Ubic Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

At UBICA we believe in building strong moral character as well as solid academics.

We have an award winning music and athletic program that will challenge students beyond the classroom.

We teach positive behaviors through our unique reward based Behavior Modification Plan as well as an Elevate Character program which allows students the opportunity to make the right choices and see substantial rewards when they do.

UBICA utilizes Accelerated Christian Education curriculum. This is a self paced curriculum design to help any student achieve their academic goals.

From its beginning, Accelerated Christian Education has maintained high Biblical and academic standards and remained committed to setting children on a path for success.

The goal is the same today: to prepare children for the world today and give them the academic and spiritual tools necessary to achieve their God-given potential.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Ubic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2011

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Black, Khaki, or Grey shorts or pants with a Maroon, Forrest Green, or Black polo shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

We accept scholarships from Step Up, McKay, Gardiner, FES

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
cheer club, Community Awareness and Leadership, Drama Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Tutoring, Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Band Program, Hand Bells, Virtual Reality

School Notes

Curriculum
UBICA utilizesAccelerated Christian Education curriculum. This is a self paced curriculum design to help anystudent achieve their academic goals.From its beginning, Accelerated Christian Educationhas maintained high Biblical and academic standards and remained committed to setting children on a path for success. The goal is the same today: to prepare children for the world today and give them the academic and spiritual tools necessary to achieve their God-given potential.
Athletics
UBIC Academy is a member of the Sunshine Christian League (SCL). This is a league made up of small Christian schools similar to UBICA. This gives us the opportunity to be competitive and play teams that represent the same core values and beliefs that we have.We believe that sports can be a very productive tool and vital in teaching students how to work together as well as teaching them what it means to be a part of something bigger than themselves. We use athletics not only as something fun and entertaining but also as a way to teach them spiritual disciplines that will carry on into their adult lives.
Character
We believe in instilling in our students the character traits of Christ. Each student will be required to take Bible classes, memorize weekly/monthly scripture verses, attend daily chapel services,and areencouraged to work in a number of service projects to help them realize the joy and fulfillment that comes from being a servant.
Behavior Modification Plan
We are going to Implement school wide expectations and teach positive behaviors. Our core expectation and school motto is Respectful Attitude Meek Spirit. We will set behavioral expectations that are in line with this motto for the classroom, hallway, vehicles, and cafeteria and post these throughout the school and in all classrooms. Staff and students need to be taught and reminded of these expectations through modeling, and lessons throughout the year. This will reinforce these expectations. Every announcement will end with our school motto. Students must never forget that they are RAMS.
1. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
2. Display the character traits of Christ.
3. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
4. Show respect for all staff and students.
5. Show respect for school property and keep our school clean.
6. Accept responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes.
7. Be in your classroom and prepared to learn by 8am.
8. Take pride in doing more than the minimum.
9. Wear your proper school uniform.
10. Show your school spirit.
The introduction of peer mediators.
We will train student volunteers to mediate incidents involving their peers. For example, a peer might intercede in a situation where a student is referred to the office for being disrespectful or perhaps for using inappropriate language. At this age, it helps students to have someone who understands where they`re coming from. This allows them to feel like they have someone who can relate to them and will make it easier for the student involved in the disciplinary action to calm down quickly. Sometimes kids, simply by being able to relate to someone their own age, will be able to defuse a situation quickly.
We need to have fun with creative rewards.
Our students will earn "RAMS bucks," paper money with a picture of our school mascot, as a reward for positive behavior, like saying kind words to someone in the hallway or helping another student solve a difficult english or math problem. All students have to do is follow our Respectful Attitude Meek Spirit motto. Teachers and other staff members hand out one dollar bills. When students earn enough money, they can shop in the "Thicket" (our school store). It was in the thicket that Abraham and Isaac found their best blessing, the RAM. Our students will be rewarded for their faithfulness by receiving something from the thicket. They can buy everything from school supplies to apparel, hats, t-shirts, toys and games. I am willing to invest in this program so it is imperative that we do our best to give it a solid try and effort.
We will assign student mentors.
Students that we find that are struggling with behavior will be paired with mentor volunteers. These volunteers will be background checked teachers, parents, and church members that have a desire to help children succeed. Once a mentor has been assigned to a student the mentor will come in during school throughout the day and meet with the student one on one. This will give them an opportunity to open up and share what they're going through and whats on their mind.
Student behavior contracts.
These are customized behavior contracts that each student will be a part of creating. Each student will be asked to recognize at least 2, 3 at the most, areas that they may struggle with in the area of behavior. Included with the potential behavior struggle will be a help. Something that the student can use to help keep them focused and on track with their goal of bettering their behavior. Students will then sign the contract. They as well as the teacher will get to keep a copy. When needing to discipline teachers/staff can reference the students individual behavior contract.
Teach social and emotional skills.
The reality that I am learning is this; students simply don`t know how to act and react socially or emotionally very well. We will spend time each day having an advisory period class teaching students the proper way to handle themselves in social situations. For elementary this will occur at the teachers discretion. For middle/high school this will happening during the period of time from 2:20-3:10.
Work through minor incidents.
I want teachers to really learn and understand the difference between what warrants a "CAN" (corrective action notice) and what warrants an automatic referral. When a student misbehaves, we file a "CAN" and then follow a series of steps to address the issue i.e. the steps listed above. The first time a student doesn`t follow UBIC Academy`s motto Respectful Attitude Meek Spirit, the teacher/staff member gives the student a "CAN" and records the notice on the MySchoolWorx discipline tab. The second time the teacher might have lunch with the student. Not a silent lunch but eat lunch with the student. Open a dialogue about what is causing them to act out and review their helps from their behavior contract. At this time a teacher/staff member might want to notify the parents, as well as documenting the incident on the MySchoolWorx discipline tab. If there`s a third incident, the student is referred to the administrators office to meet with the student and phone home. If necessary they will be issued detentions, suspensions, or a dismissal.
Elevate Character Program
This new program will push kids to have a desire to improve their character on their own. It directly relates to our Behavior Modification program. Students will receive points on dojo that will place them on different character levels. The different levels areRam Finder, Summit Reacher, Mountain Climber, and Hiker. Once a students achieves one of the levels they will earn RAMS Bucks. Ram Finders will receive 100 RAMS Bucks, Summit Reachers will receive 50 RAMS Bucks, Mountain Climbers will receive 25 RAMS Bucks, and Hikers will receive 10 RAMS Bucks. Once you are a Ram Finder you will receive 10 RAMS Bucks for every 100 points you earn. This is an increase of 3 RAMS Bucks per 100 points once you`ve reached Ram Finder status.
Points will be given for:
Being at school on time 2 points
Meeting daily goals 3 points (an extra point if they do an extra goal in any one subject.)
Did not receive a CAN that day 1 point
Did homework from the previous day 1 point
The point breakdown is:
Ram Finder 700
Summit Reacher 560
Mountain Climber 480
Hiker 360

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Ubic Academy offer?

Ubic Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.

What is Ubic Academy's ranking?

Ubic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Ubic Academy?

The application deadline for Ubic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Ubic Academy located?

Ubic Academy is located in the Flomich Garden Holly Hill neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL.

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