Union Colony Preparatory School

This School deserves 6 Stars! Led by a professional, challenging staff and being in smaller classes, the kids thrive. With the smaller class sizes, bullying does not exist. Parents are involved because there is no bus service provided and volunteering is expected. Students have bought into using proactive behavior because of the "Habits of mind" promoted at UCPS. Results for 2010-11: ONLY dist. 6 school to attend Regional and State Science Fair(1 State Champ,1-3rd place,1 water award) and started a student run recycyling/composting program. Undefeated Conference Volleyball Champs. Many music and arts awards and student choices. Clear-cut, consistant rules for absence/make-up work enhances learning growth. As 1 new 7th grader mentioned about the difference of attending UCPS over the former school--" there are great opportunities everywhere I turn,here"
--Submitted by a parent

The pricipal at this school provides a veiled threat to parents and students who choose to OPT OUT of CSAP testing which is legal in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 22-1-123-(5) (a). The Supreme Court also upholds the rights of parents to guide their children's education protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE CSAP TESTING...IT'S YOUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE!
--Submitted by a parent

I came to this school as a struggling seventh grader. I was absolutely determined to do well at this school. And with the help of the fantastic staff, accepting social climate, and challenging academics, I am confidently on my feet and being prepped for college brilliantly. I am so grateful for this school, and heartily encourage anyone who wants to succeed to come here.

If you want your child to leave school prepared to be successful in college, then this is the place to be. This school holds students to high standards in both academics and behavior. If you are a parent who refuses to hold your child accountable, and constantly tries to excuse your child's poor choices, then you probably want to look somewhere else.
--Submitted by a parent

i am currently at UCPS, and it is fantastic! people who say the school is terrible, are only saying that because their children were probably the huligans. the teachers care about the students, only if the students care about learning and getting a good education. so i would definetly recommend Union Colony.
--Submitted by a student

I regret sending my daughter to school here. we had several issues with the school,when I decided to pull her out only two teachers were nice to her and myself when we had to go room to room for teacher signatures. the principle himself stood at the front office to sign off and not once did he say 'sorry it did not work out' or 'can I know why you are leaving'. He just did not care. he just stood there looked at me, signed the paper turned to his office and left. I find it disturbing that when you are considering to enroll everyone is soooooo nice, but when you exit you treated like they are so much better then you. I would never recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent

I came into this school in my senior year of high school. Coming from CA I was not accepted into any of the cliques, and as a hispanic was often the recipient of racial outbursts. I, honestly, hated my time there and took refuge at Aims, which I am grateful we were required to attend simultaneously.
--Submitted by a student

As a former student at UCPS from 2000-2003, I experienced all that the school had to offer first-hand. Here are a few of my observations, catagorized by their relevance to the student: Pros: 1. Great student-to-teacher ratio. This helped me to receive adequate help on assignments in almost all cases. 2. Well-educated staff. Several of the teachers that were on staff while I attended UCPS had previous teaching experience at the collegiate level, and were for the most part fairly well-versed in their respective fields. Cons: 1. Small student body. From my perspective, the 'everybody knows everybody' attitude led to an accelerated form of teen angst, and formed several 'cliques', making legitimate social skills difficult to learn. 2. Very few organized sports. Physical activity is hardly encouraged at UCPS, and that's a shame. Overall, a good school for those seeking post-secondary education. Rated at 4 out of 5 stars.
--Submitted by a student

I went to UCPS for five year and my senior year of high school I was required to take Aims classes. I graduated from UCPS with a diploma and I was ready for my sophomore year of college. It was a great school and its fundamentals taught me well. The school isn't crowded. The class size was very small and it was easier not only for teachers to interact with students but for the students to interact with their classmates. I knew almost everyone in the school.
--Submitted by a former student

This shcool very crouded and there are more and more huligans
--Submitted by a parent