Back to School

2024-25 Back to School Information

Open House: July 26, 2024 (see News from the Nest for all the details)

First Day of School: July 30, 2024 (K students follow schedule sent by the teacher)

Download the UA mobile app from your mobile store for easy updates and links. This is great for parents, grandparents, and students with phones/tablets to view updates.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR NEW STUDENTS

If you are transferring to UA from a NC Public School, your ID# remains the same. Use that ID# to register in MyPaymentsPlus.
Kindergarten students will receive their ID# at Open House from their teacher.
You can set up a MyPaymentsPlus account to pay for After School, Activity dues, Athletics, etc. once you have an ID#.

MANDATORY FORMS

Medical

Yearly Mandatory Medical Form is located in MyPaymentsPlus. Please complete the form ASAP.

Family Contact and Emergency Information Form

This is a required form for all families. Please complete the Family Contact and Emergency Information Form for your student(s).

Technology

2024-2025 Student Chromebook User Agreement
2024-2025 Student Personal Device Electronics Waiver
2024-2025 Google Apps for Education - Information and Parental Consent/COPPA
- This form is for students under the age of 13
The Device Protection Plan is available on MPP and must be purchased before damage to the student’s device is covered. The cost of the Device Protection Plan is $30 per student (Grades 7-12 only) and covers accidental damage to the student’s issued device. Parents are still responsible for the full replacement cost of any device or accessory that is lost or stolen.

Activities

K-12 2024-2025 UA Field Trip Permission Slip
- This permission slip (located in MyPaymentsPlus) is required for your student to participate in all of UA’s On and Off-Campus Field trips for the 2024/2025 School Year. Valid from July 1, 2024 through June 2, 2025. This includes field trips, on-campus activities, community service trips, and small group outings.
- Located in MyPaymentsPlus

IMMUNIZATIONS and HEALTH INFO

Visit the Health Services page for all information and forms.
- self-carry
- medication consent form
- immunization info
- new to NC Public Schools Health Assessment Transmittal Form

CATERED LUNCH

The August lunch menu opens July 7 and closes July 30 at 9pm (no exceptions). There will be NO catered lunch the first week of school.
K-4 will need the name of the HR teacher. 5-12 only needs the grade level. (NO school ID # is needed)
Catered Lunch System registration

IMPORTANT

MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) is our online payment system for After School and Activity Dues as well as other items when needed.
New Students: To register for MyPaymentsPlus you will need your student's PowerSchool ID number and HR teacher's name. You can pick those up at Open House. If they are ready before Open House, we will let you know.
Returning Students: To pay Activity Dues, you will need your student's HR teacher name. MPP plus will prompt you to update your child's grade level.

AFTER SCHOOL (optional K-8)

Registration opens in MyPaymentsPlus July 1 for returning students and July 26 (or when you receive Student ID#) for new students.
Grades K-8 until 6 p.m.
Registration deadline is Thursday of the week before.
After School webpage

ACTIVITY DUES (mandatory)

Payment due in MyPaymentsPlus by August 26. Opens in MPP July 10 at 7am.
Info about Activity Dues.
Students need their HR teacher name to complete payment.
Activity dues and what is included can be found on the Activity page.
In-house field trips, family day shirts, etc. can not be done until the Activity due is paid.

DRESS CODE

The dress code is specific to each school. Check it carefully before purchasing uniforms and spirit wear.
Details about each school's dress code can be found on the Dress Code page.

STUDENT PARKING

Visit the Student Parking webpage under the Student Life tab for more info and to purchase a permit.

POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL

If you need to create a parent portal, email swease@unionacademy.org.

Visit the Parent Resource page for instructions.

ABSENCES

Absence Note (complete any time your child is absent from school)

ATHLETICS

Check the Athletic webpages for more information.
Physical forms and the link to the NCHSAA Clearing website are on the Athletic page.
CAC fees and seasonal fees for middle and high school athletes are paid in MyPaymentsPlus.

MORNING DROP-OFF

7:30- 8:00 a.m. is the preferred drop off time for K-8 students.

7:00 a.m.-7:29 a.m. students (all grades) can be dropped off in North Carpool at the doors to the MPR
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. students (K-8) report directly to their HR.
Grade Level Carpool

Grades K-4 use South Carpool (morning and afternoon)

Grades 5-12 use North Carpool (students with siblings in K-4 will use South)

LS and MS students arriving after 8 a.m. will need to check-in at the main office.
HS students can enter through the MPR doors until 8:15 a.m. Please note the start time for HS is 8:15am.
HS students arriving after 8:15 a.m. will need to check-in in the main office.
High School Bell Schedule

AFTERNOON CARPOOL

Visit the Carpool webpage under the Student Life tab for more info and to order tags.
Car tags are required for afternoon pickup
K-4 students are dismissed at 2:40pm.
K-4 students with older siblings are dismissed at 3pm. Please arrive at 3pm or after so you are not in the middle of the earlier dismissal.
5-12 students are dismissed at 3pm.

UA FOUNDATION

CARDINAL'S CORNER
- Spirit wear items
- Dress code approved items (see dress code for each school)
- Items to purchase will be available at Open House
DRESS DOWN DAY
- Pre-pay for Dress Down Days to make your Fridays easier!
- Donate to UA Foundation

STUDENT INSURANCE (optional)

If your child is not covered by an insurance plan or needs additional insurance to participate in field trips or athletics, please visit K & K Voluntary Student Insurance website.