The UP Academy Experience

At UP Academy, we believe education should spark joy, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. When our students describe their school experience, they use words like "magic" and "special"—and that’s exactly what we strive for.



Small Class Sizes, Big Connections

One of the cornerstones of an UP Academy education is our personalized approach. With small class sizes, our teachers truly know each child—their strengths, challenges, passions, and growth areas. This deep understanding allows us to tailor learning in a way that inspires confidence and excitement in every student.

Project-Based Learning That Inspires

We move beyond traditional classroom models with deep, interdisciplinary projects that span entire quarters. These immersive experiences allow students to explore topics in meaningful ways while developing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

A Glimpse Into Our Student Projects:

  • Ecosystem Explorations – Students designed their own planets, created unique animals with specialized adaptations, and brought them to life through hands-on building.

  • The Brain Project – Young neuroscientists researched different brain regions, designed interactive displays, and even taught peers about their findings.

  • Community & Conflict – Learners interviewed people impacted by global conflicts (like veterans and refugees), then crafted moving stories and automata to share their insights.

  • Origins Theme – From wheelchairs to space travel, students dove deep into the history of innovations, creating timelines, models, and even robotic prototypes.

Passion Projects & Beyond

During intersessions, students pursue individual passion projects—whether mastering a Rubik’s Cube, designing fractal art, or coding a 3D model. These self-driven explorations nurture independence, perseverance, and creativity.

A Well-Rounded Education

Alongside project-based learning, students engage in:

  • Daily math and language arts (with differentiated support)

  • Mandarin or Spanish classes (three times weekly)

  • Weekly art, music, and physical education

  • Themed field trips and hands-on experiences

Join Our Community

At UP Academy, we don’t just teach—we inspire changemakers. If you’re looking for an education that blends academic rigor, creativity, and real-world relevance, we’d love to meet you.

Schedule a tour today at www.upacademysf.com.

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