We seek to establish an extraordinary middle school option for Boston Public School (BPS) scholars, BPS families, and additional community stakeholders.  UP Academy provides its scholars with an academic environment that leads to rapid core-skill development and the internalization of important, positive lifelong values. The scholars, families, and staff members of UP Academy will work together harmoniously to create a culture in which all constituents enthusiastically strive for excellence and achievement in the short term. Scholars will graduate from the school with the knowledge, skills, and strength of character to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential.