Student/Family Updates

Info and Reminders:

• Please fill out the School Perceptions Parent Survey here:  https://www.schoolperceptions.com/Survey/index.php?loginId=PNPR-XXVR-FFFL-NCFL 

• Please fill out the School Perceptions Student Survey here: https://www.schoolperceptions.com/Survey/index.php?loginId=JXQZ-ZDNB-DZFX-TDPB 

• Volunteers needed for Senior Boards, November 16th

We need community volunteers to help with Senior Board Presentations on Monday, November 16, from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Seniors will submit a portfolio and give a ten minute presentation about their projects. The board will rate the project according to a rubric. Training will be provided prior to and each volunteer will serve on a board made up of teachers and volunteers. Parents are welcome to participate, although parents of seniors will not evaluate their own child’s project. This is a great opportunity for parents of younger students to get an inside view of what their student will experience when he/she becomes a senior. If you can help, please save the date and complete this Senior Boards Volunteer Sign-up form. If you have any questions, you may email me at dvaardahl@universityschools.com. Put “Senior Boards” in the subject line.  

• If you would be willing to host a student for an internship or job shadow at your place of work, please reach out to Jessie Kern.  More info from Jessie in this video:  https://youtu.be/lRPnxs6lNdY 

• Starting on 9/29, students who forgot their ID will get an option to print an ID sticker for $2 or a whole new ID (still $5).  This will help those that just left it at home and don't actually need a new ID.  Stickers must be worn for the day.

• Passing periods will be one minute longer to help with the traffic in the halls.  That also means that you need to be in the classroom when the bell rings.  I am asking teachers to record tardies for thoes not in the room when the bell rings.

• Cell phones, air pods, smart watches, and smart glasses all need to be powered off and put away.  You may use them at lunch only.  This includes passing periods - even when you have classes in the middle school.

• School starts at 8am.  Make sure on the first day to get here early enough to swing by advising and get your chrome book and ID.

• Parking still seems pretty tight this year.  Plan to be here early, or park further out and walk.  There are usually spots available in the middle school lot where I park!

• IDs must be worn at all times.  They now have your QR code printed right on them, and we will be using them to scan into the building in the mornings and after lunch.

• Freshman need to stay on campus for lunch.  You are welcome to eat in the patio, cafeteria, halls, outside on the picnic tables or at the stadium.  Just stay on campus.  Sophomors, juniors and seniors are welcome to stay as well, or you may leave campus at lunchtime. 

• Attendance is a major focus this year.  Make sure to have your parents call if you are going to miss school, and make sure to be in class and on time always!

• Seniors, make sure to stay on top of all of your graduation requirements right away.  Senior projects are much less stressful if you get them done early!

• During lunch and before and after school, please make sure to be good neighbors.  Don't cut through the apartments or other private property spaces around the school, and make sure we don't leave trash in our neighborhood.

• If you need help with job shadows or internship, reach out to Mrs. Kern.  She has tons of great contacts to share with you!

Graduation!

• I know this seems like a really long way out, but it will be here before you know it! 

• Graduation for the class of 2027 will be Friday, May 28th at 7pm in the stadium

• Graduation practice will be at 10am on Friday, May 28th

Congratulations to Kaylee Wagoner - Currently they #1 Terrier Junior Handler.  See the article about her here:  Kaylee Wagoner Article 

Good morning, University Schools friends and family,

University Schools is hosting a Career Fair on March 5th, 2027! We're looking for community volunteers who are willing to donate their time and showcase their career/trade/etc. With your help, this event will be spectacular! Please share this flyer with anyone you know who could support University Schools' Experiential Learning Program by educating students on the wide variety of careers and roles they can pursue. Below is a link to the Interest Survey where we will collect volunteers' information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of the Counselors here at University Schools!

Interest Survey:

https://forms.gle/fFMQb7uqZxzvLUJZ9