Golden Bear News: Oct 18, 2024

Dear UAHS students and families,

At UAHS, our vision is to prepare students to serve, lead, and achieve success in their own unique ways. Since success varies for each individual, we offer a range of approaches to support our students. Earning a high school diploma is the first step toward a bright future, and every student has the opportunity to develop essential skills through our Profile of an Engaged Learner, integrated into every class.

We also provide a wide array of courses and programs, allowing students to customize their high school experience to fit their personal interests and goals. Watch this video to learn more about the programs we offer to support student success beyond graduation.

Make it a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Andrew C. Theado

Principal

Our Mission: Challenge and support every student, every step of the way.

• Oct 22 ~ Lunch & Learn: Resume Writing Workshop for UAHS Students, Period 4 & Period 5
  Register here:
• Oct 24 ~ Bear Essentials Community Shopping Hours, 3:30pm-4:30pm at UAHS
  Note: Use Zollinger entrance. No returns or exchanges.

• Oct 24 ~ Senior Financial Aid Meeting, 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Performing Arts Center
  

• Oct 25 ~ PSAT Make-Up, 8:00am-12:00pm (location TBD)
  

• Oct 27 ~ Orchestra Spooktacular Concert, 2:00-3:30pm in the Performing Arts Center
  

• Oct 29 ~ Facilities Master Planning Phase Two Community Kickoff, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Jones Middle School, 2100 Arlington Ave

• Oct 30 ~ Facilities Master Planning Phase Two Community Kickoff, 9:00am-10:30am at the Graf Center, 2020 Builders Place

• Oct 30 ~ Fall Band Concert, 7:30pm-9:00pm in the Performing Arts Center

• Oct 31-Nov 2 ~ Fall Play, 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Black Box
  

• Nov 1 ~ Deadline for Online Graduation Orders: https://view.vidreach.io/q/HPjfaVl3
  

Dawson (a workforce placement company) will be hosting a Resume Writing Workshop for UAHS students on Tuesday, October 22 during 4th and 5th period lunch. Students should register using this link by 3:00pm Monday, October 21 so appropriate materials and space can be reserved. The session will take place near the College and Career Center. Students should bring their lunch and resume!

Nearly 10 years ago, the Upper Arlington community began working together to plan for the future of our schools, leading to a new high school and all new or renovated elementary schools. Now, it’s time to come together again — to determine the best path forward for the aging middle schools and Burbank Early Childhood School. Join us for the community kickoff to phase two of facilities master planning:

• Tuesday, October 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Jones Middle School, 2100 Arlington Avenue

• Wednesday, October 30 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Graf Center, 2020 Builders Place

UAHS Student Council is working with the high school Social Studies Department to create an event to honor our community veterans this November. We need your help to make these connections happen. We’re looking for active or retired service members within our staff, families, friends, and community. We’ve set aside Thursday, November 14, 2024 to hold this event. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for our guests. We’ll pair these individuals with our social studies classes, so the service members can share their experiences and students can ask questions in a smaller setting. Please complete the following form if you are an active or retired service member or if you know of a service member we can contact. We’d love to hear from you!

For a second year, the district is partnering with the Tri-Village Packers (TVP), a group of community volunteers who work to reduce food insecurity in Upper Arlington. Families with UA students can register throughout October and early November to receive grocery items that supplement their pantries during the upcoming Thanksgiving break. This is not a Thanksgiving meal but support to offset food insecurity by providing breakfast and lunch items during the extended break from school. Last year, TVP provided food for more than 90 students during Thanksgiving break, and we believe there will be a greater need this year.

Thanksgiving TVP Flyer

Registration Form

We invite you to join us for regular conversations about key topics at Upper Arlington High School. Whether you choose to actively participate, listen in, or catch the recording later, it's a great way to stay connected and informed about what's happening at UAHS.

Family Connection Webinars 2024-2025 (Topics subject to change)

• September 18 - State Report Card Review (Recording)
• October 9 - Preparing Students to be Successful Post-High School (Recording)
• November 13 - Challenging and Supporting Students: Rigor and Interventions at UAHS
• December 11 - Innovation and Engagement
• January 15 - Academic Scheduling for 2025-2026
• February 12 - Program of Studies Review
• March 12 - Senior End-of-Year Information
• April 9 - Summer 2025 Academic Options

Click HERE for important senior dates and information.

Click the following link for the 2024-25 Senior Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19yBO1cAvOhpYQW5QHep_g31uR3zelNGUZqgTRJ9_0IA/edit?usp=sharing

Attendance is a critical component to learning. Students need to show up in order to take full advantage of the education programs we offer. Student and parents/guardians will be notified of the unexcused absences. Consequences (detention) may be assigned for each unexcused absence. Be sure to check your attendance each day to ensure it is accurate.

In order to streamline the absence reporting process, we ask that parents/guardians leave a voicemail on the attendance line (614-487-5213), or complete the Absence Notification Form available on the high school website and on the Upper Arlington City Schools APP. We will no longer accept emails. By using the Absence Notification Form, we are able to organize and record absence requests in a more efficient manner. Note that the form will collect your email address, which we will use to verify the request, so please use an email address that is on file in PowerSchool. Additionally, parents/guardians should follow the instructions in the online form to submit Pre-Planned Absence Requests.

A Planned Absence Excuse Form should be printed, signed and turned in to the Attendance Secretary in the Main Office at least 10 days in advance, when possible.

If a parent/guardian submits an Absence Notification Form or calls Attendance at 614-487-5213 to inform the office that their student needs to be dismissed during the day, they will receive an e-hallpass (EHP) to leave class at the designated time. The student can use the EHP to notify their teacher of the dismissal and then should come to the Attendance Office to sign out before leaving.

Please submit your medical notes to uahsattendance@uaschools.org. In order for attendance hours to not accumulate towards habitual absence triggers, medical documentation is needed.

Announcements for the current week are available on the high school website.

Online form for absences (no longer accept emails)

Email if you’ve stopped receiving communication from us

The Daily Bell Schedule and Modified Bell Schedules (Early Dismissal & Two-Hour Delay)

Links to the District Calendars, the UAHS Calendar and the UAHS Athletic calendars

Our webpage with community service options and the link to enter hours

The website for school portraits, club photos, senior class photo

Use LightSpeed Parent Portal Support Page to monitor your student’s internet activity

2024-25 Program of Studies including courses descriptions, academic options, graduation requirements, awards, etc.

The form to report a concern related to safety, bullying, harassment, etc.

The link to purchase season passes for UAHS athletic events

How to Get Help at the high school and familytechhelp@uaschools.org for families with tech support questions or situations