Key academic dates, holidays, and events for the Unity Center for Urban Technologies.
The Unity Center for Urban Technologies serves approximately 250 students in one of the Department of Education's smallest communities of learners. This calendar collects the important dates and events that structure the school year, so families and staff can plan ahead.
For the most recent notes and updates, see the school's announcements page.
Markers that families and staff plan around during the academic year.
Days when school is closed for students and staff.
Regular gatherings that connect students, families, and the community.
| Item | When | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Opening of the school year | Beginning of the academic year | Orientation for new and returning families, followed by the first day of classes. |
| Parent and family engagement meetings | Scheduled throughout the year | Meetings with families and the Parent Coordinator; details are shared through announcements. |
| Extended Day and Saturday Academy | Scheduled sessions | Extended learning opportunities for students, with schedules and benefits described in the Academy section. |
| Career and college planning activities | Scheduled sessions | Activities supporting student academic and career goals, including college cost and graduation rate data. |
| Schoolwide celebrations and commemorations | Scheduled throughout the year | Events including Black History Month commemorations and community activities. |
| Finals and end-of-term reporting | End of each term | Course assessments close and progress reports are shared with families through the gradebook. |
Specific dates are shared with families and staff through school announcements and the gradebook. For schedule questions about a particular program, contact the school office.
The Unity Center for Urban Technologies is a school community built around students, families, and staff working together toward shared academic and career goals. Its mission and vision statements emphasize a technologically advanced environment where learners from diverse backgrounds can grow into well-rounded individuals who contribute meaningfully to society. Teachers, faculty, and administration devote themselves to keeping families informed, providing a welcoming and user-friendly experience for parents and guardians, and creating the conditions in which each student can reach full potential.
The calendar serves as the reference point for the academic year, organizing term openings, grading periods, program sessions, holidays, and community events into one clear view. Families and staff rely on these markers to plan around orientation days, progress reporting, and gradebook updates, while program offerings such as Extended Day and Saturday Academy are highlighted alongside key school dates. The result is a shared rhythm that helps students stay on track and keeps the whole community aligned as the year unfolds.
Beyond the schedule, the center highlights announcements, resources, and exploratory learning in areas like bioethics, data, video, and game design, inviting students to investigate ideas across disciplines. Department coordination brings teachers and staff into the process of shaping instruction, and school-wide activities and events connect learners with the broader urban community. From the principal's message to news posted throughout the year, communication is treated as an ongoing practice rather than an occasional announcement.
The design language of the site reflects that institutional tone: a deep navy foundation paired with a light gray field, accented by bright teal and warm gold for calls to action, icons, and timeline markers, with a near-black footer for contrast. Clean sans-serif typography, generous spacing, and sharp rectangular cards keep the focus on the content. From the hero headline to the calendar's bordered table with hairline dividers, the layout is intentionally orderly and readable, supporting the center's commitment to clarity, community, and student progress.
The site keeps parents and the community informed about student progress, upcoming activities, and events. Use the sections below for details on academic work, family support, and staff contact information.