August Lunch | Please click here to place your student’s lunch orders for the month of August. We ask you to fill this out at your earliest convenience between now and this Wednesday at 4p as we need to get our orders to Chef Debra of D&K Catering by then. Thank you!
Thursday, August 19 | Parent Orientation:
- New Parent Orientation | 5-6p. | UCA Gymnasium | A mostaccioli dinner will be served for new families starting at 5p.
- All Parent Orientation | 6-7p. | UCA Sanctuary
- Parent Social | 7-8p. | UCA Courtyard

Monday, August 23 | First Day of School
- 10th-12th Graders: Please arrive at UCA by 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning for the Day I of Accelerate. You will welcome the incoming Class of 2025, then leave for an off-campus exploration day in Chicago. If you would like lunch from UCA, please order here. Otherwise, please bring your lunch. Dismissal is at 3:30p.
- 9th Graders: Please arrive between 9:10-9:30a for Day I of Launch. You do not need to bring any supplies on this day. If you would like lunch from UCA, please order here. Otherwise, please bring your lunch. Dismissal is at 3:30p.
Tuesday, August 24
- 10th-12th Graders: Please arrive between 8:10-8:30a for Day II of Accelerate. We will leave from UCA’s current location to walk to our new campus at 8:45a. Please dress in clothing appropriate for outdoor physical activities. If you would like lunch from UCA, please order here. Dismissal is at 3:30p.
- 9th Graders: Please arrive between 8:10-8:30a for Day II of Launch. The bus will leave from UCA at 8:30a for Camp Manitoqua. Please dress in clothing appropriate for outdoor physical activities. If you would like lunch from UCA, please order here. Dismissal is at 3:30p.
Wednesday, August 25 | Module 1 Begins (First Day of Classes, Bring All Supplies On This Day)
Monday, August 30 | No School - Faculty Development Day

UCA’s COVID-19 response for the 2021-22 school year will be shared at Parent Orientation.