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Upper Moreland High School. Course Selection Class of 2021. Upper Moreland High School. Administration Mr. Caracappa (Principal) Mr. Cannon (Assistant Principal) Mr. Franczkowski (Ass. Principal 11/12) Mr. Feeley (Acting Dean of Students AD). School Counselors
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Upper Moreland High School Course Selection Class of 2021
Upper Moreland High School Administration Mr. Caracappa (Principal) Mr. Cannon (Assistant Principal) Mr. Franczkowski (Ass. Principal 11/12) Mr. Feeley (Acting 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)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 • Reference Pages 97 to 109 of the Course Selection Guide for more information.
Montco 2+1+2 Program • Partnership between UMHS and MCCC that offers Juniors and Seniors the opportunity to obtain 30 credits towards their associates degree • Courses taken at the Montco’s Blue Bell campus as well as here at UMHS • Reference Pages 92 to 96 of the Course Selection Guide for more information. • Parent & student informational meetings on Tuesday, January 29th and also Tuesday, February 6th at 7 pm in the HS Audion
Teacher Recommendations • January 14th through January 30th • Teachers are making academic recommendations based on current placement and academic standing • Please Review Prerequisites for Freshman Courses
February 6th • Course Selection during Bear Block in the HS Auditorium • Complete hard copy and submit to your counselor • Prior to February 6th • Review Course Selection Guide found on UMHS website • Discuss Core courses with parents and teachers • Discuss elective choices with your parents
Resources Course Selection Guide • Available online at HS Website
Questions or Concerns • Refer future Questions to your teachers, School Counselor, or Mr. Cannon