27th: NYC’s Summer Meals program, which offers free breakfast and lunch throughout NYC for anyone age 18 and under, will run from June 27th to August 29th. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking here.

13. Recap – Free Admission to NYC’s Finest Museums through Unity Middle’s Partnership with Urban Advantage: Unity Middle School (MS) students were given vouchers to visit some of the best museums in NYC free of charge.  See the details below and contact Ms. Diaz, our MS Science Department Chairperson, with any questions.

Confirm ticket availability at: www.uanyc.science/vouchers

14. Recap – Preparing For Unity High School: We’re thrilled to welcome our rising 9th grade students and families to Unity High for the 2025–26 school year!  To help you prepare for this exciting next chapter, please be sure to review the important documents linked below. They include everything you need to know to start strong at Unity High!

• 9th Grade Courses Overview Video
• Preparing For High School Overview Brochure For Rising 9th Graders, Including Details on Summer Bridge & Our New Free Morning Shuttle Service
• 2025-26 School Year High School Calendar
• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information:
  • AP English Presentation.pdf
  • AP Pre-Calc and Statistics.pdf
  • AP Computer Science Principles Class Presentation.pdf
  • AP World History Presentation.pdf
  • AP 2D Art- Overview.pdf
  • AP Gov Course Presentation.pdf
  • APUSH and USH.pdf

15. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

16. Recap – 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

17. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

I hope you enjoyed a festive and meaningful Juneteenth with loved ones!

I want to begin by extending a hearty congratulations to our 8th grade graduates. Tuesday’s ceremony and festivities were heartfelt, and it was delightful to see our students deliver gracious and uplifting speeches while celebrating this milestone alongside teachers, staff, families, and peers.

In addition, I would also like to congratulate our high school students who are completing their Regents exams this week. As a community, we have devoted immense time and effort to preparing for these exams. We are excited to celebrate the fruits of our labor as students demonstrate their learning from this year.

In the coming week, we will complete Regents exams and celebrate the graduation of our Class of 2025 on Thursday morning. Our entire grades 6–12 community is invited to attend the graduation ceremony.  Please RSVP to join in the celebration here!

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we bring to you an abundance of 8th grade graduation photos.  We also provide updates on services and resources available to families this summer, and other relevant updates from last week’s edition.

Well wishes on the summer solstice – the longest day of the year.  Enjoy the start of summer this weekend!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of June 22, 2025:

1. New –  Unity Celebrates our 8th Grade Graduates!: Congratulations to the families of our newest 8th grade graduates!  Wednesday’s ceremony was a warm and festive event, and I am so excited for our graduates as they continue their academic pursuits in high school.

2. New – Unity’s 12th Graders Take in Orlando Together!: For their Senior Trip, Unity’s 12th graders traveled to Florida last week to celebrate their accomplishments and have some fun together before graduating.  We hope that you had an amazing time, Seniors!  We look forward to celebrating your graduation this coming week!

3. Updated – June 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a school-wide calendar of events for the month of June – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.  Key events this week include:

• 6/23: HS Spanish Regents exam
• 6/24: HS Chemistry Regents exam
• 6/24: HS Physics Regents exam
• 6/25: HS Algebra II Regents exam
• 6/26: 12th Grade Graduation Ceremony

4. New – Report Cards for all Unity Students for the Spring Term and Year:

• Grades 6-8: Middle School report cards were distributed during Roundtables.  Report cards that were not picked up will be mailed out by July 1st, in addition to students’ summer assignment packets, and any awards students may have received.
• Grades 9-12: High School report card links will be sent out via email to families by June 30th.

5. New – Summer Assignment Information: Here are the descriptions for summer assignments for students by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: Summer assignments for all rising 7th-8th grade middle school students were distributed during Roundtable presentations. Digital copies were also sent via email to all incoming 6th graders.
• Grades 9-12: Students who are mandated to retake Regents examinations will receive summer prep work directions in early August.  Some summer school classes may have homework. There are no full-grade summer assignments.

6. New – Summer Academy Information: Here is information on Summer Academy by grade level:

• Grades 6-8: The families of students who are attending Summer Academy have been contacted via Jupiter.  Please contact Ms.Gibson, the Middle School Summer Academy Director, with any questions.
• Grades 9-12: Letters and schedules will be distributed to all families of students who are required to attend Summer Academy by June 30th. Please contact Ms. Olivier, the High School Summer Academy Director, with any questions.

7. New – July Hours of Operation: Here is information on July office hours by site:

• Grades 6-8: due to renovations to the school building, our middle school building at 432 Monroe Street will be closed and inaccessible through the month of July.  Summer Academy for students in grades 6-8 will take place at 114 Kosciuszko St (P.S. 256).  Please contact info@unityprep.org with questions.
• Grades 9-12 (584 Driggs Avenue): July 8th – July 26th; 8am – 4pm. For questions, please call 718-682-3725, ext. 1.

8. New – Unity Celebrates the 5-Year Anniversary for 11 Educators and 10-Year Anniversary for 6 Educators!: This month, we honor six Unity staff members who are celebrating their fifth year at Unity, along with one staff member who is celebrating their tenth year with us.

As a young school, these teammates have made tremendous contributions to our programming, our curriculum, and – most importantly – the learning experiences of our students. They are true pillars of our community, and we thank them wholeheartedly for all that they have brought – and continue to bring – to our school.

Here they are—feel free to send them a note of congratulations!

• Platinum Apple Awards – 10 Years at Unity!
  • Ms. Abreu, Spanish Teacher
• Golden Apple Awards – 5 Years at Unity!
  • Ms. Ayoub, English Language Arts Teacher
  • Ms. LaPlaca, Science Teacher
  • Ms. Morel, Coordinator of Special Projects
  • Ms. Saint-Louis, Co-Chairperson of Mathematics Department
  • Ms. West, Mathematics Teacher
  • Ms. Winn, Custodian

9. Recap – Unity Students Show Off Their New Skills During Roundtables: Congrats to all of our middle school students who completed their Roundtable Presentations this week! Be proud of this milestone achievement.  We were truly impressed by the skills, effort, and growth our students displayed.  Family members – we hope you enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to you, too!

10. Recap – Congratulations to Unity High’s College Now Students!: We are proud of our College Now students, who completed college-level courses at City Tech this past semester. These impressive students seized the opportunity to experience college life on a college campus while earning credits toward their future academic goals—all while still in high school.  We commend these students for challenging themselves and stepping outside their comfort zones. We look forward to celebrating even more Unity students as they join the College Now program in the future!

11. Recap – Unity Middle’s End-of-Year Ceremony Honors our Students’ Spring Semester Achievements in 2024-25!: An abundance of students were celebrated for their achievements during Thursday’s Awards Ceremony.  Congratulations to all recipients, including our Caregiver Award recipient!

12. Recap – Unity High’s Climbing Club Reaches New Heights!: During the April break, Mr. Pakter and eight Unity High students from our Climbing Club ventured to Minnewaska State Park in New Paltz for some high-quality climbing.  Enjoy the beautiful video of the adventure below—very impressive!  And thank you to the New York City Climbing Collective, who made the trip possible.

13. Recap – Unity’s Seniors Celebrate in Style During their Proms!: Our 12th graders had a great time dancing the night away at prom earlier this month.  Thank you to our staff who coordinated the events, and thank you to our staff chaperones who dressed up and had fun alongside our soon-to-be graduates!

14. Recap – Unity Dance Scholars Shine in a Tribute to Hip Hop and R&B: Unity’s Dance Program celebrated student voice, culture, and creativity at our End-of-Year Roundtables and Student-Curated Performances. This year’s theme, “Honoring the Legacy: Hip Hop and R&B,” paid tribute to the music, movement, and icons that have shaped generations. Through reflective presentations and powerful choreography, Ms. McRae and her Dance scholars honored the rhythms and stories that continue to inspire. We’re so proud of the heart and hard work our students put into this celebration!

15. Recap – Free Summer Meals Start June 27th: NYC’s Summer Meals program, which offers free breakfast and lunch throughout NYC for anyone age 18 and under, will run from June 27th to August 29th. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking here.

16. Recap – Free Admission to NYC’s Finest Museums through Unity Middle’s Partnership with Urban Advantage: Unity Middle School (MS) students were given vouchers to visit some of the best museums in NYC free of charge.  See the details below and contact Ms. Diaz, our MS Science Department Chairperson, with any questions.

Confirm ticket availability at: www.uanyc.science/vouchers

17. Recap – Preparing For Unity High School: We’re thrilled to welcome our rising 9th grade students and families to Unity High for the 2025–26 school year!  To help you prepare for this exciting next chapter, please be sure to review the important documents linked below. They include everything you need to know to start strong at Unity High!

• 9th Grade Courses Overview Video
• Preparing For High School Overview Brochure For Rising 9th Graders, Including Details on Summer Bridge & Our New Free Morning Shuttle Service
• 2025-26 School Year High School Calendar
• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information:
  • AP English Presentation.pdf
  • AP Pre-Calc and Statistics.pdf
  • AP Computer Science Principles Class Presentation.pdf
  • AP World History Presentation.pdf
  • AP 2D Art- Overview.pdf
  • AP Gov Course Presentation.pdf
  • APUSH and USH.pdf

18. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

19. Recap – 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

20. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!

Dear Families of Unity,

I want to begin by extending a hearty congratulations to our middle school students for completing their Roundtable Presentations.  It was an absolute pleasure to have families and friends of the school attend presentations to show support and encouragement.

In addition, I would also like to extend a hearty congratulations to our high school students who completed their last day of classes on Friday. These events represent major educational milestones at Unity and our entire community should be applauded for our efforts.  Indeed, there is strength in Unity!

The milestones for the 2024-25 school year continue in the week ahead.  Most prominently, we will celebrate the graduation of our 8th graders on Tuesday.  Our high school students will resume their Regents exams (see the calendar below for the exam schedule).

In this edition of The Unity Scoop, we bring to you an abundance of recent highlights, including Roundtables, our College Now students, this week’s award ceremony, our student climbers, senior prom, and some resources available to families this summer.

Finally, on behalf of our full staff and faculty, I extend a hearty note of admiration and gratitude to all of the fathers in our community.  Happy Father’s Day to you!

In unity,
Josh

Josh Beauregard
Executive Director / Co-founder
Updates as of June 15, 2025:

1. New – Unity Students Show Off Their New Skills During Roundtables: Congrats to all of our middle school students who completed their Roundtable Presentations this week! Be proud of this milestone achievement.  We were truly impressed by the skills, effort, and growth our students displayed.  Family members – we hope you enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to you, too!

2. New – Congratulations to Unity High’s College Now Students!: We are proud of our College Now students, who completed college-level courses at City Tech this past semester. These impressive students seized the opportunity to experience college life on a college campus while earning credits toward their future academic goals—all while still in high school.  We commend these students for challenging themselves and stepping outside their comfort zones. We look forward to celebrating even more Unity students as they join the College Now program in the future!

3. New – Unity Middle’s End-of-Year Ceremony Honors our Students’ Spring Semester Achievements in 2024-25!: An abundance of students were celebrated for their achievements during Thursday’s Awards Ceremony.  Congratulations to all recipients, including our Caregiver Award recipient!

4. New – Unity High’s Climbing Club Reaches New Heights!: During the April break, Mr. Pakter and eight Unity High students from our Climbing Club ventured to Minnewaska State Park in New Paltz for some high-quality climbing.  Enjoy the beautiful video of the adventure below—very impressive!  And thank you to the New York City Climbing Collective, who made the trip possible.

5. New – Unity’s Seniors Celebrate in Style During their Proms!: Our 12th graders had a great time dancing the night away at prom earlier this month.  Thank you to our staff who coordinated the events, and thank you to our staff chaperones who dressed up and had fun alongside our soon-to-be graduates!

6. New – Unity Dance Scholars Shine in a Tribute to Hip Hop and R&B: Unity’s Dance Program celebrated student voice, culture, and creativity at our End-of-Year Roundtables and Student-Curated Performances. This year’s theme, “Honoring the Legacy: Hip Hop and R&B,” paid tribute to the music, movement, and icons that have shaped generations. Through reflective presentations and powerful choreography, Ms. McRae and her Dance scholars honored the rhythms and stories that continue to inspire. We’re so proud of the heart and hard work our students put into this celebration!

7. New – Free Summer Meals Start June 27th: NYC’s Summer Meals program, which offers free breakfast and lunch throughout NYC for anyone age 18 and under, will run from June 27th to August 29th. No registration, documentation, or ID is required. Learn more and find a location near you by clicking here.

8. Recap – Congrats to Unity’s Students of the Month!:  Kudos to our Students of the Month from May!  We celebrate these students for showing exemplary scholarship and citizenship!

9. Updated – June 2025 School-wide Calendar: For your family’s convenience, here is a school-wide calendar of events for the month of June – print it out and throw it on the refrigerator door!  It is possible that events could change and new events could be added.  An up-to-date events calendar can always be accessed on our website.  Key events this week include:

• 6/9-6/11: MS Roundtable presentations (see the schedule below)
• 6/10: HS Biology Regents exam
• 6/11: HS Geometry Regents exam
• 6/12: MS Awards Ceremony
• 6/13: Last day of regular classes for HS students

10. Recap – Middle School Students Celebrate a Day of Unity: Our Middle students engaged in a day of fun and celebration this week in honor of the end of the school year and beginning of Roundtables!  The day was filled with games, music, and community spirit – an energizing kickoff to one of the most meaningful experiences of the school year.

11. Recap – Perfect Attendance in May – 100%!: The following lengthy list of students demonstrated a strong and consistent dedication to their education by showing perfect attendance in May.  Kudos to these students – we love seeing you each and every day!  And, of course, we look forward to celebrating additional students at the end of this month!

12. Recap – Unity’s Student-Athletes Rally in the Spring Season!:  Our spring athletic teams continue to take full advantage of their opportunities to learn and compete, as great teams do!  This past week, we celebrated our Student-Athletes during our annual Athletics Awards Ceremonies.  Congratulations to our student-athletes and all of their accomplishments this year!

We are also excited to once again feature our middle school track teams, middle school and high school volleyball teams, and Middle School Student-Athlete of the Month:

• Our Middle School Boys Track Team placed 1st in their Conference!
• Our Middle School Girls Track Team placed 2nd in their Conference!
• 5 student-athletes earned medals during their conference championship meet!
• Our Middle School Volleyball Teams faced off against Unity’s faculty this past week!
• Our High School Volleyball Teams honored our Seniors during their final home matches of the season!
• Madisyn Seabron is our Middle School Student-Athlete of the Month in April!

Middle School Scholar-Athlete of the Month for April: Madisyn Seabron

Team: Volleyball

Current GPA: 3.5

Quote from Student-Athlete’s Coach: Madisyn always shows leadership when working with her teammates, especially the younger team members.  She has also stepped up to take the setter position.

Quote from Student Athlete: I feel good because I’ve been playing a long time and I have improved. I want to help people and build relationships.

13. Recap – Free Admission to NYC’s Finest Museums through Unity Middle’s Partnership with Urban Advantage: Unity Middle School (MS) students were given vouchers to visit some of the best museums in NYC free of charge.  See the details below and contact Ms. Diaz, our MS Science Department Chairperson, with any questions.

Confirm ticket availability at: www.uanyc.science/vouchers

14. Recap – Preparing For Unity High School: We’re thrilled to welcome our rising 9th grade students and families to Unity High for the 2025–26 school year!  To help you prepare for this exciting next chapter, please be sure to review the important documents linked below. They include everything you need to know to start strong at Unity High!

• 9th Grade Courses Overview Video
• Preparing For High School Overview Brochure For Rising 9th Graders, Including Details on Summer Bridge & Our New Free Morning Shuttle Service
• 2025-26 School Year High School Calendar
• Advanced Placement (AP) Course Information:
  • AP English Presentation.pdf
  • AP Pre-Calc and Statistics.pdf
  • AP Computer Science Principles Class Presentation.pdf
  • AP World History Presentation.pdf
  • AP 2D Art- Overview.pdf
  • AP Gov Course Presentation.pdf
  • APUSH and USH.pdf

15. Recap – College Acceptance List for Unity’s Class of 2025!: We are excited to share with our community the full list of colleges to which Unity’s Class of 2025 have earned admission.  Congrats to the entire class and their families as they now decide which college they will attend this fall!

16. Recap – 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families: Calendars for the 2025-26 school year are available below.  Note that we have two versions this year – one version for our middle school (grades 6-8) and another version for our high school (grades 9-12).

• Grades 6-8 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families
• Grades 9-12 2025-26 School Calendar of Key Events and Vacations for Families

17. Recap – Join our New Unity Prep Instagram (IG) Account Today!: We recently launched our new grades 6-12 IG account to bring our entire community together – @unityprepcharterschool.  Don’t miss out – follow us now!