UDHS Weekly Message

Dear Upper Darby High School Community,

Happy New Year! As we enter 2025, I am delighted to share that our staff and students have embraced this new year with energy and determination. Today, our students completed their Keystone Exams and begin their final exams (schedule below). Their dedication and hard work in the classroom are truly commendable. I encourage you to continue providing them with the support and encouragement they need to finish strong during these final days of exams.

Looking ahead, January 21st marks the start of the second semester. Students will receive their new schedules soon, ensuring they are prepared and ready to hit the ground running on Tuesday, January 21st.

During the first week of the new semester, we will hold class meetings with all grade levels to reflect on the achievements and challenges of the first half of the school year. These meetings will also provide an opportunity to set meaningful goals for the second semester. As part of this reflection, we will share a special highlight reel, showcasing the wonderful and exciting events that have defined our school community over the past semester.

As we look ahead to the second semester, we are filled with hope and excitement for the incredible learning opportunities and memorable experiences that lie ahead for our students. Together, we will continue to foster an environment where every student can grow, thrive, and reach their fullest potential.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support in making Upper Darby High School a place where excellence and opportunity come to life for our students

All medication shall be accompanied by a completed Medication Administration Consent and Licensed Prescriber’s Medication Order Form, or other written communication from the licensed prescriber.

All medication shall be brought to the nurse’s office, (or the main office if the nurse is in another building), by the parent/guardian or by another adult designated by the parent/guardian. All medication shall be stored in the original pharmacy-labeled container and kept in a locked cabinet designated for storage of medication.

Nonprescription medication must be delivered in its original packaging and labeled with the student’s name.

Prescription medication shall be delivered in its original packaging and labeled with:

1. Name, address, telephone and federal DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) number of the pharmacy.
   
2. Student’s name.
   
3. Directions for use (dosage, frequency and time of administration, route, special instructions).
   
4. Name and registration number of the licensed prescriber.
   
5. Prescription serial number.
   
6. Date originally filled.
   
7. Name of medication and amount dispensed.
   
8. Controlled substance statement, if applicable.

Keystone Make Ups, Final Exams, Final Exam Make Ups

• Thursday 1/16 Students will take finals during Block 2 and 4 (90 minute Blocks). Blocks 1 and 3 will be 30 minutes each.
• Keystone Make Up Exams will continue on Thursday, 1/16 in the UDHS Library. Students should report directly to the library if they receive an email for a Keystone Make Up ExamIf a student misses a Final Exam, due to taking a Keystone Exam, they can make up their final exam one of two ways:

• Friday, 1/17 - 9:45 - No transportation is provided on this day - with the exception of students taking AP exams. Students should be at their bus stop at 6:50 for a 7:30 exam and 8:50 for a 9:15 exam. Students can also ride the bus home 9:45 departure and 11:45 departure.

• No Special Programs on Friday 1/17. - See our school website for the the full schedule

• Tuesday, 1/21 - Students who have missed a final, should speak with their teachers about making it up on this day.

Students and Parents, please follow the instruction in the attachments below to download the Crisis-Go app to stay well-informed if our school has to initiate the Crisis-Go app. The district does an excellent job of providing updates every 10 minutes in the event the app has to be initiated. This will help all students and parents stay informed of what is talking place.