The J-Hawk Experience!
Info you need to know for week of January 8-12!
Message from the principal
On Monday, January 8th, counselors will be working with current 11th graders during their social studies class to go over required senior courses and talk about electives and course planning. Counselors will will then come back to the Social Studies Pod on Block Day this week to meet one-on-one with 11th grade students to verify their requests.
Here is the schedule for which week your student will be scheduling:
- Current 11th graders week of January 8th
- Current 10th graders week of January 15th
- Current 9th graders week of February 12th
- Current 8th graders week of February 19th
This is a great opportunity to review interests and request courses that align with them.
As always, if there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your student’s counselor at UHS.
Last names A-E - Counselor Jill Duffield
Last names F-K - Counselor Tracy Edwards
Last names L-Q - Counselor Darlene Wagner
Last names R-Z - Counselor Eric Sackett
Sincerely,
Tim Carver
Principal
#UHSpride
#UHSwillChangeTheWorld!
Attendance.
UHS attendance - 94%
This is a reminder that if a student has an unexcused absence for any period, our automated system will be sending out a call as well as an email as means to notifying you of the absence. If you feel it is in error, please contact Mrs. Chavez in our attendance office at 457-6805.
2nd Semester Lunch Schedules
Student Announcements and Day 1/ Day 2 for the week
This week Monday, January 8th, is a Day 2. Tuesday is a Day 1. Block days are a Day 2. Friday is a Day 1.
UHS Math Lab - Improvements for 2nd semester
With our philosophy of continual improvement, we looked at our current approach to math lab to identify how to improve our process to benefit our students in learning math content. Math Lab happens six different periods during day when where is one math teacher available to provide additional support to students in math classes.
Guiding Principles
We will intervene regularly and consistently.
Math lab intervention will be based on formative assessments (In most classes formative assessments are quizzes) so we can intervene as early as possible with the information we have.
We will work with/intervene with all students who demonstrate they need or want it around the specified topic of the week.
All students who are not proficient on the formative will be assigned to math lab for the respective week and will reassess when they demonstrate they are ready or by the end of the week of intervention.
Students can self select to get additional help on the specified topic of the day.
Improvements for Math Lab Spring 2018
Who will be in math lab?
Any student who does not meet proficiency on the given formative assessment will be assigned to math lab for additional support.
Students who want additional help on the specified topic within the priority week can self select to come for more help.
Students will no longer be able to drop in during math lab for help or questions outside of the specified topic of the week.
What will be the focus of math lab?
The focus of math lab will be different each week. The first week, January 16-19 will be around Geometry quiz 4.6-4.7. The following week Algebra II will have priority, the week after will be Algebra.
Assignment to math lab will be based on formative assessments results. In most classes formative assessments are quizzes.
As always, we encourage students to ask questions in class and see their teachers before and after school whenever possible.
Upcoming UCSD Bond Referendum - Vote on February 6th
The proposed UCSD Bond Referendum plan aligns with the strongest life cycle, educational adequacy, and cost-benefit ratio quantitative results, as well as supports the preferences shared by attendees of community facility planning meetings in the spring of 2017. The $59M Bond Referendum would provide funds to build two new elementary schools, build an addition to Webster Elementary or UHS as needed for future enrollment growth, and accelerate the timeline for building a new high school fitness center. The plan optimizes school resources, creates equity throughout the district, enhances technology and security, and provides greater 21st century spaces and learning opportunities for all K-12 students.
Community Meeting: The next Community Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 23,
2018, at 6:30pm at the UHS Media Center. We’d like to encourage as many people to
attend as possible in order to learn about the bond referendum.
Website: The website now has a PDF of the Absentee Ballot Request Form posted at the
bottom of all 12 pages within the dedicated Bond Referendum section of the site that can
be accessed by going to Urbandaleschools.com/vote or via QuickLinks. Note: Absentee
Ballot Request Forms are due to the Polk County ElecOons Office by Friday, January 26,
2018—this is earlier than in previous years as there have been a few changes for 2018.
Vote: We encourage everyone to learn more about the bond referendum in order to make an informed decision on election day and be sure to VOTE on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
MLK Day - Monday, January 15th - No School
Additional Urbandale City Pool parking spots to be included at Lions Park
Remember from school nurse regarding PE excusals
Physician notes may be faxed to 457-6808, attention Brenda Ness, School Nurse
UHS Student Clubs & Organizations...get involved!
UHS Writing Lab open!
The lab is open Monday afternoons from 3:15-4:00pm; Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:00-7:45am; and Thursday afternoons from 2:15-3:00 in the English Pod on the 2nd floor.
All students are encouraged to come. There will be at least one English teacher there.
UHS Athletics and Activities for the week! Go J-Hawks!!
Shout Outs
UHS Best Buddies to host talent show!
UHS bowlers sweep Dowling! Girls basketball go 2-0 in January!
Great job, J-Hawks!
UHS Show Choir set for first competetition at Linn-Mar on Saturday!
Learning around UHS
Mr. Pederson's photography students set up for final in Photography class
Mr. Sonntag's Physical Science students prep for lab
Mr. Sonntag leads students in Physical Science lab
Mr. Kimble's 1st semester 3D Art provides mini-golf hole during finals!
Mrs. Cicero's class chooses cabinets for 2nd semester projects
Principles of Engineering create marble sorters!
Bond Referendum Community Forum
In addition to attending school meetings and events January and early February, Urbandale CSD will be hosting a Community Forum for our district and community members to learn more about the 2018 Bond Referendum and ensure all questions are answered regarding the referendum vote on February 6th.
Please plan on attending the following Community Forum:
- Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UHS Media Center (enter through Media Center doors)
We will also be live streaming the Community Forum with the help of our Activities team. Click this link to view the livestream on Tuesday, 1/23/18.
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018, 06:30 PM
Urbandale High School, Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, Feb 5, 2018, 04:00 PM
Urbandale High School, Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
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Urbandale High School
Website: http://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/urbandale-high-school/
Location: 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Phone: (515) 457-6800
Twitter: @UHS_UCSD
Tim Carver, Principal
Email: carvert@urbandaleschools.com
Website: http://www.urbandaleschools.com/directory/tim-carver/
Location: 7111 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA, United States
Phone: 515-457-6801
Twitter: @TimPCarver