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Upper Moreland High School

Explore Upper Moreland High School's diverse course offerings for the Class of 2020, from traditional academics to vocational training programs. Discover new electives, AP courses, and opportunities like the 2+1+2 Program and Senior Internships.

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Upper Moreland High School

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  1. Upper Moreland High School Course Selection Class of 2020

  2. Upper Moreland High School Administration Mr. Caracappa (Principal) Mr. Cannon (Assistant Principal) Mr. Franczkowski (Ass. Principal 11/12) Mr. Feeley (Dean of Students AD) School Counselors Mr. Brown (Grades 9/10 A - K) Mrs. Vesper (Grades 9/10 L - Z) Mrs. Baratta (Grades 11/12 A - K) Mrs. Haney (Grades 11/12 L - Z, College Counselor)

  3. Course Selection Timeline • January 14th to 30th:Teacher Recommendations • February 5th to 8th: Course Selection Week • 2/5/19: Class of 2022 • 2/6/19: Class of 2021 • 2/8/19: Class of 2020 • February 8th to March 29th: Course Selection Meetings • Student/ Parent meetings with Counselors • Signups through Guidance Website from January 25th through February 2nd • Course Verification sheets due back by April 1, 2019

  4. UMHS Pathways Academic • College Preparation • Rigorous Academic Course Load Eastern Center • Trade or Vocational Training beginning in Junior Year • Half day instruction at UMHS and Eastern Center for Technology • Must have completed World Language and Personal Finance Requirements prior to junior year 2+1+2 Program • Complete college courses through Montgomery County Community College in Junior and Senior year • Graduate with UMHS diploma and 30 college credits • Must be proficient in all Keystones prior to Junior year • Must have completed World Language and Personal Finance Requirements prior to junior year

  5. Credit Requirements * Includes World Languages courses (two or more years of a language taken at the high school is required for all students; three or more years are strongly recommended for students who are seeking matriculation at highly competitive colleges or universities.) **7 credits are required between Math and Science with at least 3 credits earned in each one.

  6. Sample Schedule 19/20

  7. New Course Offerings

  8. Elective Offerings • Spanish I to AP • Spanish Heritage • International Business • Yearbook • Information Technology 01 01 01 01 01 • French I to AP • German I to AP • Intro to Foods • Advanced Foods • Hospitality & Tourism • Adulting 101 • Personal Finance • Accounting I & II • Sports & Entertainment Mkt • Entrepreneurship • Pottery • Sculpture • Painting • Photograph I & II • Intro to Materials Processing • Intro to Communication Tech. • Advanced Communication Tech. Visual & Performing Arts World Language Business Family & Consumer Science Technology Education • Orchestra • Music Theory • AP Music Theory • Guitar Lab • Piano Lab • Concert Band • Choir • Crafts Design • Graphic Design • Art Major (Intro-Adv) • AP Art Studio • Intro to Child Development • Advanced Child Development • Fashion Design & Marketing • Childcare Practicum • Architectural Drawing (CAD) • Intro to Engineering Design

  9. Elective Offerings • SAT Prep 01 03 04 02 • Film Studies & Production I • Film Studies & Production II • Creative Writing • Public Speaking • AP European History • AP Psychology • General Psychology • Criminology • Conflicts & Issues in the World Today • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • AP Physics C • AP Physics w/ Algebra • AP Calculus BC • AP Statistics • SAT Prep ENGLISH SCIENCE MATH SOCIAL STUDIES • Human Anatomy • Food Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Genetics & Microbiology

  10. Eastern Center for the Arts & Technology • 14 Program Offerings • Half Day Program (4 Elective Credits) • Enrich your HS experience while preparing for a post-high school career pathway • Possible work experience for 2nd year students • Allied Health • One year program for Seniors • Reference Pages 97 to 109 of the Course Selection Guide for more information.

  11. AP Courses • 18 AP Offerings • All students are strongly encouraged to sit for the AP Exam in May • Students who score a 3 or higher are reimbursed for their exams costs • New for 2019-2020 • AP Exam Registration Deadline is November 15th • Late Registration after 11/15 will incur a $40 charge • Cancellation of registration will incur a $40 Charge

  12. Senior Internships • Provide students with hands-on-job experience in possible post-secondary education or career fields • Scheduling Internships • .5 Credit every other day for a Semester or • 1 Credit every other day for the Year • Block 1 or 4 • Approval from Counselor & Administrator

  13. Senior Privilege • Senior Privilege can be scheduled Block 1 or Block 4 • The time of Senior privilege is dependent upon other course requests • Late Arrival: Classes begin at 9:15 (Block 2) • Early Dismissal: Day ends at the conclusion of Block 3 • Requirement for Senior Privilege • All Grades are 70% or above • Students below a 70% will be required to attend study hall in the library • Student is in good standing with behavior and attendance

  14. February 8th • Course Selection during Bear Block in the HS Auditorium • Complete hard copy and submit to your counselor • Prior to February 8th • Review Course Selection Guide found on UMHS website • Discuss Core courses with parents and teachers • Discuss elective choices with your parents

  15. Resources Course Selection Guide • Available online at HS Website

  16. Questions or Concerns • Refer future Questions to your teachers, School Counselor, or Mr. Cannon

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