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School Calendar
CLASS OF 2020 DIPLOMA PICK UP
Date: Monday, June 15, 2020 Time: 11 am - 1 pm & 4:30 - 6:30 pm Location: UHS Auditorium Entrance
On Monday, June 15, diplomas, graduation programs, transcripts and other graduation-related materials will be available for pick up at the UHS Auditorium Entrance at the following times:
Because a diploma is an important legal document, we ask that graduates pick up their diplomas in person, and they sign that they have received it. If you are unable to be there during either of the the pick-up time windows, please contact Ms. Ferrante at Renee.Ferrante@fcps.org to arrange a time this summer to pick up your diploma.
NOTE: A parent can pick up and sign for the student's diploma if they have a written note signed by the student giving permission.
Please review the expected procedures below. We thank everyone in advance for their cooperation and look forward to seeing our Class of 2020 graduates and family members during this drive-through event.
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FINAL UNDERCLASSMAN MATERIAL RETURN
With the 2019-20 school year coming to a close, we will hold a final materials collection session for all current 9-11th grade students on Monday, June 15, from 4:30- 6:30 pm, at the Gymnasium parking loop. We ask that you review the instructions below. Please note that financial obligations will be prepared for any unreturned items.
Examples of materials to be returned to the school include:
Chromebooks:
Please review the expected procedures for material returns. We thank everyone in advance for their cooperation.
VIRTUAL PTSA MEETING
Please join us for a virtual UHS PTSA Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 pm by emailing soniambowie@gmail.com to be given access.
We will be wrapping up this year and electing the 2020-2021 Board. Come hear the latest from Principal Kehne and find out how you can be a part of the UHS PTSA this fall.
MOTOR VEHICLE FORMS
Does your student need the MVA Verification of Identity and/or School Attendance form to get their driver's permit? If so, this MVA form can be accessed HERE. Please print and complete "Section A: Applicant" of this form. Do not fill out any other section. Once both parent and student have signed the form, please scan and email the form to Noelle.Tepper@fcps.org. Forms will be completed and mailed to you in a sealed envelope with a Do Not Open sticker on the back. This envelope can only be opened by MVA personnel.
Do not drop off forms at the school or submit to any other person. This is to ensure that your form does not get overlooked. Once you submit your form, you should receive it back within a week. Unfortunately, we are unable to process and return these to you on the same day.
Please email Noelle.Tepper@fcps.org if you have any questions. Thank you.
FCPL SUMMER CHALLENGE
Check out the Summer Challenge from Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) for fun summer reading and activities. There is something for the entire family and opportunities to win prizes!
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 opportunity below, contact your counselor or email the counselor at FCVS, Anthony Driebelbies, at Anthony.Driebelbies@fcps.org.
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.
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.
COVID-19 INFORMATION FCPS is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. We are working closely with the Frederick County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health, and the Maryland State Department of Education to monitor the status of COVID-19. 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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Check for the latest scholarships on Naviance. Some deadlines are fast approaching.
The Senator Sarah Elfreth Scholarship has been extended to Monday, June 15. Students who will be enrolled part-time or full-time this fall in an undergraduate, graduate, or trade program are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, visit sarahelfreth.com/scholarships.
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.
VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Urbana High School’s virtual graduation ceremony video will broadcast again on FCPS TV via Comcast channel 18 and at fcps.org/tv on Thursday, June 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.
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.
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 MEET THE COACHES NIGHT
2020-21 Meet the Coaches Night Presentation: Each year the Coaches at Urbana High School come together to share their program’s philosophy and vision for the Student-Athletes interested in their sport. Due to our current situation, we have decided to share this experience with you virtually. Please click on the link below and take a virtual tour of our Athletic Department. Learn about our philosophy, our core values, and information you will need to be a successful Student-Athlete at Urbana High School. Please make sure to complete the informational form on slide 2. This will allow all of our coaches to begin communicating with you about important tryout dates and times.
UHS Meet the Coaches Night
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/.