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School Calendar
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Urbana Families:
We were honored yesterday to display a sign for each member of the Class of 2020. Although many seniors retrieved their signs, those signs not retrieved by this afternoon are being gathered and will be available at diploma pick-up on June 15. We’ll have morning and late afternoon pick-up times available. Detailed information will be in next Friday’s Hawk News.
This week will be a busy one. Our virtual graduation will be initially broadcast Thursday afternoon. Details regarding the airings of our graduation are noted below.
We appreciate our students’ final push in the last days of the school year. Students have Monday and Tuesday to complete and submit assignments.
Underclassmen will return school materials next Wednesday through Friday as noted in our calendar above.
Parents, if you have not yet indicated whether you would like your child to receive a traditional letter grade for term 4, please refer to the emails from your child’s teachers which were sent approximately May 14. Please note that FCPS is requiring that parents choose their child’s grade report format by June 10. If a student receives a P or and I-COL for their term 4 grade, the term 3 grade becomes the final course grade. If a student opts for a traditional letter grade, that grade will be averaged with the term 3 grade to calculate the final grade. Remember, only final grades (not term grades) are listed on transcripts.
Best wishes for a safe and happy weekend,
Dave Kehne, Principal
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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
FCPS is providing multiple opportunities for families and the community to view this year's virtual graduation ceremony. The school system will share each ceremony via FCPS social media platforms and over FCPS TV, as well as from a link on each high school's webpage.
Urbana High School’s virtual graduation ceremony video will broadcast on FCPS TV via Comcast channel 18 and at fcps.org/tv on Thursdays, June 11 and 18, at 2 pm.
The public may also stream the UHS virtual graduation ceremony video via FCPSMaryland YouTube, @FCPSMaryland Twitter and FCPS Maryland Facebook sites.
In addition, the Frederick County Government and the Weinberg Center will celebrate 2020 graduates.
The Frederick County Government's high-definition Channel 19 will broadcast the UHS virtual graduation ceremony video with closed captioning on Saturday, June 13, and Monday, June 15, at 4:30-6 pm.
The Weinberg Center marquee will display "Congratulations Class of 2020" and Urbana High School on Thursday, June 18. The Weinberg will update the marquee by 10 am daily and leave the name until 9 am the following day so graduates can stop by for photos. John Healey, executive theater manager at the Weinberg, said, "This is just a small gesture we can provide to recognize the accomplishments of the 2020 graduates." For more information from the Weinberg Center, please visit weinbergcenter.org/2020-graduation-recognition/.
FCPS is also purchasing USB drives with each school's ceremony to issue to graduates as a keepsake.
For other information, please visit fcps.org/Class Of 2020.
P.E. LOCKER ITEM PICK UP
Urbana High School will hold a Physical Education Belongings Pick Up on Monday, June 8, from 12 - 2 pm in the Gymnasium Parking Lot.
Students must fill out the Locker Room Belongings Retrieval Form by Sunday, June 7, at 5 pm in order to have their belongings available for pick up. This form was originally made available to all P.E. students on Monday, June 1.
Please review the following expected procedures for pick up:
Thank you for your cooperation in making this an efficient process for all by completing the form by the required date and following expected procedures listed above.
UNDERCLASSMAN MATERIAL RETURN
With the 2019-20 school year coming to a close, we will be collecting materials from all current 9-11th grade students on June 10, 11, & 12. Please review the instructions and schedule below.
Examples of materials to be returned to the school include:
Chromebooks:
Material Return Schedule:
The Location for Material Return is as follows:
Please review the expected procedures below for material return. We thank everyone in advance for their cooperation.
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
For students interested in High School Based and Open Campus Dual Enrollment courses for the 2020/2021 School Year, please view the following presentations:
* UHS Dual Enrollment Student Information * High School Based DE Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Lty8QWwdk * Open Campus DE Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoE0F66No_k
Students who selected one or more High School Based Dual Enrollment courses on your 20-21 registration survey – School Counselors are in the process of reviewing registration lists and making plans for next year. In order to be eligible for a seat in a High School Based Dual Enrollment course(s) you must do the following by June 17:
School counselors will review grade 11 cumulative GPAs, English 10 MCAP scores and math course final grades to check for exemption status. They will also review AP Calc BC Exam scores for students registered for MATH 285 – Calculus III.
Questions? Please contact: Amanda McGrath, Assistant Principal Amanda.McGrath@fcps.org 240-236-7674 or Mardy Holt, School Counselor Mardy.Holt@fcps.org 240-236-7625
VIRTUAL SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
The FCPS Frederick County Virtual School (FCVS) oversees virtual courses for high school credit. If you have questions about the application process for the virtual learning opportunities below, contact your counselor or email the counselor at FCVS, Anthony Driebelbies, at Anthony.Driebelbies@fcps.org.
2020 SUMMER SESSION LEARNING: Course offerings are restricted to a modified Partially Online Summer Session (POSS) Model due to COVID-19 social distancing precautions.
Find details and registration materials at education.fcps.org/fcvs/ by selecting "Summer Session Learning Options." See "High School" or "Middle School" (based on your current level) to access the correct packet.
Deadline: Completed forms must be turned in before 3 pm, Thursday, June 11. Please note that current Urbana High School students should submit forms directly to our UHS Registrar at AnnMarie.Kline@fcps.org. Students currently in 8th grade should submit forms to their middle school.
Do not delay! Enrollment is limited: Classes are "first come, first served" so the earlier you get the forms in the better. (The Health/Fitness course is currently closed.)
2020-2021 VIRTUAL SCHOOL LEARNING: Virtual Outside of School (VOS)
Find details and registration materials at education.fcps.org/fcvs/ by selecting "School Year Learning Options."
Current Urbana High School students should submit forms directly to our UHS Registrar at AnnMarie.Kline@fcps.org. Students currently in 8th grade should submit forms to their middle school.
Do not delay! Enrollment is limited.
CTC PROGRAM
The FCPS Career & Technology Center (CTC) is now accepting 2nd round applications (online applications only) for the programs listed below. All other CTC programs have been filled with a waiting list for the 2020-2021 School Year.
Programs that ARE ACCEPTING 2nd Round Applications: * Advanced Floral Design * Agribusiness * Digital Design & Printing Methods * Landscaping
Programs that are accepting WAITLIST ONLY Applications: * Teacher Academy (applying for waitlist only) * Auto Body (applying for waitlist only) * Automotive Tech (applying for waitlist only)
Click Here To Apply or visit education.fcps.org/ctc/ for more information.
*Please note that program acceptance for 2nd round applications will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, the shadowing requirement for 2nd round applications has been waived.
MEDIA CENTER
Need to see what items you have borrowed from the UHS media center? Click HERE for instructions. Thank you!
EXAM REVIEW BOOK DRIVE
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Do you have any AP, IB, SAT, or other exam review books that you no longer want or need? If so, consider donating them to ApCYCLE!
ApCYCLE is a student-led organization aiming to provide disadvantaged students across Maryland with access to exam review books to allow for greater success in their college-level exams and futures. Last year, students at Urbana High donated over 30 books, which directly benefited Baltimore City Public Schools; this year, we can double that number with your help!
To learn more, visit apcycledonate.weebly.com. See the flyer: ApCYCLE
YEARBOOKS
New for UHS: Digital Yearbooks!
Due to the current pandemic, our yearbook printing plant was closed for several weeks which delayed production of our printed yearbooks. Despite this, UHS has negotiated a virtual yearbook at no additional charge to each student who has already purchased a yearbook.
PlusOne App The virtual yearbook is available on mobile devices (smartphones, iPads, etc.) via a free app called PlusOne by Herff Jones. After downloading the app, log in using student name and student ID number.
How long will the digital yearbook be available? The virtual yearbook will remain online at least until hard copies have been made available at UHS for distribution. All students should now have online access at this time.
Will I still get my printed yearbook? How? Yes! As soon as we receive printed yearbooks at UHS, we will work out a plan to make yearbooks available safely, and as efficiently as possible. UHS will follow all social distancing requirements in effect at the time.
Yearbook questions? Contact Kristin.Johnson@fcps.org.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For general technical support, FCPS has provided family resources, including Schoology support at:
UHS User Support Specialist, Michelle Brammer, will be the point of contact for all other technology support including:
Ms. Brammer is available via email (Michelle.Brammer@fcps.org) Monday-Friday, 8 am - 3 pm, to provide technical support.
COVID-19 INFORMATION FCPS is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. To keep the community informed on this matter, FCPS posts related information and updates online at fcps.org/update. You are encouraged to visit the FCPS site for answers to frequently asked questions and information about actions you can take to promote good health. In addition, the following are reliable resources for COVID-19 updates:
Frederick County Government's COVID Dashboard (new) Frederick County Health Department Maryland Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Governor's COVID-19 Pandemic: Orders and Guidance
NOTES FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE
1) Attention parents of current juniors (rising seniors). The senior brag sheet is available in Naviance for all current juniors. This is a required task of all students who wish to have their counselor write them a letter of recommendation for a four-year university. In addition, the counseling office uses this document to aid in writing all letters of recommendation. We would ask that students review and slowly work on completing this assignment by the end of term four at the latest. If you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor.
2) The Counseling Office has posted a needs assessment on Naviance for all students. We are asking some basic wellness questions and using it as a chance to get feedback on what our office can do to aid students while in remote learning. If your child has not completed the assessment, please have them complete it in the near future in order to help the counseling office provide support for those that need it.
3) All seniors should update their "college I'm attending" in Naviance upon finalizing their college choice. We use this screen to know where to send final transcripts at the end of the school year. Students can finalize their choice by logging into Naviance and navigating to the "Colleges" menu. Once inside the Colleges menu, they can go to "College I'm Applying To" which allows students to designate the "College I'm Attending." You would select that college and hit save.
FCC VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
FCC will be hosting an Admissions Virtual Information Session on Monday, June 8, from 6:30-7:30 pm. All students and parents are welcome. There will be information presented on Admissions and the Enrollment Steps, Placement Testing, Counseling & Advising, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and Disability Services. Throughout the event, guests are able to submit questions in a chat box and there will be staff on hand to answer those questions.
Students and parents are able to register for the event at: eventbrite.com/e/free-fcc-admissions-virtual-information-session-registration-106047607248
SCHOLARSHIPS
Check for the latest scholarships on Naviance. Some deadlines are fast approaching.
The Maryland PTA is offering a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior who is planning to attend college and pursue a career in Maryland public schools. Applications are available on Naviance. Completed applications and all attachments are due by Monday, June 29.
Frederick Community College Scholarships will be handled differently this year. Students will complete all applications using FCC's online platform at frederick.edu/foundationscholarships. Once on that page, students should scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Fall Semester Scholarship Application. Applications are accepted April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020.
Scholarship Updates:
Students can only apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. Students can upload transcripts (official or unofficial), letters of recommendation, and other required documents directly into the system.
To Apply:
For more information and any questions, please contact Michael Thornton, scholarship program manager, at mthornton@frederick.edu.
For up-to-the-minute senior news, follow the UHS Senior Class on Twitter at twitter.com/uhsseniorclass.
SENIOR FCPS GOOGLE ACCOUNTS
Attention Seniors! At the end of the school year, you will no longer be able to access your FCPS Google account. If you want to save any files from your Google Drive, please follow these instructions: How To Take Your Google Files With You.
Be sure to save documents by Wednesday, June 17.
Urbana High School’s virtual graduation ceremony video for the Class of 2020 will broadcast on FCPS TV via Comcast channel 18 and at fcps.org/tv on Thursdays, June 11 and 18, at 2 pm. More viewing options above - following the Principal's message.
SAFE & SANE NEWS
Class of 2020 Senior T-Shirts - Just $20 and easy online ordering.
FROM THE CHORAL DEPARTMENT
Students and families involved or interested in F-Wing news:
The Urbana HS Choral Department would like to stay in touch with you over the summer! Please follow the link below to complete a short Google Form so that you can stay on top of all current news, announcements, and other important information as things continue to change in this unprecedented time. We invite all interested parties to sign up; your student does not need to be currently enrolled in a choir or F-Wing class or ensemble!
Link: Google Sign Up Form
VIRTUAL BASKETBALL CAMP
Dear Basketball Community,
As it stands right now our 2020 Urbana Basketball Camp is cancelled. We are incredibly disappointed that we won’t get to see all of our campers in what is truly the best week of the summer for our basketball program. At this time we would like to offer a different opportunity for all young basketball players. Players of all ages, gender, and ability are welcome to become a part of our FREE 2020 Virtual Camp Experience. We will be offering a virtual camp for anyone interested July 13-17. If we are able to have any in person basketball camp/training experiences this summer we will certainly keep you updated. If you would like to participate in the 2020 Urbana Virtual Basketball Camp all you need do is fill out the Google Form below with your name and email. Please see the Urbana Basketball Camp 2020 flyer for additional information about the unique and awesome opportunities the virtual camp will offer.
Google Form to register for the camp is linked below: 2020 Urbana Virtual Basketball Camp Registration
UHS FIELD HOCKEY
2020 High School Field Hockey at Urbana Tryouts: August 12 and August 13 Time: 7-10 am on UHS Field Hockey Field
All players will need to turn in tryout paperwork (FCPS website under athletics) on Tuesday, August 11, at 6 pm, followed by a pre-season player/parent meeting in the UHS Media Center.
UHS ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Follow the Hawks schedule, roster, events and photos all in one place: urbanahawksathletics.com/.
Urbana High School
Address: 3471 Campus Drive Ijamsville, MD 21754
Phone: 240-236-7600 Fax: 240-236-7601
Website: http://education.fcps.org/uhs/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fcpsmaryland
Principal: David.Kehne@fcps.org
Assistant Principal(s): Marcus.Allen@fcps.org Ashley.Fisher@fcps.org Rebecca.Hackett@fcps.org Amanda.McGrath@fcps.org Mark.Wolcott@fcps.org