WHY CHOOSE KIDS UNLIMITED ACADEMY?
Kids Unlimited Academy believes the greatest gift in a child’s life is education.
Our yearlong school lays the foundation for lifelong learning along many avenues. KUA offers smaller classroom sizes, diverse curricula and a commitment to academic success. Our experiential education unlocks the joy of learning through visual, cultural and performance arts, kinesthetic and tactile lessons, as well as technology and real-world, hands-on problem-solving.
Longer academic days that incorporate enrichment programs in the late afternoon foster creativity, problem-solving and teamwork. Elective courses empower students to produce full-length television news programs and musical recordings in our state-of-the-art media studio or gain on-the-job training in our graphic arts and print shop.
High-quality educators make up our team of teachers and staff, and KUA practices align with state standards while elevating student engagement. Our campus facilities are integrated with technology, outdoor playing fields, art studios and science and culinary labs, as well as a dance studio and dedicated performing arts center. Our school environment extends to meeting students’ daily nutritional needs with freshly cooked meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — made from scratch daily.
KUA Timeline:
Kids Unlimited opens VIBES Public Charter School for 1st-3rd grades
VIBES Public Charter School is officially renamed Kids Unlimited Academy for k-4th grades
Kids Unlimited Academy adds 5th grade
KUA expands the playground and edible garden to produce fresh food for the kitchen
Build the Block expansion moves 150 middle school students to larger classrooms and dedicated science, performing arts, and multipurpose spaces
KUA celebrates six years and a full 450 k-8th grade student body. KUA partners with LaClinica to provide a health center on campus
KUA graduates first 8th grade class
KUA Opens Pre-K Program and literacy Center
KUA opens White City campus
K-8 students
average class size
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Our Mission, Vision & Standards
Kids Unlimited Academy’s mission is to break down barriers for students by providing more instructional time, enriching programs and a high-expectations, no-excuses environment to ensure high school graduation, college success and career readiness are reasonable goals for all students regardless of race, language, ethnicity, gender, economic status or zip code.
Our vision is to be a “beacon of hope” that creates future leaders. KUA will be known for academic excellence and ethical conduct, a place where personal responsibility, accountability and good judgment are taught, modeled and expected for all.
The Kids Unlimited Academy Public Charter School standards are founded upon the principles of integrity, respect and responsibility.
Integrity because integrity reflects truth and trustworthiness.
Respect Because respect exemplifies courtesy, honor and reverence.
Responsibility because responsibility assures commitment to fulfilling worthy tasks.
Lindsay Ochs
Principal
Principal’s Message
A Kids Unlimited Academy “welcome” is so much more than a greeting. It exemplifies our nurturing atmosphere that embraces the whole family with opportunities beyond children’s education.
Striving to be a “beacon of hope” for children and families, KUA is strengthening its comprehensive K-5 program, which ultimately prepares students for middle school, high school and beyond. Simultaneously, this is a transition year for middle school that will build on their KUA experiences and equip them for school beyond our campus. We will make this a memorable year for KUA middle schoolers and maintain our connection with them through their educational journey for years to come.
KUA’s transitions include my arrival as its new principal. I recently moved with my family from Portland to Southern Oregon. Over 20 years working with grades K-5 in the Portland area, I held many different positions before beginning at KUA as assistant principal in March.
The principal relies on an entire administrative team to run our school. This team comprises our friendly, knowledgeable front office staff, instructional coaches dedicated to academic excellence and support staff specializing in student behavior. We are most effective, of course, with our families’ involvement and commitment.