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U-Tech Preparatory Academy, powered by Jenison Innovation Academy, extends over fourteen years of accredited online course delivery to students worldwide who seek quality, diploma- or individual course options in English.
U-Tech Prep brings the home, school, and world together in an engaging, personalized, learning experience.
We value putting our students first by offering individualized pathways, ongoing mentoring support, academic excellence, and innovation.
Students can enroll for courses in 18-week semesters and a 6-week summer term and have access to daily, live small-group, and one-on-one sessions facilitated by content teachers and academic advisors.
Daria and Latifa enrolled together as students at U-Tech Preparatory Academy, and both have joyful smiles. They also share intentionality, a passion for figure skating, and Olympic dreams.
Michigan Department of Education, Cognia, NCAA approved
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
Yes
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
21 students
Number of AP Courses
23 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 31 / Aug. 30
Admissions Director
Tahira Copland
School Notes
All full-time U-Tech students receive individual academic
advising to customize their weekly schedules and develop long-term
goals. Middle school students work at their own pace in a
mastery-based curriculum accentuating the student-parent-teacher
partnership. High school students engage in NCAA-approved
coursework, including Advanced Placement and a university
dual-enrollment option. Students in grades 8-12 experience
increased agency and collaboration in the Scholars Academy, where
they design interest-based, interdisciplinary projects meant to
enhance critical thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, and
communication and interpersonal skills important for their future
education and career. U-Tech Prep students build connections
through clubs, guest speakers, digital competitions, and more in
weekly, live experiences hosted by their academic advisor.
I am so excited that U-Tech is now bringing the experience of JIA to students outside of Michigan! My time at JIA was pivotal to my success later in life. The unique structure of the program allowed me the flexibility to tailor my education to fit my individual needs, which was a game-changer for me. I took advantage of my flexible schedule to enroll in college courses and collaborate with JIA/U-Tech staff to create a custom curriculum that aligned with my post-high school goals. The tools and strategies I gained during my time at JIA equipped me to excel in graduate school and now in my career as a Data Scientist at Garmin. The emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning has proven invaluable. I cannot recommend JIA/U-Tech enough!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Grace Young, PhD
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