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

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

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. Key Component # 2
Collaborative, Problem-Based Learning

8. Key Component #3
Community Building and Collaboration

9. 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.

10. 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) .

11. Tonight’s Community Partner
College Bound

12. Thank you for coming!
You’ve got this! We are here to support you!