PALS (Parents Actively Lending Support)

At Uintah Basin Christian Academy, we believe that education is most effective when families are actively involved. Our PALS (Parents Actively Lending Support) program encourages parents and family members to serve our school community while helping keep tuition costs as low as possible.

Logging Your PALS Hours

Beginning this school year, PALS hours will no longer be submitted through Google Forms.
All families are responsible for logging their own PALS hours through the Praxi Parent Portal.
  1. Log in to your Praxi Parent Portal using the link at the top of this page.
  2. Navigate to the Volunteer section to record your volunteer hours.
  3. Submit your hours as they are completed throughout the school year.
If you do not know your Praxi login information, please contact the UBCA office at (435) 789-9332. We can provide your Parent ID and a password reset code if needed.
If you need help navigating the Parent Portal, please refer to Praxi School's Parent Portal Help Guide:
Here.

PALS Hour Requirements

Required hours are based on your family's enrollment status and are due each quarter.
Household TypeRequired Hours Per Quarter
Two-parent household with one or more Full-Time Students 7.5 Hours
One-parent household with one or more Full-Time Students 5 Hours
One- or Two-parent household with Half-Day Students 5 Hours

PALS Billing

  • PALS hours are reviewed and billed at the end of each quarter.
  • Any uncompleted hours will be billed at $25.00 per hour.

Carrying Hours Forward

Unused hours may roll forward into future quarters, but they cannot be applied to previous quarters.
PALS hours do not roll forward year to year.
Example:
  • If you complete 8 hours during Quarter 1, 1 extra hour will be applied to Quarter 2.
  • If you complete 4 hours during Quarter 1 and 10 hours during Quarter 2, the additional Quarter 2 hours cannot be used to make up the missing hour from Quarter 1.

Ways to Earn PALS Hours

There are many opportunities to earn PALS hours throughout the year, including:
  • Classroom volunteering
  • Field trips
  • School events
  • Fundraisers
  • Teacher assistance
  • Donating approved classroom or school supplies
  • Other volunteer opportunities announced by the school
Volunteer opportunities are regularly shared through:
  • The Friday Flyer
  • Remind announcements
  • Your child's teacher
  • The school office
For complete details, please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook and Policy 30, or contact the school office.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the PALS program, logging hours, or volunteer opportunities, please contact the UBCA office at (435) 789-9332. We're happy to help.