Week of May 23 Parent Newsletter

This Week:

  • Thursday, May 26, 7:00p | UCA Parent Town Hall

    • If you are able, please join us this Thursday at 7p for an important UCA Parent Town Hall. The purpose of this gathering is to display the results of the Parent Engagement Survey and offer those in attendance an opportunity to provide feedback on the results. Additionally, the floor will be opened for you to voice comments, encouragements, questions, and/or concerns about this school year.

      ***NOTE: The start time has been pushed back one hour to 7:00 p.m.

Next Week:

  • Monday, May 30 | Village of South Holland Memorial Day Parade | UCA will again participate in the Village of South Holland Memorial Day parade! Here are the details:

    • Participant Arrival Time: 10:00 a.m.

    • Arrival & Parking Location: UCA (16341 South Park Ave)

    • Parade Start Time: 11:00 a.m.

    • Apparel: UCA gear (and/or school colors — violet, rose, dark gray, and black)

    • Email, call, or approach Ms. Grant if you would like to participate. The more UCA representation we have, the better!

  • Friday, June 3 | Remote Learning Day for 9th-11th graders

    • June 3 is the Senior Awards Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal. 9th-11th graders should not come to campus on this day. Classes will be conducted asynchronously (not live) and remote. Students will receive specific instructions from each of their Mod 6 teachers regarding this day.

Important News:

  • Celebration of Learning | Thursday, June 9, 8:30a-3:30p

    • In the morning, we will celebrate student learning through an awards breakfast, a passage ceremony, and student presentations of the work they’ve done this year. In the afternoon, we will gather at Veteran’s Park for an All-School BBQ Fellowship. Celebration of Learning is the last day of school for 9th-11th graders.

    • To prepare enough food, please complete this RSVP form at your earliest convenience.

  • Summer Session | Once again, we are offering an optional Summer Session from June 14 - July 1. This year, the two courses offered are: Explorations in Printmaking and Adventure in Fitness. Registration is open to all current UCA students, as well as non-UCA high school students (including rising 9th graders). These courses are for credit. CLICK HERE to visit the registration page.

  • Yearbook Order Link | Click here to order a yearbook commemorating the 2021-22 school year. Yearbooks are $45/each. Our yearbook team (made up of students led by Ms. Grant) have worked hard all year to create UCA’s first-ever yearbook. Please support their efforts and purchase a keepsake to remember this excellent school year!

  • Graduation | The first-ever graduation ceremony of Unity Christian Academy will be held on Friday, June 10 at 10:00a in the sanctuary at the new home of UCA (700 E. 170th St., South Holland, IL).

    • Last week, all senior students were sent home with 20 physical tickets to distribute to family and friends.

    • Last week, all 9th-11th grade students were sent home with 2 physical tickets. One ticket is for them, the other ticket is for one parent/guardian to accompany them, should you choose to come. If you desire more than 2 tickets, please submit this form.

    • A ticket is necessary for entrance to Graduation.

  • 2022-2023 School Calendar | Click here to view the official 2022-2023 school calendar. While the majority of the calendar mirrors this current school year, there are a few changes, so please review carefully at your earliest convenience.

Dress Code Reminder:

  • As the weather changes outside, it is necessary for us to re-communicate the UCA Dress Code Policy. Students found in violation of this policy will receive a disciplinary referral from faculty/staff and consequence from administration. As parents, we ask for your partnership in this important matter of student conduct and school culture.

UCA Dress Code Policy

To allow students the ability to creatively express themselves through clothing, Unity Christian Academy has adopted a dress code policy instead of a uniform policy. The overarching expectation is that students dress for school in such a way that they are prepared for learning. 

It is also the expectation that students dress in such a way that they contribute to the overall learning environment for their peers and educators, and do not distract from, nor disrupt, learning. 

Students are not allowed to wear any clothing that:

  • Reveals undergarments

  • Does not cover the midsection

  • Harms the community with profane, vulgar, or intentionally-offensive messaging

* Note: Faculty & staff reserve the right to ask students to remove hats and hoods in any UCA environment where they consider learning to be disrupted. There may be occasions throughout the year in which students are asked to dress in formal attire. 

If there is a concern related to a student’s attire, a conversation between administration and the student/parent may be requested.