• School District Calendar with scheduled student early dismissals,  holidays, and staff-only days;

• School District Academic Calendar with standardized testing dates, marking periods, and report card distribution days;

UCHS 2008-09 Calendar 

• May 30th is the application deadline for the Summer Bridge Program.  Apply online here.
• Ninth Grade Student Orientation: Wed. 8/27 10 AM - 1 PM
• First Day for all Students: Thu. 9/4 at 7:45 AM
• Fall Back-to-School Night
• College Fair (sponsored by City Year)
• Parent Report Card Conference: Wed. Dec. 17th
• Community Meetings, dates TBA
• Monthly School Advisory Council meetings, dates TBA
• Fall Athletic Calendar (PDF)

>> more, see archive

For 2007-2008:

• UCHS Class of 2008 Commencement Ceremony held Monday June 16th at 9:00 AM at Temple University's McGonigle Hall, Broad St. & Montgomery Ave.

• National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6 PM Wednesday, May 28th

• GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceuticals presentation to students 5/23/08

• School & Community Meeting at UCHS from 6-8 PM on Monday, May 19th 
  • Learn about the school's status and Adequate Yearly Progress(AYP) level of Corrective Action II
  • Learn about the School Improvement Plan
  • Share ideas on interventions and strategies
  • Identify issues, concerns, and solutions that address our school needs
  • also serves as May's School Advisory Council meeting

• Advanced Placement  (AP) Exam Schedule (PDF format, MS Word format): between Monday May 5th through Thursday May 22nd, contact Dr. Janowitz

• School District Public Meeting (PDF format) to review school progress in the EMO/Restructured Region
  • Location: Ben Franklin High School at 550 N. Broad St.
  • Attend either: Thursday, 5/1/08  from 3:00-4:30 PM OR Friday, 5/2/08 from 8:30-10:00 AM

• PSSA Science testing begins Tuesday April 28th, 2008

• The 2009 Summer Bridge Program for incoming freshmen students is beginning this summer.  Find out more and submit an application here.
• Parents & Guardians: Register now to check on your child's progress anytime, anywhere! FamilyNet gives families access to their children's progress data, report card grades, attendance, test scores, and customized instructional resources. You will be required to enter your student's ID and your valid email address. The student ID can be found on the Parent Location card or report card.

• Letters from Principal Irvin to Students, Parents & Guardians for 2008-2009:
  • 8/15/08 (PDF, MS Word format)

• Congratulations to students earning higher education acceptances, awards & scholarships including:
  • Gates Millennium Scholarship winner!
  • ACE mentor program scholarship winners!
  • Univ. of Penn. Volunteers in Public Service scholarship winners!

• School District News & Events, including press releases

• Philadelphia Public School Notebook, an independent education newspaper

>> more, see archive

For 2007-2008:

• Letters from Principal Irvin to Students, Parents & Guardians:
  
  • 4/14/08 (PDF, MS Word format)
• Asst. UCHS Football Coach (Boys) position open for 2008-09, applicants should follow School District policy and "Bridge" regulations, contact Principal Irvin by 5/30/08, Posted: 5/19/08.
• Summer programs & opportunities: including internet tutoring, reading lists, summer enrichment and summer school
• Congratulations to the UCHS Class of 2008! Thanks to State Senator Vincent Hughes for delivering the commencement address.
• Congratulations to 20 UCHS students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on May 28th! thanks to Ms. Kousoumbos and other staff for organizing the event
• Faculty & Staff: submit extracurriculuar activity proposals for 2008-2009 school year to Ms. Beck by Friday 6/13/08
• Congratulations to Ms. Kousombos & her Social Studies class for earning the Participation Award at the 2008 Student Voices Civics Fair
• Kudos to the Advanced Placement  (AP) students who completed a total of 72 AP exams and Dr. Janowitz & the AP teachers who administered 10 AP exams (PDF format, MS Word format)
• University City High School was selected for the PA Classrooms for the Future grant program on 5/8/08: includes an upgrade of approx. four classrooms with new technology, two classroom sets of laptop computers, and required teacher training
• Free physical exams will be given to student-athletes on Saturday June 6th, 2008 if signed-up by Tuesday May 6th (see Dr. Rosenberg or Mr. Williams)
• Congratulations to Mr. George King, a UCHS teacher, who earned the Lindback Award for Distinguished High School Educators!
• Updated UCHS website 4/22/08
• Corrective Action II memo to parents 3/30/08 (MS Word format)