The UCAS Weekly

Do you have friends and neighbors who would benefit from UCAS's unique environment? Please invite them to attend one of our upcoming open houses to find out more about the opportunities we offer. UCAS is ranked as the #1 high school in Utah on Niche!

Our mission is to provide a quality early-college education to a diverse student population emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit in a safe, supportive, dual-campus environment. UCAS is Utah’s premier early college high school, partnered with UVU.

Open House Dates

Wednesday, Feb. 5th, 4:30-6:30

Wednesday, March 5th, 4:30-6:30

We have a fabulous team of teachers ready to help you practice and prepare for the ACT test. All Juniors will take the ACT test on March 18, 2025. To attend these free workshops, please click on the link below to register. This workshop is open to juniors and motivated 10th graders. You may choose to attend some or all of the workshops.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! (You will be connected to the live version of the newsletter first, then click on the regististration link again.)

• Feb. 8 - pretest and test prep tips with Mr. Isom, 9:00 - 1:00
• Feb. 15 - math with Mr. Binford, 9:00 - 12:00
• Feb. 22 - science with Mr. Johanson, 9:00 - 12:00
• Mar. 1 - English with Ms. Jensen, 9:00 - 12:00

Sweethearts Dance is on Friday February 14th . This is going to be a Semi-Formal dance (Sunday type dress) and the theme is Hearts and Halos. This is a girl’s choice dance. Start putting those plans together!!

Please check the lost and found located near the front desk for missing items.

Please label coats and lunchboxes with your student's name. That way we can return items to their owner instead of donating them when they have been forgotten and left behind in the lunchroom for too long.

Falcons Lift Each Other UP! is the theme of our Orem Campus Hope Week February 10-14th. Hope Squad members have been planning for a fun inspirational week. Here's what you should know:

Orem Hope Squad members will be taking Valogram orders during lunches on Feb 3,4,7,10 and 11th for $1-$5 each to be delivered during Careers classes on Feb 12th and 13th and in Advisory classes on Friday the 14th. Helium Balloons, Ring Pops, Crush Soda Drinks, and Chocolate Heart Boxes!

Activities and Theme Dress Up Days for Orem Hope Week -

Monday Feb 10th - Dress UP day (as in the movie "Up"), Post a balloon message to a friend

Tuesday Feb 11th - Dress like your Favorite Teacher, Hope Floats (Rootbeer Floats during lunch)

Wednesday Feb 12th - Wear Yellow for Suicide Awareness, Add your Handprint to our Banner

Thursday Feb 13th - Dress like a Super Hero, Join us for a Balloon game during lunch

Friday Feb 14th - Dress like your Type day, Cookie Decorating activity

Sweethearts Dance is on Friday February 14th . This is going to be a Semi-Formal dance (Sunday type dress) and the theme is Hearts and Halos. This is a girl’s choice dance. Start putting those plans together!!

UCAS Volleyball Tournament time is here! Team rosters are due to Mr. Ashman by this Friday the 31st at 1:00. Teams can have 6 - 8 players. The Tournament will begin on Monday, February 3rd

Sundance Field Trip – Please take care of any eligibility issues quickly so you can come to this amazing event!

ACT Boot Camp – Your opportunity to prepare for the upcoming ACT’s is coming. Boot camps will be held to help you get ready for the different sections. They will be held on Saturday mornings from 9-12 starting February 8th . The signup link can be found in the UCAS Newsletter

Juniors - check out Boys and Girls State opportunity. This is a chance to participate in mock legislature and qualify for scholarships unique to the organization through the American Legion. Applications for this program will include an interview. Deadline for Girls State is Feb 15 and for Boys State is sometime in March. See the linked websites or Mrs. Marcano for more information.

Detentions – There is a new updated calendar on Mrs. Fife's board. Please get your detentions taken care of. You will not be eligible for the English or PolySci field trip if you have outstanding detentions.

New Activity Center Hours - The AC will be locked at 2:30 pm. Please remember to take all of your belongings with you when you leave the AC, otherwise, you will need to wait until it is unlocked in the morning to get them.

National Honor Society (NHS) Orem - Mr. Ferlo is the advisor.

National Honor Society (NHS) Provo - Mrs. Cannon is the advisor. The club meets on Fridays at 4 pm outside the counseling office.

Technology Student Association (TSA) - Mr. Binford is the advisor, and the club will meet in Orem.

Bible Club - Mr. Schiffman's is the advisor. Meetings are held in room 11 on the Orem campus at 8:00 am on Tuesdays. The purpose of the bible club is to gain Bible knowledge, and grow closer to Jesus Christ. We seek to foster a sense of interfaith community at UCAS. We read the Bible, have civil discussions, and eat snacks.

Future Health Professionals (HOSA) - Mrs. Jensen is the advisor. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month and during 5th period advisory in Provo.

Robotics - Mrs. LaRose is the advisor, and the club will meet in Provo on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00.

Science Olympiad - Mr. Johanson will be the advisor and the club will meet on Mondays sometimes in Orem in Room 8 and other weeks in Provo in room 214. Please check with Mr. Johanson for the latest update. He plans and holds meetings when needed. Most club work will occur in small groups.

Prism - Miss Lamb and Mrs. Fife are the advisors. The club meets in Orem on Wednesdays at 4:15 pm in Room #8 on the Orem campus.

Chess Club - Ms. Bills is the advisor and meetings will be held in room 2 in Orem. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 4:30.

TTRPG - Mrs. Amosa is the advisor for this club. They meet in her room on the Orem campus on Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Dungeons & Dragons - Ms. Miller is the advisor for this club. They meet in room 205 on the Provo campus on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00.

SheTech - Ms. Miller is the advisor for this club. They meet in room 205 on the Provo campus on Mondays from 3:40 - 4:30.

Creative Writing Club - Dr. Hodson is the advisor for this club. They meet in room 204 on the Provo campus on Mondays from 3:40 - 4:40.

Students in Action - Mrs. Paz is the advisor for this club. They meet on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 on the Orem campus in Room 13.