UCS Secondary Virtual Academy
October 31, 2023
Please see https://uticak12.org/UCS_Virtual_Academy for more information.
Virtual Junior High School: 8:10AM-3:01PM
Virtual High School: 7:20 AM-2:11 PM
Building for the Future
Update – Heritage Junior High/Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies Building Study
Parents, please see the following update from Mr. Monroe:
Utica Community Schools is committed, in partnership with the community, to empower students to positively transform their future and the world. We strive to prepare students for success beyond UCS, focusing on their education and safety today, and ensuring our schools are meeting student needs both now and in the future.
This commitment requires us to constantly review the use of our physical resources, to make certain our buildings are functioning safely and effectively and meeting the needs of the students and families in our community.
As we shared during last year’s Safety and Success Bond election, we are taking a long term approach to our facility needs. This study is based on:
- Safety
- Age of the Facility
- Enrollment Patterns and Trends
This study includes a comprehensive look at the future of the shared site for Heritage Junior High School and the Gene L. Klida for International Studies. This was a need identified during both our strategic planning process and community surveys about future facility improvements. Heritage Junior High School and GLK-UAIS have been sharing a facility for the past 16 years. During that time, enrollment and building needs at Heritage and GLK-UAIS have experienced significant changes.
The district’s long-standing citizens’ committee – the Enrollment Distribution Advisory Committee – began to look at this issue in the spring. Their input will be considered along with enrollment projections, building needs assessments from our auxiliary services department, the efficient use of district resources, and making sure our students have access to programs and experiences that will empower their future.
Additional information is available through a Fact Sheet on this website: https://www.uticak12.org/buildingforthefuture. You can also share your thoughts and questions here: http://www.uticak12.org/feedback. A final determination on the future of this site is expected in November.
Safe, secure, and educationally vibrant schools remain a priority. We also recognize that change can be difficult. By working in partnership, we can position our district to continue supporting student success for today’s students and our future generations.
Student Handbook
Utica Community Schools Handbook is available online at: filedownload.ashx (uticak12.org). Important information within the handbook includes: Our K-12 Approach, Creating a Winning Team, School Safety, Health and Wellness, Technology, Bus Transportation, Attendance and Student Success, Student Code of Conduct, and Non-Discrimination Policy.
Care Solace
Our school district is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with Care Solace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or your family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/utica
Below is a link to a welcome letter and additional information:
UCS Mobile App
New this year is a UCS mobile app. The app is available within Google Play and the App Store.
Virtual Library Card
Welcome to the UCS Virtual Library Card. Students will need to have your UCS Virtual Library Card number and PIN with you to access any of the resources on this page.
Each resource will require you to login with your Virtual Library Card number and PIN. You can access the login by selecting the Virtual Library Card icon on your ClassLink page or https://mlc.overdrive.com/account/ozone/sign-in?forward=%2F&showIdcSignUp=false
Attendance
Please notify your child's home school if you child will be out of class within 24 hours. Time out of class that is unreported is recorded as an unexcused absence.
Virtual Academy Tips
Login and be on time to class with your camera on
Actively participate in classes
Attendance policy applies to the virtual academy as well
Staff is here to help support- virtual teachers, school counselors, and administrators