Opportunities At Uplift Summit

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could eat lunch with an incoming student I would tell them that if you desire to succeed that there is so many opportunities at Uplift Summit that is available. There's teachers who want to help you, who encourage you to seek them after school or during their conference periods. Everyone, including the administrators, encourage students to become “scholars”, people who seek knowledge instead of grades. To reach above what's in the classroom and looking forward to going to class. There's all types of students at summit: students who will bring you down with them, scholars who look above and challenge you to surpass them, to compete with, and ultimately help you when you're struggling. Uplift Summit is a school of opportunity, with resources

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