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.
These key features — and more — are why families choose KUA:
FREE public charter school in Medford with smaller class sizes and increased instructional time
State-of-the-art campus and facilities integrated with technology, security and classroom amenities
Extended school days include enrichment on site from 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
FREE nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner freshly prepared and cooked-from-scratch on site, daily
Commitment to education-focused activities, including STEM, arts, music, sports, Spanish, culinary and more
Culturally competent programming with Spanish bilingual/bicultural teachers and administrators
Year-round school calendar designed for working families’ schedules and closing the student achievement gap
Highly diverse student population, as recognized by Oregon Department of Education
Multi-tiered systems of support for individualized instruction and student success
Parent involvement and accountability contract ensures strong school-family partnership
Wrap-around programs incorporated to support families
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-5 students
average class size
hour extended days
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
In my second year as Kids Unlimited Academy Principal, I feel confident in the school’s solid team. That team mentality is echoed in this year’s theme: “Everyone belongs.”
Believing we are all one, KUA leadership strives to ensure all students, parents, staff and community stakeholders are seen, heard, valued, included and empowered to make decisions that effect change. Opportunities for involvement — at least three per month — are available at many levels and fulfill requirements of our parent-student compact.
Family nights are fun and educational for parents and kids alike. Monthly Site Council meetings invite two-way communication as we share the latest data on student progress, along with campus and program updates. We recognize that family schedules don’t always align with evening gatherings, so we plan to alternate Site Council each month between in-person and Zoom formats.
Some of our students, families and staff are joining us this year from KUA’s former White City charter school on our newly consolidated K-5 campus in Medford. Rededicating KUA to elementary grades, our faculty is primarily focused on academics and the goals of all students succeeding in core subjects and achieving at grade level. To accomplish this, we redesigned our educational delivery model with multiple tiers of small group support
This individualized approach aims to identify what every kid needs and how to meet those needs. That commitment lifts up entire families, our whole school and the greater community.