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University City High School Freshman. Learning. Center Innovative Learning Experience For 21 st Century

University City High School Freshman. Learning. Center Innovative Learning Experience For 21 st Century Graduates Believe in

What is the 9 th Grade Experience? The UCHS Freshman Learning Center program empowers

What is the 9 th Grade Experience? The UCHS Freshman Learning Center program empowers every ninth grader to: ● Explore his/her identity ○ Gain knowledge and build leadership skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field as well as in life. ● Think critically ○ Engage in opportunities to problem-solve authentic, real-world challenges. Believe in

Key Component # 1 Collaborative, Problem-Based Learning Exploring societal issues in order to problem-solve

Key Component # 1 Collaborative, Problem-Based Learning Exploring societal issues in order to problem-solve and arrive at real-world solutions. Believe in

Key Component #2 Personalized Instruction Our teachers meet students where they are -and develop

Key Component #2 Personalized Instruction Our teachers meet students where they are -and develop a personalized learning strategy to take them where they want to go. Believe in

Key Component # 3 Building Community The ninth grade hallway is designed to foster

Key Component # 3 Building Community The ninth grade hallway is designed to foster community and facilitate collaboration among students. Believe in

Enrichment ● Honors courses are available in all core subject areas: ○ Honors Biology,

Enrichment ● Honors courses are available in all core subject areas: ○ Honors Biology, Lit/Comp, World History ○ Honors math courses based on current achievement level ● Grades are weighted toward Grade Point Average. Believe in

Elective Options Based on Career Paths Arts and Communication: Health Services: Performing Arts Science

Elective Options Based on Career Paths Arts and Communication: Health Services: Performing Arts Science Orchestra Band Science: Choir Dance Theater Engineering Visual Arts Studio Art Development: Intro to Biomedical Computer Coding Engineering: Intro to Believe in Leadership AFJROTC Communications Intro to Journalism Latin Spanish / French /

Upcoming Dates: February 23 8 th Grade Visits to UCHS March 6 Elective Course

Upcoming Dates: February 23 8 th Grade Visits to UCHS March 6 Elective Course Registration at Brittany Woods (8125 Groby Road) Believe in

Questions? Mrs. Susan Hill , Principal shill@ucityschools. org, 314 -290 -4101 Dr. Samuel Martin

Questions? Mrs. Susan Hill , Principal shill@ucityschools. org, 314 -290 -4101 Dr. Samuel Martin , Dean of Students stmartin@ucityschools. org, 314 -290 -4104 Mrs. Deborah Kravitz , School Counselor dkravitz@ucityschools. org, 314 -290 -4123 Mr. Michael Daly , Instructional Team Leader for 9 th Grade mdaly@ucityschools. org, 314 -290 -4100 Believe in