Welcome Incoming 9th Graders and Family!   Welcome Incoming 9th Graders and Family!  

Introductions Susan Hill-Principal Kimberly Austin-Assistant Principal Dr. Samuel Martin-Dean of Students Debbie Kravitz, 9th Grade Counselor

UCHS…Where all students will graduate college and career ready!

Rising Freshmen Class of 2021 The 9th Grade Experience Innovative learning for 21st Century Graduates   Rising Freshmen Class of 2021

Description of 9th Grade Experience Purpose Empower 9th grade students to: think critically and solve authentic, societal problems. explore their identity and become leaders in their community.

Key Component #1 Personalized Instruction (including online learning platforms)

Key Component # 2 Collaborative, Problem-Based Learning

Key Component #3 Community Building and Collaboration

enrichment Weighted grades for earned honors credit. Designated honors courses for Math and Science. Honors enrichment cohorts embedded in Social Studies and English courses. Entails additional readings, assignments and projects specific to each content area. Weighted grades for earned honors credit.

Some Elective Options Based on Career Paths Arts and Communication Path: Health Services: Performing Arts Intro to Biomedical Science Orchestra Band Industrial and Engineering Technology: Choir Intro to Engineering and Design Intro to Theater 1/2 Dance Human Services: Nutrition & Wellness/General Foods 1 Visual Arts Studio Art Leadership Development: Ceramics/Sculpture AFJROTC Communications Spanish 1 or 2 / French 1 or 2 / Latin 1 or 2 Intro to Journalism Gym (*required for graduation) .

Tonight’s Community Partner College Bound

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